The West Lafayette Jazz Band made their first appearance at Indiana State School Music Association since 2018, and earned a Gold rating!

Adam Mathews, Jacob Elliott, and Lyris Francis received "outstanding soloist" awards as well. Congratulations to all jazz ensemble members!

Our West Lafayette Dance Team will be performing their pom, hip hop and jazz routines this Saturday at the IHSDTA Regionals at Lake Central HS. The She Devils have been regional champions for 5 years running and are ready for their chance to win a 2026 state championship!

Good Luck She Devils!!

Spring clean your bookshelves and donate to the WLES book drive!

Send gently used books with your student or drop off at the front office.

The classroom with the most donated books will win an ice cream party with the principals!

Questions? Call 765.464.3212 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Assistant Principal.

Congratulations to our West Side Gymnastics Team! Each gymnast qualified for Regionals at last weekend's Sectionals meet.

And Gabby is a candidate for the Ivy Tech J & C Female Athlete of the Week. Vote for Gabby here!

Good luck Saturday at Regionals in Portage!

Join the West Side Game Club for a night of tabletop fun! Give the tablets a rest and rediscover the joy of board games. Whether you're a strategy mastermind or just looking for some casual competition, there's a seat at the table for you. 

ATTENTION Parents/Guardians of the WLHS Class of 2026!

As the final chapter of your student's high school journey approaches, we invite you to capture a moment that will last a lifetime. Senior Tributes are a cherished tradition in our yearbook, allowing you to honor your graduate with a personalized message and favorite photo.

Limited space available! Don't miss the chance to tell your senior how proud you are of their achievements!

How to order:

1. Complete payment at Varsity Yearbook Order Center
2. Fill out Google form and upload photo

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Dixon. Congratulations to you and your senior!

West Lafayette High School music department proudly presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella!

The Asian and Pacific Islander Student Association (APISA) invites you to their Lunar New Year Dinner on Wednesday, February 25^th at 6pm in the LGI room. RSVP here.

WLJSHS is hosting a mental health game night on Friday, February 13th at the JV (6:00 pm) and Varsity (7:30 pm) boys basketball games versus Central Catholic. WLJSHS and Central Catholic have been working together for this event. Fans from both teams are encouraged to wear green in support of mental health. WLJSHS secured a partnership with the Colt's Kicking the Stigma organization to provide free bracelets and rally towels to students in attendance for the game. The common area outside the HS Gym will have a host of family friendly activities and mental health information tables for attendees to visit, including face painting, coloring sheets, photo backdrop, free prizes throughout the games, and much more.

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)

A message from WL Bands

This past weekend the West Lafayette Bands had over 150 students in Grades 5-12 perform in 105 different events at the annual ISSMA District Solo & Ensemble Contest. Of that total, our students received 98 GOLD Ratings, 7 SILVER Ratings, and 41 State Qualifying scores! This was our biggest and best year to date, and I've listed details and a comparison to last year below.

The World Language Department would like to invite you and your family to attend One Community Many Cultures (OCMC) on February 12th starting at 5:30 p.m. The schedule of events is below. Please note there is a $3 (cash only) fee per person to enjoy the food. The money is used to support OCMC and the World Language Honors Breakfast.

We hope to see you there!

STAATSKONGRESS RESULTS 2026

Congratulations to the 19 students who participated in this past weekend' Staatskongress (German State Convention) at Hamilton Southeastern. Fourteen schools competed with nearly 400 students speaking German. West Lafayette placed 1st and won back the overall trophy from Carmel!

The event included a dance, workshops, German lunch, Kaffeestunde and a Jahrmarkt where they could spend the "money" they earned for speaking German during the day.

Shout out to Kate Crossley, Harper Carlton and Sarah Strahinich for placing in the top 5 overall!

Come support our budding junior high thespians on Sunday, February 8th at 2pm!

Tickets $5 at the door

Little Dude by L.M.O.M.
A lighthearted comedy about a young dreamer (and aspiring superhero) who must rescue an actual superhero from the clutches of an evil meteorologist bent on world domination, all while steering clear of the school bully, maintaining friendships, and juggling homework.

West Lafayette sent twenty students (ten entries) to the ISSDA State Debate Tournament. The competition was held on Friday and Saturday, January 30 and 31 at Avon HS.

Art from the West Lafayette Student Artist Initiative (WLSAI) will be featured in a new exhibition at The Arts Federation. Congratulations to the WLSAI for continuing to find ways to share their art with the community!

When: February 6-27, 2026
Where: The Arts Federation, 638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901

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!

The 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!

#RDP

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!