K-12 Announcements

Spring Break: Both campuses are closed for Spring Break through Monday, April 20th. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, April 21st. BASE is open Monday, April 13th – Friday, April 17th and Monday, April 20th.

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 first Workshop to engage in thoughtful and energizing conversation about Events at Westlake! Together, we explored what makes our events meaningful and how they shape our community. A few shared beliefs and commitments that emerged were:

• Events create welcoming ways for families to connect and build belonging and pride.
• Student-centered moments drive engagement, and both large and small events matter.
• Sustainability relies on shared ownership across WAVE leadership, staff, and families.
• We honor traditions while evolving, grounding events in our Core Values and continuously reflecting and adapting.

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

• Wednesday, April 22nd @ 5:30 PM – Workshop Topic: Fundraising
• 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.

21st Annual International Festival: Westlake Charter School’s 21st Annual International Festival is NEXT Saturday, April 25th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM on our K-8 Campus!  Come out and join us for Westlake Charter School’s longest running event! Our very own Families host Cultural Booths and perform on stage to showcase traditions, music, food, and more!  Don’t forget to swing by American Alley and the Dessert Walk on your journey around the world. CLICK HERE to learn more and to purchase presale tickets. We’re also still in need of volunteers to set up, run American Alley booths and the Dessert Walk, and clean up at the end of the event.  CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer!

While you’re at the International Festival, stop by the Spring Book Fair!  Check out the details in the K-8 section of the Westlake Weekly.

WCS Website Update Complete: We’re excited to share that our recent website update was successfully completed! Thank you for your patience during the brief downtime as we worked to enhance your experience.

Thanks to your feedback, we’ve added more convenient payment options to make donating for field lessons and school supplies easier than ever. Families can now give using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and other streamlined methods directly through our website.

If you’ve been meaning to make a donation, now is the perfect time—supporting WCS is quicker and more accessible than ever before. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference for each and every Explorer!

Visit www.westlakecharter.com/donations to check out the updates and make a contribution today!

K-12 Spirit Day – Cultural Day: Friday, April 24th students and staff are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing traditional clothing from their family’s heritage! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #WCSSpiritDay when posting on social media!

CAASPP Testing:  Our statewide testing window will take place between April 27th – May 22nd for our 3rd-8th & 11th grade students.  CLICK HERE for our annual notification letter with more testing information.

K-8 Announcements

Spring Book Fair: Our Scholastic Book Fair opens at the International Festival on Saturday, April 25th and will continue to run from Monday, April 27th – Friday, May 1st.  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 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,  April 25th, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
• Monday, April 27th, 3:15 – 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, April 28th, 3:15 – 4:30 PM
• Wednesday, April 29th, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
• Thursday, April 30th, 3:15 – 4:30 PM
• Friday, May 1st, 3:15 – 3:35 PM

Fourth – Eighth Grade Explorer Hoops Basketball Academy: 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.

Jibe Position Available: North Natomas Jibe is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage the Walk and Bike to School Program at Westlake Charter School (K-8 campus). A Program Coordinator is a paid, part-time position for a parent/guardian of a student attending Westlake Charter School. They greet students as they arrive on campus, lead walking school buses, and help organize special events. This is a great way to meet new families, work with students, and make a difference in our community! CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Monday, April 20th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Elite
• Wednesday, April 22nd @ 4:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer vs Fortune
• Thursday, April 23rd @ 5:00 PM: Home – Boys JV Volleyball vs Florin
• Thursday, April 23rd @ 6:00 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Florin
• Friday, April 24th @ 3:30 PM: Away – Co-Ed Swim at SDL Swim Meet (Rio Vista)

Natomas Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Opportunity: The Natomas Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program supports local graduating seniors as they take the next step toward college or career success. Designed to recognize hard work, community involvement, and future potential, this program helps ease the financial burden of continuing education.  For more information, CLICK HERE.

International Festival WCHS Student Volunteers: If your WCHS students are looking for a fun way to give back to our school community we are looking for volunteers for the International Festival on Saturday, April 25th, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at our K-8 campus. WCHS students are encouraged to sign up and join in on the fun! Students can CLICK HERE to sign up.

WCHS 2026 Prom Details: We are looking forward to this year’s WCHS Prom on May 2nd. Under the theme Remember Me, our seniors and juniors will enjoy a memorable night in Old Sacramento.  Guest pass applications are now available in Mrs. Grimaldi’s classroom. Please note: WCHS students must have their guest pass approved prior to purchasing a ticket for their guest.

• April 21st – May 1st: Tickets on sale for $65 each in Mrs. Grimaldi’s classroom  (scholarships are available for students in need)
• April 27th: Guest pass applications due
• April 27th – May 1st: Prom Spirit Week – themes for days coming soon!
• May 2nd, 8:00 – 11:00 PM: WCHS Prom at Our Place in Old Sacramento