K-12 Announcements

K-12 Spirit Day – Pajama Day: Friday, December 19th is Pajama Day on both of our campuses! Students can show their spirit by wearing pajamas. Don’t forget to show your WCS spirit by posting pictures on all social media platforms and using the hashtag #WCSSpiritDay!

2026-27 Lottery Application Window – NOW OPEN! Our 2026-27 lottery is open now through January 31st, including our freshman, sophomore,  junior and senior classes at Westlake Charter High School! Current students do not need to fill out an application to continue their enrollment at WCS; however, siblings do need to fill out lottery applications to attend. Spread the word and encourage friends and family to visit www.JoinWestlake.com to apply today.

Attendance Challenge: HERE for the Hot Cocoa! Our Here for the Hot Cocoa Attendance Challenge is back!  From December 1st – 19th grade levels will be competing to win a hot cocoa celebration.  The grade level with the highest attendance percentage from K-5, middle school, and high school will win a hot cocoa celebration! More important than the hot cocoa is knowing that students who don’t show up for school regularly miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers.

Winter Break: Both campuses and BASE will be closed for Winter Break Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5th. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 6th. BASE will be open on January 5th. 

Lost and Found: The Lost & Found at each campus is overflowing with jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles and more! K-8 families: Swing by to check for missing items  behind the Admin Building during conference week.  WCHS students: Look in the Commons during arrival, lunch, and dismissal.  All unclaimed items will be donated over Winter Break.

K-8 Announcements

After School Live – Explorer Enrichment Sign-ups: Our winter Explorer Enrichment programs are starting soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up.

After School Live – Volleyball season: Emails went out to families and students who signed up for our Middle School Volleyball season. It’s not too late to sign up. If your student wants to sign up, please email Alejandra at [email protected]. CLICK HERE if you would like to volunteer to coach – we would love 1-2 more adult volunteers! 

The Minute Challenge continues!  Students are taking part in The Minute Challenge, using Imagine Math — an adaptive online program that meets each student at their skill level and helps them grow in math. As they complete lessons, students can earn prizes, awards, and even donate to real charities. Families can support by encouraging about 45 minutes per week (K–2) and 60 minutes per week (3–8) on Imagine Math, and by asking students about their progress and goals.

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Tuesday, December 9th @ 6:30 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. JAA EDH
• Thursday, December 11th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Boys JV Basketball vs. Fortune
• Thursday, December 11th @ 6:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Fortune
• Thursday, December 11th @ 7:30 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Fortune

Deck the Halls Class Competition: Students can join us next week, December 8th – 12th, for our second annual Deck the Halls Class Competition. Students can stay after school to help decorate their class hallways from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The winning class will be announced later in the week.

Class of 2026 – Reminders: The deadline to order caps and gowns is THIS Wednesday, December 10th.  CLICK HERE for more information.  CLICK HERE for the Class of 2026 website to stay updated with the latest news, resources, and additional materials throughout the school year.

Cocoa and Cram: All 9th grade students are invited to join “Cocoa and Cram” on Tuesday, December 11th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM in the Commons. Whether students need help on a tough math concept or could use a study buddy for History, our 11th and 12th grade students are at the ready! Students do not need to RSVP – just show up for tasty snacks and tutoring! 

Device Verification: On December 11th and 12th, we will conduct a student Chromebook verification to ensure all devices are accounted for. Students should bring their Chromebook to school, where we will check the barcode, and devices will be promptly returned after verification. Thank you for helping us keep our technology organized and ready for student success!

WCHS Winter Spirit Week: Join us for Winter Spirit Week at WCHS from December 15th – 19th! We encourage all students and staff to participate and show their school spirit.

• Monday – Marshmallow Monday: Wear white
• Tuesday – Tacky Tuesday: Wear an ugly sweater
• Wednesday – Winter Movie Character Day: Dress as your favorite winter movie character
• Thursday – Thermal/Toasty Thursday: Bundle up in your warmest winter clothing
• Friday – Pajama Day: Get cozy and celebrate with our entire K–12 community

End of Fall Semester: WCHS’ fall semester will end on Friday, December 19th. Because WCHS operates on a block schedule, grades for all current courses will be final at the end of the semester. Our new semester will begin after the New Year on Tuesday, January 6th. Save the date for our Spring Semester Back to School Night on Wednesday, January 14th, where you will have the opportunity to meet teachers and learn more about your student’s classes for the upcoming semester.

“Every Minute Counts” Campaign: We’re excited to share that our Every Minute Counts campaign has kicked off at WCHS! This initiative supports students in being on time and ready to learn every class period. Each class can earn points by meeting our 90% on-time goal, and we’ll be celebrating classes and organizations that consistently show strong attendance and punctuality with fun prizes throughout the campaign. Thank you, families, for your continued partnership. Your reminders at home make a big difference. Every minute in class truly adds up to your student’s success!

2025-26 WCHS Yearbook: WCHS yearbooks are available now for $65.  Capture a year of unforgettable moments – CLICK HERE to order your yearbook today!

Save the Date:

• Friday, December 12th @ 6:00 PM: WAVE Movie Night – K-8 Cafeteria
• Wednesday, December 17th @ 6:00 PM: WAVE Volunteer Appreciation Event at Algo Bueno, 2990 Northgate Blvd, 95833, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

WAVE Movie Night:  Join us THIS Friday, December 12th at 6:00 PM in the K–8 Cafeteria for a fun family night out! Doors open at 5:45 PM. We’re excited to announce this year’s feature film: Bad Guys 2! Students must be accompanied by an adult.

We heard your great feedback from last year, so we’re bringing back the same cozy cafeteria setup. Bring your blankets and pillows, get comfy, and enjoy a great movie with our Westlake community. Snacks and popcorn will be available! 🍫🍿You’re welcome to bring you own snacks, as well. CLICK HERE to RSVP for Movie Night, which is free of charge – your RSVP just helps us plan.

WAVE Volunteer Appreciation Event: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 17th from 6:00 – 7:30pm at Algo Bueno on Northgate Blvd in Natomas! 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! 🎉

Call To Action: 🎬🌎🎉 Want to get involved with WAVE? We’ve got some amazing events coming up — Movie Night, International Festival, and Staff Appreciation Week! If you’d like to help make the rest of the school year a success, CLICK HERE to fill out a quick form and we’ll get you connected.

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 the Fall 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 by December 19th!

Kudos: We want to acknowledge everyone who donated to our Fall Food Drive in support of Joey’s Food Locker this year.  They have helped hundreds of families this season and thanks to the donations and efforts of our Westlake families, they will be able to continue supporting those in need.