Our Westfield High School Ape-Men sang for the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) major organization evaluation festival held at Chautauqua Lake High School last month. The students were required to sing a short program of three selections for two NYSSMA certified adjudicators. The group was judged according to standards that mirror New York State’s standards for music education. The group of 26 Westfield High School students received the Gold award, which is the hardest and most prestigious to achieve.
Group member and senior, Ethan Perdue responded “It felt great to have such an amazing accomplishment! We met the night before to try to get it together, and it really worked out!”
Director Kent Knappenberger stated “This was a testament to some super-hard-working kids. Surviving the pandemic as a music student hasn’t been easy, but they did it and even went above and beyond. I’m really happy that they performed so well and received this recognition. It’s nice to get a second opinion on student success!” Congratulations to these talented Westfield High School students. Their plaque will be proudly hung in the
Fantastic job to our Varsity Girls Softball team for their State Regional Playoff run this year! We are so proud of how you represented Westfield with dignity, class, and great sportsmanship! (pic credit to Observer Today)
A big shout out to Dakota Rammelt and Aliyah Rivera for their Sectional Qualifying events for Division 2 Track. Way to represent Westfield Track girls!
Congratulations to Darien Swanson for his State Qualifying run for Golf. Westfield is proud of how you represented us at States!
Our Westwinds ensemble spent some time in Texas last month. Here is a look at just a few of the exciting things they did while they were there.
#1 Westwinds and Eastland Band members performed for one another and worked together. Eastland High School, in Eastland Texas is home to the 2022 Grammy Music Educator winner, Stephen Cox.
#2 Westwinds performed at the festival at Midlothian High School, Midlothian, TX.
#3-Our Westwinds ensemble recorded some music (for a future video) at the workplace and set of Netflix show “How to Be a Cowboy”, aka the Dale Brisby Dalewearhouse, in New Castle, TX. You should be able to spot some of the cast in the photo!
#4 At Six Flags Themepark, with our trophy, after we found out we received a superior rating, 2nd place in our division, and 6th place over all out of 22 ensembles from 5 states (only one from New York, though!). Esther Knappenberger and Cameron Paternosh received medals for being recognized at the outstanding vocal soloists of the event!
#5 Westwinds attended a rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.
Students competed in the Soap Box Derby on Saturday in Jamestown as a finale to their work with Mr. Martin. Grayson Mazza drove the derby car supported by the crew of Tahner Stow and Tyrick Nadi. Westfield's crew won 3 of 6 phases and finished the day with a STEM race against other school teams in the area. It was a great day working with Dream it Do it of WNY. We hope to add another car to the race next year!
A reminder that tonight's Board Meeting has been moved to Monday, June 13th at 7pm in the LGI. There is no Board of Education meeting this evening.
Varsity Softball will be escorted out of town again by our local fire department. They are leaving school at 4 pm. Line the streets to cheer our girls on!
Tonight's game will also be broadcast on WDOE 101.5 FM and 1410 AM, along with the NFHS network! Let's go Lady Wolverines!
Sharing on behalf of Erie 2 BOCES:
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES has partnered with the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, numerous regional organizations, and our area school districts to collect as many thoughts, opinions, and solutions as possible to ensure we're meeting the needs of every one of our K-12 students.
The anonymous surveys addresses the following areas:
Social/Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health
Program Alignment Between Districts & E2CCB
Career/Educational Pathways for Life Beyond High School
Equity & Inclusion
Technology, Tools & Resources for Students
There are surveys for parents, staff and students. If you are interested in completing the survey, please click on the link below.
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Thursday night, June 2 at 7:15pm will be our Music Department's next concert featuring Chorus 6, Band 6, Chorus 7/8 and Band 7/8. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Drew Ernewein for being named Dan Palmer's WDOE Scholar-Athlete of the day for today, June 1! Great job Drew!
Varsity Softball will be playing Scio-Friendship at 730 pm Friday 6/3. The game will be played at Fillmore HS 104 Main Street, Fillmore NY 14735.
Tickets for Friday's Regional Championship for softball may be purchased at the following link: https://gofan.co/app/events/616946?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV Tickets for this event will be $6 plus a service fee.
Let's go Lady Wolverines!
Class D Champions! Congratulations to our Varisty Softball team for their victory over Ellicottville. We are proud of you!
Congratulations to our very own Dakota Rammelt for her 2nd place finish at the County class meet today in the 100 m hurdles! Keep it up!
English 1510 had a great time at the National Comedy Center today! What a great asset to our area. @nationalcomedycenter
Tickets for Tuesday's Softball Final, WACS vs Ellicottville, are being sold exclusively on GoFans. Follow this link. Tickets will be $5 plus a fee online or $10 at the door.
https://gofan.co/app/events/597004?schoolId=NYSHSAAVI
Middle School Student Government celebrated our students on the Merit, Honor, and High Honor Academic Rolls with a cookout lunch on Wednesday. It was a beautiful day to celebrate their hard work!
Congratulations to our Varsity Softball team for their 5-1 victory today against Clymer Sherman in the Class D Semi-finals! They now play Tuesday in Alleghany Limestone! Haleigh Dellow had 16 Strikeouts! Let's go ladies!
On Wednesday, May 18th, WACS 11th and 12th graders participated in an interactive Financial Reality Fair, sponsored by North East Welch Credit Union. The Reality Fair concept is a unique opportunity for students to experience hands-on some of the financial challenges they will face when they start life on their own.
Westfield Central School is honored to recognize the Class of 2022 Valedictorian, Lauren Bills, and the Salutatorian, Joseph Smith. We applaud your strong work ethic and the dedication you have demonstrated during your time at WACS.
Lauren and Joseph will be formally recognized at this week’s Chautauqua County School Boards Association ceremony for this monumental achievement. Please join us in congratulating both of these seniors on this honor.
