West Union High School

There will be a meeting on Friday April 9th for all girls in grades 8-11 that are planning to play basketball next school year. If you have any interest in playing please plan to attend. The meeting will be held at 11:30 am in the round room. Lunch is being provided.

Adams County Regional Medical Center will provide sports physicals here at West Union High School on Friday, April 23. These physicals are available to students 6th grade to 11th grade and are valid for all OHSAA sports seasons in the 2021-2022 school year. Athletes who would like to participate, please pick up a physical form packet from the office this week. The physical packet fully filled out and fifteen dollar payment is due back to the office Friday, April 16.

West Union High School is proud to announce the success of our students at the State Beta Convention for the 20-21 School Year! Congratulations to all our students and advisor! Beta Virtual Convention Results: Creative Writing Division 1: Makenna Armstrong 3rd place Three Dimensional Design 3rd Place: Haley Butcher , Lexi Sullender, Katy Thomas , Anna Olderham Science 10th grade Tanner Adkins 2nd place Social Studies 9th grade Lauren Hoop 3rd place Social Studies 12th grade Anna Olderham 2nd place Language Arts 12th Grade 2nd Place Grace Creamer Math 9th Grade: Brandt Seaman 1st place VIsual Arts Competitions: Best in Show Division 2 (Out of all art pieces across all schools, 11th/12 grade) Maddie Taylor Black and White Photography Chesnee Ayres 2nd (division 1) Haylee Davis 1st (Division 2) Digital Art (Division 2) 1st place Grace Creamer Fiber Arts: (Division 2) Anna Olderham 1st place Jewelry (Division 2) Anna Olderham 2nd place Mixed Media (Division 2) Madison Taylor 1st place Woodworking (Division 2) 3rd Makara Vice Painting (Division 2) Madison Taylor 3rd place Recyclable art (Division 2) Anna Olderham 3rd Color Photography (Division 2) 1st place Haylee Davis Drawing Division 1 Leena Blanton 2nd Place Fiber Arts (Division 1) Chesnee Ayres 2nd place Mixed Media (Division 1) Leena Blanton 1st place Painting (Division 1) Baylee Bellamy 2nd place Recyclable Art (Division 1) Chesnee Ayres 3rd place Sculpture (Division 1) 1st Tanner Adkins

The Adams County Ohio Valley School District is seeking qualified applicants who are interested in becoming a Teacher. For a list of positions available and more information please visit: https://5il.co/r847

There first meeting of the WUHS Archey Club was on Monday March 22. This club is open to all WUHS students in grades 7-12. Interested students should contact Club Advisors Brian Chitwood and Helen White

The Adams County Ohio Valley School Board will meet in regular session this evening at 5pm at the Ohio Valley CTC. You may watch it live on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ST9J2wo5bHfn5ys3JlFNA

This is a message from West Union High School. We have conducted a lock down drill today, March 22, 2021.

Throwback Thursday A happy ending to the season came for the Varsity Lady Dragons because of the outstanding job they did in the Sectional and District Tournaments. The team’s overall record was thirteen wins and eleven loses. They placed fourth in the SHL with a record of seven wins and four loses. The team won the Sectional Tournament and was runner-up in the District. Tiffany Purdy, Angie Grooms, Melissa May, and Natalee Blanton led the team in scoring, while Purdy, Grooms, and Tracy Purdy had the best rebounding. The highest free-throw percentage belongs to Paula Butler, Natalee Blanton, Amanda Bevens, and Tiffany Purdy. Wins over Portsmouth West and Piketon made the Lady Dragons Sectional champs. In District tournament action, they defeated Albany Alexander, but fell to Unioto in the finals. Many awards went to key players. Angie Grooms and Tiffany Purdy were named to the all SHL team, and along with Natalee Blanton they were named WRAC All-Stars. Purdy was named to the Southeastern District Second team while Angie Grooms was Honorable Mention in the District. Coach Kramer was proud of the team and was happy this season had a happy ending.

Just a reminder for Today, Thursday, 18, 2021, This is early dismissal day. Students will dismiss at 12:48. Thank you and have a good day.

Congratulations to our Beta and NHS 2020-2021 Inductees

Good Morning West Union. Michelle Hoop's bus route is running about fifteen to twenty minutes late. Thank you.

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences will take place at West Union High School on Thursday, March 25th from 2:30 to 5:30. Teachers will be calling parents and guardians who have requested a phone conference. Any parent or guardian who is interested in discussing a student's performance may email a teacher directly to request a phone call or call Mrs. Stephanie Stephenson at the high school at 937-544-5553 ext. 61010. When requesting a phone call, please provide your name, the name of the student, the teacher or teachers with whom you would like to speak, and the best phone number for teachers to call. Parents and guardians may also provide the best window of time for teachers to reach them, but please be aware that we will not be able to schedule a specific time for the call, and if demand is high at a certain time, teachers may have to call outside of the window of time provided. Please contact the school by 2:00 pm on March 24th to request a phone conference. We appreciate your understanding and assistance as we work to maintain the safety of our staff and community while meeting the needs of our students.

West Union School is proud to be participating in Throwback Thursday where we can honor our rich Dragon heritage. For the first time in the history of the Southern Hills League the Dragons won the championship with an undefeated record of 11-0. The undisputed league champs had an overall record of 19-4. This outstanding team provided great excitement for the students, parents, and the community. Reflecting on the season Coach Fossitt stated that there are three outstanding memories: the best quarter was the first played at Lynchburg, as we outscored them 32-6; the best outside scoring game was against Manchester, where we scored six three-point goals on the way to a score of 88-50; and finally, defeating Belpre to the District Tournament Championship. The top scorers on the team were Craig Campbell and Blaine Roush. Campbell led the team with 18 points per game, while Roush averaged 17 ppg. Both were named to the Southeastern Ohio District team, Roush on the first team and Campbell on the second team. Roush led the team in rebounds with an average of eleven per game., followed by Robby Hawkins with six per game. In the four post-season tournament games Roush scored 85 points for an average of 22 ppg while Troy Grooms scored 75 points in those games. John Shelton was named the Most Valuable Player in the Shawnee State Holiday Classic. He came in the game and netted a total of 32 points in two games.

West Union is proud to announce that Archery is coming to WUHS. For any student interested please see Mr.Chitwood or Mrs. White #dragonpride

The ACOVSD is actively taking Supplemental Applications for Coaching Positions for all Sports for the 2021-2022 SY. Those interested should contact the Principal and/or Athletic Director at the High School in which they would like to work. For more info visit: https://5il.co/q36k

In the first two years of our wrestling program the team has produced one district qualifier each year. This year is the first time in program history West Union High School has three district qualifiers. Congratulations Emily Caldwell, Waylon Queen, and Eyan Trotter for advancing to the Division 3 district wrestling tournament held at Coshocton High School March 5/6. All three wrestlers placed top 4 at the Division 3 sectional tournament held at Alexander High School this past weekend.

Juniors and Seniors, The 2021 West Union High School Prom Dinner is heading your way! Due to the Covid-19 restrictions West Union High School Prom will look a little different this year. This year in lieu of a dance we are going to be holding a dinner at West Union High School. Attached you will find a detailed list of information that YOU need to know about prom. Please print this information and give to your parents or guardians. If you have any questions please let Mrs. Porter know! Please continue to check your email on a regular basis. I will be sending out many emails over the next few weeks in regards to Prom. Please keep yourself updated on what's going on! Thanks, Mrs. Porter West Union High School Prom Dinner will be Saturday April 17,2021 At West Union High School From: 6:00- 7:30 Grand March will be outside at 5:00 in front of West Union High School . (Weather Permitting) Prom King, Queen and Prince, Princess will be announced at the dinner. Senior standouts will be announced at the dinner as well. Door prize giveaways! TICKET SALES: Tickets are on sale Monday March 1 to March 26 for $30.00

The Adams County Ohio Valley School Board will meet in regular session this evening at 5pm. The meeting format has been changed from in person to virtual. You may watch it live on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ST9J2wo5bHfn5ys3JlFNA

The ACT test scheduled for tomorrow, February 23, 2021 will to occur at West Union High School. ALL juniors need to report and be ready to begin at 7:30 tomorrow morning. We will complete the registration portions on the answer document once all students are seated. This should only take about 20 minutes or so. After testing is completed we will then have all students get on their chromebooks to complete the online portion of the registration process. After you have successfully and correctly completed the online portion of the registration process you will be dismissed. We are probably looking at around 12 o'clock when we get finished but it may be longer. **Remember to bring your calculator with you. Some will be available as well. **No phones, food, drink, backpacks, etc. will be allowed in the testing room. All phones will be turned off and turned in to me before entering the testing room if you bring them into the school. Leave them in your car if you don't want them to be turned in before entering the testing room. **Make sure to bring your charged chromebook with you. Again, we will begin promptly at 7:30 and you will not be allowed to take the test if you are late.

Congratulations to the WUHS Varsity Girls Wrestling team on a great season. Celina Nickel finished 4th at the state. Scotlyn Adams was 1st at the District and 6th at the state. Leena Blanton was 5th at the district and was an alternate for state. The team is coached by Mike Felts and assisted by Eric Sheldon. Emily Caldwell is also a member of the team.