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The Power of Bulldog Moments: Kicking Off the 2026–27 School Year!
What an incredible first week at Westfield High School! We officially launched the 26–27 school year centered on our theme, The Power of Bulldog Moments: Creating Impact Through Community, Integrity, and Excellence. During our opening celebrations, we were honored to welcome Seema Dixit, Sully District School Board Member; Dr. Frances Ivey, Interim Chief of Staff; and Gordon Stokes, Region 5 Executive Principal. Read the full story and view photos from opening week visits.
Celebrating Westfield's Hardworking Custodial Team
Last week, we proudly celebrated and honored our incredible Westfield custodial team! Their tireless work before the start of the school year ensured our building was immaculate for day one, and they continue to keep our school looking amazing every day.
Please encourage your students to do their part by keeping our restrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and classrooms clean. A quick word of thanks or a note of gratitude goes a long way in showing these hard-working Bulldogs how much we appreciate them!
Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise
Westfield Pyramid Art Show Featured by FCPS
Friday Night Lights
Photo credit: Criselda Dominguez @capturedbycriselda
We kicked off our home football season on August 28 against Patriot High School with a big win 36-33. The energy in the stadium was electrifying, showcasing what makes our Westfield community so special.
A big thank-you to our student leaders and directors:
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Football Team | Head Coach Scott Vossler
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Marching Band | Director Charlie Mitchell
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Cheerleading Squad | Head Coach Melissa Mills
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Dance Team | Head Coach Jessica Davis
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Choral Program | Director Katie Pierce
We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, boosters, and supporters! Visit WHS Athletics for game schedules and tickets.
Young Men’s Leadership Group & Girls G.R.A.C.E. Launch
What an incredible first Young Men’s Leadership Group and Girls GRACE (Girls Reaching for Academic and Cultural Excellence) group to kick off the 2026-2027 school year. A huge thank you to our community volunteers Celeste Peterson and Stephen Bilko, along with Assistant Principal, Mrs. Waterman, for all their hard work to support our young men and women.
We look forward to continuing to showcase all the amazing things that occur during these bi-weekly meetings as our students grow and learn from one another as it relates to overall character and leadership development. Read all about Young Men's Leadership and Girls GRACE at Westfield.
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ID Card Update
Westfield will begin distributing student ID cards to all our students during Advisory on Tuesday, September 1st. At Westfield, students are required to have their ID cards on them or in their backpack at all times. Students that are assigned to Tutorial Learning, have an Off Campus waiver, are a student driver, or attend an Academy will have a colored sticker on their badge to indicate this status.
Learn more about the student ID cards at Westfield.
Open Gate Update
Great job to all Bulldogs on navigating Open Gate during our first week!
Please review these quick FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) safety reminders.
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Medications at School: Students may not carry prescription or over-the-counter medications on campus. All student medications must be brought to school by a parent/caregiver and checked in directly with our WHS Clinic Staff.
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Prohibited Items: Please note that pepper spray is classified as a weapon under FCPS policy and is strictly prohibited on school grounds. Read more about FCPS SR&R policies and safety guidelines online.
Please take a moment to discuss these rules with your student to ensure everyone is adhering to SR&R guidelines. We deeply appreciate your continued patience and partnership in keeping Westfield High School a safe, welcoming place for all.
Technology Updates
Laptop Distribution
Student laptop distribution began this week during Advisory! By the end of next week, every Westfield student will receive their school-issued device.
Daily Tech Reminders:
Thank you for your partnership in supporting student digital learning!
Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources
Families can now easily grant consent for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account login. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of a variety of resources, including online educational tools, school counseling services, and more.
Cell Phone Expectations: Thank You Bulldogs!
Our students have done a tremendous job this week adhering to the updated FCPS cell phone policy! Thank you to our families for supporting a distraction-free learning environment.
As a reminder, all cell phones and personal device accessories must be put away for the entire school day, from 8:10 AM to 2:55 PM. This includes during lunch, in hallways between classes, and in restrooms. Review Westfield's cell phone policy.
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Hallway Pass Expectations & Procedures
To support continuous instruction and minimize classroom distractions, students are reminded on the morning announcements to follow hallway expectations:
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