K-12 Announcements

NUSD Facilities Community Meetings: Our partners at the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) are hosting a community meeting seeking input about future facilities needs on Monday, May 18th @ 5:30 PM at Natomas Park Elementary. Westlake Charter School families frequently ask about a permanent facility for our high school.  This meeting is the perfect opportunity to collaborate with NUSD on what future facilities projects are important to our families.  CLICK HERE to see the flyer from NUSD.

Westlake & WAVE Strategic Alignment Workshops: Westlake Charter School (WCS) and the Westlake Association of Volunteer Explorers (WAVE) have begun to come together for three Westlake & WAVE Strategic Alignment Workshops. As WCS prepares to launch its next Strategic Plan, we are using these workshops to create excitement and alignment about what comes next for Westlake and WAVE in the coming years.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our second Workshop to engage in thoughtful and energizing conversation about Fundraising at Westlake! Together, we discussed the meaningful ways we fundraise in our community. A few shared beliefs and commitments that emerged were:

• WCS and WAVE can work together to help clarify ways to fundraise and create clarity about why it is so important.
• WCS fundraising is critical to ensure all Explorers have access to opportunities like Field Trips, Sports, School Supplies, Events and more. 

We’re excited to carry these shared commitments forward as we continue this important work together! Join us at our final Workshop to help envision how Volunteerism helps our students and community thrive!

• Wednesday, May 20th @ 5:30 PM – Workshop Topic: Volunteerism

*Workshops will be held on our K-8 Campus or attend via Google Meet (CLICK HERE to join virtually).  To support participation, BASE will remain open free of charge for currently enrolled Westlake Charter School students whose families attend the event. Please CLICK HERE to pre-register.

K-8 Announcements

K-8 Open House: Our K-8 Open House is THIS Wednesday, May 13th, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. We are excited for you to come and experience all that your student(s) have been learning about this year, including in their specialty classes of Spanish, Art, & PE.

Fifth Grade Shadow Day: THIS Friday, May 15th fifth grade students  will tour middle school led by our 8th Grade WEB leaders. Fifth graders walk away with a better idea of what to expect as a middle schooler and see where key classrooms and spaces are located.  Students will also be able to ask questions and get real answers from fellow students. They will wrap up their day with a 5th Grade Social from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM in our Gym.

Spirit Shirt Contest: It’s time for Westlake to pick the student drawing for next year’s Friday spirit shirt! This contest is open to all Westlake Charter School students. On an 8.5×11 sheet of paper, students should draw a black and white picture of what Westlake means to them. Students should make sure their drawing includes the school name. Email submissions to [email protected] or turn it into the front office. All entries must be received by Friday, May 22nd. Winners will be announced in the Westlake Weekly on May 31st.

Fourth – Eighth Grade Explorer Hoops Basketball Academy 5/16 and 5/17: Our WCHS Varsity Basketball coaches and players are hosting basketball clinics for our 4th-8th graders! CLICK HERE for the flyer containing all of the details. CLICK HERE to register. Proceeds support our WCHS basketball players in attending summer training camps.

9-12 Announcements

Eleventh Grade — CAASPP Testing Continues: We’re off to a strong start with CAASPP testing this week. Thank you to our 11th graders for a focused and positive launch on Wednesday. Testing continues for one more week, on Wednesday, May 13th (Science). These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and help us better understand how to support their continued growth. We encourage all juniors to arrive on time, well-rested, and with a fully charged Chromebook on each testing day. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Graduation Day – Tuesday,  June 9th – WCHS Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM: To allow our staff and students time to prepare for our Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, we will have an early dismissal at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9th. Thank you for your support as we get ready to celebrate this exciting milestone with our graduating seniors!