What's Up Westside

• March 6: School Board Meeting (4:15–8:30pm, John Stanford Center)
• March 7: Forefront Suicide Prevention Parent Night (6:30–8:30pm, WSHS Library)
• March 12: Food Drive (4–5:30pm, WSHS Historical Entrance)
• March 15: Big Band Dinner Dance (6–9pm, WSHS Commons)
• March 22: Multicultural Night (6–8:30pm, WSHS))
• March 28–30: Mean Girls Spring Musical (WSHS Theater)

Thursday, March 7, 6:30–8:30pm, WSHS Library

WSHS Counselors will host this parent night focusing on the statistics and risk factors for teen suicide. They will introduce active listening skills and teach parents how to listen to their teens with empathy. Preventing death by suicide is everyone’s job—from school staff to parents, friends, and the community as a whole. WSHS has partnered with Forefront in the Schools to educate our entire West Seattle community on suicide and how we, as a team, play a role in prevention. RSVP requested. Questions? Contact School Counselor Mallory Neuman.

Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, Main Office

and Tuesday, March 12, 4–5:30pm, WSHS Historical Entrance

WSHS maintains a pantry to provide basic necessities for students. We are in need of non-perishable foods and personal hygiene products. Drop off donations at the main office during school hours. Ms. Stacey also will be accepting donations at the WSHS historical entrance after school on Tuesday, March 12.

Friday, March 15, 6–9pm, WSHS Commons

The Big Band Dinner Dance is an annual fundraiser that supports the WSHS music program. There will be music featuring all of our school performing ensembles, the West Seattle Big Band directed by Jim Edwards, food prepared by our wonderful Culinary Arts program, a silent auction, and lots of fun! Get your tickets now.

Here are two ways you can help:

• Procurement: Do you own a business, have something to donate, or know of a business that might be willing to donate to our silent auction? We would love to hear from you! The Procurement Form is included below.
• Volunteers: Take on a small role before, during, or after the event.

Friday, March 22, 6–8:30pm

Celebrate and highlight the many beautiful cultures of WSHS! The student-led Multi-Cultural Night Planning Committee needs your help. Please sign up to volunteer before, during, and after the event. In addition, our decorations committee has compiled a wish list. Please consider purchasing items directly from the list and using "Stacey Fernandez's Gift Registry Address" for shipping. Finally, donations are welcome to help procure food, decorations, and entertainment which are reflective of our community. Questions regarding this event can be sent to Megan Claus.

March 28–30 and April 3–5, WSHS Theater

Join us for our spring musical, Mean Girls. Come sit with us. It will be so fetch! Watch this spot for more details on dates and ticket info.

Wednesday, April 3, 11:30am-2:30pm, WSHS Gym

Are you a manager or owner of a business that hires teens and/or soon-to-be high school graduates? Come showcase your opportunities and connect with students. Positions offered can be paid, volunteer, internships, permanent, seasonal, pre-apprenticeships or apprenticeships. Register Here.

Friday, June 7, 8–11pm, Fremont Foundry

Visit the Counseling Center Website for resources related to academics, college and career, and mental health and wellness.

• Erica Nguyen (Last Names A-Fe)
• Kinsey Hedeen (Last Names Fi-Marg)
• Mallory Neuman (Last Names Mari-Pig)
• Christine Nutters (Last Names Pin-Z)

• Service Learning Form and Reflection
• Physical Education (PE) Waiver Request Form

• March 8: Baseball vs. Bainbridge (7pm, SWAC)
  

• March 9: Softball Jamboree (9am, South Mercer Playfield)

• March 9: Water Polo Jamboree (11:30am, Rogers Aquatic Center, Puyallup)

There is still time to register for boys and girls lacrosse. The teams are excited to welcome new players! Register here.

• West Seattle High School Athletics
• FinalForms
• WSHS Spirit Store
• West Seattle Booster Club
• Metro League’s HomeTown Ticketing digital box office

Wednesday, March 6, 4:15–8:30pm, John Stanford Center

View the agenda. Beginning at 8am on Monday, March 4, members of the public can sign up to address the board in person or by teleconference. The meeting will also be live streamed on SPSTV.

This year the Self Help Projects team is looking for some Environmental Stewardship support at SPS properties and hoping to support High School students in obtaining their Service Learning hours in the process. Join us at an invasive plant removal work party. There are three opportunities scattered throughout our city. Volunteers can participate in as many as they wish. All tools are provided. Register now.

TIPS offers young leaders, ages 15-19 years-old, paid community service internships in local non-profits throughout the Seattle area. The 2024 Internship Application is now open! TIPS is hosting four information sessions via Zoom where you can learn more about the internship experience. The first session is January 10 at 5pm. Register for info sessions.

Wednesday, March 6, 5-8pm, Cleveland HS Auditorium

High School students are invited to perform poetry or music (or both!) in a safe environment. This event is co-hosted by Youth Speaks. Sign up here.

The University of Washington’s Youth & Teen Programs offers the following after-school online classes for 9th to 12th graders:

• Architectural Studies
• Writers Workshop
• Writing Arguments That Matter

For course dates, time and registration details visit the Spring 2024 page.

Application Due Wednesday, May 1

The Seattle Youth Commission is a group of 15 Seattle teens from all over the city who are appointed by the Mayor and City Council to connect youth to local elected officials, advise on City policies, and discuss issues that youth in Seattle are facing. Youth Commissioners must be between the ages of 13–19 and live or go to school in Seattle. Apply today!

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