Vol 3. October 2024 Versión en español

Dear Madison West Scholars and Parent(s)/Guardians,

As we progress through the school year, I want to express how incredibly proud we are of all our scholars. Your hard work and dedication to meeting our expectations have not gone unnoticed, and we are thrilled with the progress you are making. 2,300 scholars focused on teaching and learning in a safe and efficient manner is a tall order, yet all of you have made this happen each and every day. Congrats! Let's keep it up. 

This past month and into the middle of October, West has been and continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Our scholars from Familia Latina have displayed beautiful artifacts and clothing that uplift and celebrate Hispanic/Latino/a culture. It has been a wonderful opportunity for our West community to learn and appreciate the rich heritage and contributions of Hispanic/Latino/a Americans.

Looking ahead, our newly formed Student Leadership team is actively planning observances and activities for several important events in October. These include National Bullying Prevention Month, Custodian Appreciation Day, National Coming Out Day, and Indigenous Peoples Day. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all our scholars and staff.

Also, this week is Homecoming Week, and we have an exciting lineup of events planned. The annual West Parade and Aud will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd. The Homecoming Football game is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th, at 1:00 PM, followed by the Homecoming Dance from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Please remember that tickets are $10 through Wednesday and will increase to $15 on Thursday and Friday. Scholars can purchase tickets for both the game and the dance on GoFan. See your SLC office with questions or concerns. 

Additionally, we have some fantastic performances coming up in October. The Choir Concert is on October 9th, the Band Concert on the 23rd, and the Orchestra Concert on the 24th. All concerts will begin at 7 PM, and we look forward to seeing everyone there to support our talented scholars.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to making West High School a place of excellence and inclusivity. Let’s continue to work together to ensure the success and well-being of all our scholars.

Warm regards,

Dan Kigeya

Principal 

The Madison West HS

Homecoming Tickets are now on sale! Your student ID# is your access code. Purchase here through GoFan! Have any issues getting your ticket? Come to the Highland/Ash Office #2211 - we're here to help!

Homecoming Football Game - Mansfield Stadium - Saturday October 5, at 1 PM

Homecoming Dance - West High School - Stevens Gym - Saturday Oct 5, at 7:30-10:30 PM

Madison West High School 2024 Homecoming Court

MSCR Homework Club is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45-5:30 PM in room #2404

Looking for teacher support in Math, Science, and Spanish? Contact Ms. Mo' at maporter@madison.k12.wi.us if you're interested

MMSD AP Exams and Registration: Open September 9 through October 20, 2024

AP Exam Schedule May 2025 - please note the increased number of digital and hybrid exams in 2025! Full Details found here as a refresher

General Timeline and Updates for 2024-2025 AP Exam Registration:

• Registration window opens 9/9/24
• Registration window closes 10/20/24 (this is based on meeting College Board’s fall registration deadlines for all districts)
• *Process Continuation for 24-25* Join Codes will be Sent to ALL Registered Students by MMSD by 10/23 at one time, rather than immediately after registering as in years past. Students will enter join codes onto myAP between 10/23 and 10/30.
• Second semester-only courses will have a second registration opportunity between 1/27/25 through 2/23/25.

Steps and Timeline for Students: 2024-2025 AP Exam Registration

1. September 9 - October 20, 2024: Fill out registration form found at aptsusa.com/mmsd, indicate all desired AP exams, and pay $40 deposit per exam (if applicable). Receive an order confirmation email from APTS.
2. Week of October 23-30, 2024: Receive an email from MMSD Central Office with exam join codes, Enter them into myAP for each registered exam by 10/30.
3. January - February 23, 2025: Receive invoice from APTS (if applicable) and pay remaining balance.

Registration occurs at aptsusa.com/mmsd 

• Pricing for our district will remain steady for the 24-25 school year; the price for regular AP exams is $125/exam, and AP Capstone (Seminar and Research) is $160/exam
• $40 deposit is due per exam in fall, remainder invoiced to students in January with a due date of 2/23/25 for final balance. All students use the registration form at the site linked above, but it gives them options to pay using online sources, or mail in a check during the process. Registrations made after 11/16/24 will be subject to a $40 late fee per exam.
• The ordering form will be closed for fall processing on 10/21/24, and will reopen with late fees in place on 11/16/24.
• Students approved for Free/Reduced lunch for 24-25 school year will have a balance of $0 per exam; must enter promo code   63BCTQ to bring balance down. This code is also listed on the registration website while they are in the registration form. Even students who are not submitting payment *must* use the website form to register. 
• Students approved for AVID code usage for 24-25 school year will have a balance of $0 per exam; must enter promo code to bring balance down. A separate email with your school-specific code and further details will be shared. This code will not be listed on the registration website while they are in the registration form and must be shared directly with students who qualify. All students, including those who will not be submitting payment, *must* use the website form to register. 

Six young Madison writers were announced and recognized on Thursday as the winners of Madison Public Library and Forward Madison FC’s third annual WE READ Youth Voices Writing Contest.

• Grand Prize Winner: Grace Huang, 17, Madison West High School senior, for Speak English
• Runner Up: Ash Gartler (pen name A.G.), 14, Madison West High School freshman, for there are no stars here

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Over the past four years, our West community has weathered some significant challenges—navigating the pandemic and an extensive construction project that created difficulties in being together. We’ve missed the vibrant connections that make our community special: the smiles of parents, the laughter of siblings (our future Regents!), the energy of volunteers, and the passion of changemakers.

Now that our construction is complete, we’re thrilled to invite all families and the broader community back to West! We’re launching Friends of West, an initiative dedicated to supporting our students, staff, and everything that makes West, West.

Let’s create new traditions, rekindle the old, and build incredible opportunities for our students together!

We need your unique voices and talents to help make West an even stronger, more dynamic community. This is your chance to be part of an exciting journey as we redefine what it means to be connected at West.

We want to hear from you! Please fill out this form, and stay tuned for our first meetup. Together, let’s embark on this inspiring adventure!

Dear families,

I’m taking students to Spain in Spring 2026, and wanted to personally invite you!

I'm excited to tell you more about the trip being planned with EF Tours, my educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/pjvt66n

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

In this info session, we’ll talk about:

• How this opportunity will benefit your student
• What we’ll see and do on our trip
• how your child can earn college credit
• Everything that’s included in this experience
• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
• How to enroll on this trip during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Thanks,

Cara Rea-Garcia

Please note: this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Genin’s Autocare is hosting a West High School fundraiser in the month of October. A portion of every oil change will be donated back to West. Genin’s has donated $32,215.94 to our school over the years. Please support them, as they have supported us! Go Genin’s!