K-12 Announcements

NUSD Facilities Community Meeting: Our partners at the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) are hosting a community meeting seeking input about future facilities needs TOMORROW, Monday, May 18th @ 5:30 PM at Natomas Park Elementary. Westlake Charter School families frequently ask about a permanent facility for our high school.  This meeting is the perfect opportunity to collaborate with NUSD on what future facilities projects are important to our families.  CLICK HERE to see the flyer from NUSD.

Westlake and 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 second Workshop to engage in thoughtful and energizing conversation about Fundraising at Westlake! Together, we discussed the meaningful ways we fundraise in our community. A few shared beliefs and commitments that emerged were:

• WCS and WAVE can work together to help clarify ways to fundraise and create clarity about why it is so important.
• WCS fundraising is critical to ensure all Explorers have access to opportunities like Field Trips, Sports, School Supplies, Events and more. 

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

• 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.

Memorial Day: Westlake Charter School and our BASE program will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

K-8 Announcements

K-8 Spirit Day – Book Character Day: Friday, May 22nd is Book Character Day! What better way to show our love for literature than to dress up like our favorite character?! Don’t forget to show your WCS spirit by posting pictures on all social media platforms and using the hashtags #WestlakeCharter and #WCSSpiritFridays! 

Please remember to follow the dress code guidelines below for spirit day:

• Clothes must be free of inappropriate wording and images
• All shirts must have sleeves, no sleeveless shirts
• All clothing must be free of rips and tears
• All clothing must fit properly, pants around the natural waist, tops completely covering the torso area
• No dangerous accessories (i.e., wands, swords, masks)

Spirit Shirt Contest: It’s time for Westlake to pick the student drawing for next year’s Friday spirit shirt! This contest is open to all Westlake Charter School students. On an 8.5×11 sheet of paper, students should draw a black and white picture of what Westlake means to them. Students should make sure their drawing includes the school name. Email submissions to [email protected] or turn it into the front office. All entries must be received by THIS Friday, May 22nd. Winners will be announced in the Westlake Weekly on May 31st.

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)

9-12 Announcements

Arrival, Dismissal, and Parking Reminders: To help keep our students safe and traffic flowing smoothly, please review the following arrival, dismissal, and parking reminders:

Arrival & Dismissal

• Families may use the turnaround at the back of campus for drop-off and pick-up.
• Families may also arrange alternate pick-up locations, such as the Sprouts parking lot or across East Commerce near Denny’s, to help reduce traffic congestion.
• Please refrain from blocking parking spaces at the county office building during arrival and dismissal.

Student Parking

• Student parking is located near the front of the parking lot by Mattress Firm and is first come, first served.
• Please do not park in Heroic customer parking or staff-designated parking spaces during school hours.

Safety Reminders

• Drop-off and pick-up is not permitted on East Commerce Way, including at the red light, due to high-speed traffic and safety concerns.
• Please follow the designated traffic flow and drive carefully while watching for pedestrians and other vehicles.

CLICK HERE to view the parking and traffic flow map.

WCHS VAPA Spring Showcase: We are excited to invite families to this semester’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Spring Showcase on Wednesday, May 27th, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Ms. Firsty’s art students will be displaying their artwork from the semester, and Mr. Rubin’s Theater 1 students will present a special performance. The theater performance is a ticketed event. Families of performers have already received a link to request tickets. Any additional seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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!

Mark your calendars for 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 10th from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Westlake Charter High School. 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.