Westville Public Schools

🎉🏅 Award Assemblies – Wednesday, May 14th! 🏅🎉 We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our Junior High and High School students! 📚 7th & 8th Grade Awards – 9:00 AM 🎓 9th & Up Awards – 10:30 AM Parents and families are welcome to join us as we recognize the dedication, growth, and accomplishments of our students this school year! 💛💜

🚨 Track is Heading to STATE! 🚨 Join us TOMORROW, May 8, at 1:45 PM for a special send-off as we cheer on our amazing Westville Track Team! 🚓 Westville Police and 🚒 Fire Department will lead the team out in style! Students will line up at the practice field. We will bring the energy and show our support as they head to the STATE meet! 💜💛 Wear your purple and gold and let’s make it unforgettable!

🌟 School Nurse Day – May 7 🌟 Today, we celebrate someone who plays a vital role in our school's success — our incredible Nurse, Brenda Bean! 🩺❤️ From caring for bumps and bruises to calming anxious hearts, Nurse Brenda and her amazing team are always there with a smile, a bandage, and the support our kids need. Without them, our school experience wouldn’t be the same! Thank you, Nurse Brenda, for everything you do — we appreciate you more than words can express! 💙👩‍⚕️

The Boys & Girls Club is partnering with 21st Century to present After Project: Summer Fun! This initiative will offer extended hours during the day for even more learning and engaging activities! 📅 Dates: May 27 – June 20 (Weekdays only) 🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 📅 Dates: June 23 – June 27 (Monday to Friday) 🕑 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 👉 Important: Students who wish to stay must complete the Boys & Girls Club enrollment form. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! 📋 Fill out the interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1QczodP18u_e4SoA4dCDfO7G9j9dHf5PFPUV7XQyq2qgz2g/viewform?usp=sharing

At Westville Public Schools, we are dedicated to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to participate fully in all school events. To support this commitment, we are planning to install a permanent ramp in the auditorium soon. Inclusion is important to us, and we take pride in continuing to make progress! 💛💜

📢 Medication Pickup Reminder If you have provided medication for your child at school, please ensure you pick it up by Wednesday, May 14, at 3:00 PM. This includes items such as spacers, syringes, and other medical supplies. 🚫 Any medications not collected by this deadline will be disposed of, as we cannot store them over the summer. 💊 New medication and consent forms will be required in August for the 2025–2026 school year. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brenda Bean at bbean@westville.k12.ok.us or 918.723.3181 ext. 1103. Thank you!

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Let’s take a moment to say THANK YOU to all the amazing teachers who inspire, encourage, and make a difference every single day. We are so grateful for everything you do! 💜🍎

Track and Field results from today’s regional track meet: 400 meter relay: Lexi Simmons, Piper Blackburn, Kaleigh Carte, Amrie Gregory (5th) 800 meter relay: Lexi Simmons, Piper Blackburn, Kaleigh Carte, Amrie Gregory (4th place) STATE QUALIFIERS Piper Blackburn: Long Jump (2nd) STATE QUALIFIER Trinity Duncan: Shot Put: (1st) STATE QUALIFIER Discus: (3rd) STATE QUALIFIER Silas Gritts: High Jump (6th)

We’re all set up at the Loyalty Day Festival! Come see us—we’ve got surveys to fill out and cookies to sweeten the deal! Stop by, say hi, and let us know what you think. We’d love to see you!

🌞 Summer Fun is Just Around the Corner! 🌞 Get ready for the Boys & Girls Club Summer Program, where adventure, learning, and friendship come together all summer long! 📅 Dates: May 27 – June 30 🎓 Eligibility: Open to students entering 2nd – 8th grade (limited spots available) 📍 Offered in conjunction with 21st CCLC Summer Learning Prepare for a summer filled with learning, fun, and unforgettable experiences, all in a safe and supportive environment! ✅ Don’t wait to sign up! 📲 Sign up for Summer Programming here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1QczodP18u_e4SoA4dCDfO7G9j9dHf5PFPUV7XQyq2qgz2g/viewform

🌟 Staff Spotlight of the Week: Laura Pritchett! 🌟 Meet Laura Pritchett, one of our dedicated paraprofessionals at Westville for the past three years! Laura loves being around children and finds joy in watching them grow both academically and personally. When asked what advice she would give to herself when she first started working here, she responded, "You will learn and grow more than you could ever imagine." 💬 Outside of school, Laura stays busy with her two sons, James and Jacob, who always keep her on her toes! She enjoys hiking and going on adventures with her family, making the most of every moment together. Thank you, Laura, for being such an amazing part of our team! We are so lucky to have you at Westville! 💛

Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, May 2. Enjoy your long weekend!

Baseball Regionals Update Today's games will be held at Beggs due to field conditions at Kiefer. Westville vs Kiefer @ 2:00 PM Good luck, boys — GO JACKETS!

🐝📚 Way to go, Anna Doba! On Friday, April 25, Anna represented Westville at the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee in Muskogee, competing against 184 other students—and she earned an impressive 18th place! Even more incredible is that this was her first time competing, and she's only in 4th grade! Anna is a natural at spelling, and we are so proud of her hard work and achievement. 💜💛👏

🎉📚 The countdown to summer is on! 📚🎉 The Elementary May Principal’s Newsletter is here just in time to wrap up the school year with important updates, exciting events, and all the info you need as we head into the final stretch! ☀️✏️ Don’t miss out—check it out here: https://5il.co/3f0nn

Parents, Guardians, and Community Members: We’d love your input! Linked below is a short questionnaire about a potential School Multipurpose Facility/Improvement Plan. Please take a moment to share your thoughts! 📍 https://okstateches.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmKDL5E0p7fUCi2 Thank you for helping shape the future of our school and community!

The Mobile Wellness Unit will be available on Wednesday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get your sports physicals, health exams, and vaccines for the 2025–2026 school year all in one convenient location! Please note that parents do not need to be present during the physical exam, but it is important to complete the required forms in advance. You can find the forms at the following links: https://5il.co/3ez5o https://5il.co/3ez5n

These amazing 5th and 6th graders had the opportunity to compete in Monday’s track meet—playing up against 7th graders! They all did such a great job, and a few even placed! We’re so proud of their effort, determination, and sportsmanship!

Educational Talent Search students: Today's ETS trip has been cancelled due to weather. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We will have volunteer opportunities this summer for students who received the Cherokee Nation Undergrad scholarship. Participants will help teachers and staff move classrooms, as many teachers are moving rooms due to the restructuring of our junior high into a middle school. It’s a great way to give back, earn volunteer hours, and support our amazing school community!