West Side Story 2.0
September 3, 2021
BEST at West...Be respectful, Engage in learning, Show integrity, Take responsibility
First Week of the 2021-22 School Year
Thank you to all of our families who were able to join us for Open House night. It felt so good to see so many students and families, and to hear our hallways filled with conversation and laughter!
Our staff had a busy week preparing for the upcoming school year. I want to thank our staff for all of their work, and a big thank you to our Link Crew for their help with Open House and their preparation for our Freshmen Orientation Day. It has been an amazing week!
The first week will bring a different schedule each day. Below, you can read more about each day and see the special schedules we will be using. I can't wait to welcome all of our Scarlets!
Student Schedules
On the first day of school, students will find out from their 4th hour teacher if they have A lunch or B lunch.
Freshmen Orientation Day - Wednesday, September 8th
On Wednesday, September 8 we will welcome the Class of 2025 with our Freshman Orientation day. All 9th graders are required to be in school. Busses will run their normal schedule on Wednesday. Students do not need to bring any supplies, textbooks, or chromebooks on this day. Breakfast will be served. As students arrive at school, they should go to the cafeteria.
Here is a sneak peek at what the day will look like:
8:45 12:15 Link Crew Activities
12:15 12:45 Lunch
12:45 1:20 Class Meeting - Auditorium
1:20 1:55 Naviance - Auditorium
1:55 3:25 7 Period Schedule
3:25 3:35 Link Crew Small Group Debrief
7 Period Schedule
2:00 - 2:08 - Period 1
2:13 - 2:21 - Period 2
2:26 - 2:34 - Period 3
2:39 - 2:47 - Period 4
2:52 - 3:00 - Period 5
3:05 - 3:13 - Period 6
3:18 - 3:25 - Period 7
Thursday, September 9th
We will start our day with a Welcome Celebration at 8:35am. Weather permitting, we will gather at the football field. An announcement will be made at school on Thursday morning alerting students where to go.
Friday, September 10th
Activities and student clubs will have information tables and sign up sheets. I challenge every student to sign up for at least one activity or club. There is something for everyone!
Schedule for Thursday, September 9th
Schedule for Friday, September 10
Schedule for Monday, September 13 (Daily Schedule)
Monday, September 13
Information Resources
Web Site (whs.isd77.org)
Parent Portal - Infinite Campus
Daily Announcements
Attendance
Grades
Contact Info (check to be sure it is updated)
COVID Update
It is recommended that all 9-12 students, staff, visitors, contactors, and adult learners wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status while inside a school.
Food Service
Extra items such as extra entrees or milk for a home lunch will be charged to the students account.
Students will receive one breakfast free of charge. (There will be a charge for second chance breakfast if the student received a breakfast before school.)
Students will need to enter their PIN for breakfast and lunch.
Even though meals are free this year, families are encouraged to fill out the free/reduced meal forms. Applications are available on the district website.
Maya Englehorn, Student Speaker for MAPS Opening Celebration
Scarlet Football Fans
Scarlet Volleyball Fans
Upcoming Events
September 8
First Day of School for Freshmen - Orientation Day
September 9
First Day of School for all students
September 10
Subs on the Sidewalk
October 1
Homecoming