What if Snow White’s hosts in the forest each remembered her visit slightly differently? Come see a mayhem mash-up of 7 different stories, in 7 different theatre styles, with Snow White, the Evil Queen, a Hag, a Huntsmen, a Mirror, and, of course, a Prince. They are joined by our hosts and storytellers: Grimmly, Clumsy, Daring, Plucky, Scarlett, Twinkle Toes, and Spindiana Jones. Westview Theatre presents Snow White and the Seven Endings by Tracy Wells at 7:00pm on April 26th & 27th in the Wilson Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 and available at the door.
Beginning with the Class of 2027, Westview is proud to offer The Indiana College Core. Through our relationship with Purdue Fort Wayne, Westview students now have the opportunity to earn a block of 30 college credit hours that are guaranteed to apply at ALL Indiana public colleges and universities as well as a growing list of private institutions!
A parent meeting will be held at Wilson Auditorium on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:30 pm. Representatives from PFW, along with Westview staff, will be providing information and answering questions. This meeting is open to parents of current Westview students in grades 7-9 AND those considering Westview for their child's future educational needs.
Our 40th Annual Academic Awards will be Wednesday, May 1st in the Wilson Auditorium. If you have been on the high honor roll for 3 consecutive quarters this year, been nominated by a teacher for a departmental award, are receiving an Academic Honors Diploma, or receiving a scholarship or special senior award, look for an invitation in the mail with more information.
Ms. Schlabach and Mr. Graber would like to thank the Melinda Brown Family for sponsoring our April coffee. The entire Westview Staff appreciates our sponsors and the daily coffee.
Midterm reports will be coming home today with your student.
Shout out to State Champion Tommy Raley! This past weekend, Tommy competed in the SkillsUSA State competition for Auto Body Collision Repair through IMPACT Institute. As a result of his achievements, Tommy will enter the National competition in Atlanta Georgia this June. His winnings also include free tools and $20,000 in scholarship money. Well done, Tommy, and best of luck in June!
Congratulations to juniors Jonathan Roth and Annagail Warrener who have both been named a high scorers by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Out of 1.3 million Juniors across the country, they scored in the top 50,000 for the PSAT test given in October. They will now try to advance to National Merit SemiFinalist and Finalist (top 15,000 students). Well done, Warriors!
LCYC is hosting an event at Delt Church Park, on Saturday, June 22nd. Grades 6th-12th are all invited.
This past Saturday, the Westview Music Department hosted dinner theater. Dynamic Singsations and Jazz Band, along with their directors Jill Hamm and Mike Brown, took the audience on a trip down memory lane with songs from multiple genres and decades. Seniors Nick Bontrager, Hope Miller, Kaitlin Nuzum, Braden Rogers, Wade Springer, and Maddie Stults each had some time shining in the spotlight. Thank you to everyone on staff and in the community who made this event possible.
On Friday, April 19, 2024, sophomore Noah Bontrager broke the Westview school record for the high school boys 3200 meter run at the Carmel 3200 Showcase with a time of 9:03.56. The previous record-holder with a time of 9:09.55 was Andrew Begley, a 1995 graduate from Westview Jr-Sr High School. Congratulations, Noah!
On Thursday, April 18, the LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Indiana Educational Services Center (NIESC) hosted a college and career fair at the MEC in Shipshewana as a way to connect community businesses with our students in grades 8-12.
The goals of the event were to expand students' understanding of what careers exist, what happens in those careers, and how to prepare themselves to have a future in those careers. In addition to the businesses, there were colleges and universities present for students to explore and ask questions.
The event was a great success, and we would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce and NIESC for the opportunity to participate.
On Tuesday, April 16, Michael Yeip, a Junior at Westview Jr-Sr High School, and Lex Thompson, an eighth grader, competed at an area archery competition in Columbia City. Michael placed 5th among high school boys, and Lex placed first among middle school boys. Well done, gentlemen!
Congratulations to the 7th grade Tri-Kappa Art Fair winners: Hailey Otto, Lyndora Schrock, Belen Quiroga, Makayla Slabach, Melody Miller, Kandice Parker, Chloe Turner, and Maciah Yoder. Hailey Miller and Bryce Yoder (not available for the picture) were also finalists. Top placements included Makayla Slabach (First Place), Belen Quiroga (Second Place), and Melody Miller (Third Place). Well done, artists!
Each year, the 6th grade students come to tour the 7-12 building during the school day. Junior high student council members show the 6th graders various places in the building that they will visit next year as 7th graders. It was great to see the incoming 7th graders and watch the student leaders give the tours! Well done, Warriors.
Reminder to parents and students of 7th and 8th graders - iLearn testing begins this Wednesday, April 17, 2024 and will happen every other school day until Thursday April 25, 2024. To ensure the best chance at success, make sure students receive enough rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and are here at school on testing days. iLearn is a chance for students to showcase what they have learned during the school year. Please remind your child that they are capable and to simply do their best with what they know.
We’re proud to announce that Addison Kauffman has been selected as an NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award recipient. Addison was one of 500 award recipients nationwide, with 19 from Indiana. She will receive $500 in a 529 college savings account to be applied toward her higher education. Recipients are chosen based on their demonstrated work to support the five pillars of NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Join us in congratulating Addison and her accomplishments!
2024-2025 PHYSICALS - April 15, Dr. Egli will be here to complete sports physicals for next year for grades 5-11. Cost is $20.00 (You may send cash or checks made out to Westview High School). Pick up physical forms along with a permission slip which are in the athletic office. You MUST have a permission slip in order to participate in having your physical done along with your $20. If you do not have your physical filled out, permission slip or $20 you will not be able to complete the physical the day Dr. Egli is here.
Parents and students - tomorrow, April 8, 2024, we have the opportunity to enjoy a learning experience with the Total Solar Eclipse. Students will receive this same information again tomorrow as a reminder:
Students will receive appropriate eyewear for viewing the solar eclipse from the school. This eyewear should be placed over your eyes before looking up and not removed until you are no longer looking skyward. There is no point that the Westview school district will be in totality, which means there is no point at which it is safe for you to look up without the solar eclipse glasses.
Additionally, using phones, cameras, or other lenses that are not appropriately shielded for an eclipse could ruin the sensor on that device and severely lessen the photo quality of all your photos taken after the event. You should not take photos or videos of the event without this protective equipment (not provided). Viewing the eclipse through a device without proper shields could also cause damage to your eyes.
This is an exciting day those of us in the United States aren't expected to receive again until August 23, 2044, when the next total eclipse is projected by NASA to happen. Let's make it a great day!
Last Week: The 1999 2A State Basketball Champions were honored at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame for their 25 anniversary of winning the 2A State Basketball tournament.
Those present were Michael Christner, Troy Neely (Coach), Darlene Mathew (Athletic Director), Scott Hostetler, Derek Yoder, and Randy Miller.
Our staff is grateful to CJ's Garage for sponsoring our coffee stand in March, providing a much-needed caffeine boost each morning.
