Celebrations
The countdown to graduation is on! We’ve loved celebrating the Class of 2026 every step of the way—from recognizing our seniors at the Senior Awards Ceremony and seeing our Explorers take a “Walk Down Memory Lane” at the K–8 Campus to the“Senior Goodbye” rally where they crowned the Junior class who will become the leaders on campus next year. We can’t wait to watch them cross the stage on Tuesday and continue their journey of exploration, growth, and success!
Our 8th Grade Explorers recently celebrated two special milestones as they prepare for high school. Students enjoyed an overnight field lesson to Santa Cruz, where they visited University of California, Santa Cruz, completed a service project, camped overnight, and had fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. They also celebrated their final middle school dance with friends and classmates. Thank you to everyone who helped make these memorable experiences possible as our Explorers prepare for their next chapter.
Our 7th graders had the opportunity to participate in A Touch of Understanding, an experience they missed in fourth grade due to the pandemic. Through interactive activities and thoughtful discussions, students explored visible and invisible disabilities while developing empathy, awareness, and respect for others. We are proud of the compassion and openness they demonstrated as they continue to help create an inclusive and supportive school community.
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
Family Survey: The Family Survey is taken three times a year. CLICK HERE to answer six questions to rate your family’s experience at Westlake Charter School during the 2025-26 school year. The deadline is TODAY, Sunday, June 7th.
Last Day of School Dismissal Time Reminder: On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 10th, 8th grade will dismiss after Promotion Breakfast at 11:00 AM and all other grades levels will be dismissed at 12:00 PM.
Lost and Found: The Lost & Found at each campus is overflowing with jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles and more! K-8 families: Swing by to check for missing items behind the Admin Building. WCHS students: Look in the Commons during arrival, lunch, and dismissal. All unclaimed items will be donated over summer break.
Best Wishes: After many years of service to the Westlake community, Emily Battin will be leaving at the conclusion of the school year to pursue a new professional opportunity. Emily first joined Westlake in 2013 and has served the organization in a variety of leadership roles. We thank her for her contributions to our students, staff, and families and wish her all the best in her next chapter.
NUSD Summer Meals Program: Natomas Unified School District is proud to participate in the Summer Meals Program, ensuring that youth in our community have access to nutritious meals during the summer break. From June 3rd through July 31st, 2026, free breakfast and lunch will be available to all children 18 and younger. CLICK HERE for more information.
K-8 Announcements
K-8 Field Day: Mark your calendars for our K-8 Field Day! Field Day will take place on campus for Kindergarten – Fifth grades and at Valley Oak Park for Middle School. Help us end an amazing year by signing up to volunteer or make a donation for Field Day. CLICK HERE to volunteer or make donations for Field Day.
- K-5 – Tuesday, June 9th, 9:00 AM – 12: 00 PM (on the blacktop and field)
- 6-8 – Tuesday, June 9th, 8:30 – 10:00 AM (Valley Oak Park)
This will be a free dress day and each grade level will represent their grade level by wearing a different colored t-shirt. Please see below for what color shirt to have your child wear that day!
- Kinder – Red
- 1st – Orange
- 2nd – Yellow
- 3rd – Green
- 4th – Blue
- 5th – Purple
- 6th – Black
- 7th – Blue
- 8th – Tie–Dye
Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 10th is the last day of school with a 12:00 PM dismissal for all students. A few reminders:
- Free Dress for all students
- Grab & Go Lunches will be available from the cafeteria
- Any donations (class parties, picnic lunches, etc) should be clearly labeled with your student’s name and teacher’s name
8th Grade Promotion: Our 8th grade promotion will be at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10th. This is a ticketed event and only those with tickets are permitted to attend. Tickets were sent home with your 8th Grade student on Monday, June 1st. Students will be released with parents/guardians at the end of promotion.
Summer BASE Registration – Open Now!! We’re getting ready for an exciting Summer BASE Program and would love to get a head start on planning! If your family is interested in attending Summer BASE, please CLICK HERE for more information and CLICK HERE to fill out our 2026-2027 BASE Registration Form. We have lots of fun in store with weekly themed activities, including STEM Week, Carnival Week, Art & Creativity Week, and more!
Yearbooks: The 2025-26 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are still available to order! CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook through TreeRing and have it shipped directly to your home! Use code 101667583471473.
9-12 Announcements
End of Year Supply Return: As the school year comes to a close, we will be collecting all school-issued supplies that may still be in students’ backpacks or at home, including Chromebooks and chargers, school calculators and novels. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors will return their Chromebooks during advisory on Monday, June 8th. Senior Chromebooks were collected on Thursday, June 4th.
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!
WCHS Field Day: Join us as we wrap up another incredible year at WCHS with a day of fun and celebration! Field Day will take place for our 9th, 10th, and 11th graders on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 10, from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM at Westlake Charter High School. Students are encouraged to show their class spirit by wearing their class colors:
- 9th Grade: Green 💚
- 10th Grade: Red ❤️
- 11th Grade: Blue 💙
Help make the day a success by signing up to volunteer or making a donation — CLICK HERE to get involved! And don’t forget, all students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM on the last day of school.
Dual Enrollment Orientation: Our Dual Enrollment partner, American River College (ARC), has implemented a new virtual orientation requirement for students who will be taking a dual enrollment course in the fall. These orientations will take place over the summer. ARC has emailed students directly with information about how to register for an orientation session. If your Westlake Charter High School student is enrolled in a fall dual enrollment course, please encourage them to check their email to see if they are required to participate and to register if needed. ARC is encouraging families to participate in the orientation sessions as well. CLICK HERE to sign up for a session. If students do not complete the orientation requirement, we cannot guarantee their enrollment in a course in the Fall.
Get Involved This Summer: The energy from this year has us excited for what comes next, and we want YOU to be a part of it.
This summer, WAVE is accepting nominations for event chairs and leads for some of our favorite community traditions: Bingo Night, Trivia Night, the Olympic Triathlon, the Fall Festival, and more. Whether you have been waiting for the right moment to step up or you are brand new to volunteering, this is your invitation.
Leading an event is one of the most rewarding ways to connect with our Westlake community, and you will never do it alone. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Ready to raise your hand? Fill out the form below for more information and to submit your nomination. We will be reviewing submissions throughout the summer and our goal is to have these roles filled before August 1st so we can hit the ground running when school starts.
Questions? Reach out to us anytime at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to sign up!
Logging Hours: If you’ve volunteered 30 minutes or more, please take a quick moment to CLICK HERE to log your hours. Whether it was helping in the classroom, supporting the Olympic Triathlon, Bingo Night, or International Festival, every hour counts! Tracking volunteer time helps us meet our school’s charter commitments and shows the incredible impact our families make. It takes less than a minute — let’s see which grade level can log the most hours!
Kudos: As we close out another school year, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude.
To every parent and family member who gave their time this year: thank you. Whether you volunteered for an hour or a hundred, helped set up a table, made a donation, or simply showed up, you made a difference. Our community logged thousands of hours of love for this school and for each other, and that is no small thing.
To our WAVE leadership team: I could not have done any of this without you. Your dedication, creativity, and heart showed up every single time we needed it. You gave more than anyone asked, and this community is better because of you.
What moves me most heading into next year is not just what we accomplished, it is what I know we are capable of. I have seen this community come together in the most beautiful ways, and I am so optimistic about what we will continue to build together for our students and families at Westlake.
Thank you for trusting me to lead. Thank you for showing up. And thank you for caring so deeply about this place we all call home.
Here is to next year. – Felix
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