Special Edition 10/28/2026
The Official Newsletter for WWS
I also want to directly address the $873 annual tax increase being circulated in recent campaign mailers. Presenting this figure as the increase Westfield homeowners will pay is misleading and inaccurate.
- The proposed referendum replaces our existing $0.17 operating referendum rather than being added to it.
- Individual tax impacts vary based on assessed property values, deductions, and applicable tax caps.
These are our schools, our students, and our community. The decision about their future belongs to Westfield.
- Have you used the calculator to see the estimated potential impact on your taxes?
- Do you feel well-informed about the referendum on the ballot this November?
- Have you seen the slides shared at State of the Schools?
- Do you have a voting plan?
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is available at several locations throughout Hamilton County, with three convenient locations for Westfield residents opening Oct. 21. All three locations offer the same early voting dates and hours.
Early Voting Locations
Westfield City Hall: 130 Penn Street, Westfield
Cool Creek Nature Center: 2000-1 E. 151st Street, Carmel
Westfield Washington Township Office: 17400 Westfield Blvd., Westfield
Dates and Hours (All Three Locations)
Oct. 28–29: 2–7 p.m.
Oct. 30–31: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Additional early voting locations are available throughout Hamilton County. Registered voters should bring an accepted photo ID.
As we approach Election Day on November 3, I want to share ten important things about the Westfield Washington Schools operating referendum and the return on investment our community receives from its public schools. Westfield has a proud history of investing in our schools. That investment has paid dividends, helping create the welcoming, vibrant community we enjoy today, where people want to live, raise families, and support one another. Excellent schools and an excellent community go hand in hand. Neither happens by accident.
WWS and the City of Westfield presented a proposed expansion of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program at the Oct. 13 Board meeting. The plan would provide dedicated SRO coverage at every school, specialized training, and additional supervision through a shared funding partnership. The Board approved the agreement, but implementation is contingent on voter approval of the Nov. 3 operating referendum.
Westfield Washington Schools (WWS) is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Indiana, rated an “A” district by the Indiana Department of Education, and proudly serving over 10,500 students across six elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school. With a team of approximately 1,700 dedicated educators and staff, the district is committed to excellence in education and whole-child development. Guided by our vision that All Rocks are Life Ready, and driven by our mission to ensure high levels of learning and growth for each student through three essential pillars: academic achievement, career readiness, and student wellness, reflecting our unwavering commitment to preparing every student for success in school, in work, and in life.
Email: comms@wws.k12.in.us | Phone: 317-867-8000