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Congratulations to our Food Service Director, Courtney FitzSimons, on being named the 2025–2026 Director of the Year by the Indiana School Nutrition Association! ISNA noted that her professional attributes and achievements stood out to the selection committee and praised her passion and dedication to the field of school nutrition. We're proud of Courtney and grateful for the care and leadership she brings to serving our students every day!
The West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation and the West Lafayette Alumni Association are pleased to announce the eighth Wall of Pride class. Five distinguished alumni and one educator will be recognized for career accomplishments on Thursday and Friday, April 9-10, 2026. The 2026 Wall of Pride class includes:
Yi-Ching Ong '99 – Associate Vice Provost, Stanford University
Mike Gery '62 – Indiana State Senator from 1974-1998
Todd Citron '76 – Chief Technology Officer, The Boeing Company
Honorable Susan Golding '62 – Mayor of San Diego from 1992-2000
Gene Valentine, Educator – WLCSC Music Teacher from 1972-2006, awarded posthumously
Andrew Scharenberg '81 – Professor of Pediatrics and Immunology, University of Washington; Founder and CEO, Umoja Biopharma
WLCSC is hiring! We are seeking reliable and safety-conscious drivers to join our transportation department.
We offer:✅ Competitive starting wages at $25/hour
✅ Comprehensive benefits eligibility
✅ A supportive work environment and a stable schedule
If you love your community and want a job that makes a real impact, we'd love to meet you! View the full job description and apply online at www.k12.in.us.
A message from WLSEF
We're excited that the Scarlet & Gray event to benefit the West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation is happening this weekend! Funds raised through this special event support meaningful opportunities for staff and students across all of our schools.
We understand it's a busy time of year. Bidding is open to all through an easy to follow site https://westlafayetteschools.home.qtego.us/ This gives everyone a chance to participate and bid on great items while supporting our students and school community. There is truly something for everyone!
- School-wide theme days at WLIS and WLES
- Reserved parking spots at the Jr/Sr HS
- Reserved graduation seats
- Local opportunities
- Student artwork
- Travel Adventures and so much more!
https://westlafayetteschools.home.qtego.us/
Thank you!
Wendi Ailor, Executive Director
West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation
Wendi Ailor, Executive Director
West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation
www.wlsef.org (765) 269-4007
A message from WestSide Boiler Invasion Robotics Team
Good morning everyone,
Westside Boiler Invasion had a good start of our competition season up at Penn High School this weekend! After struggling through the first third of the event chasing down electrical gremlins, we followed up with a solid showing throughout the rest of the qualification rounds, ending in 14th with a record of 6-6. We were picked up by 6th-ranked Tiger Dynasty from Fishers and joined by Team Hammond from Hammond to go through the playoff bracket, where we made it to the semi-finals before being eliminated.
We also won our 9th Impact Award this weekend. This is the most prestigious award in FIRST, given to teams that best represent a model for other teams to follow and embody FIRST's mission of inspiring youth both on our team & in our community to become science & technology leaders.
West Side junior Hafsa Heryadi was also selected as one of two FIRST Leadership Award Semi-finalists from this event. This award recognizes individual students that embody FIRST's core values and are real champions for the program, and she'll be up for the finalist award at the state championship.
We compete again at the Lafayette District Event at Lafayette Jeff on March 27-28. We would love to see you there!
Thank you all!
Brad Thompson
Mentor Lead, Team Lead, Software, Media, & Operations
Hosted by WL Student Council
Valentine's Kids Night Out!
Saturday, February 14th from 5-10 p.m.
Grades K-6
Pizza, games, movies, and crafts!
Pre-registration: $25 per child or $45 for all children in the same immediate family
Walk-Up registration: $30 per child or $55 for all children in the same immediate family
Payment due evening of event (cash or check)
Drop off and pick up at High School Athletic Entrance (Door 11)
Hosted by WL Student Council
Dear West Lafayette Families,
Our high school Student Council is hosting a Kids' Night Out fundraiser, where kids will have the opportunity to participate in many fun activities! Examples include: face painting, jump rope, dance, board games, movies, whiffle ball, basketball, kickball, and more!
- Register here:
- Friday, December 19th from 6-10 p.m.
- Grades K-6
- Pizza will be served
- Pre-registration: $25 per child or $55 for all children in the same immediate family (cash or check upon drop off)
- Walk-Up registration: $30 per child or $60 for 3 or more children in the same immediate family
- Drop off and pick up at High School Athletic Entrance (Door 11)
- You may pick up your child any time before 10 p.m.
We're thankful for the community that stands with us, supports us, and makes our schools stronger!
A message from WL Bands
Help Strike Up the Band! Support our Band Boosters in their efforts by "funding" our students' performances by each grade level band (Jr/Sr High Only)! Each band has a goal based on the number of students enrolled. All donations help provide new equipment, repair support, guest clinicians, sectional instructors, lesson scholarships, and more to our school, band program and students. See our website for more details at https://wlbands.com/strike-up-the-band-fundraiser/
And mark your calendars for the winter band concert December 7!
| The latest edition of The Red Devil Pen is out! Inside you'll find updates, stories, and celebrations from across the West Lafayette Community School Corporation. Take a moment to see what's happening in our schools - your ongoing support makes all the difference! Read it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/fkhv0-the-red-devil-pen |
ACEing Autism is coming to West Lafayette! This program helps children with autism find acceptance, connection, and health benefits through tennis, while giving volunteers the chance to better understand and support children with autism.
All equipment is provided, including tennis racquets, balls, and shirts for both participants and volunteers. Sessions start later this month at the new West Lafayette Elementary School tennis courts.
✅ Families of children with autism are encouraged to register.
✅ Volunteers are needed to make the program a success!
To learn more and sign up, use the QR codes or go to: aceingautism.org/programs/west-lafayette-in
The newest edition of the Red Devil Pen is here! Inside you'll find district updates, highlights, and celebrations from across the West Lafayette Community School Corporation. Take a look and see what's happening in our schools—your support helps make it all possible. Read it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/ptk6r
We're excited to share the newest Red Devil Pen newsletter, featuring district news, highlights, and celebrations from the West Lafayette Community School Corporation. Take a moment to explore the latest updates and see what's happening across our schools. Your continued support makes all the difference! Check it out here: https://secure.smore.com/n/8vedsj-the-red-devil-pen
