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December 11, 2025

Welcome to the Wildcat Wire -- your weekly source for all the latest campus news!

Stay up to date with upcoming events, student achievements, and important announcements, all in one place.

The information is organized by division, so you can skip straight to the details that matter most to you.

Thank you for being part of our vibrant community.

Announcements & Reminders

Super Early Release Dec 18 at 11:15AM

Christmas Break/No School Dec 19 - January 5

Freshman Symposium Jan 8

Help Us Plan for Spring 2026 Youth Sports! Wildcats, Get Ready!

We are gearing up for an incredible spring season at Westbury Christian, welcoming athletes as young as preschool! To ensure we have the right number of coaches and teams ready, please take a moment to fill out our quick interest survey. Requests for more information can be sent directly to youthleague@westburychristian.org

Important: This survey is strictly to gauge interest and helps us plan. It is not an official registration form.

Official registration will open during Christmas Break, but your input now helps us hit the ground running! Click on the link below to begin the survey:

Youth Sports Interest Survey

Christmas Program Dec 16

Our young performers are rehearsing their parts to share a joyful Lower School Christmas Program with you. Please make plans to attend this festive holiday event Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria/gym. We ask that students wear Christmas-themed attire/colors-dresses, tops and bottoms.

North Pole Day & Super Early Release Dec 18

All aboard for a trip to The North Pole on December 18th. Our Lower School students (K3-4th grade) will come dressed in their pj’s with sleeping bags and pillows in tow for a cozy, snow-much-fun adventure! We will sip hot chocolate, munch on cookies and popcorn, and enjoy a holiday movie before heading home for early dismissal (no breakfast or lunch will be served and no extended care that day). Please be mindful about the super early dismissal at 11:15AM.

Sleigh on over to the sign-up link below to see how you can help by volunteering or donating festive goodies!

North Pole Sign Up Genius

Click here to send a message to: Amanda Archer, Lower School Principal.

Denim Donations Needed

If you have old denim (tops/bottoms) you no longer wear, please donate them to the Fashion Design & Textile Class. Denim donations are accepted in Room 175, Mrs. Keese's class.

Talent Show and Pancake Study Night (9-12 Grades) Dec 11

We're excited to invite your high school student to a special Talent Show and Pancake Study Night on Thursday, December 11th! Our Thespian Society will be hosting a fun Talent Show from 4-5 p.m. Then, we will have a time for our high school students to study and prepare for finals, visit with teachers and ask them questions they may have, play games (with prizes!),and enjoy some yummy pancakes with toppings! This event is a great opportunity for students to connect with each other, get academic support, and enjoy some festive fun. The Pancake Study Night will be from 6-8 p.m. We'd love to see your child there!

Finals Week (5th-12th Grades)

Finals Week for 5th-12th grades is Friday, December 12th through Wednesday, December 17th. Make-up day is Thursday, December 18th.

Super Early Release Dec 18

Please be mindful that Upper School students will be dismissed at 11:15AM. There will not be extended care, breakfast or lunch served on this day.

Freshman Symposium Jan 8

On Thursday, January 8 during 6th, 7th and 8th periods, all freshmen (class of 2029) will attend the Freshmen Symposium in the Partian Library after the lunch period ends to hear from a guest speaker/counselor from the Menninger Clinic on how to handle stress and anxiety. Mrs. DeMoss will also meet with the students to discuss their academic goals for the second semester. We look forward to your scholar partaking in this informational and relationship-building symposium.

Click here to send a message to Annette Turner, Middle School Principal

Click here to send a message to Kaitlyn Ballard, High School Principal

Senior Spotlight: Burns & Whitaker

It's our pleasure to introduce two more incredible members of the WCS 2026 senior class: Arie Burns and Jordan Whitaker. We hope their stories inspire younger students, encourage families, and remind our community of the many ways God is at work in the lives of our Wildcats.

Click here to purchase yearbooks!

Staff Appreciation - Teacher's Favorites List

The PTO has compiled a list of our teachers’ and staff’s favorite items! Check out your student’s teachers to find simple ways to say ‘thank you’ and share a thoughtful treat. Your small gesture can make a big difference in showing how much we care!

Favorites List (Excel Version)

Cookie Crew Wanted!!

We still need volunteers to B.P.D. with us on Thursdays! Please help the WCSAA Bake. Package. Distribute. delicious cookies to our Wildcats! Click on this link to sign up!

In addition, there is still time to join the WCSAA at one of the various membership levels:

Click here for WCSAA Membership Levels.

Click here to pay for a WCSAA Membership Level.

On behalf of the WCSAA Board, we look forward to working with you to make the 2025-2026 athletic year a special one for our student athletes. Please reach out to one of the WCSAA Board Members if you have any questions.