WLWV Community Update

Kindergarten and Preschool registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open!

Families can learn more about the online enrollment process by visiting the district website. Additional preschool information, including tuition information, can be found on the preschool webpage.

The week of March 20-26 is National Drug Alcohol Fact Week. West Linn High School’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) @wlhstab is using this week to inform and educate students and community members about several important facts and statistics connected to drug and alcohol use.

Students kicked off the important week through a special event on Friday, March 17. TAB students were joined by community members, school board members, law enforcement representatives, City Council members, district representatives, and other local leaders. Mayor Bialostosky capped off the kick-off event by reading an official proclamation on behalf of the City Council.

TAB students will spend the week hanging posters around the community and sharing facts with peers. Learn more about National Drug Alcohol Fact Week.

Music and Arts Partners (MAP) are launching their annual “Dollars for the Arts” campaign to honor Music in our Schools Month and Youth Art Month.

Be on the lookout for donation envelopes coming home from your child’s school, or donate via our website below. Donations can be applied to our general fund, the Lynne Detrick Memorial Instrument Fund, or an arts program/school of your choice. (See below for instructions) Programs have advised us they are in need of diverse sheet music, instrument repairs, watercolor sets, sketchbooks, tools and more. All contributions are tax deductible per our non-profit 501(c)(3) status. MAP will provide tax receipts for all contributions of $50.00 or more. Checks are accepted and should be written to: Music and Arts Partners. Please specify the school or department you’d like to support in the memo.

Learn more by reading MAP's newsletter below.

Incoming 9th grade and 10th grade students can still choose to attend Riverside High School at any time prior to the start of the 2023-24 school year, even if they've already forecasted for classes at another district high school. 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 at Riverside for next school year through this online link.

The enrollment period remains open through spring break. Students who make their decision after spring break can still enroll through the inter-district transfer process found on the district website. The inter-district transfer process is quick and easy for families.

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. Interested students can check out the curriculum guide, including courses that will be offered next year, by visiting the Riverside High School website.

Both Wilsonville Robotics Team Error Code Xero and West Linn Robotics Team 2B Determined have soared out of the robotics gates during the 2023 FRC season. West Linn High School students placed second overall at the Clackamas FRC District Event on March 2-4, winning the Team Sustainability Award.

Last week, Wilsonville High School hosted teams from across Oregon, Washington, and even Alaska in their District Competition. Team Error Code Xero took first place overall, winning the Creativity Award. Hear from our students about the hundreds of hours put into building the robot, the nerves of seeing it finally in action, and the pride of being at the center of the robotics community for the weekend.

With their strong starts to the season, both teams will next compete in Salem on March 23-25 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Please join us in congratulating and supporting all of our robotics students and mentors.

In celebration of Women's History Month, West Linn-Wilsonville school libraries are highlighting historically important stories about women. In all of our school libraries, students can take inspiration from artists, activists, athletes, scientists, and more who have changed the world. Visit your own school library to discover some of these important texts that are prominently displayed.

Starting next school year (2023-24), all high schools will move to an opt-in busing system. This means that busing will be provided for high school students who plan to be regular bus riders and who opt-in. Students who do not opt-in, because they rarely or never need bus service, are welcome to ride the bus on existing bus routes that are posted on the district website.

Current 8th-11th graders who are eligible for busing will receive an email following spring break with a link to sign up for a bus. To review the reasons for opt-in busing, who is eligible for a bus, and other pertinent information can visit the district website.

It’s spring concert season at our high schools and middle schools. Support our musicians and check out one of the performances in both West Linn and Wilsonville. Visit the district website for a full performance schedule.

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!

Families wanting information about resources and additional community partners are encouraged to access the district's Community Bulletin Board. The Community Bulletin Board is where community partners share relevant flyers and information about youth sports, camps and outside learning opportunities, enrichment opportunities, fundraisers, and other community-based opportunities. Community members can also post information to the Community Bulletin Board by submitting a PDF.

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. Families can review the 2022 Quarter 4 Capital Bond Report by visiting the district website.

March 27-31 — Spring Break (No School)

• 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