K-12 Announcements
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 2024-25 school year. The deadline is Sunday, March 23rd.
#FlyWithMeInZeroG Campaign: Our very own WCHS Physics and Astronomy teacher, Ms. Domina Stamas, is in the running to be chosen to join MIT Aerospace engineer, Emily Calandrelli, in an exclusive zero-gravity experience – and we’re asking for your help to better her chances at being selected. First, CLICK HERE here to watch her video entry. Next, “LIKE” or give a “thumbs up” on her video. And, last but not least, make your own prediction in the comment section of what you think the gas bubbles will do in Zero G!
20th Annual International Festival: Our 20th Annual International Festival is just two weeks away, on Saturday, April 5th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. We currently have 19 cultural booths signed up to be hosted by 21 Westlake families, and we’re hoping for a few more! You can choose any country/culture (CLICK HERE for ideas!) and host on your own or partner with someone -make your booth as elaborate or simple as you want!
CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up to host a Cultural Booth. Email any questions you have to wcs.ifc.chair@gmail.com.
CAASPP Testing: Our statewide testing window will take place between April 23rd – May 30th for our 3rd-8th & 11th grade students. CLICK HERE for our annual notification letter with more testing information.
K-8 Announcements
After School Live – Explorer Enrichment Sign-ups: Our spring Explorer Enrichment programs are starting soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up.
K-8 Spring Picture Day: Spring picture day is Friday, April 4th. All students will have free dress. Only students who have prepaid AND filled out the form will be sent to the photographer to have their picture taken. CLICK HERE if you would like to have your student’s spring picture taken, please fill out the form above AND prepay online or send payment in the packet. All 8th grade students should dress to impress – pictures for promotion certificates will be taken that day.
Fourth – Eighth Grade Explorer Hoops Basketball Academy: Our WCHS Varsity Basketball coaches and players are hosting basketball clinics for our 4th-8th graders! The sessions will take place on Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th, as well as Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th. The cost is $50 per session and proceeds support our WCHS basketball players in attending summer training camps. CLICK HERE for the flyer. CLICK HERE to register.
2024-2025 K-8 Yearbook: The 2024-25 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are available to order! Orders are due April 29th to be guaranteed to be delivered by the last week of school, so don’t delay in placing your order. CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook directly through TreeRing and get two pages to personalize with your own pictures! Use code 101667583471473 or see the email with the link to purchase. Need help? Contact: Mrs. Liechti, kliechti@westlakecharter.com.
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Thursday, March 27th @ 3:30 PM: Away – Co-Ed Swim at Marysville High School vs. Lindhurst
- Friday, March 28th @ 4:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Fortune
- Friday, March 28th @ 5:30 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Fortune
Spring Cross Country Conditioning: WCHS Athletics is launching a Spring Cross Country Conditioning Program beginning on Monday, March 31st. CLICK HERE for more details.
High School 101: Thank you to all of the families who joined us earlier this week for our High School 101 event. CLICK HERE to access all slides and information presented at the event.
2024-2025 WCHS Yearbook: Have you purchased your yearbook yet? If so, thank you for your support! If you haven’t had the chance, you’re in luck! We were able to secure 12 more yearbooks! Don’t miss this opportunity for your student to have a yearbook filled with memories. CLICK HERE to order today!
Movie Night: On Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM WCHS will be hosting a student movie night. Students can join us in the Commons to watch a classic.
20th Annual International Festival:
Now is the time to get your spot for event day volunteering!
- Sign up to help with set up, clean up, ticket sales, dessert walk, helping support the booths or the performances, and more!
- CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DAY VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS
We also need dessert donations for the dessert walk!
- Showcase your baking skills or keep it easy and go with something store bought, either way more desserts means more fun!
- CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO DONATE DESSERTS
Ticket Sales Start NOW!
- Pre-sale bundles of 30 tickets for $20 each are available online now and will be sold on the K-8 Campus during Morning Line-up March 31st – April 4th. Buy now and save – tickets sold at the event will be $1 each.
- CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
Still considering hosting a Cultural Booth?
WAVE Board Elections – Get Involved! Exciting news, Westlake families! WAVE Board Elections are coming up on April 28th, and we’re looking for passionate parents and caregivers to step into leadership roles for the upcoming school year. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on our school community, strengthen family engagement, and help shape the future of WAVE!
WAVE Board Positions:
Executive Leadership:
- President
- Vice President of Parent Engagement
- K-5 Lead
- Middle School Lead
- High School Lead
Operations & Fundraising:
- Vice President of Business Affairs (Community Partnerships)
- Treasurer (Accounting or finance experience preferred)
- Secretary
NEW Positions for 2024-2025!
Communications & Marketing
If you’re interested in running, position descriptions and applications will go live on March 17th. The application deadline will be on April 23rd with an election showcase on April 24th via Zoom. The election will take place online on April 28th. Election results will be announced on April 29th.
WAVE thrives because of dedicated volunteers who step up to lead and support our school community. If you’ve been looking for a way to get more involved, this is your chance!
Stay tuned for more details, and start thinking about how you’d like to contribute. We can’t wait to welcome new leaders to the WAVE team!
Staff Appreciation Week: 
Staff Appreciation Week is Almost Here!
Westlake families, let’s show our incredible staff how much we appreciate them during Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9th)! 
This year we have a week of gratitude and treats planned:
Sign-ups to support our teachers will be out on April 7th via the WAVE website and Westlale Weekly.
Let’s make this a week to remember for our amazing educators! 
#WestlakeStaffLove #StaffWellnessWeek
SAVE THE DATES:
- Wednesday, March 26th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM – WAVE Parent Mixer
- Childcare will be provided for CURRENT WCS students from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- CLICK HERE to RSVP and sign up for childcare if applicable
- Thursday, March 27th @ 8:30 AM – WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Cafeteria
- Saturday, April 5th, 2:00 – 5:00 PM – 20th Annual International Festival – K-8 campus
- Monday, April 28th – WAVE Board Elections
- Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 9th – Staff Appreciation Week
Kudos: WAVE wants to give props to all of the Westlake staff and volunteers that help keep things orderly and fast-moving every morning at car drop-off. They help keep our students safe and traffic moving in an orderly fashion.
