K-12 Announcements

Announcing Exciting News: At the October 14, 2026 Natomas Unified School District Board Meeting, the District authorized an Architectural Service Agreement to design our future permanent Westlake Charter High School campus to be located on the corner of Mabry and Club Center Drives. While this agreement does not guarantee a timeline on future construction, it is not possible to build a campus until it has been designed. We are so grateful for our partnership with the Natomas Unified School District and for their support of Westlake Charter.

Measure D School Facilities Bond: Many families have asked for information about Measure D, the School Facilities Bond on the upcoming November Ballot. CLICK HERE to read more information about this bond on Natomas Unified School District’s information page.

Fall Festival: Join us for an afternoon of fall fun, carnival games & community on Saturday, October 24th from 3:00 – 6:00  PM at our Annual Fall Festival! 

• CLICK HERE to purchase pre-sale tickets featuring our NEW Unlimited Play Wristband option!
• CLICK HERE to volunteer during the festival or donate a dessert for our popular Dessert Walk!
• CLICK HERE to learn more about the vendor fair 
• CLICK HERE for Silent Auction 

See the WAVE section of the Westlake Weekly for more information!

K-8 Announcements

Mystery Reader Challenge: October and November are Mystery Reader Months at Westlake Charter School. We are welcoming families into our Kindergarten – 5th grade homeroom classrooms, and Humanities classes in Middle School to encourage family engagement that centers on literacy. We are encouraging families to sign up to be a Mystery Reader in the following ways:

1. Classic In-person Surprise Mystery Reader: 
2. Recorded Surprise Mystery Reader: Perfect for families who may work different schedules, and long-distance family members. 
3. In-Person or Recorded Surprise Chapter Mystery Reader: Perfect for older classes where teachers are already doing immersive reading activities that include the teacher reading a book aloud and students reading along. 

Below is all the information you will need to connect, engage, and contribute during the Mystery Reader Challenge!

• CLICK HERE for more information about the Mystery Reader Challenge
• CLICK HERE to sign up to be a Mystery Reader
• CLICK HERE for some fun ideas about how to be an excellent Mystery Reader
• CLICK HERE for our Family Volunteer Process
• CLICK HERE for our Classroom Volunteering 101 training in Everest Academy

Fall Book Fair: Our Scholastic Book Fair opens at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 24th and will continue to run from Monday, October 26th – Friday, October 30th.  K-8 students will have the opportunity to visit the book fair during their regularly scheduled library visit and/or after school with a parent/guardian at the times listed below. CLICK HERE for the link to set up your student’s e-wallet because cash is not accepted at the book fair. The book fair schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, October 24th, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
• Monday, October 26th, 3:15 – 4:15 PM
• Tuesday, October 27th, 3:15 – 4:15 PM
• Wednesday, October 28th, 1:15 – 2:30 PM
• Thursday, October 29th, 3:15 – 4:15 PM
• Friday, October 30th, 3:15 – 4:15 PM

Jibe Walktober Challenge: Walktober is here!  Challenge yourself to walk to school and have your Trip Card scanned as many times as you can between October 19th and October 30th for a chance to win. All classes with at least 50% participation win a party-in-a-box for the entire class to enjoy! CLICK HERE for the flyer. Don’t have a card yet? No problem, just CLICK HERE to register today.

Bully Prevention Month: October is National Bully Prevention Month. Throughout the month, both campuses will be doing activities to promote the importance of getting to know one another and how to take an active role in creating a more empathic and inclusive community.

Red Ribbon Week: We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 26th through October 30th. This is a national school-centered activity related to making healthy choices by avoiding drugs and alcohol.  Parents can team with WCS by talking to their students about what they learn during Red Ribbon Week and opening conversations with students about making positive choices throughout their lives.

Our K-8 Campus will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with the following Spirit Days:

• Monday: Be Brave and Active (active wear)
• Tuesday: We Keep our Paws off Drugs! (animal print or dress like an animal)
• Wednesday: From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (silly hat and socks)
• Thursday: Be a Hero (dress as your hero)
• Friday: I am Drug Free (wear red)

K-8 Conferences: Save the date for our K-8 Conference Week – Conferences will take place November 16th – 20th. Remember, during Conference Week, we will dismiss early to allow time to meet with each of our families – Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM, and 1st – 8th grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM. Our BASE program will be open after school until 6:00 PM each day. The online scheduler will be open from October 26th through November 16th.

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Tuesday, October 20th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Girls JV Volleyball Game vs. Delta
• Tuesday, October 20th @ 5:30 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball Game vs. Delta
• Tuesday, October 20th @ 6:00 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Delta
• Saturday, October 24th @ 9:00 AM: Away – Co-Ed Cross Country Meet – Flat Sac

Dual Enrollment Orientation for Spring Semester: If your student is taking a Dual Enrollment class through ARC next semester, they will need to attend a virtual orientation as a part of their pre-enrollment tasks. Orientations will run throughout ​O​ctober and ​N​ovember to prepare for the ​Spring semester. ARC is requiring attendance for students and highly encouraging attendance for parents/guardians. These orientations will help prepare both families and their students to be most successful in taking college courses and what the expectations are being in the Dual Enrollment Program. 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 ​Spring.  Note: if a student is currently enrolled in a dual enrollment class they do not need to do the orientation. 

On Tuesday, October 20th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM the WCHS counseling team will be hosting a classroom space in Ms. Goldstein’s room on campus where students can come to attend the orientation if needed. Please reach out to the counselors with any questions!

PSAT/NMSQT Testing for 11th Grade: Eleventh graders who have not opted out will take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) on campus THIS 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. Students will need to bring their Chromebooks this upcoming Monday October 19th for the  digital readiness check during Flex Block.  Please ensure school issued Chromebooks are fully charged and ready to go for the day of testing, October 21st.

Treat Street: Treat Street is back, and it’s going to be a boo-tiful night!  WCHS’  Link Crew and Student Council are putting on the 2nd Annual Treat Street Thursday, October 22nd, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the WCHS Campus. High school students can join for a spooktacular evening of candy, costumes, a movie in the commons, and fun!

Senior Cap and Gown Sales: It’s time for our senior to start getting ready for graduation! Seniors and families can stop by the Commons on Friday, October 23, from 6:00–7:00 PM to try on and purchase their graduation cap and gown on site. If you’re unable to attend, you can always purchase your cap and gown online. 

Fall Club Fundraising Fair: Our Fall Club Fundraising Fair is coming up on Friday, October 30th! Students will have the opportunity to support our campus clubs by purchasing treats, food, and other items during an extended lunch on this day. Regular lunch options from our NUSD partners will also be available as usual. Thank you for supporting our Explorers and their campus clubs!

2026-27 WCHS Yearbook: Attention WCHS Families! Capture all the memories, friendships, events, and special moments from the 2026-27 school year with a WCHS Yearbook! The price for a yearbook is $65.  Yearbooks make a wonderful keepsake that students can look back on for years to come. CLICK HERE to purchase!

Bike and Scooter Safety at WCHS:  If your student rides a bike or scooter to WCHS, please remember that helmets are required. Helmets are essential in protecting our students, keeping them safe on their way to and from campus.