📢 Reminder! 📢
There will be no school tomorrow, Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 18. See you then! ✨
🎉Loyalty Day is Coming Up!🎉
We’re just under 80 days away from celebrating Loyalty Day! 🎉 Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the Golden Eagle 5K & Fun Run! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
🔗 Sign up here: funsignup.com/race/ok/westville/thegoldeneagle5k or scan the QR code!
Don’t miss out on the fun—register today and be part of the action! 🎽🎊
📢 Today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🚔
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing School Resource Officer, Judy Morris! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication to keeping our school safe is truly appreciated.
Your kindness, professionalism, and commitment to creating a secure and welcoming environment do not go unnoticed. Whether you're offering guidance, lending a helping hand, or simply being a friendly face in the hallways, you and Buddy make a meaningful impact every single day.
💙 Thank you for all that you do! 💙
⚾ Westville Little League Baseball Sign-ups are Open! ⚾
Calling all young ballplayers! It’s time to sign up for Westville Little League and be part of an exciting baseball season!
📅 Signup Deadline: February 21 – Don’t wait until the last minute!
📌 How to Register:
✅ Scan the QR code on the flyer
✅ OR visit https://5il.co/37vas to fill out the sign-up forms
📩 Have questions? Contact Chad Eagleton via Facebook Messenger or email westvillelittleleague1@gmail.com for more details.
Let’s hit the field and make this season one to remember! ⚾🔥
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Wendy Taylor 🌟
This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Wendy Taylor! 🎉
Wendy is in her first year with us. She grew up in Westville, is married, and has three adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren who bring her immense joy. Although she is a homebody at heart, she treasures every moment spent with family and friends—especially her grandkids! ❤️
When asked what advice she would give to herself on her first day, Wendy shared:
🗣️ “You’re going to get attached, and that’s okay because every student needs love.”
And just between us, she enjoys working with her sister too... but let’s keep that a secret! 😉
We are so grateful to have Wendy as part of our team! 💙👏
Happy Valentine's Day! 💕 It’s a busy day filled with love and joy! Look at all the thoughtful gifts our students, teachers, and staff are receiving today. We truly appreciate each and every one of you. We love you all!
💘🏀 Spend Valentine’s Day with the Ones We Love—Our Basketball Seniors! 🏀💘
Join us this Friday, February 14, to show your love and support for our amazing basketball seniors! These athletes have dedicated themselves to the game, and it’s time to honor their commitment and hard work. 🎉💛🖤
Senior Night kicks off at 5:30 p.m.! Senior parents, please arrive in the gym lobby by 5:15 p.m.
Following Senior Night, the Yellowjackets will compete against the Spiro Bulldogs. 🏀 The girls' game starts at 6 PM, with the boys' game to follow. It promises to be an exciting evening filled with Yellowjacket pride!
Let’s fill the stands, don our Yellowjacket gear, and create a memorable experience for our seniors! 🐝 Let’s go, Jackets!
Get ready to cheer on the Yellowjackets all week long! 💛🖤 Check out this week’s schedule and show your support!
Bring your Yellowjacket spirit, wear your gear, and let’s make some noise!
Westville Public Schools is exploring the possibility of building an indoor facility to enhance youth and adult health, fitness, and sports opportunities, including practices, training, and events utilizing a TSET grant. We would greatly appreciate your input in helping us assess community interest and support for this project. Please take a moment to complete this short survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfafaUTQPmIkdrjr1VzcjpKMtE1-7uVJvahfryBvX_MZHXo4g/viewform?usp=header
Your feedback matters! Let’s work together to create more opportunities for health and fitness in Westville! 💪🏽🏀🎽
Next week, February 10-14, is FCCLA Week, and we’re celebrating with fun dress-up themes each day! Show off your school spirit and get creative with your outfits!
🍪 Don’t forget the FCCLA Bake Sale on Tuesday! Stop by JH Room 421 to grab some delicious cookies and support our students!
Let’s make it a fantastic week! Who’s excited? 🎊
🎉 This week is National School Counseling Week! 🎉
We are beyond grateful for our incredible school counselors who go above and beyond every day to support, guide, and care for our students. 💙 Your hard work, dedication, and compassion make a lasting impact on our school community.
Thank you for everything you do to help our students thrive both in and out of the classroom! 🙌✨
🎓 Attention Seniors & Parents! 🎓
There are numerous scholarships available right now—don't miss out on these opportunities! 💸
✅ Check the school's website or
✅ Visit your student's Google Classroom for details.
Both online and paper applications are available for all scholarships.
👉 Click here to visit the scholarship page and start applying today! https://www.westville.k12.ok.us/page/scholarships-financial-aid
🎉 Staff Spotlight of the Week: Arlene Harp! 🎉
We're excited to spotlight Mrs. Arlene Harp, one of our amazing second-grade teachers, as she celebrates her 32nd year of teaching this grade!
What’s your favorite part of the job?
"The curiosity, eagerness, and sense of wonder on the students' faces as they fully engage in a project or activity."
If you could give advice to your younger self when you first started, what would it be?
"If you stay in education long enough, you will get the privilege to teach the children of former students."
Arlene and her husband, both proud Westville graduates, have been married for 46 years. They raised three children, all of whom graduated from Westville, and are blessed with 10 grandchildren with a great-grandchild on the way! Arlene is especially proud to have taught six of her grandchildren in her classroom.
As Arlene wraps up a rewarding career in education, we’re honored to celebrate her during her retirement year. Thank you, Mrs. Harp, for your years of dedication, passion, and the lasting impact you’ve made on generations of students. You will be missed dearly! 💛📚
🏀 3rd Grade Basketball Highlights! 🏀
Our 3rd-grade basketball teams had an exciting speed competition this past week! ⏱️ We’d like to recognize the players who completed the most drills in 25 seconds—great job, everyone!
We also held a free throw competition, where Scarlett McDonald and Elias Vaughn faced off in a thrilling shoot-off. Elias Vaughn came out on top as the free throw champion! 🎯🏆
Congratulations to all the players for their hard work, determination, and sportsmanship! 👏🏽🙌🏽
Mr. Yeager and Mrs. Barber rewarded some of the 8th-grade English students with a fun day at the bowling alley! These students worked hard to improve test scores and meet reading requirements! Work hard, play hard—JACKET PRIDE! 💜💛
🚨 Parent Reminder! 🚨
If your child is feeling sick, please keep them home to rest and recover. 💙 Let’s work together to keep all our students healthy, happy, and thriving at school!
Be sure to check out the "I Need to Stay Home if..." picture for clear guidelines on when to keep your child home.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone! 🌟
📣 Special Visitor in Kindergarten! 🐝🎶
Coach Rector stopped by Mrs. Unger’s Kindergarten class yesterday to share some fun facts about our beloved mascot and school song! The students had voted on what fun thing to learn about and they voted to learn more about the school!
Did you know?
📅 In 1927, we got our first mascot named Yell’ O Jacket, and our very first school song.
📰 Over time, local newspapers started adding a 'w' to the name, turning it into Yellowjackets—and it stuck!
🎨 Our Yellowjacket mascot has had several different designs over the years. Coach Rector brought a 1948 yearbook to show one of the older designs!
🎵 The school song we sing today is the second one in our history.
Coach Rector has a treasure trove of cool stories and history about our school, and the kids loved learning all about it! 💛🖤
🔥 BASKETBALL GAME ALERT! 🔥
📅 February 6 | 6 PM
🏆 Westville Yellowjackets vs. Vian Wolverines
Let's pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our Yellowjacket pride tomorrow! Wear your gold Westville gear and let’s make them see stars! 🌟💛
⚾ Baseball Season is Almost Here! ⚾
Get ready for an exciting season! Check out the schedule to see when the first games are, and mark your calendars. Who’s ready for some baseball? 🔥
Check out the basketball games scheduled for this week!
Let's go, Jackets!
