Proverbially, possession is nine-tenths of the law. As in law and property rights, possession is nine-tenths of most sports involving a ball. Whomever has the ball in their hands sets the tempo and strategy of the game. In football, a game of starts and stops between plays, this is even more vital. In longitudinal studies on the matter, the turnover battle... READ MORE >
The world is round. Those who have traversed through open water know this well. From horizon to horizon, all the eye can see is blue thrashing against even more blue. In older times, sailors would spend months at sea, every day greeted with the same view. The monotony moves from annoying to depressing as the days wear on. At last, peering over the horizon, land... READ MORE >
Boys and Girls Cross Country were able to get their season started with meets at Crawford County and Paoli. The Senators competed at the Crawford County Invitational on September 18th. Our West Washington athletes finished with the following times: Madeline Woolsey: 36:58 Cannon Roop: 24:27 Morgan Griffith: 27:58 Boys Cross Country followed up on September... READ MORE >
The West Washington School Board met on September 1, 2021 to discuss the return to school, extracurricular participation and mitigation strategies required upon the return to in person instruction. Superintendent Keith Nance recommended that extracurricular participation be able to resume beginning 9/6/21. He further recommended that in person instruction resume... READ MORE >
WWSC made the recent decision to go virtual until September 7th due to the escalating number of positive Covid cases, quarantined students and students that were reported as absent and ill. As we proceed we want everyone to be aware of our efforts to track and help our families when one of our students is ill. First, our staff is still reporting to school. We are... READ MORE >
8/23/21 The West Washington School Corporation held an emergency meeting on Monday 8/23/21. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss growing numbers of students missing school reported as ill, the number of students currently quarantined and the number of Covid positive students. Most alarming was the exponential increase in cases from the end of last week... READ MORE >
The quality of one’s life has been described as twenty percent what happens to you, and eighty percent what you make of it. It is an adage that encourages one to overcome adversity, to actively live one’s life as opposed to merely taking what comes and bemoaning one’s circumstances. It is a harkening to persistency, that ability to press on in the face of... READ MORE >
The WWSC School Board voted unanimously to take measures to stop vaping on the WWSC campus. Assistant Principal Brad Mills and School Resource Officer Aaron Dennis were on hand to discuss the issue of vaping with the board. Mr. Mills shared that this problem is universal to schools across the country and that now is the time to take measures to cut down on vaping... READ MORE >
Our school website and school app are important tools to stay connected and find important information. We encourage everyone to stay connected through our social media outlets as well. But if you are wanting alerts and up to the minute updates about athletic events and extracurricular events you need an Eventlink account. Out athletic department and coaches... READ MORE >
West Washington High School student Alton Lundergan has been a Boy Scout since the 1st Grade. So when he had to choose his Eagle Scout project it just made sense to do it at school. Alton chose to add to the campus by building a set of benches for the school's outdoor classroom. Planning for the project began last spring and he completed the project over the... READ MORE >
For the Senators of West Washington the start of school was an exciting and welcome event. The first days of school generate fond memories that we carry with us forever. The new outfit, backpack and smiles of familiar faces welcoming you back to school are a few of the highlights. This year the start of school meant a little more to the staff and students of... READ MORE >
IMPORTANT ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT- The West Washington School Corporation will begin an after school intensive remediation program to address gaps and deficiencies caused by the inconsistent schedule related to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Senators Back on Track will be utilized in grade K-12 and participating students will be determined by their... READ MORE >
WWSC requires that all students, staff and visitors "MASK UP" while at school and on the bus. Regardless of our differences of opinions, we all want our kids in school. Wearing a mask does mitigate the spread of airborne illnesses. The cooperation of everyone from August through October was a major factor in WW Schools remaining open for more days and... READ MORE >
West Washington wrestler Ally Overcash has earned her way to the Girl's IHSGW State Finals !Ally's wrestling career started just last year as an 8th grader. She has been very dedicated to the sport and her hard work has paid off!Ally participated in the Indiana High School Girls South Regional qualifier last friday. She compiled a record of 2 wins with 1 loss, both... READ MORE >
West Washington School Corporation will begin meal pick up on Wednesday, December 9th. We will be having meal pick up at the High School as well as 3 other locations in the community. Any child 18 and under that lives in the household is eligible for a meal! This will run as long as the we are on an ALL Virtual Schedule. Breakfast and Lunch will be handed out for... READ MORE >
One of the hardest things about growing up is learning that life is not a fairy tale. Our definition of fairness, an internally derived metric of how things should be, is one of the first things that falls away with our innocence. The World is not fair, and no matter how much we mentally accept it, the sting remains. What we learn, however, is that the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the WWSC/YMCA PreK for their designation as a "Paths to Quality, On My Way PreK" childcare program. The YMCA has been a terrific partner with WWSC and they have helped increase Kindergarten Readiness, Social Readiness, and our Kindergarten enrollment numbers. This designation has taken years of work and preparation. There is a sign in front of... READ MORE >
There is an old thought experiment about what occurs when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. Two things that by their moniker necessitate that all things must bend to their will, confront one another. In the end, the solution is not an unsolvable conundrum. Pragmatically, one of the two will simply lose their title. Either the force will prove... READ MORE >
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT Washington County’s county metric has changed from YELLOW to ORANGE on the Indiana State Department of Health website. As a result, Washington County school officials met with Dr. Morgan and members of the Washington County Health Department today. The discussion revolved around the increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases in the... READ MORE >
A contest for the ages transpired this Friday night at Art Sanders field. Two senior laden squads squared off with their long sought after prize, a sectional title, on the line. Iron wills collided as both teams fought valiantly, desperately, to survive. Neither team blinked, neither team wilted. In the end, the Senators would outlast the Perry Central... READ MORE >
RETURN TO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT The West Washington School Corporation, after consultation with the Washington County Health Department has made the decision to return to school next week utilizing the following schedule: PreK & Elementary- Return to school on Monday 11/9/2020 Jr/Sr High School- Virtual 11/9-11/11/2020 Return to school on Thursday... READ MORE >
CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT The West Washington School Corporation has been notified of a positive Covid-19 result of a staff member. The positive result is from the Jr High School. There are several staff members that must be quarantined as close contacts and it will affect a number of students as well. Additionally, we have several staff members already on quarantine... READ MORE >
One of the enduring traits of a strong family is the tendency to vicariously share in one another’s success. The accolades of one family member become a source of pride for the others. On the football field, strong teams have invested sidelines. They rise and fall with the action on the field, and their energy becomes contagious. The really special teams do... READ MORE >
https://www.weathersfuneralhom...Today the West Washington Senator Family grieves the loss of another member of our community. Brian Chastain lost his battle with cancer last week. He fought with dignity and determination. He was always in attendance at his children’s events at West Washington and his wide smile was infectious and reflected the courage he showed... READ MORE >
Any good sportsman can tell you the value of a good hunting dog. While training always plays a big part, some dogs are just born for it, and you can tell that they live for the joy of the pursuit. This becomes very apparent when a long time passes between hunts. Rather than being coaxed into the back of the truck, they willingly jump into their boxes. Once the... READ MORE >
"Only a life lived for others is a life worth living." -Albert Einstein Beth Armstrong lived a life of service. A life that touched anyone she came in contact with. A life that affected thousands in our community. Beth was selfless in the way that she gave to our school, countless organizations and those in need. She never asked for recognition or... READ MORE >
After closer examination and contact tracing, our remaining custodial staff cannot appropriately sanitize our school each night in time for everyone to safely return the next morning. More than half of our custodial staff was affected by the contact tracing and will be quarantined and not able to return to work until 10/23/20. Therefore WWSC will be making an... READ MORE >
In storms, it is often the largest oaks that fall. Decades of growth leave the tree strong, but heavy. More importantly, that size leaves them rigid. As the wind gusts increase against all that surface area, the stoutness of an old tree becomes its literal downfall. The trees that do best in the face of storms, however, are the ones who still have their... READ MORE >
Objects at rest tend to stay at rest, unless acted upon by an outside force. Once an object gains inertia, it will tend to maintain that vector unless acted upon by an even greater force. It is constant collisions and violent redirections that allow all things to improve; to come through upheaval and opposition and be stronger for the experience. While these... READ MORE >
Farmersburg, IN Certain things in the human experience have a universal appeal. Among these is the irresistible desire to do an air drum solo on Phil Collins seminal ballad, “In the Air Tonight”. The intro builds for what seems like half an hour, before finally the beat drops. Regardless of your age, occupation or any other defining characteristic you must... READ MORE >
The lights burned early at Art Sanders Field. Not long into the afternoon, the lights that illuminate Friday night’s contests were turned on. As dusk creeped its way over fields of corn and chalk, those beacons brightened. In the middle of the heartland, those light poles rose far above all that surrounds them, calling to the fans, and beckoning them to come... READ MORE >
A cool autumn breeze blew across southern Indiana last night, a foreshadowing of the changing season. The fields are playing their part too. Once green plants are yellowing, maturing into a bounty for the harvest. Frost is not far behind. Finally, Fall’s favorite son, football, is in full swing, bringing a welcome reprieve from the trying times of the current... READ MORE >
After a two week hiatus, the Senators were back on the gridiron. Given the uncertainty of the times, West Washington elected to move up senior night, traditionally held on the last home game of the regular season. For West Washington’s 12 seniors, it was a night to remember. Parker Green, Holden Bowsman, Bobby Stevens, Glen Rankin, Victor Young, Jacob Strange,... READ MORE >
On Thursday, September 4th, the WWSC School Board met to discuss ways to help our teaching staff deliver the best WW instruction and curriculum possible. There were several actions approved including: staffing, additional supports, and improvements in technology/connectivity. The action that affects our schedule and our community is an adjustment to include a... READ MORE >
As we conclude our first week of Virtual ONLY instruction, I am reminded of how valuable and important in person instruction is to our students. I know that many families chose virtual instruction due to concerns about returning to school during a pandemic and we respect that choice. However, I do want to remind all those that are doing virtual due to a quarantine... READ MORE >
CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT The West Washington School Corporation has been notified of a single positive Covid-19 result. The positive result is from the Jr/Sr High School. The decision has been made to move to a virtual schedule for a minimum of five days. This could be longer after consultation with the health department. This is for the entire corporation K-12.... READ MORE >
It was a Friday night without precedent at Art Sanders Field. Gone was the smoky smell from white hot charcoal. Even more lamentable was the absence of ribeye sandwiches crackling on the grill. A food truck filled in admirably instead, all in the name of safety. Masked fans, far fewer in number but strong than ever in spirit, smiled with their eyes at one... READ MORE >
After consultation with local health care providers and new guidance from ISDH we have generated a breakdown of student return to school- Any abnormal symptom for your child that is undiagnosed.10 days isolation (out of school) UNLESSAlternate Diagnosis from a physician’s office with a return to school date.Fever in excess of 100 degrees.10 days isolation (out of... READ MORE >
WWSC has been fortunate to be able to open the school year and although there have been a lot of new obstacles to navigate the staff and students have been doing a great job. We want to make sure that everyone knows how closely we are monitoring absenteeism and anyone reporting close contacts or covid testing. Our school nurse, attendance clerks and... READ MORE >
8/14/20 West Washington Community: Two students from West Washington tested positive for Covid-19. They are siblings and both are in the elementary (2nd & 4th grade). We have been in contact with the health department discussing the timeline and contact tracing. Here is what we know: The children have not been in the building since 8/7/20The children have not... READ MORE >
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Reopening Committees began meetings on June 18, 2020 to discuss the reopening of the West Washington School Corporation for the 2020-2021 School Year. Topics included; start date, schedule (5 day traditional, modified, etc.), virtual option, teacher concerns and working conditions, PPE requirements, transportation, parent responsibilities/pledge,... READ MORE >
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West Washington Elementary teachers spent two weeks during the summer learning how to better serve students who have reading difficulties. In addition, most are completing case studies with students this semester to become certified reading specialists. Eleven teachers have either been through the training or already possess their reading specialists license.... READ MORE >
What makes a lunch?Did you know that there are strict guidelines on what each school breakfast and lunch must provide for students? In order to participate in the federal free and reduced lunch program there are dietary guidelines produced by the federal government that must be followed. Above is graphic that describes the components required by the federal... READ MORE >
West Washington Jr/Sr High School has been recognizing students for their exemplary leadership each week. Leadership winners of the week are nominated by staff for actions that they have observed. Those students are then placed into a drawing to be the Senator Leader of the Week.Respect, Responsibility, and Language of Opportunity are the three pillars of being a... READ MORE >
The safety of the West Washington students and staff has been one of the greatest priorities over last few years. Many changes and safety measures have been put in place over the last 5 years. During that time, the West Washington School Board has made a major investment in securing our grounds and building. Even with all of the things we have put in place, recent... READ MORE >
WW staff wants to say thank you to everyone that has a daily impact on the lives of our kids. We are proud of being Senators and this is one of those moments that we almost burst with pride. WWHS school is in the TOP 10 for graduation rate in the state of Indiana. The rate was released yesterday by the Indiana Department of Education. We were very happy with the... READ MORE >
WW Superintendent Keith Nance and WW Jr/Sr HS Principal Mary Anne Knapp were recently named Salem Leader People's Choice Award's Best Superintendent and Best Principal. Congratulations to them and thank you for your diligent work for WW!Each have been in their respective positions since July of 2015. #WWeGrow LEADERSHIP READ MORE >
Today a West Washington student was online gaming and an unknown person he was playing with was flippantly "trash talking" and made a non specific comment about violence and mentioned the school. The student responsibly reported it immediately and noted the user name of the individual. Since, the Washington County Sheriff's Department was able to track down the... READ MORE >
This week's tragic bus stop accident in Northern Indiana is a reminder to all of us how important bus safety is to drivers, students and motorists. In this case, the children will hit while crossing the road to load the bus. We speak to our students about safety on the bus, at the stop and loading the bus BUT we need your help.We ask that you reinforce these safety... READ MORE >
The students at West Washington Jr. High spent Tuesday morning learning how to "work the room" with local professionals for the first round of the Amazing Shake. This round focused on skills like being confident and having a firm handshake along with verbal and non-verbal poise. The competition was part of the cultural change adopted from the Ron Clark... READ MORE >
Three teachers at the West Washington School Corporation received the Mahuron Grant from the Washington County Community Foundation. Ms. Jennifer Stahl (HS English), Mrs. Bobbi Rutherford (3rd Grade) and Mrs. Sherri Hoar (1st Grade) all submitted an application and were approved for their unique classroom activities. Ms. Stahl applied for the grant to fund an... READ MORE >
Join us on September 21st for our Renovations Open House. Check out the great opportunities that WW students have and the new facilities and equipment they use while gaining valuable skills for their future. PLEASE SHARE #WWeGrow BRIGHT FUTURES READ MORE >
WW BPA dominated state competition again. This kids are doing a tremendous job competing in skills ranging from presentation to advanced technology! Results and students advancing to the national competition in Texas: MIDDLE LEVEL - 7 Qualifiers Administrative Support Team- 3rd • Cash Long, Alton Lundergan, Clark Nance Intro to Video Production Team - 3rd •... READ MORE >
West Washington’s Digital Day is this coming weekend. The digital day is an opportunity to not only make up one of the days missed due to inclement weather, but it is also an opportunity for our students to practice important 21st Century Skills. Students will have a window from Friday after school to Monday morning when school begins to complete their assigned... READ MORE >
Threat/Concern Reporting- We encourage students to share anything they believe to be a threat with school officials. It will be thoroughly investigated. Students are asked to report issues to a trusted adult at school and it will be immediately relayed to administrative staff. Parents that have concerns or want to report a concern or incident with the school are... READ MORE >
WW Athletics has been in the process of converting their scheduling program over to a company called Eventlink. With this company, you will have the ability to set up an account for yourself and for each individual in your family. Once you set up your account, you will be able to login to Eventlink and subscribe to all of the sports calendars and other calendars... READ MORE >
Safety Announcement- With recent events I want to reassure everyone that we constantly evaluate our procedures with the school safety team and with local law enforcement. Currently we are looking at how we practice our procedure. Although no procedure is perfect for an unpredictable event, we believe practicing multiple scenarios will increase our effectiveness... READ MORE >
Senior Eva Martin will be competing this weekend in the annual Poetry Out Loud competition in Indianapolis. Poetry Out Loud is a national competition which encourages high school students to learn a classic poem and then recite it. Eva was chosen as West Washington's winner in her Speech class and now will represent our school at the Indiana State Library on... READ MORE >
Tanner Packwood was one of two WW Football players named to the IFCA All State Academic Team. This is a tremendous accomplishment and we are proud of Tanner and his accomplishment. Tanner was previous recognized by the Colt's as one of the 25 players in the state to be named to their All State Academic Team. "Tanner is one of the hardest working players we... READ MORE >
Brayden Wilson was one of two WW Football players named to the IFCA All Academic Team. This is a tremendous accomplishment and we are proud of Brayden and his hard work."Brayden understands that the most important part of being a student athlete is being a strong student. He is committed to his school work and he is a great example to younger players." -Head Coach... READ MORE >
Cora Miller, senior WW Lady Senator, was named to the ICGSA Academic All-State Team. Cora letters in multiple sports; she is a member of IMPACT Club and BPA. She balances all of this while being an exceptional student. and role model to younger student athletes.Head Coach Darren Russell said, "Cora is a tremendous kid who gives 110% all the time in practices and... READ MORE >
West Washington will utilize a Digital Day the weekend of February 2-5. The digital day is an opportunity to not only make up one of the days missed due to inclement weather, but it is also an opportunity for our students to practice important 21st Century Skills. Students will have a window from Friday after school to Tuesday morning when school begins to... READ MORE >
West Washington Sophomore Chase Farmer traveled to Texas to compete in the USA Football 17U game and practices. Chase was invited after attending a regional USA football camp in the summer. Chase impressed his coaches at the summer camp and an invitation was extended to him to attend the game in Texas. This is the second year that Chase has competed in the USA... READ MORE >
Tanner Packwood, Class of 2018, has been selected to the Indianapolis Colts Academic All-State Team. Only 25 football players across the state were selected to the team. This is a terrific honor and West Washington is extremely proud of Tanner. Tanner is currently ranked 1st in his class. Tanner is a dedicated student athlete and a great example of hard work paying... READ MORE >
West Washington’s/Lost River Career Cooperative engineering program participated in the Sea Air Land challenge on 4/15/17. This competition was sponsored by Crane Naval Base and was held at IVY Tech campus in Bloomington. West Washington sent 4 teams to the competition. Each team was put through a rigorous evaluation process including, system cost, innovation,... READ MORE >
West Washington has several open teaching positions for the 2017-2018 school year. Those interested are encouraged to contact the building administrator and submit a letter of interest and resume. Elementary Multiple Positions (K-6)- https://goo.gl/e6tbW1 Elementary Special Education- https://goo.gl/Da5gjS JR/SR High School... READ MORE >
West Washington is excited to announce its first ever Digital Learning Day! A digital learning day is a day where students work independently, away from their teachers, through a digital platform. This provides our students with the opportunity to practice and implement skills needed in a digital age for college and career. We are excited for students to... READ MORE >
West Washington Administration and Staff have been working on the best way to handle the two days we missed due to snow and the storm last week.The digital day we were granted through the Indiana Department of Education is something we have been working on getting approval for all year.Having a digital day is not simply an opportunity to not have to use a makeup... READ MORE >
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs03M6BVdkmIUvQtSS9HCigI missed somebody when bragging on our Dean's List students at USI.The lovely and talented Sabrina Bays was also on the 1st Semester Dean's List at the University of Southern Indiana.Sabrina is a freshmen at USI and a member of Class of '16. Way to go Sabrina!#WWeGrow SUCCESS*If you know an alumni doing... READ MORE >
It is very exciting to see our students grow and learn from Kindergarten all the way until they graduate as Seniors. But the reward doesn’t stop there.When they leave school to pursue their individuals lives and dreams it is extremely satisfying to see their successes, knowing that they carry a little bit West Washington with them wherever they go. Shelby Springer... READ MORE >
It is very exciting to see our students grow and learn from Kindergarten all the way until they graduate as Seniors. But the reward doesn’t stop there.When they leave school to pursue their individuals lives and dreams it is extremely satisfying to see their successes, knowing that they carry a little bit West Washington with them wherever they go. Three West... READ MORE >
West Washington is proud to announce that two of our student athletes were selected to participate in the USA Football International Bowl Game on January 17th at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Chase Farmer and Caleb Murphy both freshmen on West Washington’s 2016 Football Team were selected from USA Football Camps to participate in the game. Both will play... READ MORE >
We are always proud of our students and their accomplishments, but this group of students I am particularly proud of for their growth and hard work.It is no secret that the WW band had struggled in recent history, not for lack of effort, but numbers were low and although some soloist had experienced success collectively there has not been a lot. If you have... READ MORE >
West Washington freshmen Coleson Henry has been legally blind his entire life. His vision is so poor that for him to see anything it has to be just an inch or two from his face. His condition currently cannot be improved through surgery. Despite this Coleson has done well in school and kept us all entertained with his wit. Coleson had the opportunity to get an... READ MORE >
This past Saturday, our BPA chapter attended and competed in the 2017 Regional Leadership Conference held right here at West Washington. The results are as follows:- Fundamental Accounting: Matt Porter 5th, Dakota May 6th- Fundamental Word Processing Skills: Chelsey Gramlin 2nd- Basic Office Systems & Procedures: Chelsey Gramlin 1st- Database Applications:... READ MORE >
West Washington received three Washington County Community Foundation Mahuron Grants. Mrs. Stewart submitted a grant for her 4th grade class. Her grant was entitled Bucks for Books. Mrs. Stewart wrote the grant to provide her class with a set of the book The BFG, by Roald Dahl. She received the funds to purchase 36 copies of the book.Mrs. Williams submitted two... READ MORE >
Mr. Faulkens,Our football crew had the pleasure of working at West Washington HS Friday hosting Indianapolis Washington. I just wanted to pass along what I thought was the best display of sportsmanship I’ve seen in many years of working.First of all, Indpls Washington only brought 12 kids to play, so it was safe to assume the game could easily get out of hand... READ MORE >
West Washington Jr/Sr High School Teacher Selected for China TripJohn Harkness, a mathematics and science teacher at West Washington Jr/Sr High School, has been selected as a 2016 International TEM Fellow. He will be traveling to Hangzhou, China in October with eleven other Indiana STEM Fellows who were selected last spring. This is the second cohort of STEM... READ MORE >
West Washington High School is excited to announce our partnership with Rosetta Stone to provide innovative language programs to our students grades 9-12. Rosetta Stone will allow our students to choose from 24 different languages for high school credit. It will expose students to languages and will building confidence and develop a solid foundation in everyday... READ MORE >
Preschool Enrollment:Enrollment for the WWSC/YMCA Preschool is officially open. Get enrolled early before it fills up. Everything that you need to know to enroll can be found in the Preschool Handbook linked below. The handbook is full of important information and can answer a lot of your questions. The registration may be turned in at the YMCA or at the WWSC... READ MORE >
http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/applying-free...Did you know that a family of 5 with a household income less than $53,000 can qualify for Reduced Lunches and FREE Textbooks and a family of 5 with a household income less than $37,000 can qualify for FREE Lunches and FREE Textbooks. You can find the guidelines for income requirements at the website linked above.... READ MORE >
WWSC is excited to announce that it will be creating two new organizations created to increase support and communication among our alumni and community.The WWSC Alumni Association will be an addition to our Annual Alumni Banquet. The WWSC-AA will be organized to keep alumni connected to one another and WWSC. A database will be organized, events will be planned and... READ MORE >
The Class of 2016 never disappoints and The Graduation Ceremony was no different. We are proud of our graduating seniors and we cannot wait to see all that they achieve in the future! #WWeGrow SENATOR PRIDE READ MORE >