The Westgate Wire
September 18, 2026
Variety Show Planning Committee Parent Volunteers Needed
The Westgate Variety Show will be held on Friday, January 29th. We are looking for parent volunteers to be part of the planning committee for this year. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this google form or email Cara Giacomin-Ferris at cgiacominferris@sd25.org
Westgate Spirit Days!
Fri, Sept. 25- College Wear Wed, October 21- Pajama Day Fri, November 13- Hat/Crazy Hair Day December - Winter Spirit Week (Stay Tuned) Fri, January 29- Winter Animal Day Fri, February 26- Pajama Day Fri, March 19- Westgate Spirit Day Fri, April 30- Jungle Day
Chess Club is Back!
Westgate Chess Club kicks off Friday, October 2! Chess Club runs in three seasons each year — fall, winter, and spring — so this is the first chance of the year to give chess a try. Beginners and experienced players are welcome, and students can even bring a friend and try the first class for free! The fun continues all year, including our much-loved Bughouse Tournament in the spring! Check out the attached flyer for details and registration.
We also need one PTA volunteer each Friday to help welcome students, provide an extra set of eyes, and stay through pickup. Illinois Chess Teachers runs the lesson, so it is an easy, fun way to help out and get a front-row seat to what the kids are learning. Sign up for a Friday here!
D25 Families: Heritage Fest Is Looking for Booth Hosts
Saturday, September 19 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights
Heritage Fest is looking for families to host booths celebrating their culture, traditions, and heritage. If your family has participated in a D25 Multicultural Fair, this could be a great opportunity to share your culture with the broader Arlington Heights community.
Heritage Fest is presented by the Arlington Heights Park District, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Village of Arlington Heights.
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Westgate PTA News
Important Dates
9/21- Yom Kippur-No School
10/22-10/23- Parent/teacher Conferences
11/3-Election Day-No School
11/20-Report Cards sent via email
11/23-11/27- Thanksgiving Break- No School
12/21-1/4-Winter Break-No School