WLWV Community Update

All families, even families of returning students, are asked to complete Online Registration (OLR) this school year. Parent-guardians are asked to do this through their ParentVue account using the link to Online Registration near the top-right part of the screen within their ParentVue account, or by going directly to the OLR link, as soon as possible.

New Students: OLR is the registration process for new students. New students will be enrolled in school once OLR is completed and accepted.

Returning Students: For returning students, this process does not impact their enrollment in school, but it does ensure that your school has updated information. After Aug. 28, parent-guardians will not be able to view information in ParentVue until OLR is completed.

If you need help with your ParentVue account or the OLR process, please contact your school office.

We are excited to share that Smart Start is coming to all of our schools this year. Smart Start is an optional opportunity for students with 504s and IEPs, and their parent-guardians, to meet their teachers and prepare for the start of the school year.

Smart Start will take place on Thursday, Aug. 24 at all schools. It will run from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at all primary and middle schools and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at our high schools.

Students who participate are encouraged to complete a one-page student profile to bring to Smart Start, which can be found and downloaded on the district website. Families are also encouraged to review the Smart Start checklist for students with 504s and IEPs.

Be on the lookout for more back-to-school information as we get closer to the first day of school on Aug. 29!

All West Linn-Wilsonville students and families are invited to our WLWV Back-to-School Resource Event on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Family Empowerment Center; 6700 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville.

Families will find free school supplies, technology support, access to WLWV staff for questions, community resources, Kona Ice, and fun for the whole family! We will be joined by several community partners to connect families to information and resources.

In anticipation of warm temperatures, this event will take place primarily indoors. We hope to see you there!

Families can apply for free and reduced meals for the 2023-24 school year now. The grace period expires at the end of day on October 10, 2023. Please renew your Meal Benefit Application today for School Year 2023-24. Meal benefits are not retroactive.

The state has received additional funding for the Free & Reduced Meal Program which will qualify more families in Oregon! Please apply to see if your family qualifies.

Learn more, or apply today, by visiting the district website.

First Student, the district’s contracted bus company, is in the process of finalizing bus routes for the 2023-24 school year. We hope to post bus routes to the district website by next week, at which time we will alert all families that they are available for review.

Several factors were taken into consideration during the bus routing process, including the national bus driver shortage, increased neighborhood traffic in parts of West Linn and Wilsonville, the relocation of Athey Creek Middle School and addition of Riverside High School, and a desire to optimize bus routes district-wide.

All students and families are asked to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities ahead of the 2023-24 school year. Student Rights and Responsibilities can be found on the district or school websites.

There are currently two open positions on the Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC). The LRPC is a seven member citizen committee responsible for guiding the development of the district's Long Range Plan which provides a rational framework for evaluating and addressing future school facility needs as West Linn and Wilsonville grow. LRPC members are expected to regularly attend quarterly meetings, which take place in the evening and last approximately two hours.

Learn more or fill out an online application by visiting the district website.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is excited to share that our school district has moved to a new communication platform called ParentSquare starting in 2023-24. ParentSquare consolidates existing communication systems while providing better school engagement and access to information for families.

ParentSquare will provide the following advantages for WLWV families:

• Allows for schools to send and receive school and class information.

• Messaging automatically translates to the parent-guardian’s preferred language, allowing for meaningful one-way and two-way electronic conversations.

• Flexibility for parent-guardians in how you receive information (email, text message, or through the free ParentSquare app) as well as when you receive information (instantaneous or digest).

• All messaging is archived within ParentSquare so that you can easily review past information.

Parent-guardians can register their ParentSquare account any time this summer. Parent-guardians will receive information from their school regardless if they register their account or not, but registering will allow for parent-guardians to engage in two-way communication with their school as well as customize how and when they receive school updates. Parent-guardians are invited to learn more about ParentSquare by visiting this district webpage.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District uses HelpCounter for volunteer registration and sign-in to increase safety and security for all students. Interested volunteers can register to volunteer in WLWV schools by visiting the Volunteer Registration webpage. Simply select 'Start' to fill out your application, which includes a background check. The first time that volunteers sign-in to volunteer at any WLWV school they will be prompted to accept a Volunteer Agreement.

Volunteers must also re-register every three years, or when volunteering at a new school. Note that volunteer coaches register through a different process. Contact your school's athletic director or principal for more information.

Volunteering in WLWV schools is an extremely rewarding experience. Your time is greatly appreciated by both staff and students!

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.

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!

Aug. 16 — Back to School Resource Event

Aug. 24 — Smart Start

Aug. 29 — First Day of School

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities
• ParentSquare

• 2023-24 Registration Information

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• 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