A message from WL Bands
Seven of our very own band students have auditioned and earned a spot in the Indiana All-State Bands. What an incredible accomplishment! This is one of the most distinguished ensembles in the state and we are so proud of them. Please congratulate them if you see them around!
Skyler Schwartzel - FluteThe WL Tutti toy drive had a really successful outcome collecting 96 toys valued at over $1,101. On Monday, January 19th, 16 members of WL Tutti traveled to Riley Children's Hospital, where they performed and delivered the toys.
A news reporter the group met through Project CASA-Thon drove to Indianapolis to cover the concert. Here is the link to the segment that aired the evening of January 19:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxD6_zT9I_A
Thank you so much again for all your support of WL Tutti!
Mrs. Heim's Culinary 2 class created their own signature wing sauces last semester. Teachers and staff were invited to try the sauces and vote for their favorite. The winning sauce will be featured at the West Side Diner wing bar this Friday, January 16th.
Congratulations to LJ Whitford, Addie Grove and Cam Wallace for their winning Crimson Crunch sauce!
This past Saturday at the IHSAA Girl's Regional wrestling tournament at Kokomo sophomore Macy Fordyce destroyed her competition with 4 first period pins to be crowned the 115 lbs. Champion! This puts her as one of four number one seeds for this Friday's State Championship!!! She has worked incredibly hard this year claiming her 2nd consecutive Conference championship as well as her 2nd Sectional Championships all while continuing her undefeated sophomore season currently at 32-0.
Congratulations Macy and good luck at this Friday's state tournament!!
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!
Per skyward email 12.03.25
Final exams run Dec 17–19, across eight 90-minute sessions.
High school students with 9 or fewer absences per period may leave campus when they do not have an exam, only if their parent/guardian submitted the Final Exam Google Absence Form.
NEW!! Final Exam Passes
The JH Gym will be available for students in the building who are not taking a test during an exam session.
Students with two exams at the same time must turn in a Conflict Resolution Form by Monday, December 15.
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
WL Tutti is a group of student musicians at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School who do community service by sharing our music. We are launching a Holiday Toy Drive for Riley Children's Hospital, with a collection period from 11/17 to 1/16. Our goal is to bring a truck full of toys for pediatric patients when we visit on 1/19 (MLK Day) to perform as part of their music therapy concert series.
Students who have either two tests scheduled for the same testing session or three tests scheduled on the same day may request to have one of the exams taken during an alternative time. Absolutely no exams will be given early. Conflict resolution forms can be picked up in the office. Forms must be signed by teachers and returned by Monday, December 15th at 3:15pm.
Jr All-State Band
The Indiana Jr All-State Band is the most prestigious ensemble for wind and percussion students in grades 7-9. The audition process is rigorous, and to be selected as a member or alternate is great honor. Congratulations to the following West Lafayette students on their selection for the 2026 Jr All-State Band:
Albert Jin (8th Grade) – Clarinet
Aileen Moriarty (8th Grade) – Clarinet
Rishi Chakravarty (7th Grade) – Percussion
Also a congratulations to Auggie Chiang (7th Grade, Alto Sax) for being selected as an alternate.
Our 2nd Annual "Strike Up the Band" fundraiser is just a few days from completion and no groups have met their goal yet. The information page is attached if you're interested in donating, or for you to share around the community. Please pass on the donation link as well to far-off family and friends that would be willing to support our band program: https://wlbands.com/strike-up-the-band-fundraiser/
Current Standings (as of November 25):
7th Grade – $855 (of $1200) – We will only play 71% of "Harry Potter"
8th Grade – $385 (of $900) – We will only play 43% of "Lord of the Rings"
Symphonic Band – $314 (of $1150) – We will only play 27% of "Pirates of the Caribbean"
Wind Ensemble – $953 (of $1500) – We will only play 64% of "Mambo" (West Side Story)
Watch the WLFI news segment here -->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4z0pfZbv9A
Big news for Project CASA-Thon - and an exciting moment for our WL Tutti students! 🎶
WL Tutti, a dedicated group of student musicians from West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School who serve the community through music, is proud to share that an anonymous donor will now match every dollar raised for this fundraiser. This extraordinary gift instantly doubles the impact of the students' efforts and the community's support for teens in foster care.
Please join us on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 PM at Covenant Church for an afternoon of music, student art, and community giving. WL Tutti and the WL Student Art Initiative will present a benefit concert and art show, with 100% of proceeds supporting Tippecanoe County CASA and the CASAs for Kids Fund.
If you are unable to attend, you can still contribute by donating through this link. Select "Other" and write "Project CASA-Thon" in the notes.
Your support will go twice as far thanks to this generous matching donor, making a meaningful difference for children and teens who rely on CASA advocates. ❤️🩶
If your holiday lights are broken or disused, please consider recycling them through WL ECO! When improperly disposed of, these garlands are estimated to last for almost 500 years in our environment. By leaving them in the designated container in the entry foyer, your old lights will be recycled at no additional cost to you.
We're thankful for the community that stands with us, supports us, and makes our schools stronger!
WL Tutti, a student-led group of musicians from West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School, will be hosting a fundraising concert on December 7 at 3pm to benefit Tippecanoe CASA.
Event: Project CASAthon Benefit Concert presented by WL Tutti
Date/Time: Sunday, December 7, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Covenant Church (211 Knox Drive)
Proceeds: 100% benefit Tippecanoe CASA
This year's Career & Trades Expo will be December 4th during high school lunches, periods 5 and 6. As in years past, this event is only for high school students.
The goal is to educate students on the variety of careers, trades, and other opportunities with organizations within our own community. The local businesses that will be attending have opportunities available for ALL students -- even college bound students. Many offer opportunities for apprenticeships, part-time/full-time positions, summer jobs, internships, and much more.Congratulations to Mr. Joest and the AP Government class on their FIRST PLACE finish at the Northwest Indiana We the People Regional.
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!
A message from WLJSHS Bands
Congratulations on a historic number of students selected from West Lafayette into the 2025 All-Region Honor Band! In total we had 18 students selected from our program, along with 9 alternates.
Selected students include:
Amy Zhao - Flute 1
Aisha Jain - Flute 2
Albert Jin - Clarinet 1
Aileen Moriarty - Clarinet 1
Elijah Wu - Clarinet 1
Kai Pascuzzi - Clarinet 1
Sara Mathews - Bass Clarinet
Max Barash - Alto Sax 1
Ilkay Irfanoglu - Alto Sax 1
Jonathan Du - Alto Sax 2
Edwin Love - Tenor Sax
Will Kinsell - Trumpet 1
Cameron Williams - Trumpet 1
Matthew Sinfield - Horn
Brendan Babcock - Euphonium
Rishi Chakravarty - Percussion
Zach Barash - Percussion
Kaaviya Karthikeyan - Percussion
Alternates include:
Andrew Mathews - Flute
Kritika Gupta - Clarinet
Rachel Lin - Clarinet
Pablo Rudolph - Bass Clarinet
Augustan Chiang - Alto Sax
Dylan Daniel - Alto Sax
Saatvik Kambli - Alto Sax
Lucy Hanlon - Bari Sax
The band of 100 selected area students will perform here, in the WL Auditorium at 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 16. The concert is free and open to the public.
