K-12 Announcements

Westlake Weekly Podcast: CLICK HERE for this week’s Westlake Weekly Podcast.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal: In August, we will be sharing middle school and high school schedules via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. They will not be individually emailed, they will only be released in the portal. To make sure you will have access to this information, please take the following actions:

1. CLICK HERE to log into the parent portal
2. If you have lost your password, CLICK HERE to request a reset 

The parent portal is a great way to see your student’s schedule, attendance, and more!

Last Day of School Dismissal Time Reminder: On the last day of school, Thursday, June 6th, 8th grade will dismiss after Promotion Breakfast at 11:00 AM and all other grades levels will be dismissed at 12:00 PM. 

WCS is Hiring for the 2024-25 School Year: Westlake Charter School is looking for innovative, collaborative, positive staff members with a growth mindset to fill open positions for the 2024-25 school year; specifically a Speech Language Pathologist and Middle School Math/Science Teacher.  Do you know someone who would be a good fit for Westlake Charter School? Visit: wcsinfo.cc/hiring to see a list of these and other open positions.

2024 Westlake Charter School Fireworks Booth:  We are so excited to be continuing the Westlake Charter School Fireworks Booth this summer!  We will have the same booth location as last year:  2606 Gateway Oaks Drive, near Starbucks and Mountain Mikes Pizza. Proceeds from the booth will support our WCHS athletics program. We are looking for volunteers to fill shifts from June 28th through July 4th. CLICK HERE to sign up for a shift.

SUN Bucks: SUN Bucks is a food assistance program similar to Cal-Fresh, specifically for summer. This program helps families with school age children buy groceries during the summer months. Children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application or an Alternative Income Form, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. You don’t need to do anything to sign up.

The distribution of SUN Bucks is managed by the California Department of Social Services. CLICK HERE for more information about SUN Bucks.

K-8 Announcements

Front Street Animal Shelter Donation Drive: Our Middle School Elective, Community Giving, is supporting Front Street Animal Shelter by hosting a donation drive. Would you like to help animals in need? If so, please consider joining our Middle School Explorers by donating new and gently used items, such as cat and dog food, blankets, towels, and pet toys. This donation drive runs through Friday, May 31st. Donated items may be dropped off in your grade level flex space. For more information, please contact Mrs. Hubbard at [email protected].

K-8 Yearbook: Still need to order your yearbook? CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook directly through TreeRing and have it shipped straight to your home**. Westlake’s code: 101667583471473. **Delivery not guaranteed before the end of the school year. Need help? Contact Mrs. Liechti at [email protected].

K-8 Field Day: Mark your calendars for our K-8 Field Day on Tuesday, June 4th. 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 to Field Day.

Families, we need your help! This year, June 4th will be a free dress day and each grade level will represent their grade level by wearing a different colored t-shirt. Please see 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 Thursday, June 6th.  This is a ticketed event and only people with tickets are permitted to attend. Tickets will be sent home with your 8th Grade student on May 28th. Students will be released with parents/guardians at the end of promotion.

Basketball Summer Skills Training Camps: We are excited to announce our Summer Basketball Training Camp, open to all Explorers from 5th through 8th grade. This co-ed camp is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop their basketball skills, improve their fitness, and enjoy a fun and engaging sports environment. Our experienced coaching staff, led by Coach Sterling and Coach T, along with the support crew from the WCHS Varsity Basketball Teams, is dedicated to providing top-notch training and mentorship throughout the camp.  CLICK HERE to view the flyer for more information.

BASE Summer Camp: BASE will be open over summer break with exciting themed weeks of activities. Superhero week is first, followed by Animal Kingdom and Sports Spectacular, with more to come in July!

• BASE Summer Camp will be open June 10th – June 28th and July 8th – August 2nd.
  • Incoming kindergarteners are eligible to start attending on July 8th.
• ALL students who attend BASE Summer Camp must be registered for the upcoming school year. CLICK HERE to complete the 2024-2025 BASE Registration form.

9-12 Announcements

Four Year Planner:  Our amazing counselors at WCHS have been working hard to get student requests loaded into their  four year planners for the next school year. Please note that we are still in the early stages of the master schedule process for the 24-25 school year. The request in the four year planner does not mean your student is guaranteed those exact courses, nor does it solidify their schedule. Final schedules will be released the Friday before the first week of school. 

Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) College Fair: California State University of Sacramento is hosting the WACAC 2024 Spring College Fair. Students will be able to meet with representatives from over 100 public and private universities. The event is THIS Tuesday, May 28th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Downtown Sacramento. We recommend registering in advance at www.strivefair.com. CLICK HERE to see the schools that will be represented at the college fair. 

WASC Community Survey: WCHS families, please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below for our WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation process. Your feedback will help us understand our community’s needs as we draft future goals for our school.  CLICK HERE to complete the WASC Community Survey.

Open Gym Athletics Opportunities:  Our WCHS  athletics team is currently coordinating athletic training opportunities for the spring and summer.  If you’re interested in knowing more please reach out to [email protected].

2024 Westlake Charter School Fireworks Booth:  We are so excited to be continuing the Westlake Charter School Fireworks Booth this summer!  We will have the same booth location as last year:  2606 Gateway Oaks Drive, near Starbucks and Mountain Mikes Pizza. Proceeds from the booth will support our WCHS athletics program. We are looking for volunteers to fill shifts from June 28th through July 4th. CLICK HERE to sign up for a shift.

Spirit Store: CLICK HERE to purchase Westlake gear

Kudos: We would like to show our immense gratitude to Shari Kantor for her years of service and contributions as our WAVE Treasurer. Shari is deeply appreciated and will be missed!

We would also like to give a warm welcome to our incoming WAVE board!

• Felix Flores – WAVE President
• Dave Edwards – WAVE Secretary
• Amy Wall – WAVE Treasurer
• Toni Elgamiel – WAVE VP of Parent Participation