Regent Reporter - January 25th, 2022

We’re excited to start a new semester with students. New beginnings offer fresh opportunities, and I’m optimistic that our students will experience a lot of growth between now and June. We’re especially looking forward to welcoming more adult support in the building, as soon as it is safe to do so, including tutors and volunteers. There is nothing quite like an in-person helper to support student learning and growth.

This is an exciting edition of the Regent Reporter. Check out the spotlight on Teng Yang. We’re so proud of him! And be sure to review the many opportunities we have for apprenticeship and mentoring. We know we’re better together. I’m looking forward to a great semester of learning!

FACE/Regent Pride Newsletter

Check out the most recent newsletter from our FACE/Regent Pride team!

This newsletter comes to you from the West FACE Team and the Regent Pride Committee. Both consist of classroom teachers, administrators and support staff. FACE stands for Family and Community Engagement and Regent Pride is our school wide initiative to educate the student body on racial literacy.

Happening Now

West Scholarship App

West Scholarship Application now open to Seniors!

On January 12th, Senior students received an email inviting them to apply for a West Scholarship. Seniors can access the application by visiting the front page of the West HS Counseling Website.

The deadline to submit the application is Friday, February 4th at 4:00 pm. By completing this one application, applicants will be eligible for over 40 scholarships!

If you have any questions, please contact counselors Lisa Lehman (lalehman@madison.k12.wi.us) or Kelly Anderle (kaanderle@madison.k12.wi.us)

Learn to Swim Course

Don’t know how to swim? Want to learn specific swim strokes? Nervous around pools/lakes?

See more info here!

Upcoming Events

Youth Apprenticeship Info Nights

Learn about how you can work in and explore a career you are interested in! This event goes over the program entrance requirements, program opportunities, and benefits to jump starting your career today!

See more info here.

Get Involved

Neighborhood House Mentoring Program

The Neighborhood House Community Center is excited to be relaunching our one-on-one youth-adult mentoring program this February! The mentoring program aims to pair kids (ages 7-18) with adult mentors to spend their time working on academic skills, building a positive relationship, socializing and having fun! Together, mentors and mentees work on homework, bake treats, discuss life, play games, make art, and walk to nearby Madison attractions including parks, the zoo, museums, and the UW campus.

Regent Spotlight

Regent community, check out this article on Channel 3000 that features West student Teng Yang who is highlighted for his work at SSM Health/St. Mary's Hospital! We are so proud of Teng's accomplishments through his community-based vocational program!

Madison West Esports Team

In its first year, the Madison West Esports team has had a strong start. With the Wisconsin High School Esports Association (WIHSEA), West High School students play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (a platform fighting game) against other schools in the state. The team is currently at the top of its division and is tied with Case High School in Racine. After two weeks of playoffs the State Championship will take place. It is on January 22nd at Madison College-Truax and spectators are welcome to view it on livestream or in person. Students who will be competing for our varsity team are seniors Mario Rea-Garcia, Sam Wang, and Rowan Wentz, juniors Liv Abegglen and Z Winchester, and sophomore Elliot Sussman.

For more information on the Esports team talk to advisor Ms. Rea-Garcia in room 3054 or to one of the team captains, Liv Abegglen or Mario Rea-Garcia. For information about the State Championship visit: https://www.wihsea.org/fall-21-titles/playoff-and-championship.