Celebrations
This summer we welcomed our incoming Kindergarten students to campus for a chance to meet new friends and play together. It was a fun filled morning with bubbles, chalk, a story and lots of laughs.
Our WCHS Fall Athletics teams have been off to a strong start with a busy summer of conditioning. Cross Country, Boys Soccer, and Girls Volleyball have all been meeting regularly, building skills, strength, and team spirit. We’re proud of the dedication our student-athletes have shown throughout the summer. Let’s go Westlake! Fall sports, here we come!
BASE Summer Camps have been a smashing success this year! Students engaged in themed weekly activities to stay cool in the summer heat and went on their first-ever field lesson!
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
Bell Schedules and Academic Calendar:
- CLICK HERE for our K-8 Bell Schedule
- CLICK HERE for our High School Bell Schedule
- CLICK HERE for our 25-26 Academic Calendar
Back to School Shopping: We know many families are starting to think about Back to School shopping. Here are a few guidelines to help:
- School Supplies: Each grade level has purchased all the school supplies that your students will need for the entire year. We get a great discount as a school, so we like to purchase everything in advance. We ask each student for a $35 donation toward school supplies. CLICK HERE to donate toward school supplies and grade level field lessons.
Class Lists & Schedules: On Friday, August 8th at 1:00 PM, K-5 Class Rosters will be posted at www.westlakecharter.com and our Middle and High School schedules will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. To make sure you will have access to this information, please take the following actions:
- CLICK HERE to log into the parent portal
- If you have lost your password, CLICK HERE to request a reset
The parent portal is a great way to see your student’s schedule, attendance, and more!
Meet the Teacher: Our Meet the Teacher events will be held on each campus from 12:30 – 2:30 PM on Tuesday, August 12th. This will be an opportunity for families to come on campus to see their student’s classrooms. Class lists will be posted and schedules for Middle and High School students will also be available for pick up.
K-8 Announcements
School Uniforms/Dress Code: Westlake Charter School has adopted school uniforms as a means of enhancing positive interaction between students and eliminating issues surrounding attire. Uniforms are to be worn Monday – Thursday. On Fridays, blue jeans and a spirit shirt or college-logo printed shirt can be worn. Each student will be provided a spirit shirt at the beginning of the year. This dress code and uniform guideline applies during school hours and extracurricular events whereby the student is representing WCS. CLICK HERE for all the details.
Seventh Grade TDAP: 7th grade families – if you haven’t already turned in your proof of the TDAP immunization, please email it to [email protected] or turn it into the front office at Meet the Teacher. As a reminder, 7th grade students will not be able to attend school without this immunization.
Sixth Grade Orientation: On Tuesday, August 12th from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, our WEB Leaders are hosting an orientation for all incoming 6th graders. This event is for 6th grade students only. As part of the orientation, we will provide pizza lunch for all 6th graders and their leaders. At 12:30 PM, families are welcome to join us on campus for Meet the Teacher! Email [email protected] with any questions about orientation.
K-8 BASE Program: Our BASE staff has spent the summer preparing for the upcoming school year and they can’t wait to see our Explorers! BASE will be open before school from 7:00 – 7:45 AM and after school until 6:00 PM on school days and will accept drop-ins. CLICK HERE to register your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year. CLICK HERE to read through our BASE Family Handbook for additional information. Email [email protected] with any questions.
Arrival and Dismissal: Check back next week for details about arrival and dismissal, including School Dismissal Manager! School Dismissal Manager emails will be sent on Monday, August 11th.
After School Live – Fall Explorer Enrichment: Our fall Explorer Enrichment starts soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up. E-mail [email protected] with scholarship inquiries.
9-12 Announcements
Ninth Grade: Our incoming 9th graders will be welcomed to our high school campus on Tuesday, August 12th, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Students can be dropped off behind the Commons and will be led through the day by our Link Leader Crew. Lunch will be provided for students during orientation. Families should plan on picking up their 9th grader at 12:30 PM and are then welcome to join us for Meet the Teacher! Questions about orientation can be directed to Ms. Threadgill at [email protected].
Dress Code: The intention of the high school dress code is to create a safe learning environment for all individuals. All students are encouraged to dress in a manner that is comfortable and conducive to an active school day. Please note, uniforms are not required at WCHS. CLICK HERE for all the details on the dress code.
Fall Athletics: If you’re interested in receiving information about our fall sports programs, which include girls volleyball, boys soccer, and co-ed cross country, please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to an exciting season and hope to see many of our students participating!
Welcome to the Westlake Association of Volunteer Explorers, otherwise known as WAVE. Every family is automatically a member and there are no dues or applications to join. We work together with our school to build community, fundraise, and support our students. We have meetings throughout the year to discuss volunteer needs, upcoming events, fundraising, and so much more. Additionally, we host mixers and info sessions to inform and engage our parent community. Come on out and get involved at our next WAVE Meeting.
WAVE Meetings: WAVE meetings are a great time to meet other Westlake families, learn more about our parent group and upcoming events, ask questions, and find out how to get involved in our amazing community.
WAVE Coffee Talk: Coffee Talks happen on the first Friday of each month, bringing together parents, WAVE, and Westlake leadership to share updates, ask questions, and discuss what’s happening at our school. Think of it as our version of a town hall!
Our default location is the K–8 Library, but we occasionally host Coffee Talks at the high school or other locations throughout the school year. Please join us on Friday, August 15th at 8:30 AM in the Library at the K-8 campus. We are looking forward to making this year great with you!
WAVE Facebook Group: WAVE has a private Facebook Group which is a fantastic resource for our families. The page is full of questions, ideas, pictures, and more. Please CLICK HERE to join the page. Facebook has added a new security feature which will require new group members to complete a questionnaire to be admitted to the group.
WAVE Leadership: We’re excited to officially welcome our newly elected WAVE Board for the 2025–2026 school year:
✨ President: Felix Flores, Jr.
✨ Vice President of Parent Engagement: Whitney Browning
✨ Vice President of Business Partnerships: Sandra Yan-Crowell
✨ Communications/Marketing Lead: Armando Jimenez
✨ High School Parent Lead: Amy Wall
✨ Website/Tech Lead: Dave Edwards
We’re so grateful for these parent leaders who are stepping up to help build connections, support our staff and students, and make this upcoming school year the best one yet! 💙💛
If anyone is still interested in the vacant positions (Secretary, Treasurer, K-5 Lead, 6-8 Lead), please reach out to us at [email protected].
Kudos: A special thank you to our amazing parent volunteers and facilities staff who worked hard to make our campus “first day” ready. It’s inspiring to be part of a school where so many people are committed to excellence and take pride in our community. Excited to see you all at Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 12th and our first Coffee Talk on Friday, August 15th!
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