
Class of 2025 graduation pictures are available in the high school office. 6:30-3:30 Monday through Thursday. Email or call with questions. rachel.henderson@westernlocalschools.com

We had our back parking lots sealed today and with the excessive heat we will most likely have to keep the back lot blocked off until Friday. Anyone who needs to come to the school will have to park in the front or sides. Anyone visiting the clinic will enter through the elementary.

Here is the link to the page with the 2025 Senior Class Highlights! Seniors and parents we hope you enjoy the highlights of a great spring with a great group of kids!!!
https://www.westernlocalschools.com/o/district/page/senior-information


We have two teachings openings at the high school for the 2025-26 school year. Please visit the employment opportunities page on our website for information. Feel free to contact me at 740 222 8311.


CCP REMINDER: This message is for students planning to participate in College Credit Plus (CCP) next school year (2025-26) who still need to apply for admission. The deadline to apply at Southern State Community College is August 8, 2025 . The link to the applications and other information is available on our school website under Counselor's Corner. If you have any questions, please contact DeeDee Long at 740-493-2514 or dee.long@westernlocalschools.com Thank you and have a great evening!

This is a message for the Students going on the New York City Art Club trip with Mrs. Clifton. Please be at Waverly Kroger to meet the charter bus at 4:30am. Please be on time! The bus will not wait for late travelers.
See you at 4:30am!

Western Varsity Softball Players have received end of year awards: 1st Team All SOC - Megan Whitley and 2nd Team All SOC - Chelsey Ryan

Western Varsity Baseball Players have received several end of the year awards: 1st Team All District and SOC - Josh Brewster, 2nd Team All District and SOC - Wes Satterfield, Special Mention All District - Tyler Kerns, and Special Mention All District - Jeffrey Humphrey

Varsity Baseball Tournament Game this evening - May 22 @ Whiteoak. Game time 5:00. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Go Indians!!!
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets

Varsity Baseball Tournament Game this evening - May 22 @ Whiteoak. Game time 5:00. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Go Indians!!!
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets

We have an opening for Junior High Cheerleading Advisor. Please Contact Carolyn Wessel at the High School if you are interested in applying. 740-493-2514 ( Ex 2005)

This message is for 8th grade students and parents. Tomorrow, May 22nd is 8th Grade Promotion. The ceremony will start at 9:00 AM and be held in the High School Gym. After the ceremony you are permitted to take your child with you at no cost to their attendance. There will be sign-out sheets in the Gym so that you can bypass the office congestion. You are only allowed and permitted to take your own child with you. If you are taking another student who is not yours, the office must have verbal permission from the other child's parent or guardian. Thank you.

Just a reminder of the student showcase tonight at six. Even if you don't have a board or you have not RSVP'd, we want you here anyway. I'm hoping to see every single senior tonight at the cookout and senior showcase!!

Join us today from 3:30-8:00 for our Closing House for students in grades K-11th.
Similar to our open house at the beginning of school, we are having a closing house to reflect on students learning, growth, and positive experiences during the school year.
Senior Showcase will be on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00 in the high school gym.

Varsity Softball Tournament vs Symmes Valley - Monday, May 19 @ Rio Grande University game time 4:00 bus leaves at 1:15. Tickets must be purchase online. No tickets can be purchased at the gate.
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets

We are feeding the ecosystem kids tomorrow for all of their work over the past couple of months. We ordered from Cane's and we are going to be closed tomorrow. The coffee shop will be open. We are planning to open up the grill Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

Primary/Elementary Reminders
Kindergarten Graduation Friday, May 16th 9:00. Doors will open at 8:30
Awards Day
Wednesday, May 21st
9:00 1st-3rd
10:00 4th-6th
Door open at 8:30.
Letters were sent home if your child will be receiving an award. If you did not receive a letter, you may contact your child's teacher to see if they are getting one.
All 6th grade students will receive a certificate of completion from elementary school.

Senior graduation practice will be Monday morning at 8 AM. It is mandatory for all seniors. Please bring your cap and gown because that will be the day of your Senior Walk through the elementary. There will be a senior breakfast after the graduation practice and walk.

We are going to have to change the Senior Showcase until Tuesday night at 6 o'clock in order to allow our senior softball players to attend. The only change is the date. Everything else will be as planned. The K 11 Closing House event will be as scheduled on Monday.

This message is for ALL WHS Seniors. On Monday, May 19th will be Graduation practice beginning at 8:00 am. It is MANDATORY! Do not be late! Please bring your cap and gown; there will be a parade through the elementary after practice. There will also be a senior breakfast. You may leave after the parade. Everything should be done by 10 a.m.