K-12 Announcements

K-12 Conferences: This week, March 2nd – 6th, is our K-12 Conference week. Remember, during conference week, we will dismiss early to allow time to meet with each of our families – Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM, and 1st – 12th grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM. Our BASE program will be open after school until 6:00 PM each day for K-8 Explorers. The online scheduler will close on March 1st. CLICK HERE for the step by step directions.

WCS Public Random Lottery: Our public random lottery for the 2026-27 school year will take place in the K-8 cafeteria at 5:00 PM on Monday, March 2nd.

Infinite Campus Downtime: Our partners at Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) have shared that the Infinite Campus Parent Portal will be unavailable due to scheduled server maintenance from March 4th at 5:00 PM to March 5th at 5:00 AM.  During this time, you will not be able to access student information, attendance, grades, or reports. We appreciate your understanding as NUSD works to maintain and improve our systems.

Coffee Talk Update: We’re excited to host two Coffee Talks for Westlake families in March: Friday, March 6th at 8:30 AM in the K–8 Library, and Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM at the High School. We’ll share discussion topics in advance so families know what to expect and can plan to attend. Please note this is an updated change from last week’s Weekly as we work to create more access and opportunity for everyone to connect.

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 2025-26 school year. The deadline is Sunday, March 22nd.

K-8 Announcements

2025-2026 K-8 Yearbook: The 2025-26 Westlake Charter School  yearbooks are available to order! Orders are due April 27th 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: Ms. Chapman [email protected].

Missoula Children’s Theater Company: On Monday, March 2nd at 1:45 PM, all K-8 students are welcome to audition for Missoula Theater Company’s production of Alice in Wonderland. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be in a professional show. CLICK HERE for details.  CLICK HERE to RSVP to audition.

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. 

After School Live – MS Basketball Season: The ASLive Basketball Season for 6th-8th Graders will run March 30th – May 29th. The time commitment is 1-2 days a week of games or practices from 3:15 – 4:15 PM. Unlike Volleyball, which has coed teams, Basketball will have separate boys and girls teams. Emails went out to families and students who signed up for our Middle School Basketball season. It’s not too late to sign up.  If your student wants to sign up, please email Alejandra at [email protected].

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Thursday, March 5th @ 4:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. CCAA
• Friday, March 6th @ 4:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Futures

WCHS Conferences: This week, March 2nd – 6th, is our K-12 Conference week. Remember, during conference week, we will dismiss at 1:30pm to allow time to meet with each of our families. The online scheduler will close on March 1st. CLICK HERE for the step by step directions.

SAT for Juniors – Wednesday, March 11th: Our 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take the SAT here on campus during the school day on Wednesday, March 11th.  Unlike the PSAT, when all students took the test unless they opted out, students will only take the SAT if they submit a form opting in. CLICK HERE to opt in to have  your Junior take the SAT on March 11th. Students must be opted in by Wednesday, March 4th,  at 5:00 PM.

Course Selection for 2026-2027 School Year: Course selection for next year will take place on campus during Advisory and Flex Blocks the week of March 16th.  For course selection, students will attend an assembly with our counseling team to learn about their options before making their choices. Families can look forward to additional details and resources to support the process in the coming weeks.

WAVE Events at WCHS in March: We are excited that WAVE will be hosting the following events on our high school campus next month. These events provide meaningful opportunities for families to connect and engage with our school community on the high school campus. 

• WAVE Coffee Talk: Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM in the Commons
• Trivia Night: Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 PM in the Commons

Save the Date for Navigating High School: Tools for Every Grade Level: Join us for Navigating High School: Tools for Every Grade Level on Thursday, March 19th at 5:00 PM at WCHS.  This evening is designed to support students and families at every stage in their high school journey, offering practical guidance on academic planning, postsecondary preparation, and key milestones from freshman year through senior year. Families will have the opportunity to attend two informational sessions on topics such as Dual Enrollment, Financial Aid, Senior Timelines, and more. Students are encouraged to attend alongside their families. More details and an RSVP to come!

Save the Date:

• Friday, March 6th @ 8:30 AM: WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Library
• Tuesday, March 10th @ 6:00 PM: WAVE Coffee Talk –  WCHS Commons
• Wednesday, March 25th @ 6:00 PM: Trivia Night – WCHS Commons
• Thursday, March 26th @ 7:00 & 8:00 PM: WAVE Planning & Board Meeting

Coffee Talk Update:  We’re excited to host two Coffee Talks for Westlake families in March: Friday, March 6th at 8:30 AM in the K–8 Library, and Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM at the High School. We’ll share discussion topics in advance so families know what to expect and can plan to attend. Please note this is an updated change from last week’s Weekly as we work to create more access and opportunity for everyone to connect.

Trivia Night: Mark your calendars! Join us Wednesday, March 25th from 6:00–7:30pm in the WCHS Commons for an unforgettable night of brain-teasing fun. Whether you’re rolling deep with a team or flying solo, all ages are welcome to play! Expect laughs, friendly competition, and awesome prizes around every corner. Bring your competitive spirit, your school spirit, and your family—this is one Westlake event you won’t want to miss! 🙌📚✨ CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Share Topics for Future Coffee Talks: We’d love your input on future Coffee Talk topics. Whether it’s something you’d like to hear from WAVE, the Westlake administration, or the broader school community, this is a great way to help shape future conversations. The form only takes a few minutes, and you’re welcome to share as many ideas as you’d like. CLICK HERE to submit your ideas here.

Logging Hours: If you’ve volunteered 30 minutes or more, please take a quick moment to CLICK HERE to log your hours. Whether it was helping in the classroom, supporting the Olympic Triathlon, Bingo Night, or the Fall Festival, every hour counts! Tracking volunteer time helps us meet our school’s charter commitments and shows the incredible impact our families make. It takes less than a minute — let’s see which grade level can log the most hours!

Kudos: Thank you to everyone who participated and attended our WAVE Planning and Board Meetings this week. We had an impressive amount of people show up to share their ideas and opinions. Your voice helps WAVE understand how we can help better serve the school and our families. We look forward to seeing more of this at our Coffee Talks and future meetings!