I have a secret to share,
Carved pumpkins were meant to protect against evil spirits
The tradition of carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween originated from an old Irish custom. People would carve turnips or potatoes with frightening faces and place them near doors and windows to ward off evil spirits, particularly during the Celtic festival of Samhain. When Irish immigrants arrived in America, they found pumpkins to be much easier to carve, and the tradition evolved.
Carved pumpkins were meant to protect against evil spirits
The tradition of carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween originated from an old Irish custom. People would carve turnips or potatoes with frightening faces and place them near doors and windows to ward off evil spirits, particularly during the Celtic festival of Samhain. When Irish immigrants arrived in America, they found pumpkins to be much easier to carve, and the tradition evolved.
Tomorrow marks the start of Red Ribbon Week! We encourage all elementary and junior high students and staff to participate in the dress-up days as we promote healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle.
Our AW Titans Football team will take on Dwight in the IHSA Class 1A Playoffs. The game will be hosted at Wethersfield Memorial Stadium on Friday, October 30 with a 7:00 pm kickoff!
Let's Go Titans!!
Let's Go Titans!!
Our A-W Titan Cross Country team enters the IHSA postseason with BIG GOALS! The journey begins today at BV Walnut Campus/Walnut Park District.
GIRLS' RACE: 10:00 am
BOYS' RACE: 10:40 am
Best of luck to all of the Titan Runners and coaches!!
GIRLS' RACE: 10:00 am
BOYS' RACE: 10:40 am
Best of luck to all of the Titan Runners and coaches!!
Another NHS Service project is underway! Lucy Landwehr is helping the Kewanee Food Pantry organize and distribute weekly backpacks and monthly distribution boxes to Kewanee and Wethersfield grade school students. Also helping today is NHS member Aiden Taylor. Great job Lucy & Aiden serving our community!
Dash for Cash for Ella at the volleyball game tonight!
Snack facts for today
Figs aren’t fruits, they’re flowers
That sweet, chewy fig isn’t a fruit in the traditional sense. It’s actually an inverted flower. The fleshy part you eat is called a “syconium,” a special cluster of flowers blooming inside the fig's protective casing. These flowers later develop into the fig’s crunchy little seeds. Tiny wasps play a crucial role in pollinating them.
Figs aren’t fruits, they’re flowers
That sweet, chewy fig isn’t a fruit in the traditional sense. It’s actually an inverted flower. The fleshy part you eat is called a “syconium,” a special cluster of flowers blooming inside the fig's protective casing. These flowers later develop into the fig’s crunchy little seeds. Tiny wasps play a crucial role in pollinating them.
Lana Scott is off to a great start on her NHS Service project collecting donation items for the Freedom House in Kewanee. Thank you to everyone who donated items or money at the JH girls basketball game tonight. Big shout out to Visitation Catholic School families and friends for their support.
Next up - the Daily Fix "Double Berry" drink fundraiser starts 10/25 and get in free to the JH girls basketball game on 10/28 against Stark County if you bring a donation item.
Next up - the Daily Fix "Double Berry" drink fundraiser starts 10/25 and get in free to the JH girls basketball game on 10/28 against Stark County if you bring a donation item.
Our Pre-K students are sending big love from little hearts! 💙 They’re showing their love and support for Ella.
#cELLAbrate
Wethersfield School District showed up in blue today to support Ella! Together, we’re sending love, strength, and encouragement to Ella and her family. 💙
#cELLAbrate #OneBlockOneFlock
If you are looking for Wethersfield FFA Apparel use this link to purchase!
https://kirhoferssports.chipply.com/whsffa2026/
https://kirhoferssports.chipply.com/whsffa2026/
Sixth-grade social studies students have been exploring ancient Greek culture, including the important role of myths. Last week, students read about the Trojan Horse and watched a video to deepen their understanding of the story. Today, they completed a mapping activity tracing the Greeks’ journey to Troy and examining how they gained control of the city.
Wethersfield, wear blue tomorrow!
🔥 Who shapes what we believe? To prepare for Fahrenheit 451, students partnered up to investigate censorship, book burning, and blacklisting. They examined evidence, challenged claims, and explored how knowledge, conformity, and the courage to question can shape individuals and societies.
Volleyball players in woodworking class created cutting boards and an oak entryway/sofa table for the Volley for the Cure raffle. Join us for the Volley for the Cure game on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. to support this special event!
We won!! Our school has been chosen as a winner of T-Mobile $5k Fridays, part of the Friday Nights 5G Lights program! We received our check from T-Mobile, which will help us continue to both on and off the field. Congratulations to everyone for your support and participation! Here is a representative from T-Mobile presenting a check to some of our student-athletes at Wethersfield! @T-Mobile #FN5GL #Entry
Parent Teacher Conference Week!
Red Ribbon Week is observed annually from October 23–31. Our school will celebrate October 26–30 with this year’s theme: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.”
All elementary and junior high students and staff are encouraged to participate in the dress-up days as we promote healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle.
All elementary and junior high students and staff are encouraged to participate in the dress-up days as we promote healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle.
“Let’s Dig Pink!”💚🩷
All students, staff, family members, and Lady Geese fans- join us at Volley for a Cure Wednesday, October 21st by wearing PINK to the game starting at 6pm in the Wethersfield High School gym.
Students are encouraged to wear pink to school this upcoming WEDNESDAY 🩷
Silent auction at the game. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
-See information regarding basket donations below.
Don’t forget to get signed up for our flu vaccine clinic by Wednesday, October 21st!
Flu Vaccine Clinic for students and staff on Tuesday, October 27th. 💉
Sign ups available by QR code!
Student information and insurance information must be filled out completely or your child will not receive their flu vaccine!
*if you prefer a paper copy to fill out please email our school nurse, Mrs. DeClercq, at tdeclercq@geese230.com
We appreciate you keeping our students and staff healthy at Wethersfield!
Flu Vaccine Clinic for students and staff on Tuesday, October 27th. 💉
Sign ups available by QR code!
Student information and insurance information must be filled out completely or your child will not receive their flu vaccine!
*if you prefer a paper copy to fill out please email our school nurse, Mrs. DeClercq, at tdeclercq@geese230.com
We appreciate you keeping our students and staff healthy at Wethersfield!
