🌟 Staff Spotlights of the Week 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating two incredible members of our Yellowjacket Family! 💛🐝🖤
✨ High School/Middle School Staff Spotlight: Amy Beller
Amy is in her second year at Westville, serving as our High School Counselor! Her favorite part of the job is seeing students get excited about the possibilities for their futures. She shares that the best career advice she has ever received is, “The ladder to success is not always a ladder—sometimes it’s more like a rock wall and requires you to step down or sideways to reach the next level.”
Amy and her husband will celebrate their 25th anniversary in December, and they are parents to five kids, as well as five foster children. A fun fact about Amy is that she once broke her front tooth eating pizza the day before Valentine’s Day! She and her husband also pastor GracePoint Fellowship Church and run a food trailer called Little Jo’s Concession. With purple as her favorite color, she feels she was meant to be a Yellowjacket! 💜💛🐝
✨ Elementary Staff Spotlight: Carla McCrary
Carla has been a part of Westville Schools for 15 years and currently serves as our 21CCLC On-Site Coordinator! She says the best part of her job is working with wonderful people and, of course, the kids. Over the years, she has enjoyed her time in Response to Intervention (RtI) and now relishes the challenges of her new role, knowing that it is worth it for the students.
Outside of school, Carla loves spending time with her family and taking care of their Black Angus and Scottish Highlander farm. A fun fact about Carla is that she enjoys vacationing on the island of Kauai and hopes to one day retire to an off-grid cabin where she can grow and preserve her own food. 👩🏻🌾🧺
Thank you, ladies, for all your hard work and dedication!
This week, we’re celebrating two incredible members of our Yellowjacket Family! 💛🐝🖤
✨ High School/Middle School Staff Spotlight: Amy Beller
Amy is in her second year at Westville, serving as our High School Counselor! Her favorite part of the job is seeing students get excited about the possibilities for their futures. She shares that the best career advice she has ever received is, “The ladder to success is not always a ladder—sometimes it’s more like a rock wall and requires you to step down or sideways to reach the next level.”
Amy and her husband will celebrate their 25th anniversary in December, and they are parents to five kids, as well as five foster children. A fun fact about Amy is that she once broke her front tooth eating pizza the day before Valentine’s Day! She and her husband also pastor GracePoint Fellowship Church and run a food trailer called Little Jo’s Concession. With purple as her favorite color, she feels she was meant to be a Yellowjacket! 💜💛🐝
✨ Elementary Staff Spotlight: Carla McCrary
Carla has been a part of Westville Schools for 15 years and currently serves as our 21CCLC On-Site Coordinator! She says the best part of her job is working with wonderful people and, of course, the kids. Over the years, she has enjoyed her time in Response to Intervention (RtI) and now relishes the challenges of her new role, knowing that it is worth it for the students.
Outside of school, Carla loves spending time with her family and taking care of their Black Angus and Scottish Highlander farm. A fun fact about Carla is that she enjoys vacationing on the island of Kauai and hopes to one day retire to an off-grid cabin where she can grow and preserve her own food. 👩🏻🌾🧺
Thank you, ladies, for all your hard work and dedication!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week!
Thursday, October 9 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 10 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (No school for students on Friday)
Elementary parents, please call to schedule an appointment with your child’s teacher.
There will be no Extended Day or Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, October 9, due to conferences.
Thursday, October 9 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 10 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (No school for students on Friday)
Elementary parents, please call to schedule an appointment with your child’s teacher.
There will be no Extended Day or Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, October 9, due to conferences.
🌟 Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day! 🌟
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing custodians here at Westville! 💜💛
We could not do what we do without you — you keep our school running smoothly each and every day. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate you more than words can say!
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing custodians here at Westville! 💜💛
We could not do what we do without you — you keep our school running smoothly each and every day. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate you more than words can say!
💜💛 Senior Blanket Fundraiser! 💜💛
The seniors are selling cozy fuzzy fleece blankets (50" x 60") for just $25!
Proceeds go toward the Senior Trip
📅 Orders and money are due by October 22nd.
Support our seniors and stay warm this season with the perfect blanket! 🛋️✨
The seniors are selling cozy fuzzy fleece blankets (50" x 60") for just $25!
Proceeds go toward the Senior Trip
📅 Orders and money are due by October 22nd.
Support our seniors and stay warm this season with the perfect blanket! 🛋️✨
Indian Education elections will be held Thurs., Oct. 9 in the Federal Programs Office (Administrative Complex) during Parent Teacher Conferences:
7:15 PM – Title VI Parent Advisory Committee Election (PAC)
7:30 PM – JOM Indian Education Committee Election (IEC)
Parents/guardians of Native American students are encouraged to attend, vote, and run for office to help guide programs for our students.
Read the parent letter here: https://aptg.co/SNd5rH
For more info, contact Christina Hanvey at 918-723-3181 at ext. 1324 or Linda Scott at ext. 1329.
7:15 PM – Title VI Parent Advisory Committee Election (PAC)
7:30 PM – JOM Indian Education Committee Election (IEC)
Parents/guardians of Native American students are encouraged to attend, vote, and run for office to help guide programs for our students.
Read the parent letter here: https://aptg.co/SNd5rH
For more info, contact Christina Hanvey at 918-723-3181 at ext. 1324 or Linda Scott at ext. 1329.
2025 Regional Tournament – Fast-Pitch Softball (Regional 12)! 🥎
Westville plays Thursday, October 2, at 11:00 AM vs. Salina! Come out and cheer on the Lady Jackets! 💜💛
Tickets:
Online at ossaa.com — $8.35
At the gate (cash) — $10
🚫 No season passes may be used except the OSSAA Playoff Pass.
This is an official playoff; therefore, Westville Passes will not be accepted.
📅 Dates and times are subject to change.
Westville plays Thursday, October 2, at 11:00 AM vs. Salina! Come out and cheer on the Lady Jackets! 💜💛
Tickets:
Online at ossaa.com — $8.35
At the gate (cash) — $10
🚫 No season passes may be used except the OSSAA Playoff Pass.
This is an official playoff; therefore, Westville Passes will not be accepted.
📅 Dates and times are subject to change.
Reminder: School pictures are due Friday, October 3!
Here are the instructions if needed:
1️⃣ Order with Proof – Fill out the form at the bottom of the proof, include payment, and return it to the correct grade office:
Elementary: Erica Villines or Kate Stricklen
Middle School: Holly Stevens
High School: Nicole Perez
2️⃣ Order Online – Visit ruthkelly.com
Click Order Online, and enter your student’s unique key (printed on the proof, starting with WSTV-).
Here are the instructions if needed:
1️⃣ Order with Proof – Fill out the form at the bottom of the proof, include payment, and return it to the correct grade office:
Elementary: Erica Villines or Kate Stricklen
Middle School: Holly Stevens
High School: Nicole Perez
2️⃣ Order Online – Visit ruthkelly.com
Click Order Online, and enter your student’s unique key (printed on the proof, starting with WSTV-).
🍁 Fall Paint Night Fundraiser – Adults Only! 🎨
Join us for a cozy evening of fall fun! We’ll be painting fall-themed paper banners while enjoying charcuterie & refreshments.
✨ Spots are limited – reserve yours today by emailing abrady@westville.k12.ok.us
💵 Payment: Cash or check to Westville Public School
📅 Money Due: Friday, October 10th
🗓️ Event Date: Friday, October 17 @ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: TBA
Questions? Contact Ashlyn Brady at abrady@westville.k12.ok.us
Do you know a veteran from Westville or currently living here? We would love to honor and remember them in our Annual Veterans Day Slideshow!
Please send us:
- Their name
- A picture
- The branch they served in
to wperry@westville.k12.ok.us
by Thursday, October 9, to be included.
Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have served! 💜💛
🏈 Watch Westville Homecoming & Football Game LIVE on Hudl! 🏈 Can’t make it in person? No worries! Catch all the action from our Homecoming festivities and the Football game LIVE through Hudl! 👉 There will be two separate streams, so be sure to click the link below and look for the LIVE video: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/westville/organization/16342/westville-high-school/video Let’s show our support from wherever we are — Let’s go, Yellowjackets! 💜💛
Happy Teaching Assistants' Day! 💜
We are beyond grateful for our amazing TAs here at Westville. The work you do every day makes such a difference, and we truly couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!
We are beyond grateful for our amazing TAs here at Westville. The work you do every day makes such a difference, and we truly couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!
Some of our Unified students, including a few who are part of this year’s Homecoming Court and escorts, visited the Pre-K classes yesterday to read about the importance of kindness. 💜 Such a great way to spread positivity and Jacket Pride!
🌟 Staff Spotlights of the Week 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating two incredible members of our Yellowjacket Family! 💛🐝🖤
✨ High School/Middle School Spotlight: Jenna Sitsler
Jenna is celebrating her 4th year at Westville, and her 1st year as our Social Work Director! She also serves as the Attendance Program Director and 4-H Leader. Her favorite part of the job is being able to do what she loves every day and call it work!
Jenna has lived in Westville for 17 years. She and her family are proud to be part of this community. Fun fact: even though she pours so much into people, Jenna considers herself an introvert and a bit of a loner.
🎶 Elementary Spotlight: Bret Barton
Bret is in his 3rd year at Westville and his first year as an administrator after teaching for 12 years! He and his family are proud Yellowjackets and love being part of the Westville community.
When he’s not at school, Bret stays busy working on his farm with chickens, cattle, and even corgis! 🐓🐄🐶 His advice to his younger self? “Don’t worry so much—things always work out for the greater good!”
We are so thankful for Jenna and Bret and the heart they put into our students, our school, and our community!
This week, we’re celebrating two incredible members of our Yellowjacket Family! 💛🐝🖤
✨ High School/Middle School Spotlight: Jenna Sitsler
Jenna is celebrating her 4th year at Westville, and her 1st year as our Social Work Director! She also serves as the Attendance Program Director and 4-H Leader. Her favorite part of the job is being able to do what she loves every day and call it work!
Jenna has lived in Westville for 17 years. She and her family are proud to be part of this community. Fun fact: even though she pours so much into people, Jenna considers herself an introvert and a bit of a loner.
🎶 Elementary Spotlight: Bret Barton
Bret is in his 3rd year at Westville and his first year as an administrator after teaching for 12 years! He and his family are proud Yellowjackets and love being part of the Westville community.
When he’s not at school, Bret stays busy working on his farm with chickens, cattle, and even corgis! 🐓🐄🐶 His advice to his younger self? “Don’t worry so much—things always work out for the greater good!”
We are so thankful for Jenna and Bret and the heart they put into our students, our school, and our community!
🏈🎉 Homecoming is THIS Friday, September 26th! 🎉🏈
Homecoming starts at 6:30 p.m., and kick off is at 7:00 p.m. as our Yellowjackets take on the Sperry Pirates! 💛🐝🖤
Let’s pack the stands, show our Jacket Pride, and cheer our team to victory—let’s take them down!
Homecoming starts at 6:30 p.m., and kick off is at 7:00 p.m. as our Yellowjackets take on the Sperry Pirates! 💛🐝🖤
Let’s pack the stands, show our Jacket Pride, and cheer our team to victory—let’s take them down!
Reminder: No school for students on Friday, September 26th, due to staff Professional Development.
✨ Homecoming Dances ✨
Tomorrow night, Sept. 25, we’re celebrating with two dances! 🎉
Middle School Dance
📍 Community Building (between the football field & park)
High School Dance
📍 School Cafeteria
🕢 7:30 - 10 p.m.
👗 Dressy Casual
🎶 Professional DJs will be there to keep the music going!
💵 Entry Fee: $7
Tomorrow night, Sept. 25, we’re celebrating with two dances! 🎉
Middle School Dance
📍 Community Building (between the football field & park)
High School Dance
📍 School Cafeteria
🕢 7:30 - 10 p.m.
👗 Dressy Casual
🎶 Professional DJs will be there to keep the music going!
💵 Entry Fee: $7
The volleyball games scheduled for tonight, September 23, have been canceled.
The Purple House of Potentia threw a celebration for all of middle school and high school to kick off Homecoming week with a BANG!! Drink stations, a dodgeball tournament, and a house rally made for a fun and exciting start to a week full of Jacket Pride!
Congratulations to the Purple House high school team and Black House middle school team for winning the championship!! 💜🖤
We invite churches, community organizations, school clubs, and activities to be a part of the fun! Let’s show our Jacket Pride and make this a night to remember! 🐝🔥
👉Sign up by Wednesday! To get signed up, contact Brian Sitsler at 📧 bsitsler@westville.k12.ok.us
The HOCO Parade is happening Thursday, September 25th, at 6:00 p.m. The parade will go downtown and end at the football field for a community pep rally!
👉Sign up by Wednesday! To get signed up, contact Brian Sitsler at 📧 bsitsler@westville.k12.ok.us
The HOCO Parade is happening Thursday, September 25th, at 6:00 p.m. The parade will go downtown and end at the football field for a community pep rally!
🏈 New Football Games Added! 🏈
Tonight we’ve got two extra matchups on the schedule!
7th/8th Grade at Hulbert — 6:00 p.m.
9th/JV at Prairie Grove, AR — 6:30 p.m.
Come out and cheer on our Yellowjackets! 💜💛
Tonight we’ve got two extra matchups on the schedule!
7th/8th Grade at Hulbert — 6:00 p.m.
9th/JV at Prairie Grove, AR — 6:30 p.m.
Come out and cheer on our Yellowjackets! 💜💛
