WLWV Community Update

The 2023-24 School Year Calendars were recently approved. Key dates include:

• Aug. 29 — First Day of School
• December 18-29, 2023 — Winter Break (students return to school on Jan. 3)
• March 25-29, 2024 — Spring Break
• June 11, 2024 — Last Day of School (pending school closures due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances)

Full 2023-24 School Year Calendars can be found on the district website.

Any current 8th and 9th grade student who lives in or is currently enrolled in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District is eligible to enroll for next school year. Riverside will open as a small comprehensive high school with International Baccalaureate, three new Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and co-curricular activities including select athletics. If you would like more information about Riverside High School before making your decision to enroll, please check out our website.

The enrollment process for this open window is very simple. Please fill out the google form that can be found here. We will host a RHS Informational Update Session on Thursday, January 26th from 6-7 p.m. for those of you who have questions as you are considering enrolling at Riverside. Once the enrollment window closes, the Riverside High School Team will be in contact with students and families regarding next steps. Thank you for your interest in Riverside High School.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District will host a community input session on Feb. 1 from 6-7 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually.

District staff will provide information regarding the Student Investment Account, which provides grant money that is intended to increase learning outcomes for students. Community input will help the district to prioritize funding to optimize learning outcomes for students. Interested community members can learn more about the Student Investment Account and the District’s Continuous Improvement Plan by visiting the district website.

The Wilsonville Library Foundation calling all readers to relax, take a load off, and enjoy a weekend of reading for a good cause.

The Foundation’s first “Stay at Home and Read” Fundraiser takes place Feb. 16-19. Get comfortable in your favorite spot, open a book, and start reading.

“Spend an evening getting lost in a great book and donate the money you would have spent in support your library,” said Bob Renfro, President of the Wilsonville Public Library Foundation.

Donations can be made at wplf.org or in person at the Wilsonville Public Library.

Why donate? The Wilsonville Library Foundation supports reading through several great community programs, including:

• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which inspires a love of reading by mailing books free of charge to Wilsonville children from birth until their fifth birthday.
• Books and reading lessons with our outreach librarian for childcare centers, preschools, and primary schools.
• Summer Reading Program for birth to school-aged children.
• Little Free Libraries provide better book access for all in our community.

For more information on the Stay at Home and Read Fundraiser, visit https://wplf.org or contact Maegan Vidal, 503-680-7008 maeganvidal@gmail.com

Thank you to the entire West Linn-Wilsonville Community for helping us to create practice costumes for our WLWV de Colores Folklorico Dance Group! Staff and community members joined forces to create these special costumes that will be enjoyed by students far into the future.

For more information about the Family Empowerment Center, FEC-sponsored community education courses, or other opportunities to get involved, please visit the district website.

Cold and flu season continues across Oregon and Clackamas County Public Health has several reminders for students and families to help prevent illness in our schools. If your student is healthy (no chronic illnesses or diseases), we encourage them to come to school (unless of course, your doctor specifies something different).

• Make sure your family is eating healthy, being active and getting enough sleep.

• Wash hands frequently.

• Consider wearing a mask in public settings to reduce unwanted exposure and protect others if you are in that early phase of becoming sick.

• Stay home when feeling unwell.

• Get vaccinated (if possible).

• Last but not least, help our kids learn the why and how of navigating illnesses to protect themselves as well as others when we are not well.

The Oregon Health Authority and Clackamas County Health Department continue to monitor active cases of communicable illnesses and recommend best practices to school districts.

There are currently several job opportunities for prospective community members. Openings include Nutrition Services, Paraeducators, and various teaching and coaching opportunities. Learn more, or apply, by visiting our website.

Come learn and grow with us!

Several Capital Construction Projects are continuing this school year with even more construction planned for the coming summer as part of the 2019 Capital Bond. Learn more about major bond projects, construction timelines, quarterly reports, and more by visiting the bond website.

Community members are also encouraged to sign up for project updates through the Capital Bond Project ListServs.

January 16 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

January 18 — Professional Growth Wednesday (2 Hour Early Release)

February 1 — Student Investment Account (SIA) Community Engagement Event

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2022 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• FlashAlert

• ListServ

• 2022-23 Registration Information

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• SafeOregon Tip Line

• Bus Routes

• Wilsonville Public Library

• West Linn Public Library

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging education opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict