WESTFALL LOCAL SCHOOLS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
FIRST DAYS BACK TO SCHOOL
WESTFALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades 1 - 5: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
PK & K - Group A (Last names beginning with A - M): Thursday, August 19, 2021
PK & K - Group B (Last names beginning with N - Z): Friday, August 20, 2021
All PK & K Groups: Monday, August 23, 2021
WESTFALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
* Grade 6 (Full-Day Orientation Day): Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Grades 6 - 8 Thursday, August 19, 2021
WESTFALL HIGH SCHOOL
* Grade 9 (Full-Day Orientation Day): Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Grades 9 - 12 Thursday, August 19, 2021
* 6th Grade & 9th Grade Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 18 from 7:20 AM to 2:30 PM in their respective buildings. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided as well as Transportation. This day is aimed at helping students become familiar with their new surroundings. They will be joined by the other grades on Thursday, August 19.
SCHOOL START/END TIMES
WESTFALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Doors Open at 8:45 AM
Tardy Bell at 9:01 AM
WESTFALL PRESCHOOL (AM Group)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
8:40 AM - 12:00 PM
WESTFALL PRESCHOOL (PM Group)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
12:15 PM - 3:40 PM
WESTFALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Doors open at 7:20 AM
Tardy Bell at 7:31 AM
WESTFALL HIGH SCHOOL
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Doors open at 7:20 AM
Tardy Bell at 7:31 AM
OPEN HOUSE
WESTFALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Parents and students are welcome to visit their classroom, meet their teacher, and bring school supplies to start the school year. Mr. Joseph Jude, WES principal will also be available to meet and greet with parents and students!
WESTFALL MIDDLE SCHOOL & WESTFALL HIGH SCHOOL
Currently, there will not be an Open House for the middle and high school. WMS/WHS Open House will be planned for a date in the fall.
SCHEDULES (Westfall Middle School & Westfall High School)
Schedules will be available for students to view through the ProgressBook portal on the evening of Monday, August 16, 2021. Paper copies will also be distributed to students on the first day of school.
LOCKERS (Westfall Middle School & Westfall High School)
Lockers can be used for the 2021-2022 school year at both the middle school and high school. Locker assignments and combinations will be available on the first day of school. Please see the front office if assistance is needed.
BACKPACKS (Westfall Middle School & Westfall High School)
With the utilization of lockers this year, backpacks shall remain stored in lockers during the day and not carried from class to class. Students will visit their lockers between classes to retrieve the necessary items needed for their next class.
SCHOOL FEES
Per the Board of Education Resolution 21-100, approved on May 17, 2021, general school fees for grades K-12 have been amended. There will be NO general fees for students in grades K-12. Specialized classes will still require a fee, to view the updated fee schedule, please visit School Fees.
CHROMEBOOKS
Chromebooks will be distributed to students on the first day of school. 6th-grade and 9th-grade students will receive their Chromebooks on Orientation Day. Final Forms MUST be completed for a student to receive a Chromebook. To complete your student’s Final Form for the 2021-2022 school year, please visit Westfall Final Forms
FINAL FORMS
Final Forms allows parents/guardians to complete back-to-school forms to keep relevant information updated throughout the school year. Included in the Final Forms is a technology agreement that requires a parent/guardian permission to allow a student to receive a Chromebook. To complete your student’s Final Form for the 2021-2022 school year, please visit Westfall Final Forms
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Please see our district communication regarding safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year at WLSD Safety Protocols
VACCINES (Non-COVID related)
A reminder for 7th-grade and 12th-grade students that the Ohio Department of Health requires all 7th-graders to have a T-DAP vaccine and meningococcal vaccine prior to the start of school. All 12th- graders are required to have 2 doses of the meningococcal vaccine (only one dose is required if it is received on or after the 16th birthday). Additionally, for kindergarten students, please send in current immunization records to the school nurse. If your child is not up to date on immunizations, please reach out to your pediatrician or the Pickaway County Public Health Department (PCPH) at your earliest convenience.
TRANSPORTATION
Routing information for the 2021-2022 school year is available at the following links:
WESTFALL ELEMENTARY BUS ROUTES
WESTFALL MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BUS ROUTES
MEALS
All district student breakfasts and lunches will be FREE during the 2021-2022 school year. The breakfast/lunch menu can be accessed at:
WESTFALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MENU
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
WESTFALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
WESTFALL MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
WESTFALL HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
To enroll your child (grades 1-12) at Westfall Local Schools, please complete the Final Forms at Westfall Final Forms, then call the building to make an appointment to complete enrollment. If your child is in Pre-K or Kindergarten, please contact the elementary school.
WESTFALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (740) 986-4008
WESTFALL MIDDLE SCHOOL (740) 986-2941
WESTFALL HIGH SCHOOL (740) 986-2911
ATHLETICS
Per OHSAA, there are no longer seating capacity limitations at athletic events and performances.
Season passes are currently available for purchase at Westfall HomeTown Ticketing.
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 6:30 PM
Mustang Roundup will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021
Westfall High School Homecoming Game will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021
To view the full 2021-2022 sports schedule, please visit Westfall Athletics
For further questions, please contact your child's building at:
WESTFALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (740) 986-4008
WESTFALL MIDDLE SCHOOL (740) 986-2941
WESTFALL HIGH SCHOOL (740) 986-2911