"Mock Block Schedule" for the week of March 18th, 2024 - The schedule below is what is referenced in the video and transcript as to what schedule we will follow the week of March 18th, 2024.
Girls Cheer - State Runner-Up!! - Congratulations to our Varsity Cheerleaders for taking 2nd place in the "Game Day" division at the WACPC State Cheer Championship this past weekend! Also a big shout-out to Kaitlyn Krause for being selected for the WACPC All-State Team!
eSports at State!! - Congratulations to the Waukesha West Esports team for placing 12th in the State eSports tournament! Go Wolverines!!
Individual West Wrestlers to State!! - Congratulations to our 9 West wrestlers who punched their ticket to the WIAA individual State wrestling tournament this past weekend held at the Kohl Center on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. West had the most individuals represent any one school in Division 1 at the tournament! Congratulations on a great season!
State Send-Offs - If you were not aware, we get to send off any of our competitive club or athletic teams to their State competitions. We have parents and family come in to see it as well and it is a great moment for students to be recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. Below is a video I took today as members of our FBLA headed out to their State competition, for you to have a glimpse into the send-off celebration!
West End Players - "Miss Holmes" - "Miss Holmes" is a captivating play that puts a fresh twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. Follow the brilliant detective duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson, as they solve a mysterious case involving a string of murders. With its clever storytelling, strong female leads, and suspenseful plot, Miss Holmes is a thrilling and empowering theatrical experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tickets are on sale for the performances on March 8th,9th, and 10th!
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Waukesha West was one of only 29 schools nationwide to be allowed to perform this play! This reflects the quality drama program we have here at Waukesha West High School. It will be performed in the fall of 2024. Below are the links for three articles about it by local media:
ACT Day - Junior Information! - The ACT test continues to be a piece of the puzzle when it comes to college admissions. Though some colleges have moved to put little or no emphasis on it, many colleges still have a minimum ACT score they require for admission. The State of Wisconsin mandates that all high school Juniors in the state take this test annually. The nice thing is that they fund this mandated test and also allow students to take the ACT again on a national test date immediately after the State test date. This year our Juniors will take the test on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 here at West. The information has been sent to Junior students in preparation for the test on this day. More info will be sent out to 9th and 10th-grade students and families who will also be participating in school-wide testing on this day.
Graduation 2024 - Graduation day for all three Waukesha Legacy high schools will be Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Waukesha West High School will be holding graduation ceremonies in the West Fieldhouse on this date beginning at 11:00 A.M. As we are one community divided into three high schools, graduation times among all three high schools are staggered to enable friends and family to attend multiple ceremonies if they so choose. South High School ceremonies will begin at 9:00 A.M. and North High School ceremonies will begin at 1:00 P.M. on this date. Please begin informing friends and family who will be attending!
Scholarship Blog is active!! - This scholarship blog site is linked here and is accessible through our school website. Students can search for all the different scholarships available such as West only, Local, WEF (Waukesha Educational Foundation), State, and National scholarships. Pay close attention to deadlines as some applications will not be available until the New Year. You can also sign up to receive email alerts each time a new scholarship is uploaded. Please see Mrs. Brown in Student Services with any questions or email her at jbrown@waukesha.k12.wi.us
2024 - 2025 Board-Approved School Calendar - Below is the board-approved calendar for the 24-25 school year and you can access it through this link or through the West website.
Principal Advisory Committee - The Principal Advisory Council for 2023-2024 met last week on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. Please reach out to one of your reps with any specific questions, as we do not have minutes for the meeting. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. Please contact any one of the representatives (below) to bring up topics or questions you have to bring forward for the meeting in March.
Family Connect Conferences- We will be having our one night of Family Connect virtual conferences, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7th. Conferences will start at 4:30 P.M. and go until 8:00 P.M. The format of the connection time will be 7-minute conferences with teachers leading the conference by asking these two questions:
1. What successes and challenges has your student shared with you about their performance in this class?
2. What do I need to know about your student academically and/or personally for your student to have a successful learning experience in my class?
Parents/guardians... having answers to these two questions will maximize the conference time and can allow for further conversation around academics in the classroom, so you are encouraged to be prepared for your time.
This a reminder to all parents that the sign-up document that has been shared with you via email is currently accessible on our school website and is linked below, after school today will have the links to each teacher's virtual conference room. Once these links appear, all you have to do is click on the teacher's link before your scheduled meeting time and it will take you into their lobby. They will let you in for the virtual conference at the scheduled time.
Schedule for the Week of 2/12/24 - There is an early release day for students next week on Thursday, February 15th, and NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, February 16th. Please note that on Monday, February 12th students will follow a Friday schedule. Then they will follow their normal daily schedules ending the week with a Thursday early release which is below.
Waukesha West Bowling Club - Congratulations to the Waukesha West Bowling Club who qualified for the State competition in Ashwaubenon, WI March 1st through the 4th. Good luck!
2024 - 2025 Board-Approved School Calendar - Below is the board-approved calendar for the 24-25 school year and you can access it through this link or through the West website.
Principal Advisory Committee - The Principal Advisory Council for 2023-2024 has met twice since my last blog. We met on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, and on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. The meeting minutes are linked here for December, 20th and linked here for January, 17th. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. Please contact any one of the representatives (below) to bring up topics or questions you have to bring forward for the meeting in February.
