Upcoming Dates
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday, January 20th
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The Great Kindness Challenge
Tuesday, January 21st – Friday, January 24th
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Senior Financial Aid Workshop – WCHS Commons
Wednesday, January 22nd, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
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Spelling Bee – K-8 Cafeteria
Wednesday, January 22nd @ 5:30 PM
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WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Campus
Thursday, January 23rd @ 8:30 AM
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K-12 Spirit Day – Rainbow Day
Friday, January 24th
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WCS Development Committee Meeting
Monday, January 27th @ 5:00 PM
Celebrations

#WestlakeCharter High School’s Class of 2025 has already begun receiving college acceptance letters! Check out some of the colleges and universities our #Explorers have been accepted to!

Our 3rd grade explorers dove into the life cycle of the salmon during a visit to the Nimbus Fish Hatchery! It was a hands-on, slimy adventure in learning at its best!

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Prospective Parent Tours at both of our campuses. We were thrilled to welcome families eager to explore Westlake Charter School and experience the inspiring learning environment we offer.
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
Spirit Day – Rainbow Day: Rainbow Day is Friday, January 24th. Students and staff can wear their most colorful outfits and show off all the colors of the rainbow! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #WCSSpiritDay when posting on social media!
GATE Testing: The goal of Westlake Charter School’s GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program is to provide differentiated learning opportunities during the regular school day for our students. All current 2nd graders and referred 3rd-12th graders will be given the opportunity to take the GATE qualification test. Parent referral forms for students currently enrolled in grades 3rd-12th will be accepted until January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM. CLICK HERE for the parent referral form. CLICK HERE for more information about the GATE program at WCS.
2025-26 Lottery Application Window: Our 2025-26 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 JoinWestlake.com to apply today.
K-8 Announcements
Jibe Polar Paws Challenge: Students are invited to walk, bike, or scoot to school as many times as possible between now and Friday, January 24th to help their class win a polar bear adoption and prize pack. The three classes with the highest participation win! By reducing car trips, you can help preserve polar bears’ sea ice homes in the Arctic. Have your trip card scanned when you walk, bike, or scoot to school to participate! CLICK HERE for more information.
Walk to School Program Volunteers: Families, we are looking for volunteers to help check students in on campus and supervise our Walking School Bus. Our Walk to School Program helps students arrive to class more alert, energized, and ready to learn while minimizing traffic and long drop-off lines. You can help build community by volunteering two mornings per week on campus or with the Walking School Bus. This is a great opportunity to help students have a great start to their day! Please contact Karina at [email protected] to learn more.
Online Curriculum Challenge: The Minute Challenge: ‘The Minute Challenge” is in full swing! We are aiming for all K-8 Explorers to participate in this challenge from now through February 14th. We are encouraging students to log in and practice their math skills on our online platform called Imagine Math. K-2 Explorers have a goal of 45 minutes per week and 3-8 Explorers have a goal of 60 minutes per week. Every minute matters! If you need support with this challenge don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected].
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Tuesday, January 21st @ 6:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Basketball vs Delta
- Tuesday, January 21st @ 7:30 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Basketball vs Delta
Embedded Honors Course Opt-in: Beginning in 10th grade students at WCHS can opt into embedded honors courses. During the first two weeks of the semester, teachers will be sharing their honors syllabi and exposing students to honors level work. Students may opt in to taking an honors course by using the Course Change Request form now through THIS Tuesday, January 21st. Please note that students must be logged into their Westlake accounts to complete the form.
Senior Financial Aid Workshop: Need support completing your student’s financial aid application? Drop in to the Commons with your student THIS Wednesday, January 22nd anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM to get support from the counseling team in completing your application. Please CLICK HERE for a checklist of items to bring.
WCHS Boys Volleyball: Get ready to hit the court! WCHS Boys Volleyball is gearing up for an exciting season and we can’t wait to see you out there. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, we welcome all skill levels to join the action! Below is the Off-Season Training Schedule that takes place on our K-8 Campus.
- Saturday, January 18th @ 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, January 22nd: Tryouts
- 2:00 PM – 9th & 10th Grade + New Players
- 3:00 PM – 11th & 12th + Returning Players
- Friday, January 24th: Teams Announced
2nd Annual WAVE Family Dance – Pajama Jammie Jam: 🎉 The WAVE Family Dance is coming up on Saturday, February 1st at 6:00 PM and we need your help to make it an unforgettable evening for our Westlake K-8 families!
This beloved event is all about fun, connection, and creating lasting memories—but we can’t do it without our amazing volunteers. Here’s how you can pitch in:
✨ Decorations Crew (Daytime): Help transform the space into a magical setting.
🎶 Activity Monitors (During the Dance): Keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone has a great time.
🧹 Cleanup Crew (After the Dance): Help us wrap up by taking down decorations and tidying up.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to be part of our community and make a difference for our families. Whether you can help for an hour or a few, your support will go a long way in making this night extra special!
CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer or RSVP to attend the dance.
Thank you for being an essential part of what makes Westlake so incredible. Let’s make this year’s K-8 Family Dance a night to remember!
WAVE Coffee Talk: Join us for the next Coffee Talk on Thursday, January 23rd at 8:30 AM in the Cafeteria on our K-8 Campus. Come for Admin updates and lively discussions with other Westlake families. Our topic will be “How do we close the gap between interest and action when supporting the school?” As an incentive, the class with the most parents attending will get donuts on January 24th.
20th Annual International Festival: We’re getting ready for our 20th Annual International Festival on Saturday, April 5th! 💃🌍
- CLICK HERE for the International Festival page – We are actively looking for 5 or more individuals for the planning committee.
- If you are interested in hosting a Cultural Booth or performing, CLICK HERE to sign up.
Log Your Volunteer Hours: ⏰ It’s time to log your volunteer hours for the 2024-25 school year! ⏰ Whether your volunteer time was last month or earlier this year, make sure you log it this month!
Don’t forget to include hours for meetings, field lessons, at-home prep work, Coffee Talks, WAVE meetings, and so much more! 📚✨
🎯 CLICK HERE to log all your hours in just a few minutes and make sure your contributions are counted! And a huge shoutout to Second Grade for leading the charge with the most volunteer hours so far! 🎉
Kudos: Shout out to all the students participating in the Jibe Polar Paws Challenge! Students are invited to walk, bike, or scoot to school as many times as possible between January 13th – 24th to help their class win a polar bear adoption and prize pack. Extra kudos to the teachers modeling for their students by participating in the walk with their classrooms!