Western Beaver Jr/Sr High School

Attention: Only available through 11/26! 20% off LifeVac for the Western Beaver community. LifeVac is a non-powered, single-use device that can help clear an airway obstruction during a choking emergency. Please see the link for further information on the device and redeeming the discount. https://5il.co/2z4r4

Teacher Pages Under Construction! We are excited to announce that we are currently updating our Teacher Pages to enhance both security and usability. We appreciate your patience as we make these important updates.

2024 WB Graduating Seniors walked the halls of Fairview today. Check out the link below to see how much Fairview loves our graduates. Fifth graders were also given a hearty send off by our staff and younger students in a parade of their own. https://westernbeaverpa.sites.thrillshare.com/o/elementary/page/parents-students

Beaver County recently went through a reassessment of all local properties. One question that stands out: What are my taxes going to be based on the new reassessment value? This is a valid concern. This webpage is meant to assist you in computing what your school district taxes may be based on the reassessment value. https://www.westernbeaver.org/page/calculate-your-2024-reassessment-tax-bill

ATTENTION: Free vision screenings and glasses at select Beaver County Library System locations throughout the months of May and June. Please visit the following link for more details and locations! https://www.beaverlibraries.org/vision-month

The District will have an early release on Monday, April 8th due to the solar eclipse. The Jr/Sr High will dismiss at 12:04 PM.

Congratulations to the 2024-25 cheerleading squad!

A Western Beaver PBIS fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse in Monaca will be on March 12th from 3 - 8 pm. Present the flyer found at the link below at Texas Roadhouse and 10% of your total food purchase will be donated to WB PBIS. Thanks for your support! https://5il.co/2fded

In observance of Veterans Day, the district will be closed Friday, November 10th.

The district has an early dismissal scheduled for this Friday, November 3rd. Students at the Jr/Sr High School will dismiss at 12:04.

The students in BAAD invite you and your family to join them for "BAAD's Nightmare Trail: A Haunted Hallways Experience" on Saturday, October 21st, from 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM here at the High School (entrance will be the auditorium doors). Prepare to be terrified like never before as you navigate the trail as it winds through the hallways and around the grounds outside. Cost is $5 (children 3 and under free). Come join us for an evening filled with bone-chilling scares, ghouls, and spine-tingling thrills. There will also be children’s activities for those who do not want to participate in the trail.

Tonight's varsity football game at Mohawk will be livestreamed at https://www.lcsportsnet.com/

Western Beaver Trap Team New Shooters- Informational Meeting Sunday October 22nd at 6pm Beaver Falls Sportsmen's Association 247 Sporstman Road Darlington, PA 16115 Please join us for more in-depth look at the fastest growing High School Sport in the nation. Western Beaver had 30 Shooters last year, with 13 attending state championships and 3 Making it to Nationals in Mason, MI. We will go over basic information to see if it is a right fit for your child and family along with meeting the coaching staff. If you are a new shooter on the team it is required to attend. If you had a sibling on the team last year and this is your first year, you are not required to attend this meeting. The first full team meeting will be November 5th at 6pm. Any 5th-12th Grade student, any experience levels welcome. For any questions, please reach out to Head Coach Ron Neff 724-630-0730 or ronneff@live.com.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Friday night's football game vs New Brighton will now be played at Beaver HS at 7pm.

This is the third year of the district's one-to-one technology policy, which requires all students to have a device other than a cellphone. $75 is due for a single device, and $35 for any additional device. Payment is due now in the office. Cash or check only. If you are unsure of how much money you owe, please contact the high school office to confirm. Devices may be revoked from students that fail to make payment in a timely manner.

Open House is Thursday, September 14, from 6:00 to 7:30PM! Students and parents will follow an abbreviated bell schedule, giving you the opportunity to follow your child's schedule and meet the teachers! See the "News" section on the website for a copy of the bell schedule. We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening!

On Tuesday, August 29th, Western Beaver Jr/ Sr High will be closed to the public to conduct an active shooter training with staff members. This training will begin at 8 AM and last through noon. During this time, several emergency responders will be on campus. Please do not be alarmed if you hear sirens and/or gunfire. Again, this is a drill! In order to maintain order during this training, the district respectfully asks that you do not come to the school between these hours or even call the office. The district appreciates your cooperation in this matter as we conduct necessary drills to properly train our employees in the event of an emergency.

6th Grade Orientation will be held August 23 at 10am in the high school cafeteria. A mailing will be sent home in the upcoming weeks with details of the orientation, including an RSVP.

Student schedules will be available in Skyward on July 31. All students will have until August 11 to make any/all necessary schedule changes. Students will not be permitted to make any changes after August 11. These changes include 2nd semester classes. To request a change, you may call the office at 724.643.8500 ext. 1001, or email kelly.fortner@westernbeaver.org and/or mary.halfhill@westernbeaver.org between July 31 - August 11.

Final report cards for grades 6-11 and transcripts for grades 9-11 are now available in the Skyward Parent Portal! District-issued Chromebooks can be kept by students throughout the summer. Your annual installment will be due upon the start of next school year. Families failing to make payments will be required to return Chromebooks and chargers. Student debt reminders will also be mailed next week. With any questions, please contact the high school office. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!