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.
We will see you Monday, April 8 with a standard Monday start. Have a great break!
STATE CHAMPION. Noah Bontrager won the Hoosier State Relays Indoor 3200 Meter Race for small schools in Indianapolis today (3/23/24). His time was 9:16.65, which was 13 seconds faster than the second-place finisher.
Two Westview teams also made it to the podium. Ian Bontrager, Nick Bontrager, Noah Bontrager, and Bentley Ryall placed 5th in the Boys' Distance Medley with a time of 10:54.54, and the girls 4x800 team of Annagail Warrener, Bailey Manns, Memphis Bontrager, and Adelyn Rainsberger also made it to the podium with 10:29 finish, placing them 8th.
Well run, Warriors!
Congratulations to Junior High Quarter 3 Outstanding Students. Each quarter, this award highlights a 7th and 8th grade student from each department who went above and beyond in their classrooms through their work, words, actions, or a combination of all three.
Congratulations to Hope Bortner, Benton Hershberger, and Jace Lang, who all qualified for the 2024 NECC All-Academic Team. They were selected based on their GPA and SAT scores. Hope, Benton, and Jace were celebrated with a luncheon today in Avila and will have their pictures displayed in the foyer for years to come. Well done, Warriors!
3rd quarter report cards will be coming home today with your student.