West Family Updates 5/15/23
West Senior High Week of May 15th, 2023
CALENDAR
- May 15 - Band Spring Swing, 6pm Opera House
- May 17 - Early Release Schedule
- May 17 - Band Spring Concert, 7pm, WSH Auditorium
- May 17 - Spring NCAA Athlete Signing Ceremony
- May 18 - Orchestra Spring Concert, 7pm, WSH Auditorium
- May 19 - Performing Arts Senior Signing Ceremony
- May 19 - Beautification Day
- May 23 - Honors Convocation, 6pm, WSH Auditorium
- May 24 - Yearbook Distribution (4th hour)
- May 25 - Chalk It Up
- May 25 - Music Boosters Concert, 7pm CHS
- May 26 - Seniors Last Day
- May 31 - Graduation Rehearsal
- May 31/Jun 1 - Choir Cabaret, 7:30pm, WSH Auditorium
- Jun 4 - Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony & Concert, Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen, 4pm
- Jun 14 - Last Day of School (1/2 day)
Important Info
Please note that the WSH Attendance Line now has a new number. The new attendance line phone number is 231-933-7752.
Beautification Day Friday: Thank you to the students that have helped to plan this year's Beautification Day. This has been a tradition since the beginning of West.
Congrats to Prom Royalty: Ainslee Hewitt and Rhys Green
NMC Students
Effective immediately all dual enrolled students are asked to return their NMC textbooks to the library at their home school site (WSH, CHS, TCHS). Students are required to check them in with the LMC staff when possible, or to put them on the book cart at the circulation desk marked "NMC TEXTBOOKS ONLY". Students should not put NMC books in the regular school book return depository.
Students are asked NOT to return their textbooks to the NMC bookstore.
NMC textbook returns should all be complete no later Friday, June 9th.
Students with outstanding books that are not returned by the due date will be subject to possible replacement fees.
TCAPS Board of Education is evaluating a potential bond for a future voter ballot in 2024. If you were not able to attend one of the pre-bond meetings last week, you can review available information at the link above and share your opinions in the surveys posted on that page.
Recognitions
MSVMA State Festival
Congratulations to all of the TCAPS choir students that performed at the MSVMA all state performances!
West Choral Aires
Central Choral Aires
Westmen
Bella Voce
Duet Katie Brazee and Piper Dee
Soloist Isaiah Gallegos
Soloist Caleb Mienk
Isaiah Gallegos
Northern Michigan Startup Week Presentation
During the first semester our 9th grade SciMaTech class project was to develop an App to help slow the spread of a contagious virus, similar to Covid-19.
The Vi-Tech App was selected to be presented last week at the Northern Michigan Startup Week event! Congratulations to Reese Hartman and her team!
West Vocal Music Accomplishments 2023
Michigan School Vocal Music Association All State
Choral-Aires selected as the Most Outstanding Ensemble from the Central Site of State Solo & Ensemble.
One of the Top 5 Large Ensembles in the State of Michigan
Featured in the All State Gala Concert
Featured in the All State S0l0 & Ensemble Recitals
Bella Voce selected as one of the Top 13 Large Ensembles in the State of Michigan
Featured in the All State Solo & Ensemble Recitals
Westmen selected as one of the Top 13 LargeEnsembles in the State of Michigan
Featured in the All State Solo & Ensemble Recitals
Les Deux Papillons - Katie Brazee and Piper Dee selected as one of 3 Small Ensembles in the state to be featured in the All State Solo & Ensemble Recitals
Isaiah Gallegos - Selected as the Most Outstanding High School Vocal Soloist in the State of Michigan
Featured in the All State Gala Concert
Featured in the All State S0l0 & Ensemble Recitals
Caleb Mienk - Selected as one of the Top 13 High School Vocal Soloists in the State of Michigan
Featured in the All State Solo & Ensemble Recitals
Zachary Wheeler - Selected as an alternate to the Top 13 High School Vocal Soloists in the State of Michigan
Bella Wiliford - Selected as an alternate to the Top 13 High School Vocal Soloists in the State of Michigan
Verdi Opera Competition
Isaiah Gallegos - Winner and recipient of a $1000 Scholarship
Piper Dee and Caleb Mienk - Second Place Tie and recipients of a $500 Scholarship each
Sydney Kane - Finalist and recipient of a $100 Scholarship
Lily LaFaive - Finalist and recipient of a $100 Scholarship
Seizure Training
Career Quest
National Writers Series Scholarship
Titan Training Athlete of the Week
Congrats to Emily Kelsey & Dylan Dunklow, our Titan Training Lifters of the Week! www.facebook.com/TCWSHTitanTraining
DAR Winner
National Honor Society Induction
Congrats to our West Students of the Week!
These Titans were recognized for modeling the traits we strive to develop in all West graduates;
Piper Weston (Resilient) - From Mr. Rieman
Andie Oakley (Lifelong Learner / Continuous Learner) - From Mr. Smith
Adalyn Mathie (Strong Character) - From Mr. Broussard
Ali Hency (Lifelong Learner / Continuous Learner) - Mrs. Rintala
Congrats to our Teacher of the Week, Mr. Ranke (Spanish Teacher)!
Student Supports
Academic Assistance & The Testing Center: Available during school hours M-F in the LMC
Homework Hub: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:15-4:15pm afterschool in the LMC
Writing Center: Available during 4th hour/all lunches in C202. Contact Mrs. Rintala for details or appointments RintalaKe@tcaps.net
Math center: Available during 4th hour/all lunches in A108. Contact Mr. Vandalson for details or appointments VanDalsoJe@tcaps.net
Peer Mediation: By appointment only, contact minorge@tcaps.net
Food Pantry: Titan Food Pantry Requests (students log in)English Learner Support: Available during 4th hour/all lunches in B108. Contact Dave Richardson for details or appointments RichardsDa@tcaps.net
Athletic Updates
https://tcwestathletics.org/events
Tickets & sports passes are available on GO FAN https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10300
Open Gyms: Open gyms for girls basketball, boys basketball and volleyball are taking place this spring. Please stop down for information in the athletic office. Open gyms are a great way to get connected or stay connected with the sport-- ALL ARE WELCOME. Days and times often change with these informal workouts.
Signing Day: May 17 is the Spring NCAA Athlete Signing Ceremony. Please make sure Mrs. Rickenburg has your information ASAP if you plan on participating in this event.
Contact
Email: esperjo@tcaps.net
Website: https://www.tcaps.net/wsh
Location: 5376 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685
Phone: 2319337500
Facebook: facebook.com/TCWSH
Twitter: @tcwsh