K-12 Announcements

Last Day of School Dismissal Time Reminder: On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 4th, 8th grade will dismiss after Promotion Breakfast at 11:00 AM and all other grades levels will be dismissed at 12:00 PM.

K-8 Announcements

Spirit Shirt Contest – Submissions Due Friday, May 23rd: It’s time for Westlake to pick the student drawing for next year’s Friday spirit shirt! This contest is open to all Westlake Charter School students. On an 8.5×11 sheet of paper, students should draw a black and white picture of what Westlake means to them. Students should make sure their drawing includes the school name. Email submissions to [email protected] or turn it into the front office. All entries must be received by Friday, May 23rd. Winners will be announced in the Family Weekly on June 1st.

K-8 Spirit Day – Book Character Day: Friday, May 23rd is Book Character Day! What better way to show our love for literature than to dress up like our favorite character?! Don’t forget to show your WCS spirit by posting pictures on all social media platforms and using the hashtags #WestlakeCharter and #WCSSpiritFridays! 

Please remember to follow the dress code guidelines below for spirit day:

• Clothes must be free of inappropriate wording and images
• All shirts must have sleeves, no sleeveless shirts
• All clothing must be free of rips and tears
• All clothing must fit properly, pants around the natural waist, tops completely covering the torso area
• No dangerous accessories (i.e., wands, swords, masks)

K-8 Field Days: Mark your calendars for our K-8 Field Days.  We have split Field Day into two days so all students can enjoy the benefit of cooler weather in the morning. 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.

• K-5 –  Monday, June 2nd, 9:00 – 11:30 AM
• 6-8 – Tuesday, June 3rd, 8:30 – 11:00 AM

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. We have lots of fun in store with weekly themed activities–some of our popular and returning themes include Superhero Week, Disney Dreamland, and Sports Spectacular! Plus, families can look forward to Water Days, Park Days, and Potlucks!

Yearbooks: The 2024-25 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are still available to order! CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook directly through TreeRing and have it shipped directly to your home! Use code 101667583471473.

9-12 Announcements

WCHS Open House: Our WCHS Open House is THIS Wednesday, May 21st from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with teachers, staff, and other families while gaining insight into your child’s educational journey.

Graduation Tickets and Attire Pick-Up:  On Friday, May 23rd from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, graduation attire, including stoles, cords and/or medals will be available for pick-up in the WCHS Front Office. Each graduate will also receive 10 tickets for the ceremony. Tickets must be picked up by an adult family member and will require a signature at the time of pick-up.

WCHS Field Day: Our WCHS Field Day is Wednesday, June 4th! Students will enjoy games, treats, and Otter Pops as we celebrate the end of the school year! Here’s how you can help:

• Donate: Gift cards to be used as prizes for students, i.e., Starbucks, local restaurants, or other teen favorites. Drop off in an envelope labeled “ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR” at the front office.
• Volunteer: Help run stations, hand out snacks, and make the day fun! CLICK HERE to sign up.

Thank you for supporting our students—we can’t do it without you!

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 Date: Our last Coffee Talk of the school year is THIS Thursday, May 22nd at 8:30 AM in the K-8 Cafeteria. We will discuss the successes of the past year, share priorities for next year, and solicit feedback on how WAVE was helpful to you and the school.  We will also be asking for volunteer support for the K-8 field days on June 2nd and 3rd.

WAVE Leadership Openings: We still have several open leadership positions for the upcoming school year and would love to have you join the team! These roles will be appointed and do not require a vote from the membership:

• Secretary
• Vice President of Business Affairs
• K–5 Lead
• 6–8 Lead
• High School Lead
• Communications/Marketing Lead

If you’re interested or have questions, email us at [email protected]. Help us fill these roles before the school year wraps up!

Kudos: Shout out to all the students who participated in Jibe’s challenge the last two weeks! We saw dozens of kids taking the walking school bus, riding their bikes and pushing along on their scooters.  What an amazing way to promote an alternative to driving to school and supporting a healthier lifestyle while advocating for the environment!