This Month In Longhorn Universe
December, 2022
Contact Us!
Website: www.parkwayschools.net/whs
Location: 14653 Clayton Road Chesterfield, MO 63011
Phone: 314-415-7500
Twitter: @PWestHighSchool
A Note From Mr. McCabe ...
As we enter December and the dwindling number of weeks remaining in 2022, there is so much I want to thank the Longhorn community for. This first semester has been such a special one in so many ways, as I have gotten to spend time with many of you and your students. I know in my heart that this is one of the most incredible places for students to learn and staff to teach with the unwavering support of a community that truly cares.
Thank you for such a wonderful welcome, and I could not be more excited for 2023 and the many years to come together!
Inside This Issue ...
- December, 2022 Calendar
- December, 2022 Schedule
- West High News
- Counseling News
- Class of 2023 Graduation News
- WPO News
- District News
December, 2022 Calendar
December, 2022 Schedule
Building Safety Reminder
I want to take a moment to thank all of you for assisting us in doing all we can to make West High the safest school environment possible. The West High staff is continually looking to improve in any safety related areas, and we will continue to make building safety one of our top priorities. In that spirit, I need to remind everyone of our outlined closed campus policy. Here is the language from our student handbook:
CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY
While this policy does have schedule exclusions for school programs or schedule modifications for upperclassmen, it does not have exclusions for lunch. Please understand that leaving for lunch is not allowed and will be met with consequences for students leaving the building without permission. This also applies to having lunches delivered by anyone other than a parent or guardian (No DoorDash or UberEats).
Thank you for making West High as safe as possible!
District Early Release Days
The next district E-ER (Early Release) Day of the 2022-23 school year is scheduled on Wednesday, December 14th. Please familiarize yourself with the bell schedule specific to that day below. Students will follow an abbreviated "E Day" schedule, and all high school students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm that afternoon.
Here is the list of the remaining E-ER days for the 2022-23 school year:
Dec. 14
Feb. 1
Mar. 1
Apr. 6
May 3
West High News
Student Fines
Parents, you should have received a fines and fees letter in your email letting you know of all fines and fees due under your student’s accounts.
Feel free to reach out to me if there are any questions. We will be sending these out monthly in order to better inform you of all fees owed under your student’s name.
However, you may check fines and fees at any time by logging into your IC Portal. Then the next step is to click on “more” and then “online payments”. If you have more than one student, you would need to click on each student separately.
Feel free to call me any time with questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Denise Heinle
School Account Secretary
314 415-7527
News From The Parkway West Band Department!
The jazz band presents their winter concert on December 6th at 7:30pm in the West High School Library. The West High School Jazz Choir will also perform at this concert. Recently we were informed that junior Andrew Son (clarinet), Nathan Zhou (french horn), and Sam Wren (french horn) were selected for the prestigious St. Louis All-Suburban Band. Finally, excitement is building for the Chicago trip in April! Keep up with the West bands at www.parkwaywestband.com
Winter Choir Concert
Improv on the High Seas
Presented by The Running with Scissors Improv Team.
The show will be held Friday, December 9th beginning at 7 pm in the West High Theatre. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Tickets can purchased in advance at pwtheatre.booktix.com.
1st Semester Final Exams
2nd Semester Quick Check
With second semester starting in a little over a month, now is a good time to review your second semester courses in preparation for what's next. If your schedule has any of the following issues, we recommend scheduling time to meet with your counselor before Winter Break to make any necessary adjustments:
- Incomplete Schedule
- Already Passed a Class
- Do Not Meet Prerequisites for a Class
- Senior Missing Grad Requirement
Hearing & Vision Screenings
PWHS Pathfinder
WHS Class of 2023 Graduation News
WPO News
District News
Parkway 2022-23 Academic Calendar
Free & Reduced Meal Information
All families must apply in order for their students to be eligible for free / reduced meals throughout the school year. Apply here.
Meal Information & Pricing
Parkway Pricing Structure
Lunch - $4.25
Adult meals: Breakfast - $3.35
Lunch - 4.25
Negative Balance Policy: if an account has a negative balance, the student will receive a modified meal. For more information, refer to Board Policy EF.G Meal Charging Board Review
Keep up on West High Happenings!
Email: westhigh@parkwayschools.net
Website: www.parkwayschools.net/whs
Location: 14653 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO 63011, USA
Phone: (314) 415-7500
Twitter: @ParkwayWestLSPN