Vol 9. December 12, 2023 Versión en español

Monday, January 22, 2024

Semester 1 - Last Day of Classes (Monday Early Release Schedule)

Tuesday, January 23

8:30 – 10:00          Period 1 

10:15 – 11:45        Period 2 

12:30 –   2:00        Period 8

Wednesday, January 24

8:30 – 10:00          Period 3 

10:15 – 11:45        Period 4

12:30 –   2:00       Makeup 

Thursday, January 25

8:30 – 10:00          Period 5 

10:15 – 11:45        Period 6 

12:30 –   2:00        Makeup 

Friday, January 26

No School – Staff Only for Grade Reporting

Monday, January 22, 2024

West High School - Stevens Gym

Please join us at 7:00PM in the Stevens Gym for West's 8th grade parent meeting.

Elective Course selection, course offerings, graduation requirements, and drop-in with teacher representatives.

ACCESS Test of English Proficiency!

For our students with multiple languages at West High School, the window for their state-mandated test of English proficiency has 

opened and runs through January 26th. Your student received in their email their appointed test date, time, and location. Encourage your student to do their best to show off language growth and multilingualism! Contact Ryan Watson rwatson@madison.k12.wi.us  or Katie Medema kmedema@madison.k12.wi.us for questions on the ACCESS test, or Faith Hoenecke fahoenecke@madison.k12.wi.us on the State Seal of Biliteracy.

We will have our Winter Celebration on the afternoon of 12/19. We will have a modified bell schedule for the day. Here is a list of activities students have to choose from.

We would be grateful for any donations to the Winter Celebration! If you would like to make a donation of snacks or money to buy supplies, please fill out this form.

West is excited to be hosting an afternoon of learning on April 4th. We are currently seeking professionals, scholars, and community organizers to propose workshops for students and staff. If you or people you know are interested, please click here for more information and a timeline. Reach out to Sarah Quinn to talk more.

Just a reminder that graduation orders are due. To avoid late fees that start soon, please order online at www.mwscholastic.com, or mail Midwest Scholastic your paper order form and deposit to:

Midwest Scholastic

PO Box 83 

Mt Horeb, WI 53572

If you have any questions, please email Midwest Scholastic at questions@mwscholastic.com

For questions concerning Graduation 2024, please reach out to Katie Medema - kmedema@madison.k12.wi.us

Juniors interested in being considered for membership in the National Honor Society at West High School need to meet the following criteria:

• volunteered a total of at least 45 hours in two or more activities, with no more than 23 hours from a single service activity. These hours can be from activities from summer of 8th grade through March 2024.  
• Service forms can be found on the West NHS Website. 

• earned a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.5. 
• have attended West High School for at least one school year
• no unresolved behavioral issues/negative behavior record

Selection Process Timeline:

• Early March – Letters of Invitation to join NHS will be emailed to eligible Juniors (and a parent/guardian). Students will apply by submitting two short essay responses (essay prompts will be included in the invitation letter) and all service forms documenting 45 volunteer hours. 

• Thursday, March 21st – NHS application materials due by 4:00 p.m. in room 1106 (Student Services). No late submissions will be accepted.

• April 8-10th -- Letters of Congratulation will be sent out to inductees.

• April 22nd – NHS Ceremony of Induction 7 pm West AUD

For admissions questions, please contact NHS Co-Advisor, Amanda Dyer, at acdyer@madison.k12.wi.us    

Looking forward to our new inductees’ Character, Leadership, Scholarship and Service this year!

We'd like to thank Genin's Autocare for donating $5 from each oil change during the month of October to West High’s Tech-Ed Fund. The current donation total to West by Genin's is at $31,865.94. Thank you to Genin's and please remember this local business when looking for your auto needs.