School District of Westfield

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Due to the continued forecast of extremely cold temperatures and potentially unsafe conditions for student transportation: All afterschool activities scheduled for Monday, January 20, are canceled. School and all afterschool activities are canceled for Tuesday, January 21.

Tickets are on sale for the third annual Murder Mystery Dinner, "Dinner's in the Heir"! This show will feature TWO performances- one on Saturday, February 8th at 6:30 PM and one on Saturday, February 15th at 6:30 PM. We will begin appetizers and mocktails at 6:00 PM, and dinner will begin at 6:30 PM. During the three course dinner, patrons will be entertained by band and choir students performing their solo and ensemble selections, short drama scenes, and forensics students performing their pieces. Immediately after dinner, the main show, "Murder's in the Heir" will be held in the auditorium, and will feature art from students at Westfield Area High School. Tickets are $15 for students in grades K-12 and $20 for adults. Tables are able to hold up to 8 guests, and there is limited seating for these performances. Ticket pricing includes appetizers, a three course dinner, and access to the main stage show. Mocktails, Seroogy's/Vandewalles candy, and 50/50 raffle tickets will also be available for purchase. All proceeds from the show go towards supporting future musical performances, creating scholarships for students in the drama department, and ensuring that students are able to participate in the musicals at zero cost. If you have any questions, please contact Madelaine Trewin at madelaine.trewin@westfieldpioneers.org or by calling 608-296-2141 X 1061.

No School for students on Monday, January 20th. #Pioneers

Both the Girls and Boys Wrestling Teams had great days on the Mats! Girls finished 5th out of 18 teams with 2 Champions and another podium finisher. Boys took 5th out of 22 teams with two runners ups a third place finish and many other good results. Congrats to all!!

Congrats to Lincoln Beyer who just recorded his 100th career win with a Tech Fall in the Quarterfinals at the Waukesha South Tournament! Great Accomplishment Lincoln we are #PioneerProud of you!

Full Day of Pioneer Wrestling Tournaments! Boys at Waukesha South and Girls at Nekoosa! Good Luck to all our Wrestlers and Go Pioneers!

Congrats to Sam Berruecos-Morales on breaking the Westfield Boys Basketball Single Game Scoring Record with 46 Points in Win over Montello tonight!

Pioneer Boys finish the week 3-0 with another close victory over Montello!

Lady Pioneers beat Mauston to stay undefeated in conference play!!

Lady Pioneers head to Mauston for Conference Game! Good Luck and Go Pioneers!!!

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Pioneer Wrestlers goes 2-1 on Senior Night Home Quad with many wrestlers getting wins and pins!!!!

Boys Basketball comes away with conference win at Mauston!!

The Westfield High School Counselors organized another successful College Goal Event on January 8th for current seniors. College Goal is a FAFSA completion workshop available to students in our district and surrounding communities. Students become eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship simply by attending the event and completing the FAFSA that night! The FAFSA can be a confusing and stressful process for seniors who are taking the next steps in their post-secondary education. College Goal has helped to alleviate that stress by bringing together financial aid specialists and volunteers who can guide families as they complete the process. #Pioneers

Congrats to our Lady Pioneer Basketball team on breaking into the Top 10 D4 rankings this week with their 11-2 record and impressive win last night!! #PioneerProud

It was a Great Night to be a Pioneer!!! Both our boys and girls basketball teams made us #PioneerProud with big victories over top tier opponents! Boys knocked off #9 ranked Almond-Bancroft and the Girls roll easy over now 10-2 Pardeeville!

You May Have Heard About Act 20: Here’s What It Means for The School District of Westfield You may have heard about Wisconsin’s Act 20, a new law aimed at improving how young students learn to read. This law is designed to ensure schools use teaching strategies and resources grounded in the science of reading—a proven, research-based approach to literacy. At its core, Act 20 is about giving kids the tools they need to become confident, successful readers. While the goals of Act 20 are exciting, the law also brings new requirements for schools, staff, students, and families. Here’s what you need to know about what this means for the district. What This Means for Teachers To comply with Act 20, the School District of Westfield is training all teachers in grades 4K-5, as well as teachers who work with students who struggle with reading, to ensure they are equipped to teach foundational skills and support students across grade levels. The law requires every 4K-3 teacher and administrator to complete 80 hours of teacher training in reading instruction by July 2025. This training will focus on equipping staff with strategies to meet Act 20’s rigorous standards. Additionally, Act 20 mandates that schools provide special interventions for every student who does not meet expected reading achievement goals. While legislation is still discussing retention practices, districts will also need to develop new retention policies to address the requirements. The district will also need to purchase unfunded new curricular resources aligned with science-based practices to ensure students have access to the best possible materials to support their learning. The state indicates which materials are approved for districts to utilize. What This Means for Students For students, Act 20 introduces a new state-provided reading readiness screener that will be used from 4K through third grade. This screener has to be administered three times per year and will help teachers identify each child’s strengths and areas for growth early on, so we can provide targeted support to help every student succeed. For students who need extra help, Act 20 formalizes how we track and report on their progress. Each identified child will require a personalized learning plan, and parents will need to attend meetings to support the learning. This is meant to ensure that no child slips through the cracks and that we can partner with families to support their learning. What This Means for Parents Parents will notice some changes, too. At the end of January parents of students in grade K-3 will receive detailed updates about their child’s reading progress, including the results of these new required assessments. If a child is identified as needing extra support, we’ll work with the parents to make sure they get the help they need. Additionally, the potential for new retention policies means there could be changes to how students advance to the next grade level. We are committed to keeping families informed and working collaboratively on any changes that may affect their child. Moving Forward Together While Act 20 brings exciting opportunities for improving literacy, it also comes with challenges. The cost of training staff and purchasing new materials is significant, and current school funding does not fully cover these expenses. While there is talk of possible grant funding, the amount we’ll receive and how we can apply for them remains unclear. Despite these hurdles, the School District of Westfield is committed to meeting the requirements of Act 20 because we believe in the importance of giving every child a strong start in reading. Together, as a district and community, we can support our teachers, students, and families through these changes. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the district office or visit our website. Thank you for your partnership as we work to build a brighter future for all of our students! Respectfully, The Administrative Team School District of Westfield

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Regular School Board meeting on Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00pm in the District Board Room B121. #Pioneers