School District of Westfield

As we step into February, we’re excited to share updates and important information in this month’s virtual newsletter! Inside, you’ll find highlights from each of our buildings, updates from the school nurse, counseling department, athletics, music programs, and more.

Mark your calendars for these key dates:
📅 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Evening of Thursday, February 20
📅 No School for Students – Friday, February 21 (Staff Training Day)

Be sure to check out the latest happenings and stay connected with everything going on in our district. Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools!

Go Pioneers!

Warm regards,

Michelle Johnson

District Administrator

In the event that the School District needs to delay or cancel school, families that have students who attend the District can expect to communication via our messenger app which allows for text messages, phone calls, and email notifications. These will be sent to information that is current in our student information system. **Skyward Family Access must have your current phone number and email information. Those who are not informed by this method should tune in to the TV stations noted on the attached letter and/or visit our school website.

In November, many of our students participated in the Noetic Math Challenge, a problem-solving assessment taken by 2nd–8th grade students across the district. They competed alongside 31,263 students nationwide.

Not only do we have Team Winners, but many of our students also earned National Honorable Mention, placing in the top 50% of their grade level nationwide. Below are the results districtwide.

2nd

• WES- Team winner Marcus Knoch & he received Honorable Mention

3rd

• OES- Team Winner Izyk Estrada

4th

• OES- Team Winner- Skyler Larson & he received Honorable Mention
• OES- Team Winner- Zachery Emanuelson & he received Honorable Mention

5th

• CES- Team Winner- Ryan Mantz & he received Honorable Mention
• CES- Honorable Mention - Lucas Fuehrer

6th

• Honorable Mention: Cora Jo Bindi, Aubriella Hell, Theo Stauffacher
• Team winner: Theo Stauffacher

7th

• Honorable Mention: Donovan Ludquist, Elijah Prophet, Logan Hamilton, Parker Schroeder
• Team winner: Parker Schroeder

8th

• Honorable Mention: Averie Decorah, John Roder, Memphis Groskreutz, Samuel Grant
• Team winner: Averie Decorah, John Roder & Memphis Groskreutz

Winter Sports Seasons Off to a Strong Start

The winter sports teams are off to a great start, with numerous successes at both the team and individual levels.

• Girls Basketball: The team boasts an impressive 16-2 record and remains undefeated in conference play at 6-0.
• Boys Basketball: The team is currently 11-3.
• Wrestling: Three wrestlers are ranked at the state level, and the team has had many podium finishers at weekend tournaments.

Individual Achievements

• Sam Berruecos reached 1,000 career points and set a new single-game scoring record for Westfield with 46 points at Montello, surpassing Bruce Hammond’s previous record of 43 points (1955).
• Lincoln Beyer recorded his 100th career wrestling win.

Upcoming Events

• The Booster Club will sell concessions and hold a basket raffle during the Girls Basketball game on Friday, February 7, as part of their annual fundraiser. Come out and support the team and Pioneer athletics!
• The sports lobby gym doors received a fresh facelift, thanks to generous donations from many athletic supporters.
• Spring Sports Meeting: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 5, at 6:00 PM in the LMC.

Stay updated by following the school Facebook page and Pioneer Nation emails for team news and playoff information as winter seasons near their conclusion.

Please visit https://www.westfield.k12.wi.us/athletics/ for more information or contact Brandon Daniels, Westfield Athletic Director, brandon.daniels@westfieldpioneers.org 608-296-2141 ext.1064

or Hillary Noe, Athletic Secretary. hillary.noe@westfieldpioneers.org 608-296-2141 ext 1002

Saturday, February 15th: Murder Mystery play: Murder's in the Heir at 6:30 PM. Tickets are on sale at https://wasdmusic.booktix.net/

District Solo/Ensemble Festival is on Saturday, February 22nd from 8am-4pm.

We are in need of parent/community volunteers that would like to help as room monitors and to sell concessions.

The Middle School Band (grades 6-8) will be performing a concert in the auditorium on Thursday, February 27th at 6pm.

Throughout this newsletter, the following topics are discussed:

• Top Ten Announced
• ACT Exam Information
• Valedictorian & Salutatorian
• Hunter Peschel: Congressional Nominations
• Ice Cream Social Incentive
• Pennies for Patients Fundraiser

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Thanks to your support for our capital referendum this past November, we’ve been hard at work turning plans into action! Here’s a quick update on our progress:

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Website: https://www.westfield.k12.wi.us/
Location: N7046 County Road M, Westfield, WI, USA
Phone: 608-296-2141
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/School-District-of-Westfield-101533908631904

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