What's Up Westside

• October 3 - PTSA First Tuesdays Parent Social (6–8pm, Larry's Tavern)
  
• October 3 - West Seattle Booster Club Meeting (7pm, WSHS Library)
• October 4 - Senior Meeting (1:10–1:40pm, WSHS Theater)
• October 4 - Friends of West Seattle Music & Drama Meeting (7pm, via Zoom)
• October 5 - First Thursdays Parent Support Group (6:30–8pm, WSHS Room 105)
• October 11 - School-Day SAT (12th grade only, 8am, WSHS Gym)
• October 12 - Curriculum Night (6:30–8pm)
• October 13 - NO SCHOOL: State Inservice Day
• October 17 - Washington State Health Youth Survey Administered (10th and 12th grades only)
• October 18 - Student College & Career Fair (11:45am–12:25pm, WSHS Gym)
• November 4 - PTSA Tailgate Auction

Socialize while benefitting WSHS students! Every first Tuesday of the month, Larry’s Tavern donates partial proceeds to the WSHS PTSA. Board members will be available 6–8pm to greet you. All are welcome! You do not have to be a PTSA member to participate.

Tuesday, October 3, 7pm, WSHS Library

Learn how you can help support our student athletes.

Learn what you can do to help the music and drama programs succeed and grow! View the agenda.

Thursday, October 5, 6:30–8pm, WSHS Room 105

Connect with other WSHS parents and guardians for support in dealing with the teenage years. Guided by Crissa Parsley, WSHS Social Worker.

Thursday, October 12, 6:30–8pm

This is a chance for parents and guardians to go through your student’s class schedule. During each period, teachers will introduce their course and share classroom expectations.

The Health Advisory Council will be run by students for students and facilitated by the Teen Health Center. Our goal is to incorporate student voices in promoting physical, mental, and emotional health at WSHS. Interested students, please email Jada Wittow.

Wednesday, October 4, 1:10–1:40pm, WSHS Theater

Seniors, meet during homeroom for important graduation information!

WSHS will administer the school-day SAT to all 12th grade students, including Running Start students. Please read the document below for details, instructions, and test prep recommendations.

Tuesday, October 17

10th- and 12th-graders will be administered the Healthy Youth Survey during their English Language Arts class. Running Start Students can take the survey at WSHS October 17–20. Student participation is completely voluntary and anonymous.

Parents/Guardians please discuss with your student the value of participating in this survey. The Healthy Youth Survey provides important information about the health of adolescents in Washington. Our school and district use this information to contribute to the Continuous School Improvement Plan process. The more students take the survey, the more representative the results will be of students at our school. Results can have important value in proposal writing, county prevention plans, and professional development for staff.

Please read the Parent and Student Notification Letter for more information; it is available in English (PDF), Spanish (PDF), Somali (PDF), Vietnamese (PDF), and Russian (PDF). HYS provides additional Student Resources if your student needs help, or just someone to talk to.

Plan for the future, learn about post-graduation opportunities, and get your questions answered.

• Hey, passionate advocate for kids - The Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly is coming up (see below), and we want to contribute to the conversation. Help WSPTA build its priority list to take to the State Legislature and help keep our members informed about key issues.

• Hey, concerned voice for diversity, equity and inclusion - We need you to help lift up the voices of those who feel shut out. Support the work of the staff's Racial Equity Team.

• Hey, curious observer - Looking for an easy way to get involved? Attend and keep minutes at all membership and board meetings.

October 21–22, Online via Whova

Join us for WSPTA’s annual Legislative Assembly, October 21–22. This year's assembly is an inclusive virtual event that will be accessed through the Whova app. Any PTA member is welcome to attend. The cost is only $35. There is even a subsidized rate and a student rate of only $10. Registration is open until noon on October 5.

It will be an incredible weekend of advocacy, education, and networking, including informative guest presenters, workshops, panels, trainings, and of course, the important work of debating and voting on additions and updates to our legislative platform. This is an amazing opportunity to connect with PTA members and advocates statewide.

Saturday, November 4, 6–9pm, Dakota Place Park

Enjoy a fun night out while supporting your favorite team—the Wildcats! We have a wide array of items for you to bid on. Check out the catalog and get your tickets to The Tailgate auction today! All funds raised will go towards academic supports for students and staff that are not covered by state funding.

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

The following schools will be visiting WSHS:

• University of Nevada Las Vegas, October 3 at 1:30pm
  
• Loyola University, Chicago, October 5 at 1pm
  
• Gonzaga University, October 12 at 1:45pm
  
• Willamette University, October 24 at 11:45am
  
• Vassar College, October 25 at 1pm
  
• Knox College, October 27 at 11:45am

Interested students, please email Ms. Stacey at stfernandez@seattleschools.org. Sign-up sheets are also located outside the counselors' offices.

All students must have 60 hours of service learning hours to graduate (15 hours per year for transfer students). Visit the Counseling Center website for a list of Service Learning Opportunities.

You can now book a 30-minute appointment with your counselor online! Meetings are held via Microsoft Teams.

• Last Names A–Fe: Book an appointment with Erica Nguyen
• Last Names Fi–Marg: Book an appointment with Kinsey Hedeen
• Last Names Mari–Pig: Book an appointment with Mallory Neuman
• Last Names Pin–Z: Book an appointment with Christine Nutters

• September 29 - Soccer at Lakeside HS (4pm)
  
• September 29 - Swim & Dive vs. Eastside Catholic (Queen Anne Pool, 4pm)
• October 2 - Volleyball at Holy Names Academy (7pm)
• October 3 - Soccer vs. Roosevelt (Walt Hundley, 4pm)
• October 3 - Ultimate vs. Ballard (SWAC, 7:30pm)
• October 4 - Golf vs. Roosevelt (Jefferson Park, 3pm)
• October 4 - Volleyball vs. Lincoln (WSHS, 7pm)
• October 5 - Soccer at Ballard HS (7pm)
• October 6 - Golf vs. Holy Names Academy and O'Dea (Jackson Park Golf Co., 3pm)
  
• October 6 - Swim and Dive vs. Ingraham (Helene Madison Pool, 4pm)
• October 6 - Football vs. Lakeside (NWAC, 7pm)
• October 7 - Cross Country Hole in the Wall Invitational (Lakewood HS)
• October 7 - Volleyball vs. Juanita (WSHS, 1:30pm)

View complete WSHS sports schedules.

The West Seattle Lacrosse Club welcomes any West Seattle High School girl! No experience necessary to play. Learn a new sport and get involved in our community. Registration opens October 1.

Mark your calendars for booster club meetings in the school library, Tuesdays at 7pm:

• October 3
• November 7
  
• December 5

Wednesday, October 18, 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW

WSHS Boys Basketball will receive 25% of fundraiser sales*. Order online using the code MODGIVES25 or visit the West Seattle MOD and mention the fundraiser at checkout.

*Tax, gift cards, and retail sales are excluded.

West Seattle High School has an online Spirit Store! For a limited time only, get 15% off $75 or more with the code "SAVE15."

Visit West Seattle High School Athletics for athletic season dates, practice times, game schedules, and coaching contact information. All forms need to be completed and current physicals updated on FinalForms.

SPS high school athletic ticketed events are available on Metro League’s HomeTown Ticketing digital box office.

October 10, 6–8pm, Rainier Avenue Church (5900 Rainier Avenue S)

Join the Alliance for Education at a community meal and meet your local Seattle School Board and Seattle City Council candidates. This event is free and open to all members of the community. RSVP to attend.

The Equity and Inclusion Virtual Speaker Series is a program sponsored by POCIS Seattle, People of Color of Independent Schools in the Northwest, to offer our communities the opportunity to connect, learn, and engage in topics around equity, inclusion, and antiracist education and action. These events are free and accessible to all. See this year's speakers and sign up to participate.

The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has international students who are waiting to be connected to a host family from January to June 2024. Students have their own health insurance and cover all their personal expenses. If interested, please email Shawna Busey or text 253-273-8453 for more info.

Parents and caregivers with children 10–19 years old gather online each week to find support and resources, learn in community, and connect with other families. Flexible pricing available. Register here.

• WSHS Website
• ASB Instagram
• Athletics
• Attendance
• Bell Schedule
• Calendar
• Counseling Center
• Library
• Teen Health Center
• Volunteering
• Westside HEY Coalition
• WSHS PTSA

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