Western Local School District

We apologize for the inconvenience but due to an unexpected bus situation we’re going to have to do a short double route for Marvin Mustard‘s bus number 10. Students who ride his bus will be arriving home around 20 to 30 minutes later than normal. Penny May will be taking Marvin‘s kids after she runs her route. We are getting her out of here at a soon as possible to minimize the change in drop off time.

Jr High Sports recognition day

Seniors, Herff Jones will be at the High School Friday morning (and then go to the CTC) to pass out graduation items. If you have paid your balance you will be able to take home your items. If you still owe a balance, it will remain at the high school until it is paid. Please see Mrs. Schuler is you have any questions.

News for primary/elementary: Week of March 2nd-6th BOOK FAIR Homerooms will go to the book fair on their scheduled library day. Monday-Durham, Hamilton, Mosteller, Crace Tuesday-Riggs, Triplett, Taylor, S.Morgensen, Richardson, Henderson, Masters, Rhoades Wednesday-Savely, Wayland, Wells,Williams, Walls, Pernell, Setty Thursday-Edler, McClay, Davis, Leeth, Durham, Greene, Crace Dr. Seuss Week Pre K-3rd Monday-Wear your favorite hat and black and white Tuesday-Wear a shirt you can read and or crazy glasses Wednesday-Wacky Wednesday-Dress silly-backwards, inside out, etc. Thursday-Wear silly or mismatched socks Friday-Wear the color green 4th-6th-Focus on Oh the Places You'll Go Monday-Favorite Dr. Seuss Characters Tuesday-Mexican attire Wednesday-Hawaiian attire Thursday-Chinese attire Friday-Afarian safari attire Monday Musical Practice 3-4:30 Full Cast Tuesday LEAD 5th Musical Practice 3-4:30 Full Cast Wednesday Credit Union LEAD 4th Musical Practice 3-4:30 Full cast Thursday LEAD 3rd/6th Musical Practice 3-4:30 Full Cast Literacy Night 6-7:00 Grades Pre K-6th Friday Spring Pictures Musical Practice 3-4:00 Full Cast Looking ahead Tuesday, March 17th-No School, Professional development day for staff. Aladdin the Musical, Friday March 27th at 6:00 and Saturday, March 28th 2:00 & 6:00

High School Schedule for Monday, March 2- March 6

Spring Picture Day, March 6th

Do to the to the potential for black ice we will be having a two hour delay for February 27, 2020. Most of what I’m seeing on the road is standing water and hasn’t frozen but there is a potential for those places to freeze as it gets more toward daylight. There are some definite slick spots out there but I’m afraid they will get worse as it drops a few degrees before daylight so in the name of safety we’re going to have a two hour delay

We are having a practice lockdown drill this morning at 9:30. All of your students have been informed and we have explained the process in detail to the younger students. This is just a notification to parents so if you hear anything about a lockdown you will know it is a drill. The sheriffs office has been notified, also.

7th grade student, Piper Martin will be representing Western High School at the Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication Region 1 Spelling Bee on March 21. Congratulations and good luck!

There will be a Lady Indian Softball Parent/player meeting tomorrow evening after practice at 5:30 in the middle school gym.

Western Local Board of Education meeting 2/18 @ 6pm.

All biddy basketball kids (boys & girls) will be recognized tonight at the high school game, between the JV and varsity games. They will get in free and they need to wear their t-shirt. Please arrive by 6:30. Championship game tomorrow 10:00 in the JH gym Lakers vs Warriors. FINAL summer baseball and softball sign up tomorrow from 9-11:00 in the JH bubble.

I didn't do a very good job of explaining our situation on the phone last night. I was making the call from a ballgame and trying to get it out quickly in order to make it better for parents and kids. Please let me clarify our situation Our primary reason for cancelling is because of the combination of school staff, bus driver, and student illnesses. This is the worst that combination has been. The elementary absences are actually down a little but the high school absences were up yesterday, as were the number of high school students leaving due to illness. If it weren't for the number of bus drivers out sick we would not have cancelled. We were definitely on the borderline but that was the deciding factor. I have bus drivers that would drive on their deathbeds if I asked them to but it's not fair to them or the kids to have them driving when they're sick. There are 7 high school staff members who are sick in addition to the 5 bus drivers. I also want to clarify the CTC open house situation. The open house is at the CTC. It has nothing to do with us. I was letting our kids and parents know that the CTC still wants our kids to come to the open house tonight. They didn't want our kids to think they couldn't come because we're closed. The open house is for any student interested in going to the CTC next year. I'm sorry I didn't clearly explain. I knew the sophomores would understand what I was meaning. I didn't think about people thinking we were having an open house here. I apologize for the confusion. I also understand there will always be different opinions about continuing athletic activities when school is closed. Of the 65 students out yesterday at the high school, none were high school basketball players or cheerleaders. If you would like to call me and chew on me about the decision to continue athletic events when we're closed please feel free to do so. My number is 740 493 3113. Believe me, I see both sides. I will do my best to explain all sides of the situation. If you want an answer then a personal call or message is the only way to do that. I do want to reiterate that this closure is as much about busing and sick staff members as the total number of students sick. We are hoping that this long weekend combined with some colder weather will help.

WHS Art Club Fundraiser!! This FRIDAY!! February 14 at the Western High School Boy’s Basketball Game!! Come “bail” out your favorite staff member, or pay money to keep them in! Prisoners will be taken into “custody” by our Art Police during the reserve halftime! 100% of the proceeds go directly to our students’ NYC trips! Thank you for supporting our students and the Arts in our schools!!

Youth League announcements 1. Boys biddy basketball games are still on for this evening to be held in the JH gym 6:00 Lakers vs Nets 7:00 Cavs vs Warriors 2. Summer baseball and softball sign ups this evening from 6-8:00 in the Jr high bubble. 3. Biddy Basketball pictures are in and can be picked up this evening from 6-8:00 in the Jr high bubble. Those not picked up will be sent home with students on Tuesday.

Unfortunately we are going to have to cancel Thursday and Friday due to illness. Today was the worst day of the year so far at the high school. Had over 110 kids out with lots leaving sick. Hopefully these two days plus the three day weekend will get everything cleared out. The CTC open house is still on for our students for tomorrow night.

If any area schools cancel tomorrow, the spelling bee will be rescheduled for the 18th of this month.

High School Schedule this week

We are having school tomorrow!!! Hoping the flu has left Latham!! If your student exhibits any signs of the flu please keep them home. Hoping to get back on track tomorrow. Please send us your flu-free children! There are lots of illnesses going around. Better to be safe.

Girls biddy basketball is cancelled for today due to back road conditions. It will be moved to next Saturday, Feb 15th.