Best of luck to Westview Junior Noah Bontrager, who will be running Nike Nationals Cross Country today in Portland, Oregon. The live stream to the event will start at noon Indiana time with the race beginning at 2:35pm EST https://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=13
Reminder to families: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be at Westview, Wednesday, December 11th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Reminder for all Westview families. Westview will be on break Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th. We hope everyone has a wonderful break and will see you Monday, December 2nd.
On November 24, 2024, Westview Junior High principal Mr. Rojas accepted Indiana’s District 3 Distinguished Principal of the Year award in Indianapolis.
Mr. Rojas graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Ball State University. He is a proud member of the Indiana Association of School Principals and actively participates in local community initiatives, including the Future Ligonier Alliance, which aims to revitalize the downtown area and boost local business growth.
Mr. Rojas was recognized as a 2015 “Emerging Star” by Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly, and he is committed to professional growth and leadership development, frequently exploring and consuming literature and podcasts on these subjects. He values the importance of mentorship and aims to inspire both students and staff to reach their full potential.
The weather has finally turned cold, and we would like to extend our gratitude to CJ's Garage for sponsoring our coffee for November. Additionally, CJ's Garage treated the staff at Westview Jr-Sr High School this week by delivering donuts for everyone. We are truly grateful for all of our sponsors throughout the year.
Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay, Monday, November 18, 2024.
We had at great turnout for the Junior High Parent Shadow Day today. Thank you parents!
Nineteen students at Westview Jr-Sr High School have been recognized by the College Board with National Honors. To be eligible for a National Honors award, students in each category must earn a GPA of 3.33 or higher and have PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams by the end of 10th grade. College Board awards academic achievement National Honors in the following categories: rural area/small town, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, and (new in 2024) first-generation students.
Among the top 10% in Indiana for the rural category include Ian Bontrager, Mason Clark (not pictured), Charlotte Duke, Gavin Engle, Madison Grossman, Gracey Heyerly, Asher Kennedy, Kiana Mast, Morgan Riegsecker, Bentley Ryall, Alexzander Sanchez, Lindsey Schwartz (not pictured), Dylan Shrock, and Kamden Yoder.
Among the top 10% in Indiana in the first generation category include Cole Bontrager, Charlotte Duke, Zackary Fry, Olivia Jasso, Kiana Mast, Alexzander Sanchez, Lindsey Schwartz (not pictured), and Kelsie Ward.
Among the top 10% in Indiana in the Hispanic category include Chayenne Diaz and Alexzander Sanchez.
Charlotte Duke was in the top 10% of African American/Black students in Indiana for the College Board’s National Honors Award.
Westview would like to send a huge thank you to all U.S. Veterans and highlight those Veterans who work at Westview schools. We are thankful for your service to our country!
Staff Sergeant Ismael Rodriguez-Torres served 3 ½ years in the U.S. Army and another 11 ½ years in the Indiana National Guard for a total of 14 years of service. He served one tour in Afghanistan, 2 in Iraq, and was sent to help during Hurricane Katrina. He works for Westview as the head custodian at Westview Junior-Senior High School.
Rich Bender served in the U.S. Air Force from 1989-1993. He now teaches College Credit Intro to Engineering Design, Intro to Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Business Math, Principles of Industry 4.0 and Digital Design, and Robotics Design and Innovation at Westview Jr-Sr High School.
National Honor Society is collecting items for the Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County. Collection will take place during home room from November 11-16. Top High School and Top Junior High Home Room classes will receive a treat. Please see the attached images for what to bring.
Parents of 7th and 8th grade students - Don't forget that Junior High Parent Shadow day is coming up on November 14th. Your child should have brought home an RSVP last Wednesday that needs to be returned by Friday, November 8 if you plan to attend. Please contact Jill Hamm in student services with any questions.
Congratulations to Noah Bontrager for placing 2nd at the State meet today in Terre Haute with a time of 14:51.46. Not only did he come in 2nd in the state, he beat his own school record by 8 seconds.
Noah's time will place him on the all-time leader board for 5K Top Times at the Lavern Gibson course. According to IHSAA, the top times before today's race were as follows:
14:42.3, Curt Carey from Owen Valley (1980-81)
14:43.0, Ken Waterhouse from Bloomington South (1981-82)
14:47.2, Marty Bassett from Bloomington North (1981-82)
14:48.4 , Scott Maddox from Fort Wayne Northrop (1981-82)
14:48.8, Futsum Zienasellassie from North Central Indianapolis (2011-12)
14:54.3, Matt Grady from Muncie Northside (1982-83)
14:55.5, Cameron Todd from Brebeuf Jesuit (2023-24)
14:56.1, Jeff Grove from Bloomington North (1981-82)
14:56.1, James Murphy from Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (1980-81)
14:57.1, Tom Feder from Crown Point (1982-83)
If you would like to watch Noah Bontrager compete at the cross country State meet today, IHSAA TV will be streaming the event for $15. The boys race begins at 2:30 pm and can be found at https://www.ihsaatv.org/?B=1475241
We want to thank Kennedy Gutters and Paint, our October coffee sponsor. Your sponsorship of our coffee and flavorings helped the staff at WJSHS start each day with a great morning throughout October.
Westview will host a Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Wellness Event on Wednesday, December 11th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Appointments are required.
REGIONAL CHAMPION! Congratulations to Noah Bontrager, who won the regional race at New Prairie today with a time of 15:13. He will advance to the State competition next weekend in Terre Haute.
Order quickly if you want Varsity girls soccer regional champ apparel. The store will close tomorrow - Tuesday, October 22nd at 11:59 pm. Delivery of apparel will be Friday October 25th. https://westviewregionalchamps-girls-soocer.itemorder.com/shop/home/
This week (Thursday and Friday) will be Fall Break with no school in session. We look forward to seeing you in person tonight at parent-teacher conferences!
If you ordered soap from the fundraiser this year, your soap will be available to pick up next Thursday 10/31 and Friday 11/1 in the hallway facing the courtyard. Thank you to everyone who ordered!
Congratulations to Noah Bontrager for winning the boys Varsity Sectional Cross Country race today at Ox Bow Park in Elkhart with a time of 15:18.6, about 19 seconds ahead of the second place runner!
