📚✨ This week kicks off State Testing for our Elementary students!
To help them shine, here are a few simple ways to set them up for success:
✅ Get 8–10 hours of sleep each night to help with focus and memory
✅ Eat a nutritious breakfast — like whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk, eggs and toast with jam, or oatmeal and fruit!
✅ Arrive on time so they feel calm and ready to go!
Let’s cheer on our students as they show what they know! You've got this! 💪🍎📝
Big shoutout to our AMAZING 5th and 6th grade girls' track team! 🏃♀️💨 These girls have truly worked hard all season, and it’s paying off in a big way!
🥇 1st Place – Adair County Meet
🥈 2nd Place – Stilwell Meet
🤝 Tied for 2nd – Maryetta Meet
We also had several girls place 1st and 2nd in their individual events—an incredible accomplishment! 💪💙
Way to go, girls! We’re so proud of you! Keep shining! 🌟
🚀 TECH QUEST: ICTC Summer Youth Camp! 🖥️🔧
Calling all 7th, 8th, and 9th graders—get ready for an exciting summer adventure full of creativity, innovation, and hands-on tech fun!
Check out the Indian Capital Technology Center – Stilwell Campus for a day of exploring the world of technology, making new friends, and discovering your passion!
📅 Date: May 21, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 470826 E. 810 Rd, Stilwell, OK
🎉 Free & Open to all upcoming 7th–9th graders!
Scan the QR code in the flyer to enroll now!
Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to LEARN, GROW, and HAVE FUN!
🌟 Weekly Staff Spotlight: Brandy Allen 🌟
Meet Brandy Allen! Brandy is our fantastic Nurse Office Secretary and Soonercare Billing Clerk. She has been a dedicated member of our team for nearly 24 years, starting in August 2000!
Throughout the years, Brandy has had the special joy of watching both of her sons grow up and attend school here. One of her favorite parts of the job is hearing the interesting and often hilarious stories that students share throughout the day.
When she’s not working, Brandy loves spending time with her family and friends, especially when it involves outdoor adventures like camping or relaxing at the lake. 🏕️☀️
💬 “What is one thing you wish you could tell yourself when you first started working here?”
“I never dreamed I would meet so many interesting people and make so many lifelong friendships.”
We’re so lucky to have you, Brandy! 💙
🌟 Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🌟
We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to two assistant principals: Karen Eubanks, our Lower Elementary Assistant Principal, and Amy Vaughan, our Upper Elementary Assistant Principal!
Your dedication, support, and care for our students, staff, and families are truly appreciated. We are so fortunate to have both of you as part of our team! 💙📚
🏆 Huge congratulations to our 5th and 6th grade teams! 🏆
Our 5th grade team secured 1st place in their division at the Adair County Meet, while our 6th grade team finished a very close 2nd in theirs!
We are incredibly proud of these students and all their hard work—they are achieving amazing things! 🎉👏
🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓
Here’s a list of important upcoming dates that you won’t want to miss as we approach the final stretch of the school year!
📅 You can view the full list here: https://5il.co/3d82s
The end is near, but let’s make the most of every moment. Let’s finish strong and create unforgettable memories! 💙🎉
🥦🍎 Swap Up for Better Health! 🍌🥕
Today during lunch, our amazing YAHL (Youth Action for Health Leadership) students hosted a Swap Up Day, handing out samples of healthy snacks! 🙌
These nutritious swaps can help teens:
✔️ Perform their best in sports and physical activities
✔️ Stay focused in school
✔️ Support their mental health
A big THANK YOU to TSET and YAHL for the snack donations and for encouraging healthier choices! 💪💚
FFA's BBQ fundraiser is in full swing! Stop by and get some delicious pulled pork or chicken!
Check out the awesome sidewalk chalk creations from yesterday’s Focus Day! 🎨☀️
Each group did a fantastic job using their space creatively, and it looked like everyone was having a blast! Great work, everyone!
🏃♂️💨 Track season is in full swing! 🏃♀️💨
Our Yellowjackets have been working hard and making us proud. Here’s the remaining Varsity Track Schedule—mark your calendars and come out to support!
Let’s go, Jackets! 💛🖤
🎉🧁 Cupcake Wars Champions! 🧁🎉
Last week, Mrs. Alexander's Family and Consumer Science classes held their annual Cupcake Wars, and the competition was sweet! Check out the winning teams from each class period:
🥇 2nd Hour Winners: Lyndon Clinton and Nevaeh Vaughan (not pictured)
🥇 3rd Hour Winners: Tripp Morris, Diamond Glenn, and Damien Mikashus
🥇 4th Hour Winners: Kallie Dickinson, Katie Jones, and Shelbie Gardenhire (not pictured)
🥇 5th Hour Winners: Ali Bailey, Logan Kue-Vaneng, and Jordan Oldenbaurgh
🥇 6th Hour Winners: Matt Sockey, Ofelia Rangel, Lilly James, and Rebeccah Brantley
🥇 7th Hour Winners: Mariah Morris, Kami Cagle, and Elliot Barger
🏆 Overall Winners: 4th Hour’s Kallie Dickinson, Katie Jones, and Shelbie Gardenhire!
Their cupcakes took the cake—congrats, ladies! 🎂✨
Great job to all the students who participated—your creativity and teamwork made this event a sweet success! 🍰👏
Freshmen Focus Day at Westville High! 🎉🧠👩🔧🍳
Today, our Freshmen are getting hands-on with a variety of fun and practical sessions designed to build life skills, creativity, and teamwork! Their rotation includes:
✔️ Origami with Guest Mae Dean Erb
✔️ Calming Room with Kinetic Sand & Playdough
✔️ Cooking Basics
✔️ Simple Auto Maintenance
✔️ Sidewalk Chalk Competition
✔️ Community Service
✔️ Critical Thinking Activities
Focus Days give our students the chance to learn outside the traditional classroom—developing useful skills, giving back, and having a little fun along the way. We love seeing them explore, create, and connect!
Focus Days at Westville High 💡📚
Focus Days give our students the chance to take a pause from their regular schedule and dive into real-world learning and preparation for the future.
Today, our Juniors are taking the ACT, while our Seniors are rotating through a variety of valuable sessions including:
✔️ Self Defense
✔️ What is Credit? How to Get a Loan?
✔️ Renting/Buying a Home
✔️ Budgeting
✔️ Interview Skills
✔️ Taxes
To top it off, there's even a special rotation where students and teachers can relax, enjoy a cup of coffee, and treat themselves to something sweet! ☕🍪
We're so thankful to the local professionals and businesses who made today possible. These experiences not only teach life skills—they also help students explore future career paths and build strong community connections. 💛🖤
Junior High Track Meet Info – Tuesday & Wednesday
Tuesday: JH Track Meet at Stilwell – starts at 9:00 AM
Wednesday: JH Track Meet at Maryetta – starts at 9:00 AM (Makeup from last Friday)
Bus will leave at 8:10 AM both days.
Students may ride the bus to school, if needed, since it is virtual days.
Juniors please be at school tomorrow to take the ACT and please make sure to charge your Chromebooks and bring your chargers tomorrow! You are going to rock this thing!!
Baseball Update ⚾️
The JH baseball game against Briggs scheduled for today has been canceled and may be rescheduled later.
The HS baseball games vs. Cascia Hall scheduled for today and tomorrow have also been canceled and will be rescheduled.
Reminder: Elementary Track Meets This Week!
Get ready to cheer on our young athletes!
1st - 4th Grade Track Meet
When: Tomorrow, April 7 (bus leaves at 8:15 a.m.)
Where: Peavine
5th - 6th Grade Track Meet
When: April 8
Where: Stilwell
5th - 6th Grade Track Meet
When: April 9
Where: Maryetta
📢 Reminder for JH/HS Parents:
Next Tuesday and Wednesday will be High School Focus Days. Please take note of the following schedule:
📅 Tuesday:
In-Person: Juniors & Seniors
Virtual: 7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th
📅 Wednesday
In-Person: Freshmen & Juniors
Virtual: 7th, 8th, 10th, & Seniors
📚 Elementary will be in session as normal on both days.
Thank you for your help in making these days run smoothly!
🌟 Weekly Staff Spotlight: Katelynn Stricklen 🌟
This is Katelynn's first year serving as the Lower Elementary Secretary! She loves working with her bestie, giving back to the school that poured so much into her, and seeing all the kiddos learning and having fun!
💬 One thing she wishes she could tell herself when she first started?
"Keep plenty of snacks in your desk for Maverick when he comes to your office!"
Katelynn loves going to church, watching her boys play sports, going to the lake, and spending time with her family. She and her husband both grew up in Westville and now their two boys walk the same halls they once did—something she thinks is so special!
She is incredibly grateful to work at a school that puts family first! ❤️🏫
Help us celebrate Katelynn and all she does for our school! 👏👏
