Guidance and Counseling Department News
Monday, October 4, 2021 through Friday, October 8, 2021
Attention Seniors!
The registration deadline for the November 6, 2021 SAT exam is Friday, October 8, 2021.
The cost of the exam is $55.
If you have any questions, contact the Guidance and Counseling Department.
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Attention all Juniors and Sophomores!
It is highly recommended that all Juniors and Sophomores interested in attending college take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 8 am to 12 pm in the Large Group Instruction Room.
The cost of the test is $18.
You must bring two #2 pencils and a calculator.
Please sign up in the Guidance and Counseling Department by Friday, October 8, 2021.
Fire Safety Week is Sunday, October 3, 2021 through Saturday, October 9th, 2021...this year's theme is "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety."
You can kick off the week at home with this video https://youtu.be/WiIGMWRKfQI . Then stay tuned for more information, tips and practical advice for you and your family next week.
Our Transportation department has been teaching our youngest learners all about bus safety. Hats off to our bus drivers for the wonderful work they do in keeping students safe as they travel to and from school. We appreciate all that you do!
Good afternoon WACS,
The link below provides current COVID - 19 information including daily infection rates at WACS. The information is updated on a regular basis.
https://www.westfieldcsd.org/page/covid-19
Elementary Fun Fall Friday calendar!
You'll notice a Tuesday and a Thursday thrown in the mix!
Our District has been notified that two elementary students and one high school student tested positive for COVID - 19. Contact tracing is conducted per county guidelines. In-person learning is not impacted.
Be well WACS!
Good afternoon Wolverines!
Our District has been notified that an elementary student tested positive for COVID - 19. Contact tracing has been conducted as per county guidelines. Please visit our website for more information regarding the quarantine process.
https://www.westfieldcsd.org/browse/250605
In-person learning is not impacted.
Guidance and Counseling Department News
Monday, September 20, 2021 through Friday, September 24, 2021
Attention all Juniors and Sophomores!
It is highly recommended that all Juniors and Sophomores interested in attending college take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 8 am to 12 pm in the Large Group Instruction Room.
The cost of the test is $18.
You must bring two #2 pencils and a calculator.
Please sign up in the Guidance and Counseling Department by Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
Attention Seniors!
The Guidance and Counseling Department will be sponsoring a Financial Aid Night on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 6 pm in the Westfield auditorium.
Jamestown Community College will describe the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the financial aid process, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Both students and parents should attend this meeting.
Get your WACS 2022 Yearbook at the lowest price. WACS Yearbooks are on sale now! You can order yours now at www.jostens.com or you can pay by cash or check (payable to WACS Yearbook) to Ms. Alonge in Room 236. The "Back to School Offer" is the lowest price that you can purchase the book; prices go up each quarter. This offer is going on now until October 29th. The 2022 Yearbooks during this offer are $60.00+tax ($64.80). Please contact Ms. Alonge if you have any questions.
The WACS Cheer Team has been added to the 4:30 time slot on the September 16th photo date.
Our District has been notified that a staff member tested positive for COVID - 19. There are no close contacts as per county guidelines.. We continue to work with our county health department as these cases arise. In-person learning is not impacted.
Class of 2022 Senior Portraits ~ Cap & Gown Photos
September 16th LGI - 8am - 1pm
Come to the camera as your schedule allows
This evening, our district was notified that a student in our high school has tested positive for COVID-19. We are notifying close contacts. In-person learning will continue as planned. Update: the previously reported middle school case was mistakenly reported as a positive to our district.
Thank you.
Good afternoon Westfield, we would like to provide an update to the previous message regarding Covid. There is a third elementary child with COVID-19. In total, three elementary and one middle school child have tested positive for COVID-19. Thank you.
Good afternoon Westfield, we were notified that we have three positive COVID-19 cases with our students. Two elementary and one middle school student have tested positive for COVID-19. We are working to contact close contacts. We continue to work with Chautauqua County as these cases arise. Please continue to practice social distancing and mask wearing procedures.
Have a great evening.
Guidance and Counseling Department News for Monday, September 13, 2021 through Friday, September 17, 2021
Attention Seniors!
The Guidance and Counseling Department will be sponsoring a Financial Aid Night on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 6 pm in the Westfield auditorium.
The Financial Aid Director from Jamestown Community College will describe the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the financial aid process, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Both students and parents should attend this meeting.
Attention Seniors!
The registration deadline for the October 23, 2021 ACT exam is Friday, September 17, 2021.
The cost of the test is $80.
Stop by the Guidance and Counseling Department for registration materials.
It was wonderful to have our students, teachers and staff back today to kick off the 2021-22 school year! Here's to a successful year of learning together!
Please join us in welcoming our new staff!
Mr. Brisky - Elementary Special Education
Mr. Chagnon - Secondary Music
Mr. DiPirro - Secondary Physical Education
Miss Feraldi - Elementary Art and Computers
Miss Geise - Secondary English
Mr. Petersen - Secondary Social Studies
Mrs. Pihlblad - Speech & Language Pathologist
Mrs. Travis - Elementary Special Education
Mrs. Vallieres - Secondary Art
Officer Villafrank - School Resource Officer
Image 1: Mr. Petersen, Mr. Chagnon, Miss Geise & Miss Vallieres
Image 2: Officer Villafrank, Mrs. Pihlblad
Image 3: Mr. Brisky, Mrs. Travis, Miss Feraldi, Mr. DiPirro
New windows at WACS! Our 2019 Capital Project is nearing completion. It's been a busy summer at WACS and we look forward to seeing our students Tuesday!
Please use the link below to register for tomorrow's informational meeting - via Zoom. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing our return to school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer0OO2zEEhc2BliOzSPjKo5o0QzL17YgdHatDYplS4LMyVpg/viewform