Celebrations
Students in Ms. Gustaveson’s English 12 classroom researched, wrote, and delivered TED Talk-style presentations on topics of their choice. This project provided students with an opportunity to engage in meaningful research, develop their writing skills, and strengthen their public speaking abilities.
Our VAPA Spring Showcase at WCHS was a wonderful celebration of our students’ creativity, growth, and hard work. Thank you to Mr. Rubin and Ms. Firsty for providing meaningful opportunities for students to share their learning and artistic talents, and thank you to our community for coming out to support and celebrate our amazing VAPA Explorers.
Congratulations to Fifth Grade Explorer, Mizaan Ahmad, for winning our Spirit Shirt contest! Shout out to all of our Explorers who submitted their creative designs.
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
Sacramento Regional Transit – RydeFreeRT Cards: Our RydeFreeRT cards have arrived and been distributed to all of our students. These cards offer fare-free transit for students in TK-12th grade on Sac RT buses and light rail from June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. CLICK HERE for more information.
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.
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.
Arrival/Dismissal Safety Reminder: With the warmer Spring weather comes more Explorers walking, biking, and scooting to and from school every day. If you are driving your Explorer to school, please remember that pedestrians have the legal right of way, and motorists should adhere to all parking and driving laws. At Westlake we are good stewards in our community, and we look out for each other. Thank you for helping to make arrival and dismissal safe for all of our students, families, and community members.
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
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 8th. Senior Chromebooks will be collected on Thursday, June 4th during advisory.
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.
Save the Date:
- Monday, June 1st @ 7:00 & 8:00 PM: WAVE Planning & Board Meetings (via Zoom)
- Thursday, June 4th @ 6:30 PM: Volunteer Appreciation Event – FRENDS (Del Paso & Gateway Park in Natomas)
- Friday, June 5th @ 8:30 AM: WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Library
WAVE Board Meeting Date Change: Please note that the May WAVE Planning & Board Meeting has been changed to THIS Monday, June 1st. At our planning meeting at 7:00 PM, we’ll cover ideas and leads for our August and September events. At the Board Meeting at 8:00 PM, we’ll cover a first draft of the budget for approval at the end of the month. CLICK HERE for the Zoom link.
Volunteer Appreciation Event: Join us THIS Thursday, June 4th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at FRENDS in Natomas, 4571 Gateway Park Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834 – please note the location change due to the hot weather. We cannot wait to celebrate YOU. Every Westlake family who has volunteered this year — in the classroom, at a WAVE event, or anywhere in between — is warmly invited. This night is all about expressing our deep gratitude for the energy, time, and heart you’ve poured into making Westlake such a special place for our kids and our community. 💙🧡 We’ll have food, beverages, and a Westlake swag raffle to say thank you. It’s also a wonderful chance to meet other volunteers and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism that keeps WAVE strong. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! CLICK HERE to RSVP.
Logging Hours: If you’ve volunteered 30 minutes or more, please take a quick moment to CLICK HERE to log your hours. Whether it was helping in the classroom, supporting the Olympic Triathlon, Bingo Night, or International Festival, every hour counts! Tracking volunteer time helps us meet our school’s charter commitments and shows the incredible impact our families make. It takes less than a minute — let’s see which grade level can log the most hours!
Kudos: Thank you to all of the families who have joined us for Coffee Talks this school year. Your presence and thoughtful conversations made it a meaningful and memorable gathering. Coffee Talks have become an impactful meeting place to learn more about the school and share in our family community. Please make sure to join us for our last Coffee Talk of the year on Friday, June 5th.
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