K-12 Announcements

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

Family Survey: The Family Survey is taken three times a year. CLICK HERE to answer six questions to rate your family’s experience at Westlake Charter School during the 2025-26 school year. The deadline is Sunday, June 7th.

Westlake and WAVE Strategic Alignment Workshops: Westlake Charter School (WCS) and the Westlake Association of Volunteer Explorers (WAVE) came together for three Westlake & WAVE Strategic Alignment Workshops covering the topics of Events, Fundraising, and Volunteerism. As WCS finalizes its next Strategic Plan, we utilized these workshops to create alignment about what comes next for Westlake and WAVE in the coming years.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final Workshop to engage in thoughtful and energizing conversation about Volunteerism at Westlake! During this week’s Westlake and WAVE Strategic Alignment Meeting our team focused on volunteerism and family engagement. We discussed the importance of strong partnerships between families and staff, expanding meaningful opportunities for family involvement both on campus and in the classroom, as well as strengthening the sense of community that makes Westlake so unique. We are excited about the work ahead as we prepare to launch multiple new ways to engage in the fall.

Last Day of School Dismissal Time Reminder: On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 10th, 8th grade will dismiss after Promotion Breakfast at 11:00 AM and all other grades levels will be dismissed at 12:00 PM.

K-8 Announcements

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)

This will be a free dress day and each grade level will represent their grade level by wearing a different colored t-shirt. Please see below for what color shirt to have your child wear that day!

• Kinder – Red
• 1st – Orange
• 2nd – Yellow
• 3rd – Green
• 4th – Blue
• 5th – Purple
• 6th – Black
• 7th – Blue
• 8th – Tie–Dye

8th Grade Promotion: Our 8th grade promotion will be at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10th.  This is a ticketed event and only those with tickets are permitted to attend. Tickets will be sent home with your 8th Grade student on Monday, June 1st. Students will be released with parents/guardians at the end of promotion.

School Uniforms/Dress Code Reminder: Westlake Charter School is a uniform school. We believe this enhances positive interaction between students and eliminates issues surrounding attire. Uniforms are to be worn Monday – Thursday. On Fridays, blue jeans and a spirit shirt or a college-logo printed shirt can be worn. Each student is provided a spirit shirt at the beginning of the year. This dress code and uniform guideline applies during school hours and extracurricular events, whereby the student is representing WCS. CLICK HERE for all the details.

Summer BASE Registration – Open Now!! We’re getting ready for an exciting Summer BASE Program and would love to get a head start on planning! If your family is interested in attending Summer BASE, please CLICK HERE for more information and CLICK HERE to fill out our 2026-2027 BASE Registration Form. We have lots of fun in store with weekly themed activities, including STEM Week, Carnival Week, Art & Creativity Week, and more!

Yearbooks: The 2025-26 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are still available to order! CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook through TreeRing and have it shipped directly to your home! Use code 101667583471473.

9-12 Announcements

WCHS VAPA Spring Showcase: We are excited to invite families to this semester’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Spring Showcase THIS 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.

End of Year Supply Return: As the school year comes to a close, we will be collecting all school-issued supplies that may still be in students’ backpacks or at home, including Chromebooks and chargers, school calculators and novels.  Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors  will return their Chromebooks during advisory on Monday, June 8.. Seniors should have returned their Chromebooks last week during their designated Chromebook Collection Day.

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.

Dual Enrollment Orientation: Our Dual Enrollment partner, American River College (ARC), has implemented a new virtual orientation requirement for students who will be taking a dual enrollment course in the fall. These orientations will take place over the summer. ARC has emailed students directly with information about how to register for an orientation session. If your Westlake Charter High School student is enrolled in a fall dual enrollment course, please encourage them to check their email to see if they are required to participate and to register if needed. ARC is encouraging families to participate in the orientation sessions as well.