"As most of you know, the SNAP Food Benefits for families will end on November 1st until a resolution can take place with the government shutdown. This impacts a large majority of our Yellowjacket family.
Our Family Support Page: https://www.westville.k12.ok.us/page/family-support-center will have information on local resources providing food to families during this time.
Going along with our school motto, "Do Right" we want to try to help in every way we can during this time.
If your local organization/church is providing an outlet for food resources during this time, please let us know so we can have up-to-date information on our website.
We are all in this together. Your school family support specialists are here to help!"
👩🏫 Are you a retired teacher, a college student studying education, or a related field?
🕰️ Flexible hours: between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM
📅 Choose your own days and time slots
💵 Great pay
If you’re interested in making a difference in students’ lives, contact:
Christina Hanvey, McKinney-Vento Liaison – Federal Programs Office
📞 918-723-3181 ext. 1324 | ✉️ chanvey@westville.k12.ok.us
or
Linda Scott, McKinney-Vento Liaison Assistant – Federal Programs Office
📞 918-723-3181 ext. 1329 | ✉️ lscott@westville.k12.ok.us
There are several fun activities planned for our High School and Middle School students — but everyone can join in on the dress-up days!
👕 Monday: Wear Blue
💗 Thursday: Wear Pink
🎃 Friday: Celebrate Halloween!
Please remember — costumes should not include weapons or any type of bloody or gory elements.
Let’s show our school spirit all week long! 💜
🌟 High School/Middle School Staff Spotlight: Ashley Davis! 🌟
Mrs. Davis teaches 6th Grade Geography and has proudly been part of Westville for nine years!
She loves seeing those “that’s cool!” and “whoa!” moments when students discover something new. Watching them grow, build relationships, and overcome challenges is what she loves most about teaching. 💜
Mrs. Davis believes that truly connecting with students happens outside the classroom—by showing up for them, cheering them on, and taking time to listen.
🌟 Elementary Staff Spotlight: Alisha Morris! 🌟
Mrs. Morris is a 2nd-grade teacher at Westville Elementary! This is her first year back, but her eighth year overall in the district—she previously taught from 2008 to 2015. 💜
She loves teaching 2nd grade because her students are sweet, eager, and not “too cool for school” yet! Creative, crafty, and a little goofy, she enjoys making learning fun and building excitement in her classroom.
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Morris is known for her funny “mom lore,” love of crafting, and creating song parodies to celebrate special events and teach concepts. 🎶
Her advice to others:
💭 “Assume positive intent. You’ll be less likely to take offense and more likely to respond with compassion and understanding. Never keep a kind thought to yourself!”
We’re so grateful for Mrs. Davis' and Mrs. Morris' dedication, creativity, and heart for their students!
We’re sorry for the inconvenience — let’s go, Jackets! 💜💛
Join us on Wednesday, October 22, for our annual Walk & Roll to School Day!
Buses will drop off students at 7:45 a.m. by the north end of the track, and students will walk the track until 8:00 a.m.
Walking each day helps boost energy, improve focus, and strengthen both body and mind — a great way to start the school day!
Let’s get moving, Yellowjackets! 💜💛
Get ready to cheer on our Yellowjackets as they hit the court! 💜💛
Check out the full schedule and mark your calendars — it’s going to be an exciting season!
📅 View the schedule here: https://aptg.co/sLQ99j
Let’s go, Yellowjackets! 🔥
The Westville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Legislative Forum for elected officials on Friday, October 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.
All are welcome to attend!
Monday, October 13, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and Fall Break runs from October 14–17. 🍂
Have a great week, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, October 20! 💜
🌟 Staff Spotlights of the Week 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating two amazing members of our Westville team who help make our school such a special place to learn and grow! 💛🐝🖤
✨ High School/Middle School Spotlight: Chloe Abshier
Chloe teaches Pre-AP and AP English at the high school and is in her 8th year at Westville. A 2013 Westville graduate herself, she earned her degree in English Education from Northeastern State University. Her favorite part of the job is prompting students to think analytically and critically about the world around them. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her six-month-old son, reading, hiking, running, and watching documentaries. Fun fact—Chloe once won the chicken-chasing competition at Dolly’s Stampede in Branson, Missouri! 🐔
📚 Elementary Spotlight: Emily Beach
Emily is in her 2nd year as our Elementary Secretary. She's the little league PK/KG Cheer Coach! She’s married to her best friend, and together they have two kids. When they’re not at home, you can usually find them at the baseball fields cheering on their boys. Her best career advice is one she lives by every day: “Always be kind and smile—you never know what someone else is going through, and it might be the only kind interaction they have that day.”
We’re so thankful for Chloe and Emily and all the heart, energy, and positivity they bring to our Yellowjacket Family! 💛🐝
Thanks to Mr. B's in Stilwell for donating the boxes!
Get ready to blast off as we explore the wonders of space! 🚀
Travel through space to visit the International Space Station, check out our students’ awesome space-themed artwork, and even take a VR spacewalk around the station.
It’s going to be an out-of-this-world evening of fun and discovery—don’t miss it! 🌠
You Can’t Hide Our Jacket Pride! 💛🖤
Show your spirit and wear camo to support our Yellowjackets!
Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. — Let’s go, Jackets!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8, is School Day Retakes!
School Day Retake Instructions
• Middle School and High School: Students will be called to the library by grade. Participation is voluntary, so only those who come when grade is called will get retakes. Please communicate with your student if you wish for them to take retakes or if they missed the photo day in August.
• Elementary Students: Please notify your student’s teacher if you wish to take retakes or if they missed photo day in August, so they can send them over during their class’s scheduled time.
We need at least 50 subscribers before we can livestream — so help us hit that goal!
This will be our official YouTube channel, where you can catch special sports livestreams and other school events.
👉 https://youtube.com/@westvilleyellowjackets?si=iBeoRfLHRC12BTBg
Let’s go, Jackets! 🐝
