K-12 Announcements
Spring Break: Both campuses will be closed for Spring Break Monday, April 14th through Monday, April 21st. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, April 22nd. BASE will be closed Monday, April 14th – Friday, April 18th but will be open on Monday, April 21st.
K-8 Announcements
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.
Bike Month Challenge: Students celebrate May is Bike, Scoot, and Roll Month with the latest challenge from Jibe. From April 28th – May 9th, students will be tracking their daily riding (bike, scooter, skateboard, or skates) in class each day. Students can ride to and from school, for errands, or just for fun. All riders receive a Bike Month prize, and the highest participating grade level wins a Kona Ice party! CLICK HERE to view the flyer.
Fourth – Eighth Grade Explorer Hoops Basketball Academy: Our WCHS Varsity Basketball coaches and players are hosting basketball clinics for our 4th-8th graders! The second set of sessions will take place on 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.
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Monday, April 21st @ 6:00 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Esparto
- Wednesday, April 23rd @ 4:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. CCAA *Senior Night*
- Thursday, April 24th @ 6:00 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Hiram Johnson *Senior Night*
WCHS Student/Visitor Parking & Drop-off/Pick-up Update: When students return from Spring Break on Tuesday, April 22nd, student and visitor parking spots on West Entrance Road will no longer be available. We’ve partnered with our neighbors at the Mattress Distribution Center to provide temporary student and visitor parking in front of their business, however, parking spots in front of our neighboring business, Shop Heroic, need to remain free for Heroic customers. In addition, our staff parking spots continue to be reserved for WCS Staff.
West Entrance will be closing entirely for traffic which will impact those that do drop off and pick up at that location. We do not yet have an exact date confirmed, though we anticipate it will be closed in the next few weeks. We encourage families and students to start considering alternative pick-up and drop-off locations in preparation for the closure. We will continue to communicate to families when we have more details on the exact date of the closure.
Juniors- CAASPP Testing: Our 11th grade Explorers will begin CAASPP testing on Wednesday, April 23rd. It’s essential that students are present and on time for each testing day. This is an important opportunity for our students to demonstrate all they’ve learned. Please make sure they get plenty of rest the night before and come to school with their school-issued Chromebook fully charged. The testing schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, April 23: English Language Arts
- Wednesday, April 30: Math
- Wednesday, May 14: Science
Let’s work together to set our students up for success—encourage your student to give their best effort, stay focused, and take pride in showing what they know.
WCHS Charter Bowl Championship, April 25th: Don’t miss the WCHS Charter Bowl Championship Flag Football game where our winners from our Fall Charter Bowl will compete. Who will win between our Freshmen and Junior classes? Come out and support the teams and find out! Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the game!
- When: Friday, April 25th from 4:30 – 7:00 PM
- Where: WCS K-8 Campus Field
WCHS Prom: We’re excited to announce that Prom for Juniors and Seniors will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at Our Place in Old Sacramento. If students plan to bring a guest who is not a Junior or Senior at WCHS, they must submit a completed guest pass form and have it approved before purchasing a ticket for their guest. Tickets are now available for $65, and guest pass forms can be picked up from Mrs. Grimaldi. Don’t wait—make sure all forms are submitted and tickets are purchased on time so everyone can enjoy a magical night!
SAVE THE DATES:
- Monday, April 28th – WAVE Board Elections
- Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 9th – Staff Appreciation Week
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
- Website & Technology
CLICK HERE to view position descriptions. If you’re interested in running for a position, please CLICK HERE to apply.
The application deadline is Wednesday, April 23rd with a “Meet The Candidates” on Thursday, April 24th via Zoom. The election will take place online on Monday, April 28th and results will be announced on Tuesday, 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!
Any questions, please email us at wavewcs@gmail.com
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 for each day.
If you’re interested in helping with Staff Appreciation Week, please email us at wavewcs@gmail.com.
Let’s make this a week to remember for our amazing educators! 
#WestlakeStaffLove #StaffWellnessWeek
Kudos: Big props to Amanda Buller and her family for taking the initiative to organize a few folks to clean up trash and beautify the campus. This is the type of Westlake values we love to see in action. You have definitely sparked some inspiration for future opportunities to keep our school in great shape.