West Senior High Updates
Week of February 26th, 2024
CALENDAR
- March 7th - Career Day
- March 7th - Early Release Schedule
- March 9th - SAT Practice Test (Juniors)
- March 9th - Snowcoming Dance, 8-10pm
- March 14th - Spring Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30pm
- March 16th - Trashion Fashion Show
- March 14th, 15th, 16th - Robotics District Event at WSH
WSH calendar and specialty calendars (Band, Orchestra, Choir, Robotics) | TCAPS District Calendar: 23-24 TCAPS Calendar | WSH Link Tree
Green & Gold gear on sale thru March 3rd!
https://westpride24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ The Class of '24 wants to get every Titan, young and old, into some green and gold gear! The Senior Celebration committee is selling T-shirts, long sleeves and hoodies that are simple, clean and INEXPENSIVE so everyone can show their Westside Pride. Two design options are available in adult and youth sizes. Orders submitted by March 3rd will be delivered to schools for pick up (including elementary schools). Your support will also help Class of 2024 parents plan a safe and fun event for this year's Senior Class. Go West!
Career Day & SAT Practice
WSH Career Day
West Senior High will be hosting Career Day for 9th-12th grade students on Thursday, March 7. We will run a special schedule with shortened classes to accommodate career day speaker presentations in the morning.
All WSH Students need to complete this Google Form to share their preferences. We would like to make sure that all students are attending sessions about careers in their field of interest.
Opportunities to Prepare for the SAT/PSAT
Khan Academy Official Digital SAT Prep
Through a direct partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy allows students to gain access to several resources, including thousands of practice questions, videos, lessons, helpful hints, and valuable test-taking tips and strategies. Every section of the digital SAT is expertly crafted by Khan Academy's team of math, reading, and writing experts. Students can access the Khan Academy SAT Prep using this link: khanacademy.org/SAT Students can select the Digital SAT course which has both a Math and Reading & Writing option. From there students can either progress through each unit or take the 30-45 minute course challenge to get targeted practice in areas of need.
Juniors-Only Practice SAT
We will be offering an opportunity for juniors to take the Digital Practice SAT Exam before taking the actual Digital SAT in April 2024.
Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the West Senior High LMC at 9:00 am.
Doors will open at 8:30 am. Students will need to bring their charged TCAPS-issued Chromebooks. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in this Google Form.
WSH Students of the Week!
Titan Training Lifters of the Week!
Congrats to our Titan Training Lifters of the Week!
Academic Community Students of the Week!
https://www.tcaps.net/programs/highschools/academic-communities/
Willem DeGood Wins MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award!
Willem DeGood’s continues to cement his legacy at Traverse City West; the senior standout was awarded one of thirty-two scholarships as an MHSAA Scholar Athlete! Willem joins Ian Robertson as the only winners of this prestious award in Titan history.
https://www.mhsaa.com/topics/mhsaa-news/2024-scholar-athlete-award-recipients-announced-class
https://tcwestathletics.org/2024/02/20/willem-degood-wins-mhsaa-scholar-athlete-award/
Primo named National Merit Finalist
Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce four students as Finalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors reach this level of academic achievement.
Traverse City West Senior High School student Gianna Primo, was among 15,000 students named as 2024 National Merit Finalists. As Finalists, students have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million.
Read More: https://www.tcaps.net/Core/News/Article/5626
Artist of the Week
Congrats to the West Visual Arts Artist of the Week, Mazzy Warren-Johnson!
Trashion Fashion Show is March 16th
Interested entrants should register ASAP (closes Feb 29th).
Trashion Fashion Show is March 16th
Interested entrants should register ASAP (closes Feb 29th).
Trashion Fashion Show is March 16th
Interested entrants should register ASAP (closes Feb 29th).
Congrats to Mr. Frechette, our West Senior High Staff Person of the Week!
Snowcoming Dance Information
2024 Snowcoming Dance
TICKETS SALES BEGIN THIS WEEK ($10)
Saturday March 9th, 2024 8:00-10:00pm in the Commons
WSH Freshman thru Seniors may attend
Theme: Y2K
Dress: Semi-Formal
Guests: This is a TCAPS-only dance. West students (in good standing) can sign up one guest (from TC Central or TC High) on this form before they buy their tickets.
*Tickets for all dances must be purchased in advance (sold during lunch a week prior to the dance). No ticket sales at the door.
TITAN ATHLETICS
Spring Sports Begin on March 11th! Any athlete interested in a Spring Sport needs to make sure they are registered on Final Forms and have checked the box for their spring sport to receive communication. https://traversecity-mi.finalforms.com/
https://tcwestathletics.org/events
Tickets & sports passes are available on GO FAN https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10300
2023-24 West Athletics Virtual Parent Meeting & Welcome https://youtu.be/cIrMYFjn3tc
Superintendent Office Hours
Held Monthly, Open to the Community
Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Superintendent, Dr. John VanWagoner, will have monthly “office hours”, alternating each month between in person and virtual meetings. In person office hours will be held at Horizon Books, 243 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 on the second floor (Mezzanine level). Virtual office hours will be held via Google Meet and can be accessed here or by calling +1 475-549-0438 and entering PIN: 961 104 679#. All meetings begin at 5:00 pm. The alternating schedule will be as follows:
- Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Horizon Books
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - Google Meet
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - Horizon Books
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Google Meet
Standing Items & Resources
Contact
Email: brunanta@tcaps.net
Website: https://linktr.ee/tcwsh
Location: 5376 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685
Phone: 2319337500
Facebook: facebook.com/TCWSH
Twitter: @tcwsh
Your Neighborhood Office can provide parent access codes
Green & Gold gear on sale thru March 3rd!
https://westpride24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ The Class of '24 wants to get every Titan, young and old, into some green and gold gear! The Senior Celebration committee is selling T-shirts, long sleeves and hoodies that are simple, clean and INEXPENSIVE so everyone can show their Westside Pride. Two design options are available in adult and youth sizes. Orders submitted by March 3rd will be delivered to schools for pick up (including elementary schools). Your support will also help Class of 2024 parents plan a safe and fun event for this year's Senior Class. Go West!