September Opportunities to Collaborate:
Connect: Spend a day on campus connecting with other families, building community, and supporting our students by volunteering to help during the school day on September 25th for our Olympic Triathlon Event Day!
Engage: Check your teacher’s newsletter for information about what your student is learning, and bring it up at the dinner table with your Explorer! Showing that you are in the know about school makes it more important to your student!
Contribute: September is a big month for contributions! We need your time and talent during our Olympic Triathlon Event Day and we need your support through donations and fundraising to meet our Olympic Triathlon goal!
Celebrations
Our 8th Grade Explorers recently learned about the American colonies during Humanities. As a culminating project, students created a “sales pitch” including slides, a poster, and a jingle. The 8th grade students then invited 5th graders to come learn about why their colony is best!
We are celebrating our 9th Grade Elections at WCHS! We had an incredible crew of students who stepped up to run for office. They were bold, confident, and presented themselves with professionalism and pride. It was inspiring to see so many students willing to put themselves out there and take a chance on leadership. We are so lucky to have so many incredible leaders in the Class of 2030! We can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes.
The Olympic Triathlon is well under way! Shout out to the following classes for leading the way with the highest percentage of participation: Mrs. Hilliard’s class in Elementary School, Mrs. Hubbard’s Advisory class in Middle School, and Mr. Gray’s Advisory class in High School!
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
Olympic Triathlon: Our 19th Annual Olympic Triathlon fundraiser is in full swing!! We’re aiming for 100% student participation as we come together to support Westlake’s incredible programs. The Olympic Triathlon event is right around the corner on Friday, September 25th. CLICK HERE to watch our Olympic Triathlon Kickoff video. Then, CLICK HERE to set up a family donation page on the PledgeStar website. You can customize it with your student’s name, a photo, and a donation goal. It is easy to quickly request sponsors via email or text, explaining why Westlake is amazing and how they can help us meet our goal this year.
Employment Opportunities: Westlake Charter School is looking for innovative, collaborative, positive staff members with a growth mindset to fill open positions for the 2026-27 school year; specifically Student Support Services Instructional Aides, a PE Aide, Program Aides, and Substitute Teachers. Do you know someone who would be a good fit for Westlake Charter School? Have them visit wcsinfo.cc/hiring to see these and other open positions.
K-8 Announcements
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.
Traffic/Parking Reminders: Please be respectful and mindful during our arrival and dismissal process. Following traffic rules is an essential part of maintaining a safe environment for children. This includes parking in designated areas, adhering to the instructions of school staff, and obeying traffic laws. Traffic laws help to ensure that students are not in harm’s way when they are entering and exiting vehicles. When drivers obey traffic laws, they are less likely to be in an accident or cause a disruption in the flow of traffic. Additionally, traffic laws help to reduce congestion and provide a safe environment for pedestrians.
K-8 Spirit Day: Sports Day is on Friday, September 25th. Students can dress in sports attire or clothing that represents their favorite sports team. No dangerous accessories (i.e., bats, hockey pucks, metal cleats). Don’t forget to show your WCS spirit by posting pictures on all social media platforms and using the hashtag #WCSSpiritFridays!
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Tuesday, September 15th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Twilight
- Thursday, September 17th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball Game vs. Fortune
- Thursday, September 17th @ 6:45 PM: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Fortune
- Friday, September 18th @ 5:00 PM: Home – Girls JV Volleyball Game vs. Ben Holt
- Friday, September 18th @ 6:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball Game vs. Ben Holt
- Saturday, September 19th @ 9:20 AM: Away – Co-Ed Cross Country Meet – Josh Ruff Invitational
Homecoming Spirit Week – THIS WEEK: Get ready to blast off into a week of out-of-this-world spirit! Each day from September 14th – 18th brings a new way to celebrate our “Fly Me to the Moon” Homecoming theme, and we encourage all students to join in and show their Explorer pride!
- Monday – Shimmer & Shine: Start the week sparkling! Wear anything shiny, glittery, or star-inspired.
- Tuesday – Twinsday: Find your match! Coordinate outfits with a friend or group and come dressed as twins.
- Wednesday – Cosmic Character Day: Dress as your favorite character from outer space, think Buzz Lightyear, Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel, and more!
- Thursday – Nowhere to Wear: Wear something you normally wouldn’t have an occasion to wear! Go bold, silly, unexpected, or completely out of this world.
- Friday – Galactic Spirit Battle Day: Represent your grade and show your spirit! 9th Grade – Pink | 10th Grade – Blue | 11th Grade – Purple | 12th Grade – Black. Let’s see which grade can bring the most Explorer spirit!
WCHS Homecoming Dance 2026: Get excited for this year’s WCHS Homecoming! Our Homecoming Dance is happening on Saturday, September 19! This semi-formal dance will be held at our K–8 campus at 2680 Mabry Dr. Tickets are $25 each and on sale now outside Room 160 (Mrs. Grimaldi’s room) before and after school and during lunch. All forms of payment are welcome, with Card, Venmo, PayPal, and Apple Pay preferred. We can’t wait to celebrate with our Explorers!
Families – if you’re looking for ways to contribute to our WCHS Homecoming Dance, CLICK HERE to view our sign-up sheet to contribute your time and expertise and CLICK HERE to view our Amazon Wish List for dance room decor and snacks for our Explorers.
Twelfth Grade Field Lesson to Sacramento State: On Friday, October 2nd, our 12th graders will be heading to Sacramento State for Future Hornet Day. This field lesson gives seniors the chance to explore the Sacramento State campus and learn more about academic and student life opportunities at our local California State University. Senior families – permission slips will be sent home soon, please remember to get them turned in!
WCHS Conference Week: Our first WCHS Conference Week will take place October 12th – 16th. We look forward to every family attending and connecting with teachers about grades, academic progress, progress toward graduation, and next steps for success. The Canyon Creek conference scheduler will open Monday, September 21st. Students will dismiss at 1:30 PM each day during Conference Week.
Save the Date – October 21st – PSAT/NMSQT Testing for 11th Grade: All 11th graders will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) on campus on Wednesday, October 21st. CLICK HERE for more information about this test. WCHS will register students and work with them to ensure they have access to the Bluebook App prior to testing. Students will need to use their school issued Chromebook for testing on campus. Families will have a chance to opt their student out of taking this assessment. Details on the special schedule for the day will follow as the testing date approaches.
Save the Date:
- Friday, September 25th: 19th Annual Olympic Triathlon Event Day
- Wednesday, September 30th: End of Olympic Triathlon Fundraiser
- Thursday, October 1st @ 7:00 PM: WAVE Planning & Board Meeting
- Friday, October 2nd @ 8:30 AM: WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Library
- Saturday, October 24th @ 3:00 PM: Fall Festival – K-8 Campus
Olympic Triathlon: Our Olympic Triathlon is in full swing! We’ve reached 25% of our $45,000 goal. We’re also aiming for 100% participation across our Westlake community, and setting up your student’s fundraiser page takes just minutes.
Amazing prizes await, including a Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D printer, a DJI drone, and lots of gift certificates! Every family that participates helps fuel the extracurricular and specialty programs/events our students love. Let’s make this a huge win for our Explorers! CLICK HERE to view the kickoff video. Then, CLICK HERE to set up your student’s PledgeStar account today!
Signups for our Olympic Triathlon Event Day on September 25th will go live this Tuesday, September 15th. Bookmark this link to sign up when we go live! CLICK HERE
Open WAVE Positions: If you or someone you know is interested in one of our vacant WAVE positions (Treasurer, K-5 Lead, HS Lead), or would like to chair an event committee (Bingo Night, Trivia Night, Family Dance, etc), please reach out to us at [email protected].
Westlake Blankets for Sale: Parents have been asking for a Westlake blanket and we heard you loud and clear. We are making a limited edition run of a comfy blanket to show your school pride. Just in time for colder temperatures. CLICK HERE to get your order in before the September 30th deadline.
Coffee Talk Topic Ideas: Have a topic for our WCS Admin Team to discuss at our next Coffee Talk? CLICK HERE to fill out a quick form to share topics of interest.
Looking for additional WAVE info? CLICK HERE to visit our Linktree for ways to contact us and get info.
Kudos: Huge shout out to our incredible Kindergarten families, who are leading the entire school in participation! All five Kindergarten classes are just a handful of students away from earning a Candy Party for their class participation. Way to go, Kinders!
But don’t get too comfortable, Kinder Families. Third and Seventh Grade are hot on your heels. Let’s see who comes out on top in participation next week!
And major, major props to our top fundraising superstars, Nico Campa, Hazel Hanna, and Arvaan Sharma, who have raised the most funds for Westlake through the Olympic Triathlon. What an amazing effort!
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