Wildcat Weekly

9/5/2025

A Message from Dr. Delgado:

I am excited about the many opportunities we have this week to come together, collaborate, and strengthen our Wildcat community. Working side by side as families, staff, and community members makes all the difference in building a brighter future for Westview Middle School.

On Wednesday, September 10th at 5:00 p.m., we will host a community meeting during our Campus Academic Advisory Council (CAAC) meeting. This meeting is especially important as we will be gathering input from our families and community to help guide the development of our Turnaround Plan (TAP) for submission to the Texas Education Agency. Following three years of “F” ratings under the state accountability system, it is critical that we work together to create a stronger path forward for Westview. Your voice and partnership are essential in this process.

Immediately following the CAAC/community meeting, at 6:00 p.m., we will hold our first PTO meeting of the year. This is a wonderful chance to get involved, support our Wildcats, and connect with other families.

We also have exciting opportunities to come together in support of our student-athletes:

• Tuesday, September 9th – First home football games at Wildcat Stadium

7th A Team @ 5:30 p.m./ 8th A Team following the 7th A Team game

• Wednesday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. – Cross Country’s first meet at Parkcrest Middle School

I look forward to working alongside each of you as we build a stronger Westview Middle School together. Thank you for your partnership and commitment to our students’ success!

Westview Middle School has received an F rating for the past three years, which requires us to submit a Turnaround Plan (TAP) to the state. It is vital that the voices of our parents, families, and community members are included in shaping this plan for the future of our Wildcats.

Please take a moment to complete the brief survey linked below to provide your input.

Additionally, if you would like to share more detailed feedback in person, we invite you to attend our CAAC/Community Meeting on Wednesday, September 10th at 5:00 p.m. in the Wildcat Library.

✅ Your voice matters—help us shape a stronger future for Westview!

If your child is in need of services provided by our counseling team, such as an academic or scheduling concern, a peer conflict, family or grief concern, mental health concerns, or request for community resources, please use this linked form to request support.

Thank you for your patience and support as we worked through schedule changes at the start of the school year. As a reminder, we stopped accepting schedule change requests on Friday, September 5th.

Beginning next week, no further changes will be made to student schedules based on individual requests. Any adjustments that do occur will only be administrative changes made in order to support the needs of the campus as a whole.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain consistency for our students. Together, we can ensure that every Wildcat is set up for success this school year!

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free webinar — Supporting Your Teen: Addressing Depression and Eating Disorders Together — on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT.

Join Families for Depression Awareness and the National Eating Disorders Association for a webinar exploring the complex relationship between depression and eating disorders in teens. Rocio Avila, LCSW-S will discuss how these conditions intersect, share practical strategies for supporting teens, and provide guidance on accessing appropriate treatment resources.

Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

Student Personal Device Guidelines

During the state’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers passed and Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that prohibits students from using personal devices during school hours.

House Bill 1481 takes effect the 2025-2026 school year and requires all Texas school districts to prohibit students from using "personal wireless communication devices," which the law defines as “any wireless electronic communication device, other than a device provided to students by a school for instructional purposes, capable of transmitting and/or receiving data.”

What Devices are Restricted:

• Personal cell phones

• Tablets

• Gaming devices

• Smart watches

• Bluetooth headphones or earbuds

• Fitness trackers that can send or receive messages

• Personal computers not being used for instructional purposes

• Two-way radios

• Pagers

• Any other device capable of digital communication.

What Devices are Allowed:

Devices purchased and issued by Pflugerville ISD are exempt from this restriction.

What this means for Pflugerville ISD:

• Students are expected to either leave personal communication devices at home or power them off and store them securely in their backpacks during the day. Device use is not permitted at any time during school hours, which includes passing periods and lunch times.

• Exceptions will be made for documented medical needs and special education accommodations. (Families who wish to request this exception should work directly with their campus nurse or administrator)

PfISD leaders understand this is a big change for our students and families, and have developed a phased-in approach to help students and families adjust.

During the first nine weeks of school, we’ll focus on education and grace. Students will receive reminders, and staff will take time to explain the new expectations. Each campus will have a designated point person to help guide this transition, and families will receive information through school emails, newsletters, websites, and social media.

During this transition phase, the consequences for cell phone use will be progressive. Once we’ve given students time to learn the expectations, enforcement will shift to immediate and progressive consequences without verbal warnings.

The law is designed to support student learning, reduce distractions, and limit the potential for cyberbullying. To help students adjust, families are encouraged to speak with their students about this change and perhaps consider practicing being device-free at home.

Phase 1: Transition Period (August 13-September 18)

1st Offense: Verbal Reminder

2nd Offense: Device confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

3rd Offense: Device only returned to parent or guardian.

Chronic Issues: Parent meeting and progressive discipline.

Phase 2: Full Implementation (September 19-end of the year)

1st Offense: Device confiscated and returned only to parent/guardian.

2nd Offense: Confiscation and lunch detention.

3rd Offense: Confiscation plus half-day of ISS and a parent meeting.

Chronic Issues: Full day of ISS, behavior plan, or temporary ban of the device on campus.

We are excited to announce that Westview will be offering evening English classes for parents and family members of our students! This is a wonderful opportunity for our Wildcat community to grow and learn together.

🗓 Dates: Monday, September 29 – Thursday, December 4
📍 Days: Monday - Wednesday
⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
📌 Location: Westview Middle School

These classes are designed to support our families by strengthening English language skills, building confidence, and creating connections within our school community. We hope many of you will take advantage of this opportunity!

👉 Click here to register

By the end of this week, all students will have received their student ID badges! We are excited to take this important step in keeping Westview a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Students are expected to wear their ID badges every day. This helps us quickly identify who belongs on campus and ensures that our school remains a secure environment for learning.

We appreciate your support in reminding your student to wear their ID badge each day—it’s a simple habit that makes a big difference in keeping our Wildcat community safe!

We ask for your support in helping students value their instructional time. Restroom breaks during class should be limited to emergencies only. Each student is allotted six restroom passes per six weeks for use during class time.

As a reminder, we have increased our passing periods to four minutes to give students more time to use the restroom between classes. Students may also use the restroom during lunch, before school, and after school.

Please encourage your student to make the most of their class time by avoiding unnecessary restroom trips during instructional periods.

All families are asked to complete a CEP form for this school year. This process is vital to ensuring that our school receives the funding and resources needed to best serve our students.

If you have not yet submitted your form—or if you’re unsure whether you have—please contact us and we will be glad to help. You can reach the main office at (512) 594-2200.

Thank you for helping us support Westview with the resources our students deserve!

As a reminder, restaurant food deliveries are not allowed during the school day. If you would like your child to enjoy a meal from a restaurant, you are welcome to:

• Sign your student out and enjoy lunch with them off campus, or

• Join them at our picnic tables in front of the school.

After lunch, students can be signed back in to continue their school day.

Parents are always welcome to bring homemade lunches for their students. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe and structured learning environment!

Our 8th grade science students will be showing what they’ve learned in their first assessments of the year! Please help us remind your student to be prepared for the following important dates:

• 📝 Quiz – Tuesday, September 9th

• 📊 Test – Thursday, September 11th

Both assessments will cover chemical formulas and the Law of Conservation of Mass.

To support their success, students have access to notes, a key ideas video, readings, and practice activities in their Canvas science course. Please encourage your child to review these resources, study consistently, and come ready to do their very best!

Our 7th Grade Advanced Math and 8th Grade Math students have their first major assessments coming up! Please help us remind your student to be prepared for the following important dates:

• 📝 7th Grade Advanced Math Test – Tuesday, September 9th

• 📊 8th Grade Math Test – Thursday, September 11th

These assessments will cover the key concepts students have been working on in class, and we encourage all students to study and review to ensure they are ready to show what they know.

Please support your student by encouraging them to spend time preparing, reviewing their notes, and practicing at home. Together, we can help them feel confident and successful on test day!

We are so excited to kick off our athletic seasons and welcome our Wildcats to the stands! Any student may attend a game as a spectator by purchasing a ticket using the information provided below. We love seeing our stands filled with purple, black, and white, cheering on our teams!

As you support our athletes, please remember that showing Wildcat Pride means being respectful—not only to our own players and fans, but also to the opposing team and their supporters. Good sportsmanship is part of what makes Westview special.

Students are expected to remain positive, encouraging, and appropriate throughout the game. Please note that students who are disruptive or unruly will be asked to leave the stadium or gym, and will not be permitted to attend future sporting events.

Let’s show everyone what it means to be part of the Wildcat Pfamily—loud, proud, and respectful! 🐾💜

Our first game for the season will be our first volleyball games on Thursday, September 4th vs. Kelly Lane Middle School. Our first home football game will be Tuesday, September 9th against Kelly Lane Middle School.

PfISD is excited to partner with Hometown Ticketing for all athletic events! 🏈🏐⚽

👉 Check your school and location carefully when purchasing!

You can purchase tickets for all PfISD High School sporting events online here:
Click to Buy Tickets

🛒 Ticket Info

• 💻 All ticket sales are online – no cash at the gate.

• 📱 Tickets must be purchased electronically on your own device.

• 🖼️ QR codes will be available onsite for easy purchasing.

• 🚫 No refunds, exchanges, or return entry.

🎫 Ticket Prices

• Adults: $4.00

• Students: $2.00

🍿 At the Game

• No outside food or drinks.

• Concession stands will be open! 🎉

✅ Accepted Passes

• UIL Passes (current year/correct district)

• THSCA / TGCA / TABC Coaches Association Cards

• PfISD Gold Cards

• PfISD Staff Badge (free for staff member only)

Wildcat Pride is alive and strong! Congratulations to our 8th Grade A Team Volleyball players and coaches for earning an exciting win in their first game of the season on Thursday, September 4th! It was a tough match, but our Wildcats pulled through with determination and teamwork, making us all so proud. 🎉

A special shoutout also goes to our 8th Grade B Team and 7th Grade Teams, who fought hard and showed incredible grit throughout their games. We are so proud of their effort and perseverance on the court.

We also want to thank our amazing fans in the stands! Your energy, spirit, and pride in Westview made a huge difference as you cheered on both teams. The sportsmanship demonstrated by our players and our Wildcat community was outstanding — a true reflection of what it means to be part of the Westview family.

Go Wildcats! 💜🐾

We are seeking parents and community members to serve on our Campus Academic Advisory Council (CAAC). This committee is made up of parents, business and community representatives, teachers, and campus staff. The group works alongside me, as principal, to provide input and guidance on important areas such as:

• The campus educational program

• Campus performance and improvement plan

• Staff development

• Campus-level waiver requests to the state

• The campus budget

At this time, we need:

• 2 parents (who are not PfISD employees)

• 2 business representatives

• 2 community members (not parents and not PfISD employees)

If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please reach out to Yadira Guzman Torres at Yadira.guzmantorres@pfisd.net to share your interest.

Your involvement and input are greatly valued—we would love to have you join us!

Help your child start strong this school year! 🏫✨

• Try to schedule doctor and dentist appointments after school or in the afternoon so your child can be counted present.
  

• Every school day matters—just a few missed days can add up quickly.
  

Thank you for partnering with us to make every day count for your child’s success! 💙

We have started recording tardies for consequences this week and will begin issuing consequences to students tomorrow. Parents, you may start seeing emails come into your inbox about your child being late to class. Please encourage them to make it a priority to arrive to all of their classes on time. We will issue consequences according to the chart below.

Please know that parents will be responsible for their child's transportation home if they are assigned a detention after school. This can easily be avoided by ensuring that the student arrives to class on time each period.

We ask for your support in helping students understand the importance of being in class on time. Arriving promptly ensures that no learning is missed and sets the tone for a productive day. Together, we can build positive habits that prepare students for success in school and beyond.