K-12 Announcements

Staff Appreciation Week: We’re excited to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week from May 5th – 9th! We are partnering with WAVE to put together an amazing week of gratitude and celebration for our incredible staff. Each year, we invite families and students to share messages of appreciation by completing a quick Staff Gratitude Form. These messages mean so much to our team!

Please take a moment to submit as many entries as you would like by Wednesday, May 7th. Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate the amazing people who make our school community so special!  CLICK HERE to access the Staff Gratitude Form.

K-8 Announcements

Third – Eighth Grade CAASPP:  Our 3rd-8th grade Explorers will begin CAASPP testing on Monday, April 28th. 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 are on time to begin testing.

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.

Eighth Grade – WCHS Class of 2029 Welcome Event: Is your 8th grader attending Westlake Charter High School next year? If so, please join us on the evening of Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM for our Class of 2029 Welcome to WCHS and Course Registration Event! During this important event, families will get a preview of what to expect in ninth grade—including academics, student activities, and athletics. Students will also have the chance to select their elective courses for the upcoming school year. We encourage all incoming ninth-grade students and their families to attend together.

• Location: Westlake Charter High School – 4400 East Commerce Way
• Time: Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM
• CLICK HERE to preview elective courses
• CLICK HERE to RSVP – not required, but it helps us plan!

Fifth Grade Save-the-Dates: We are eagerly preparing for the 2025-2026 school year and have some exciting events planned for our fifth grade Explorers. These events are designed to assist our fifth graders in making the transition into our Middle School program.

• Friday, May 2nd, 3:30 – 5:00 PM – Fifth Grade Social/Dance: CLICK HERE to donate. Fifth Grade students will have free dress that day, following dress code guidelines.
• Friday, May 16th – Sixth Grade Shadow Day: Fifth grade students will tour middle school led by our 8th Grade WEB leaders. Fifth graders walk away with a better idea of what to expect as a middle schooler and see where key classrooms and spaces are located.  Students will also be able to ask questions and get real answers from fellow students.

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.

Middle School Flag Football: Flag Football season starts Monday, May 12th. If your student would like to play and has not yet played athletics this year, please complete a participant packet. Paper copies can be picked up from the front desk or Coach Sterling. CLICK HERE to sign your student up to play.

Free Dance Class for 5th – 8th Grade Explorers: One of our talented parents has volunteered her time to host a FREE Dance Class for 5-8th grade Explorers.  If you love to dance, perform, and have fun — this is your chance to learn and create awesome routines!  This engaging class will help build coordination, confidence and creativity — all while having a great time! Spots are limited to the first 20 students, so CLICK HERE to sign up today!!

Big Day of Giving: Have you heard of the Big Day of Giving? The Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving celebration from the Sacramento Region Community Foundation that inspires people to support causes they love in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.  Does your business or employer participate? The Big Day of Giving is THIS Thursday, May 1st. You can include our Explorers in your business’s charitable donations. If you’d like to learn how your business can help, please contact [email protected] or CLICK HERE to visit the Big Day of Giving donation site. All donations will go towards our Explorers.

Summer BASE Registration – Open Now!! We’re getting ready for an exciting Summer BASE Program and would love to get a head start on planning! If your family is interested in attending Summer BASE, please CLICK HERE for more information and CLICK HERE to fill out our 2025-2026 BASE Registration Form. This will help us get an estimated number so we can properly staff and plan.

Girls on the Run 5K: Join our students who have participated in the After School Live Girls on the Run activity. Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. The culminating event of this is a community 5K. CLICK HERE for more information and to register for the family friendly event.

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Tuesday, April 29th @ 5:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer *Playoffs*
• Thursday, May 1st @ 5:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer *Playoffs* Note: this game is dependent on winning the first playoff game
• Friday, May 2nd @6:00 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball *Playoffs*

Prom Spirit Week – THIS Week: Get ready to show your school spirit and celebrate the countdown to Prom! Each day from Monday, April 28th through Friday, May 2nd, all students can participate in themed dress-up days.  CLICK HERE for more information on each of the dress up days. 

• Monday: Once Upon a Snooze – Wear your PJs!
• Tuesday: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum – Twin with someone else!
• Wednesday: Aloha/Ohana Day – Beach/Tropical Attire
• Thursday: Monsters University Day – Wear college gear—it’s decision day!
• Friday: Dreams Come True Day – Represent a Disney Character

Junior and Seniors – Prom Update: Prom for our current Juniors and Seniors will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 8:00 – 11:00 PM 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 can be purchased outside of Mrs. Grimaldi’s classroom during lunch and after school.  Completed guest pass forms must be submitted by Monday, April 28th. Make sure all forms are submitted and tickets are purchased on time so everyone can enjoy a magical night!

Juniors – CAASPP Testing: Our 11th grade Explorers will continue CAASPP testing on Wednesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 14th. 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 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 Student/Visitor Parking & Drop-off/Pick-up Update: Student and visitor parking spots along West Entrance Road are now closed for the remainder of the year. We’ve partnered with the Mattress Distribution Center to provide temporary student and visitor parking in front of their business. A huge shoutout to our student drivers, who have been doing an excellent job staying safe, being respectful, and keeping the parking spaces in front of our neighboring business, Heroic, open for their customers. Thank you for continuing to be great community partners!

Currently, West Entrance Road is halfway closed and may become fully closed at some point in the near future. While we do not yet have specific details on additional closures, we encourage families and students to begin planning for alternative pick-up and drop-off locations in preparation. We’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Graduation Day – Tuesday,  June 3rd – WCHS Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM: To allow our staff and students time to prepare for our Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, we will have an early dismissal at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd. Thank you for your support as we get ready to celebrate this exciting milestone with our graduating seniors!

SAVE THE DATES:

• Monday, April 28th – WAVE Board Elections
• Thursday, May 1st @ 9:00 AM – Virtual Coffee Talk
• Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 9th – Staff Appreciation Week

WAVE Board Elections: The WAVE Board Elections are TOMORROW, Monday, April 28th. Please CLICK HERE to vote on Monday. CLICK HERE to reference position descriptions.

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 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!

Election results will be announced on Tuesday, April 29th.

Virtual WAVE Coffee Talk: We are piloting a virtual Coffee Talk on Thursday, May 1st from 9:00 – 10:00 AM via Zoom.  We will celebrate recent wins and share info about the WAVE Board election and Staff Appreciation Week.  There will also be time for our usual Q&A.  CLICK HERE to join virtually via Zoom.

🌟 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 [email protected].

Let’s make this a week to remember for our amazing educators! 💙🍎 #WestlakeStaffLove #StaffWellnessWeek

Kudos: A major shout-out to our wonderful BASE staff for their dedication and commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment for our students! BASE continues to be a convenient and affordable option for working families who need support with childcare before and after school, and WAVE is incredibly grateful for all that you do for our families.