Job OpportunityWestern Local Schools Morning Bus Monitor Due to the requirements of the Governor’s Reset and Restart Planning Guidelines we are required to take each student’s temperature and do a health assessment prior to entry into the building. We are choosing to do that assessment and take student temperatures PRIOR to boarding the bus in order to reduce... READ MORE >
2020-21 Latchkey Application READ MORE >
Please click the link below to fill out your Student Contacts Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/. READ MORE >
America’s Veterans sacrifice so much to protect our freedom—for many of those who served in their youth, that includes the chance to receive a high school diploma. Operation Recognition is a program that honors Veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam by granting them high school diplomas. It’s a belated gesture of our lasting respect and appreciation for... READ MORE >
We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for supporting our 2020 Western graduates! 2020 Western Scholarship Donors Sandra Cooper Longs Retreat Jordan (Russell) Family Kathleen Smith Don and Carol Farney Cathy Shoults Bill and Paula Branscomb Steve and Brenda Fields G and J Paving Joe and Carolyn Morrison Barry Meade Latham... READ MORE >
Western Local Schools Board Policies READ MORE >
2020 WHS Scholarship Recipients are as follows. Congratulations to all! Jadah Pearson- - Fluor –BWXT’s STEAM Scholarship $2,000 - Eddie Robbins Scholarship $1,000 - Western Scholarship $1,500 Maveric Ferneau- - Homer Dale Family Scholarship $250 - Alumni Scholarship $500 - Eddie Robbins Scholarship $1,000 - Western Scholarship $1,500 Terrell... READ MORE >
SOMC Western Family Practice continues to be open and serving patients.They are providing telehealth and in-office visits. So, you can choose tocome in for a visit or have your visit completed by a phone call. They cansee you for Sick Visits, Well Visits, as well as, manage conditions such asHigh Blood Pressure and Diabetes. Also, they are providing schoolphysicals... READ MORE >
After thinking and typing yesterday for 45 grueling minutes (the thinking was the hard part) I lost the entire post because I added an email address in the message and couldn’t get it back SO I’ll do my best to not mess this one up! Update on Graduation 2020 I will do my best to paint a clear picture of what’s going to take place on Friday night at our... READ MORE >
2020 Virtual Art Show READ MORE >
Dear students, parents and guardians, To the class of 2020, “The Class that Couldn’t be Stopped”We apologize that we couldn’t get a detailed plan out to you earlier but the directions for graduation from Governor Dewine were very fast-changing and we are just now able to get a detailed plan in place. Seniors, a letter explaining the specifics of graduation is being... READ MORE >
Update on Graduation 2020 I hesitate to use any descriptors regarding the very unique situation we are all in right now because there is no way to describe what you (we) are going through. I know there are lots of people making memes and jokes about the coronavirus (and that is perfectly fine and often funny) but I’ve personally had a hard time putting any... READ MORE >
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Western High SchoolCarrie GastPrincipal, Western High School“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it, if you can dream it, you can become it.”~William Arthur Ward Hello Students and Parents! Seniors!!! YOU WILL GRADUATE!! I know that’s the big question! As long as requirements are met, we will have a graduation even if we have to wait to have it! We will make... READ MORE >
Classroom codes for health classes. 2nd period : gbq7zgb5th period : ctdao4g6th period : vt5lmd6 READ MORE >
Spanish 1 and 2 students please make sure you have checked your google classroom page and have signed up for your duolingo class. This app will be used to determine grades for the last nine weeks. Email Miss Niswender with questions. Please do this before April 6 when classes start. Thank you. READ MORE >
Health and Physical Education students. Your assignment until we return to school will be, a 10 minute workout and 20-30 minutes of cardio outside. The workout can be found on YouTube. Search: Fraser Wilson 10 minute bodyweight workout(before bed). This workout can be done anytime during the day. Do this Monday thru Friday. Your cardio workout can be walking,... READ MORE >
Miss Reed’s classroom lessons! READ MORE >
Families and students, I have posted a series of new assignments for all of my courses on Google Classroom which I believe is the utmost importance to document this time. This will help with a students processing of this time as well as create new primary sources for historians to research when interpreting the history of this pandemic in the future. I have... READ MORE >
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ELA I & II Students,I hope you are all doing well. Starting today, Tuesday, March 24th, I will be posting weekly assignments to Google Classroom. I will post at the beginning of the week, and you will have until that Friday to complete them. I will be checking emails and Google Classroom daily, so if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask. Stay... READ MORE >
Applied Agriculture and Environmental Science classes.For those students who had previously qualified for the Believe In Ohio reward: Due to the closing of schools, the Believe In Ohio committee has changed the pay-out process. Mr Holbrook will have to enter student contact information into the system on Monday March 23, 2020. If your address and/or phone number... READ MORE >
Mrs Schuler has sent a packet out to all of her CCP Personal Finance students- it went out in the mail Tuesday! READ MORE >
Students and Parents: Each student should be getting a daily reminder through the Dualingo app of a practice lesson for Spanish review. If not, please let miss Niswender know. You may send a session report or take a pic of the levels as you complete them. The app allows you to work at your own pace so feel free to do more than one lesson a day if you want. Be... READ MORE >
From Mr. Hamilton:Students and Families, As we enter this time of some uncertainties it can be some routine that helps hold some bit of sanity together. For this reason I have taken some steps to help introduce a small amount of routine to some of my courses. All of these are steps to review and keep minds active during our social distancing. Members of the... READ MORE >
High school & junior high students, here's some links from your teachers so you can keep up while on break! I will update this list as I get information in from teachers! I will also make paper copies if anyone needs it! Message this page and I'll get it to you! Take care everyone. *From Mr. Runions- 7th & 8th Grade SciencePHET and Gizmos. Of course, Study... READ MORE >
From Miss Niswender:To any of my student’s parents - Their review activities are posted on google classroom. Please feel free to contact me if they have questions or need help. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. And above all else - stay safe and healthy. READ MORE >
Mrs. Schuler's Financial Literacy class- there are materials in the office in which you may pick up.Career Exploration Class- there are materials in the office in which you may pick up.Scholarships are posted on the school's website under seniors/scholarships. Thank you!Rhonda READ MORE >
Western Local Schools “Extended Spring Break” Plan I’m rarely at a loss for words – a fact that most of you can probably attest to! However, we are in a situation in which there are more questions than answers. That is not a situation that I’m accustomed to or comfortable with. There are lots of things I’m unsure of at this point. How long will we be out... READ MORE >
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Here is the calendar for the 2020-21 school year. Hopefully this helps with planning! Leave it to an upcoming senior to notice the first one was a year off!! Thanks Paige! READ MORE >
We will be having our 2020 Western Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, January 11th, between the girls varsity and boys varsity games. We anticipate that the ceremony will start no earlier than 6:45. This year's inductees are:Jenny Penn - significant contributions to Western High School athleticZack Kier (Class of 2008) - baseballEd Walls -... READ MORE >
It's the most wonderful time of the year - basketball season! It's also time to start thinking about this year's Hall of Fame induction and potential inductees. We have one automatic inductee this year - Zack Kier. He should've been inducted last year but he was missed. This is the first year of the "voted in" inductees. We need nominations. If you feel like you or... READ MORE >
1968 Alumni Video READ MORE >
We are currently in the process of updating our website and doing some layout changes. Although the new layout isn't in place yet, there are some changes. The most "handy" change is the "arbiterlive" link on our webpage. If you go to our website and click on schedules it redirects you to Arbiter Live and you will have all of our athletic information at your... READ MORE >
There will be a FAFSA workshop on Thursday, November 7th from 4-6 p.m. in room 301 at the high school. This is for any student who plans to attend college to obtain financial aid. I have attached a letter if you want to put that on as well. Please click on the link below. The link is also on our website under the "High School Student Information" page.FAFSA... READ MORE >
The following forms are now on our website (www.westernlocalschools.com) under the district dropdown tab. Go to "district forms" if you are in need of any of these forms. READ MORE >
Below is the link to the minutes of the September 30th, 2019 meeting of the Western Local Board of Education. 9/30/2019 https://5il.co/b0ly READ MORE >
Congratulations to WHS senior Broc Jordan for his 12th place finish at the OHSAA state golf meet. Congratulations on a great golf career at Western High School. READ MORE >
Join Western Local School District in supporting Volley for the Cure! There will be concession as well as a silent auction. First game starts at 5:30 - wear your pink! READ MORE >
We are now officially an ALICE Certified Organization. It's a tragedy to have to be specially trained to keep kids safe at school but it's comforting to know that our staff and students are prepared in case of emergencies. We will be having informational meetings for our community later this month. READ MORE >
Western Activities Calendar READ MORE >
Important Dates September 20, 2019 – First Report Period Interim October 8, 2019 – ASVAB & ASVAB Interpretations - October 22, 2019 October 16, 2019 – PSAT October 22, 2019 – Grades due @ 8:00 AM November 22, 2019 – Second Report Period Interim November 22, 2019 – HS NHS Inductions December 4 – 13, 2019 End Of Course Retakes January 7 & 8, 2020 - First... READ MORE >
2019-20 Bus Routes Bus #1 (Doug Cox) <Parking Space 2> Auerville Road (1000-up), Pinetop Road, Whiskey Hollow Road, Fairview Road, Wallace Fork Road, Lapprell Road, Greenbriar Road Bus #18 (Teresa McMillin) <Parking Space 10> Bell Hollow, County Line/State Route 124... READ MORE >
2019-20 Lunch Policy READ MORE >
Below is the application for Latchkey for 2019-20. This is our first attempt at this and I'm sure there will be kinks to work out but we believe this program will benefit our working parents. A point of emphasis is that this IS NOT a babysitting service. This program is designed to help with scheduling issues for parents whose work schedules don't permit... READ MORE >
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Students entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2019 will need to come to our Kindergarten Registration. Registrations will be held on May 20, May 21, and May 22 by appointment only. Please call 740-493-2881 to schedule an appointment. READ MORE >
Western Local Schools Activity CalendarClick link to see what's going on at Western and to keep up-to-date on your students' activities. READ MORE >
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Let's save lives together. Western High School National Honor Society is hosting a BLOOD DRIVE on Wednesday March 27, 2019 from 8:30 -2:00 in the high school gym and WE NEED YOU TO DONATE BLOOD! About 20% of all blood donations in the U.S. come from donors, like YOU. The role you play by donating blood in the lives of a car accident... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the WHS boys basketball team for a very close second place finish at the Waverly Holiday Classic. We're proud of you. READ MORE >
Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting for College Credit Plus for the 2019-2020 School Year is Wednesday January 30, 2019 at 6:00. A representative from Shawnee State University will be here as well as information will be provided by Southern State Community College. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Coach Jordan and Coach Rittenhouse and the Lady Indians on a great Holiday Classic. The Lady Indians finished second to a very good Waverly team. READ MORE >
Western Junior High students are raising money to attend the Ohio Leadership Institute's Mondel United Nations Program in March. Items can be ordered from a member or online at www.shop.fancloth.com/45646/451308. Most items can be personalized with a name for a $4 additional charge. READ MORE >
The Western Local Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday, November 5 @ 7pm. READ MORE >
Click on the link below to access our school newspaper Western High School's Online Newspaper "The Daily Pow-Wow" READ MORE >
WHS Student Suggestion Box Please click link to contact Mrs. Gast with suggestions or concerns!! READ MORE >
Click Link to Contact Mrs. Gast READ MORE >
Please click link to contact Mrs. Long READ MORE >
Click below to view ALL WHS athletic events for 2018-19 fall and winter seasonsWestern Local Schools Athletic Schedules READ MORE >
Click link below to access Western game schedules for 2018-19 school year! OHSAA Western High School Games Schedule 2018-19 READ MORE >
Parents of 3rd Grade students, please join us for a 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee Information Meeting on September 26, from 5:30-6:30. READ MORE >
Check out what's happening the week of 9-17 at WHS. READ MORE >
Attention Parents of 7th and 12th graders! The deadline for immunizations is 9/7/18. Any student who hasn't had the required immunizations will not be permitted to attend school per state law and will accumulate unexcused absences until the immunizations are completed. READ MORE >
2018-19 Western Local School Board of EducationPresident - Bill HaggyVice President - Brad MarhooverMember - Debbie GroomsMember - Kristen CampbellMember - Sherry Hall READ MORE >
We want to thank Josh and Elizabeth Lamerson of Hydro Clean Power Washing for doing a great job on our facilities and for a generous donation to the WHS Athletic Fund. READ MORE >
Indians Student-Run Credit Union Atomic Credit Union believes a solid and well-rounded education must also include real-world lessons. That's why we have partnered with 17 school districts located throughout Ohio to establish more than 35 Student-Run Credit Union Branches. Students are provided hands-on learning activities and job duties concerning Personal... READ MORE >
Boys 7-9 Registration READ MORE >
Boys Grades 3-6 Registration READ MORE >
WHS Boys Basketball Camp READ MORE >
8th Grade Graduation and 7-11 Awards Day. 8th Grade Graduation will begin at 9:00 on Thursday, May 31st and will be followed by JH and HS awards. READ MORE >
Check out what's happening the week of 5-21 at WHS. READ MORE >
Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2018 can call the school to make an appointment for registration. READ MORE >
Check out what's happening at WHS for the week of 4-30 READ MORE >
Western High School Newspaper - The Daily Pow-Wow READ MORE >
This Friday, April 27th will be the last day to buy Prom Tickets. Cost is $32 for a couple and $18 for a single. Please say whether or not you want to participate in Grand March when you buy your tickets. There will be no late additions to Grand March. Prom will be May 12th. The times are as follows: 6:30-7:00: Grand March7:00-7:30: Pictures7:30-8:00:... READ MORE >
We will be having our spring P/T conferences on March 27th and 29th from 4-7. READ MORE >
At Saturday’s District Science Day, there were 98 projects and 117 students registered. Overall, there were 25 projects and 28 students that qualified for State Science Day, and 6 projects and 7 students qualified for Buckeye Science & Engineering Fair. Western Elementary student Wesley Satterfield earned a Superior rating and qualified for State Science Day. He... READ MORE >
Congratulations to all of the new inductees into the Rosemary Cool Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society! Miss Cool would've been very proud of what you're accomplished. Thank you to the current NHS members and Mrs. DeeDee Long for putting the ceremony together. READ MORE >
Western PrimaryGrades: PreK-3rdThursday, March 225:00-6:00Join us for a relaxing reading time with your child. There will be free books, art projects, book bingo, and snacks. READ MORE >
Parent Night Finale CelebrationMarch 15, 2018 Grades PreK-3rd 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. The event will begin with families visiting their child's grade level meeting. At 6:00 the Finale Celebration will begin. There will be door prizes and a snack during the 6:00-7:00 hour. READ MORE >
Congratulations WHS 2018 Homecoming Queen Jade Russell!!!! READ MORE >
The Western High School Homecoming Court for basketball season has been announced. The crowning ceremony will take place between the junior varsity and varsity contests Friday night, Feb. 9, when the Indians take on the Green Bobcats. Seated in front, from left to right, are the senior queen candidates Jade Russell, Jessica Stevens and Courtany Lansing. Standing... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mr. Jon Runions on being recognized by CORAS (Coalition of Rural Appalachian Schools) as an outstanding educator. Mr. Runions is in his 20th year at WHS (the entire time spent in the same JH science classroom). He was recognized for his outstanding test scores and for his overall contribution to the teaching profession. He is pictured with... READ MORE >
Letters were given to all Juniors pertaining to the ACT. This is a state mandated exam and will be given on February 27, 2018. Parents, please read the attached letter and contact the appropriate staff members listed in the letter if any clarification is needed. READ MORE >
Western Local Schools Activity CalendarHere is a link to all activities taking place in the district for the remainder of the month. This calendar includes youth league practices, junior high and high school practices, and all games. Hopefully!!! READ MORE >
PreK-6 Christmas Musical-Monday, December 11 at 6:00 in Jr. High Gym- Students arrive at 5:30 READ MORE >
Meet the team for winter sports for grades 7-12. We will be having pulled pork and sides starting at 6 PM, and announcing teams around 7. The meal will be donations only to help raise money for all of our teams. READ MORE >
Red Ribbon Week theme days for the week of October 23-31. Participate, be cool, and don't do drugs! READ MORE >
Join us for our Family Literacy Night for grades PreK-3 on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30-6:30 in the Primary/Elementary cafeteria. Pete the Cat will be here! READ MORE >
Western Junior High/High School Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27. Need a picture form? Pick one up in the high school office. READ MORE >
Atomic Credit Union will open for students on September 13. If you would like to open an account for your child, please contact the school. READ MORE >
If someone would've told me that we would be having OFFICIAL REAL LEGAL OHSAA SANCTIONED football practice in Latham, Ohio I would've told him that he was crazy. If someone would've told me that I would have just added a football game schedule to our website I would've never believed it. If someone would've said our sign out front would be informing the public of... READ MORE >
Schedule for Driver Education classes being held at Waverly High School. READ MORE >
Atomic Credit Union would like to announce the opening of the Indians Student-Run Credit Union at Western schools this fall! When asked why she wanted to bring the Indians Student-Run Credit Union into her high school, Principal Carrie Gast stated, “We wanted students to be able to learn first-hand how saving money is done so that they can learn from a young... READ MORE >
Kindergarten Camp will be August 14-August 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for any new Kindergarten student that will be attending Western. This is a voluntary event and not mandatory for your child to attend. Transportation will need to be provided by parents/guardians. READ MORE >
Congratulations WHS senior Kylie Tong!!!! WHS students crowned the fair queen two out of past three years with four of five contestants being this year being WHS students!!! We are very proud of each of you! READ MORE >
Four Latham Kids in the Pike County Fair Court!!!!! Congratulations Taylor Lambert, Kylie Tong, Katie Miller, and Destiny Montgomery (also Kara Blanton whose parents both are former WHS students)!!!!! We are very proud to be so well-represented!!! Good luck! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Western High School Class of 2017. The C/O 2017 received over $200,000 in pledged scholarship money and graduates earned over 300 semester hours of transferable college credit through Shawnee State University and South State Community College WITHOUT driving one mile or spending one penny of their parents' money!!! It was all done without... READ MORE >
The High School Drama Club will perform Shrek The Musical this weekend. Showings are Friday @ 7, Saturday @ 2 and 7, and Sunday @ 2. Please make plans to attend one of the showings. You will be impressed!!! READ MORE >
Everyone is gearing up for the prom this weekend!!! Miss Reed and the prom committee will be working hard to make the weekend memorable for everyone. We're praying for great memories, good weather, and safe travel this weekend. READ MORE >
We want to give a big thank you to everyone who came out to our district art show last week. It was a tremendous success and a team effort. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Clifton for organizing it and making it happen. We'd also like to thank Miss Ellis and Mr. Cooper for helping make it a much more diverse and much larger event than ever before. Great job to... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Lady Indians on a sectional semi-final win against New Boston. Now on to the championship game on Thursday against Fairfield in Leesburg!!! Good Luck!!!! READ MORE >
What: Kindergarten Registration for residents of Western Local School DistrictWho: Children who will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2017Where: Western Primary & Elementary SchoolWhen: May 24th, May 25th, May 26th from 8:30-11:00 and 12:00-2:30 By Appointment OnlyWhat You Need To Bring: 1. Your Child 2. Child's Birth Certificate ... READ MORE >
MAY 3, 4, and 5! 5-7pm! Western Art Department presents our district (elementary, junior high and high school) Art Show May 3, 4, and 5 from 5-7pm each night! It will be 3 evenings full of not only Visual Arts but Performing Arts as well! May 3, the art show will be open from 5-7 and will feature a fashion show by student fashion designers, Tyler Parker and... READ MORE >
Cinderella kids presented by Western Elementary. READ MORE >
Eddie's Boxes were donated to all Prek-3rd grade homerooms! Over the last 2 years the E.A. "Eddie" Robbins Memorial Fund as awarded over $40,000 to graduating seniors. Along with these scholarships, these boxes allow the fund to maintain the purpose in promoting the well-being of youth within our county. We want to thank the Robbins Family and the volunteer... READ MORE >
Save the Date! Spring Carnival! April 12 6-8pm Carnival food! Texas T Sandwiches! Carnival games! Bounce houses! Easter Egg hunt! Special visit from Easter Bunny! Fun for all Ages! $1 regular admission/ $5 bounce house admission Food available for purchase! Tickets go on sale March 27! Contact Mrs Clifton for more information at Western High School... READ MORE >
Tickets will go on sale to the public on April 20th, $5 each. Tickets can also be purchased at the elementary or by contacting Shawn Morgensen. READ MORE >
Save the Date! Spring Carnival! April 12 6-8pm Carnival food! Texas T Sandwiches! Carnival games! Bounce houses! Easter Egg hunt! Special visit from Easter Bunny! Fun for all Ages! $1 regular admission/ $5 bounce house admission Food available for purchase! Tickets go on sale March 27! Contact Mrs Clifton for more information at Western High School... READ MORE >
The Western community lost one of its very best last week. Don Bakenhaster was a member of the Western High School Class of 1956. Although I wholeheartedly believe that Don is in a much better place now and I would never want him to leave that place to return, his passing is one more reminder of the sad reality that the Western community, Latham specifically, has... READ MORE >
Ryan Woods and Jade Russell spent the day with the Ohio Department of Transportation (District 9) in Chillicothe on February 22. ODOT sponsored a "Shadow an Engineer Day" for Juniors and Seniors interested in the engineering field. READ MORE >
The flyer says it all!!!!! READ MORE >
Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast!Yard Sale!Western High School CafeteriaSaturday, March 48 am-12 pmHelp your Theater Program raise money for Shrek The Musical!Entrance to the Yard Sale is FREE!All cast members, Mrs. Collins, and the high school office will be selling tickets!Breakfast tickets: PRE-SALE$6.00 per ticket(meal includes biscuit/gravy, hashbrown, bacon or... READ MORE >
Our annual Decade Dance will be an 80's dance! The kids will have an opportunity to be crowned King and Queen of this year's Decade Dance by participating in a Dance-Off! All theater kids, cast and crew, will need to stay after school the day of the dance to help decorate and will not be allowed to leave until the cafeteria is cleaned up.Tickets will be $4, but if... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Western Local School District Treasurer Rocky Lambert and the fiscal office staff members (Erin Mustard and Susie Davis) for a clean audit. We once again received the Auditor of State Award for exemplary financial reporting. I can tell you that I had no idea what goes into this type of accountability system. I have seen first hand the work... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Queen Hannah Guilkey and her court!!!! READ MORE >
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On January 21st Western High School held its Athletic Hall of Fame induction for the “Class of the 1990s.” Between the girls and boys varsity games with Zane Trace the following teams and individuals were inducted into the Western Athletic Hall of Fame. Members of the 1991 volleyball team that were Southern Hills League champions, sectional and district... READ MORE >
I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed, so I just created a request for my classroom at DonorsChoose.org: Theater Hopefuls. Give to my classroom by January 15 and your donation will be doubled thanks to DonorsChoose.org. Just enter the code LIFTOFF on the payment page and you'll be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50). If you... READ MORE >
We will be honoring all retired staff members with special recognition for Rich Walls for serving 50 years on the Western Local School Board during the boys game on Friday, January 20th. I am inviting all retired staff members (or those who worked at Western for at least 10 years with Western as their final educational position). Rich doesn't know that we are... READ MORE >
The 2016 Western High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction will be held on January 21st. Individuals and teams from the 1990s will be honored. For information regarding induction into the WHS Athletic HOF please visit the Athletics link on our website and click on on Athletic Hall of Fame (http://www.westernlocalschools.com/athletic-hall-o....The following... READ MORE >
Three Western High School graduates took the oaths of their respective offices yesterday. Judge Paul Price administered the oath to WHS graduates Blaine Beekman, Tony Montgomery, and Misty Brewster. Blaine Beekman is beginning his 3rd term as Pike County Commissioner. Tony Montgomery is beginning his first term as Pike County Commissioner. Misty Brewster is... READ MORE >
I want to take a minute to thank two wonderful people who have been the support behind Western's Powerpack Food Program. Because of Mark and Vergie Hunter, we are able to provide weekend bags of food to children in our school that might not have adequate nutrition on the weekends. Their son, Steven A. Hunter was an amazing young man who had a passion for helping... READ MORE >
Soldier's Survey This year as we celebrate Christmas, we would like to give to those who are giving to us, the soldiers sacrificing for our country. Fourth graders would like to write to members of the military to express our gratitude and send Christmas wishes. Please list names and addresses of any family members or friends who are currently serving in the... READ MORE >
Here's a list of important dates for our upperclassmen. READ MORE >
The 2016 Western High School sports banquet will be held on November 10th at 6:00pm in the Western High School cafeteria. READ MORE >
The newest addition to our Pride Hallway! Athletic HOF pics, trophies, student artwork, and now an ACT brag section!!! Congratulations for making it to the Pride Hallway! READ MORE >
No more words necessary. The capes say it all!!!! READ MORE >
Each morning these three smiling faces are waiting to greet elementary students at the back door!!! Today they appeared to be in their super hero gear!! We aren't sure if they are there to greet students or to bully them into giving up their breakfast!! READ MORE >
Western High SchoolVoAg ClassesWestern High School and the Pike County Career Technology Center have partnered up to offer a new program to the junior high students at the Western Local School DIstrict. Vocational Agriculture (VoAg) is being offered as an elective class to these students. The new program is taught by Carla Bland who is employed by the Pike County... READ MORE >
Graduation Requirements READ MORE >
Congratulations to Broc Jordan and Eli Montgomery for being named to the All-District 14 Golf First Team. Additionally, Brock was the POY for 2016 and Eli was the POY in 2015. Both golfers accomplished this feat as freshmen. We are looking forward to a very bright golf future!!! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the WHS golf team and coach Tony Montgomery. SOC I champions for the first time in school history and district qualifiers. READ MORE >
Congratulations Broc Jordan on being named the SOC I golf Player of the Year and for finishing in the top 20 golfers in Ohio at the OHSAA State Golf Match. READ MORE >
What an exciting new year this has been for seniors! Time is going by so quickly and in just a few months the senior class will begin their transition into the workforce or college. We would like to invite all parents and their senior child to come to the school on January 29th from 5:00-7:00 pm to help with the paperwork to prepare our seniors for... READ MORE >
Western High School Attendance Policy for High School CreditAccording to the Ohio Department of Education, in order to receive credit (one Carnegie unit) in a course, a student should complete a minimum of 120 hours of course instruction in one school year. Any class defined as a “laboratory class” must meet for a minimum of 150 hours in one school year. Based on... READ MORE >
Attached is the letter that Mrs. Schuler sent home with all college-bound seniors regarding the FAFSA. This is very important information and is vital to the process by which students apply for federal funds to aid in college expenses.Download READ MORE >
On Monday, December 7th, there were 31 students from Western to visit Wright State University. Students had lunch at Wright State and were given a tour of the campus. READ MORE >
Western Local to start the 2016-2017 year with a new website and mobile application with Apptegy! READ MORE >