Today's Veterans Day Program will be livestreamed starting at 10AM using the Hudl link below.


https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/westfield/organization/15114/westfield-area-high-school/watch?ib=4801092

Students will have a 2-hour early release on Wednesday, November 11 for staff Inservice and professional development.
Please plan accordingly for the earlier dismissal time.
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Middle School Band students Aubri Hell, Ava Wulf, and Andrew Rodger participated in the St. Norbert's Middle Level Honors Band on Saturday, November 7th, where they rehearsed all day and performed a concert in the Walter Theater.

Happy Monday, Pioneers! 💜💛 Here's a look at what's happening across the district this week!

As we recognize Veterans Day this Wednesday, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifices mean more than words can express. We are especially grateful for the veterans within our own families, schools, and communities. Today and every day, we thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙
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💜💛 Calling all local restaurants!💜💛
Our annual Bowls for Hunger event is coming up, and we'd love your help making it a success! If you're interested in participating, we'd love to have you join us!

Check out the flyer for more information!

While the unofficial results indicate the School District of Westfield operational referendum was not approved, I want to thank our community for its participation and support throughout this process. On behalf of the district and the Board of Education, we are grateful for the thoughtful consideration given to this important decision.

Although we face ongoing challenges in areas such as curriculum, staffing, and transportation, our commitment to providing students with the best possible educational experience remains unchanged. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our schools.

#StrongSchoolsStrongCommunitiesStrongFuture

Today is Election Day (11/3) — We are re-sharing past posts in a single post for your convenience here. Please cast a vote on our operational referendum question. Whatever your decision, every vote matters and we want to hear from our entire community. 🗳️

🌐 https://www.westfield.k12.wi.us/page/operational-referendum-2026-nov

Need help with voting?

🌐 https://myvote.wi.gov/ has info on how to register to vote, where your polling site it, what's on your ballot and more.

We also compiled a list of contact info for all 22 communities in our School District of Westfield here (scroll down the page to find your community):

🌐 https://www.westfield.k12.wi.us/page/vote

#StudentLearning #EssentialOperations #ResponsibleBudgeting #PioneerNation 💜💛

PRIDE ACROSS THE FRONTIER: celebrating our annual Westfield School District TRICK OR TREAT SPOOKTACULAR! 🎃 👻 🕷️ 🍭 🍫 🧟‍♂️

Thanks to all who attended our Saturday Trunk or Treat and to all the Fall Fest leaders who helped make the event even more spooktacular! Our high school Student Council members also dressed up and performed short skits while handing out candy. It was a great community event with tons of collaboration and spirit.

#PioneerPride #PioneerNation

Preparing for the Unexpected, Practicing for the What-Ifs! While our students enjoyed an extra day off on Friday, October 30, our staff was hard at work learning and preparing! With the help of the Sheriff's Department, our Student Services Director, and our Transportation Director, staff participated in a Reunification Drill Training. The I Love U Guys Foundation has developed valuable tools and resources to help schools and organizations prepare for emergencies. These resources have helped guide the development of our district's safety response plans, including one of the most important steps following an emergency: reuniting students with their families. Reunification is much more than simply sending students home. It takes organization, communication, accountability, and a whole lot of teamwork to make sure every student is accounted for and safely reunited with their family. During Friday's training, staff took part in a mock reunification exercise, stepping into different roles and working through the process firsthand. This gave everyone an opportunity to better understand the responsibilities involved, the importance of communication and accountability, and just how many moving pieces it takes to safely bring students and families back together. This was a smaller-scale training designed to introduce the process, build familiarity, and help us identify areas where we can continue to improve as we work toward larger-scale exercises in the future. You can't expect to know how you'll respond to a situation you've never prepared for. We certainly hope we never have to put these plans into action, but if that day ever comes, we want our staff to have the knowledge, confidence, and tools to respond. Because when it comes to the safety of our students and staff, preparation matters!

FALL ALL-CONFERENCE ATHLETES!!! Congratulations to our Pioneer Athletes who Received All Conference recognition in their respective sports this fall! We are #PioneerProud of you of these well deserved accomplishments!!

💜💛 Happy Monday, Pioneers! 💜💛
November is here already! We're in that little transition between fall and winter sports, which means our calendar is looking a little quieter than usual. Don't worry, it won't be long before winter sports are in full swing and things get busy again!
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day! A reminder to our community to make your voice heard at the polls!
#Pioneers #PioneerNation

Please come for a Spooktacular time tomorrow October 31st from 3-6PM as our WHS Student Council puts on their annual Trick or Treat night at the High School! Westfield PTO will also be sponsoring a Trunk or Treat and Fall Fest at the High School at the same time.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 30 as we wrap up the 1st Quarter Grading Period.
Enjoy the long weekend!
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On the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 election ballot, residents in the School District of Westfield will vote on a non-recurring operational referendum seeking $1.4 million per year for five years.

The referendum would maintain the essentials our residents expect schools to provide:

Reading. Writing. Math. Career skills. Strong teachers. Safe schools.
Reliable transportation. Well-maintained buildings.

This referendum is not about expanding programs or funding wants. It’s about maintaining our existing student educational programs and preserving the financial stability of our district.

For decades, our district has stretched every dollar and trimmed operational costs to avoid coming to taxpayers. However, we have reached a point where cuts alone cannot close our growing budget deficit. The gap is caused by rising costs and state aid that has not kept up with inflation.

The $1.4 million request is a fiscally conservative approach — one that is less than our need but will help balance our budget.

🎓 STUDENT LEARNING: Back to the basics. Forward to careers.
Prepare all students for what’s next, from the “3 Rs” with help for struggling learners, to skills for trades, college & jobs at home & beyond.

🚌 ESSENTIAL OPERATIONS: Staff. Transportation. Utilities. Safety.
Keep high-performing teachers & staff & maintain basic services; replacing aging buses to safely transport students across ~300 miles.

💲 RESPONSIBLE BUDGETING: Plan ahead. Maintain. Spend wisely.
Budget for curriculum, technology needs, bus replacement & ongoing maintenance instead of waiting for problems to become emergencies.

🌐 https://www.westfield.k12.wi.us/page/vote

#StudentLearning #EssentialOperations #ResponsibleBudgeting #PioneerNation

RECORD BROKEN!!! Congratulations to Pioneer Senior Running Back Mason Groskreutz who broke the Pioneer Football Single Season Rushing Yards Record finishing the season with 1,280 Rushing Yards passing Derek Decker's previous record of 1,213 Yards in 1987. Congrats to Mason on this great accomplishment!!

💭 If approved, the estimated school property tax impact would be 50 cents per $1,000 of fair market property value.

The current tax rate for the School District of Westfield is $5.85 per $1,000 — well below the K-12 state average of $7.09.

Under the referendum, the estimated tax rate of $6.35 would remain lower than the state average.

Here is the estimated referendum tax impact on property values:

🏡 $100,000 home: $50 per year or $4.17 per month
🏡 $200,000 home: $100 per year or $8.33 per month
🏡 $300,000 home: $150 per year or $12.50 per month
🏡 $400,000 home: $200 per year or $16.67 per month
🏡 $500,000 home: $250 per year or $20.83 per month

We know that money is tight. Families and seniors are paying more and making difficult choices.

Our schools are facing those same rising costs. In the past two years alone, the district has cut $820,650 of recurring expenses from our budget. The $1.4 million referendum ask is less than we need.

💭 Listen. Ask questions. Get the facts. Make up your own mind.
🌐 Learn more: westfield.k12.wi.us/page/operational-referendum-2026-nov
❓ Submit questions: bit.ly/sdw-referendum

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