K-12 Announcements

Fall Book Fair: Our Scholastic Book Fair runs through 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:

• 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

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.

K-8 Announcements

Mystery Reader Challenge: We value school and community collaboration at WCS. As part of our October and November Mystery Reader Challenge, Westlake would like to welcome our community members into our classrooms to read. 

• If you have a cool job and would like to come tell us a little bit about your job and read us a book, CLICK HERE to sign up. 
• If you have a connection to a business or organization in our community and would like to include them in our Mystery Reader Challenge, please CLICK HERE to let us know.

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 now 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.

Red Ribbon Week: We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week next week, 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. Please remember to follow the dress code guidelines in the K-8 Family Handbook for 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: Conference week is November 16th – 20th.  CLICK HERE to schedule your conference.  The online scheduler is available to families October 26th through November 17th. We strive to have 100% of our families meet with their teacher! CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use the online scheduler.  Remember, during conference week, we will dismiss early to allow time for teachers 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 K-8 BASE program will be open after school until 6:00 PM each day.

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Monday, October 26th @ 6:00 PM: Away – Girls Varsity Volleyball Play-in Game vs. JAA Roseville
• Tuesday, October 27th @ TBD: Home – Boys Varsity Soccer Playoff Game vs. TBD
• *Tentative* Tuesday, October 27th @ 6:00 PM: Away – Girls Varsity Volleyball Playoff Game vs. Sutter Union HS
• *Tentative* Thursday, October 29th @ 6:00 PM: Girls Varsity Volleyball Playoffs – Location and Opponent TBD
• *Tentative* Thursday, October 29th @ TBD: Boys Varsity Soccer Semi-Finals – Location and Opponent TBD
• *Tentative* Saturday, October 31st @ 11:00 AM: Boys Varsity Soccer Finals – Location and Opponent TBD

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.  Please reach out to the counselors with any questions!

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!

PSAT Follow Up: Juniors at WCHS completed the PSAT earlier this week! Score reports will be available through the College Board in the near future. These reports provide a snapshot of student performance in key academic areas and help identify strengths and opportunities for growth. CLICK HERE for a resource on understanding PSAT scores. Juniors will also have the opportunity to take the SAT at WCHS in March. Unlike the PSAT, which students were automatically registered to take, students will need to register for the SAT. More information about registration and testing will be shared as the date approaches.