Westwood Weekly

Email: fossittc@nice.k12.mi.us
Website: https://nice.k12.mi.us/
Location: 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA
Phone: 906.485.1023
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niceschools

The student council did their annual food drive and collected nearly 800 non-perishable food items again this year. Thank you to the Ishpeming Salvation Army staff for being such great partners in serving our community!

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) brings together more than 8,000 English teachers each year in a different U.S. city to engage with keynote speakers, learn from one another in breakout sessions, and connect with authors through book signings.

This year, Dr. Kel Sassi of Northern Michigan University was selected as a recipient of the Julia Berry Award and Mrs. Anderson, an English Teacher at Westwood, had the honor of attending the conference as a co-presenter, speaking on versatility and resilience in rural schools, with Dr. Kia Richmond serving as their moderator.

Mrs. Anderson also had the opportunity to moderate an author session at ALAN—the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents—where she introduced three YA authors and lead a conversation about their books.

Congratulations Mrs. Anderson and thank you for representing WHS at such a prestigious event!

Students have the opportunity to be exempt from semester exams when they meet the established requirements. Please remember that exam exemptions are a privilege, not a right. We encourage you to review the requirements outlined in the attached information. Additionally, please take note of the guidelines regarding which types of medical absences do not count as days/hours absent.

New this year is the Patriot Press website where you can access the digital version. Go to

https://sites.google.com/nice.k12.mi.us/the-patriot-press/home for access.

We encourage both parents and students to read the student handbook carefully. It provides important information about school expectations, rules, and available resources, helping everyone understand their rights, responsibilities, and how to create a safe, respectful, and successful learning environment together. Click on the link below to access the WHS Student Handbook.

The Lunch Menu are not posted yet. Once the school year starts, click on the picture for that month's lunch menu.

All school districts in Michigan are required to share the Sexual Harassment and Information Guide with students in grades 6-12. I have attached the information guide as and some additional informaton including the districts Title IX coordinator information and specific school policies related to sexual harassment and sexual assault.