Bus 14 is currently stopped on Morgan’s Fork Road due to a tree across the road and as unable to get through. The crew is on its way to remove the tree. Students cannot go through or under the tree to get to the other side and there’s no place for parents to turn around coming in from the backside. We hope to have the bus moving soon. Students who live on the upper end of Morgan’s Fork, 772, etc. are still on the bus
Youth League Volleyball practice
Friday Aug 26th
3rd/4th grade 5:00-6:30 JH gym
5th/6th grade 6:00-7:30 HS gym
Practice schedules will be given out at the first practice tomorrow.
I always hate to send calls during the school day because it’s so early in the school year I was afraid if I just called one bus list we would miss someone. We have tried to figure out all day how to avoid double routing a bus but we have a bus driver who is sick and now available subs for today. We will be double routing for Kelly May‘s bus 14. Kelly‘s students will be leaving school approximately 25 to 30 minutes later than normal. Those students should be leaving here at approximately 325 and Penny May will be dropping them off. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience that this ended up being our only solution. Thank you.
Fall sports pictures for JH and HS will be on Tuesday, August 30th. Coaches will be passing out picture forms.
Athletic schedule 8/22-8/27
A couple of volleyball time changes:
The home game on 8-20 will now start at 11:30 and not 11:00
The game at Lynchburg on 8-25 will start at 5:30 and not 5:00
Due to Piketon having a scheduling conflict, the high school soccer game scheduled for August 20th has been moved to Tuesday, September 13th at 5:30.
Western Cross Country 2022
Any parent with a student who is still in need of required vaccines for school can call our SOMC clinic at (740) 493-1800 to set up an appointment.
Lunch menu 2022-23
Each year we have individuals and businesses who ask what our kids need for back to school. If you or you know an individual or business that would like to help with supplies for Western kids our kids always seem to run through tissues and dry erase markers faster than everything else. We also go through lots of wipes. These are items that we purchase but if someone does want to purchase something for kids, these three items are the most heavily used. As always, we appreciate the tremendous support our community gives our school and our kids.
Just a reminder to parents and students that back-to-school lists are the items that students most frequently use and that we often run short on. Purchasing these items are not a requirement but are items that you should look for when back-to-school shopping. If students aren't able to bring these supplies, as always, we will ensure that our students have what they need. The back to school bash being held on August 13th from 11-4 will have most of the items on the class lists if you are able to make it to the fairgrounds. If you would like for you child to have his/her own supplies but are having trouble getting them please message or call your child's principal and we'll make sure you child gets the appropriate supplies. Please see attached flyer.
Western Wear Back to School Sale! See attached picture.
2022 High School Volleyball Schedule
The Western Local Board of Education has a projected position opening for a school board member to fill the unexpired term of Kristen Campbell. Kristen's anticipated resignation date will be August 15th, 2022. Please contact the Western BOE at 740 493 3113 for more information.
If anyone is interested in being a substitute school nurse please contact me at brock.brewster at westernpike.com or call me @ 740 4933113. I can get you all of the information you need and discuss details. Thanks in advance.
The volleyball scrimmage tonight against Piketon has been canceled.
Messages from the School Nurse 2022-23
1. If your student saw the eye doctor at the school in May and you got a paper saying they were getting glasses, then they can now be picked up at the school. The office is open Mon-Thurs from 9am-2 pm.
2. Any student entering 7th and 12th grade must get the required immunizations before school starts. Once you get the vaccine, please have them fax a copy to the school at 740-493-1059.
3. Any student who needs to take medications this coming school year must have a medication form filled out by their doctor before any medication can be administered.
Any parent who has a student who needs medication at school should go ahead and make an appointment with their doctor’s office to have the form filled out.
If you have any questions, please email the school nurse.
We will be offering three additional days and times of Kindergarten Registration for any student entering Kindergarten in August of this school year.
July 26, 27, & 28 from 12:00-1:00
Please call the school office at 740-493-2881 to schedule an appointment and for more information.
Regular Board of Education Meeting
High School Room 101
6pm