Wildcat Weekly

7/30/26

Dear Westview Families,

Our campus is filled with excitement as we work hard to prepare for the return of our students on Wednesday, August 12!

Today, we welcomed our incoming sixth-grade students and their families to campus for Sixth Grade Orientation. We were thrilled to have more than 100 students and their families attend—representing over one-third of our incoming sixth-grade class! Their enthusiasm made it clear that our students and families are just as excited about the upcoming year as we are.

Yesterday, we also welcomed our newest teachers as they began New Teacher Orientation. Today, they joined district leaders for professional learning, and they will return to Westview next week. We are fortunate to have many experienced, talented, and highly skilled educators joining our Wildcat family this year.

Our returning teachers will report to campus on Monday, August 3, when our entire staff will come together for a day of planning and preparation. That day will be followed by many professional learning experiences designed to help us prepare for a strong and successful first day of school.

Join Us for Meet the Teacher Night!

Monday, August 10
5:00–7:00 p.m.

We are eager to meet our new students and families and to see the familiar faces of our returning Wildcats!

During Meet the Teacher Night, students will receive their schedules and have the opportunity to walk from class to class with their parents or guardians. Students are also welcome to bring any school supplies they do not wish to carry in their backpacks. Supplies may be dropped off in a classroom, and staff members will be available to collect and distribute them to the appropriate teachers.

Parent Resource Center

We will also have a Parent Resource Center available in the cafeteria. Our social worker, counselors, nurse, parent liaison, and registrar will be available to answer questions and assist families with:

• Accessing Skyward Parent Portal accounts
• Family and community resources
• Student scheduling questions
• Vaccination and health information
• Registration and proof-of-residency questions

Additionally, our PTO will be on hand to welcome families and help to build a stronger community around Westview and its students and families. We welcome you to join the PTO and help shape the future of Westview and how we support our students and families.

Our entire staff is excited to welcome you back to Westview. We are looking forward to partnering with you to make the 2026–2027 school year an outstanding one for every Wildcat!

With Wildcat pride,

Dr. Emily Delgado
Principal
Westview Middle School

We are excited to welcome Dr. Sherry Harris, a Parent and Family Engagement Specialist from Region XIII, as our upcoming guest speaker.

Dr. Harris will present:

“How to Work with Educators to Improve Achievement for Your Child”

This virtual presentation will provide families with practical strategies for communicating and collaborating with teachers and other school staff to support their child’s academic success.

Two Ways to Participate

The presentation will be delivered through Zoom. Families may:

• Join the presentation virtually from home, or
• Join us on campus to watch and participate alongside other Westview families.

Two on-campus viewing opportunities will be available:

Monday, August 24 | 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 27 | 12:00 p.m.

The Zoom link and additional participation information will be shared in a future parent communication.

We hope you will join us as we continue building strong partnerships between our families and educators in support of every Wildcat!

Monday, August 10 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Westview Middle School

We invite all Westview students and families to join us for Meet the Teacher Night! This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with our Wildcat community, meet your child’s teachers, and become familiar with the campus before the first day of school.

What to Expect

During the event, students and families will be able to:

• Receive a copy of the student’s class schedule
• Walk the student’s daily schedule together
• Locate classrooms and become familiar with the campus
• Meet teachers and other members of the Westview staff
• Learn about classroom expectations and communication procedures

Bringing School Supplies

Students are welcome to bring any school supplies they do not wish to carry in their backpacks on the first day. Supplies may be dropped off in a classroom, and Westview staff will be available to collect and distribute them to the appropriate teachers.

Visit Our Parent Resource Center

Be sure to stop by the Parent Resource Center in the cafeteria. Our social worker, counselors, nurse, parent liaison, and registrar will be available to assist families with:

• Skyward Parent Portal access
• Family and community resources
• Student scheduling questions
• Vaccination and health information
• Registration and proof-of-residency questions

We are excited to welcome our new Wildcats and reconnect with our returning students and families. We look forward to seeing you on August 10!

Student schedules became available for families to view in Skyward on Monday, July 27. Families who would like to request a change may use the link below to submit a Schedule Change Request Form.

Submit a Schedule Change Request

Please remember that submitting a request does not guarantee that a schedule change can be made.

How Placements Were Determined

Our team carefully reviewed student schedules and made placement decisions based on each student’s demonstrated academic achievement and individual learning needs. These decisions were made to ensure that every student receives the appropriate level of challenge and the support needed to be successful.

We also reviewed schedules to ensure that student course placements align with all Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements.

Because these placements were made intentionally using student data, requests to move students between on-level and advanced core academic classes will generally not be approved.

Elective Requests

Many of our elective classes are currently full or nearing capacity. Although we will review all elective-change requests, some changes may not be possible because of class-size limitations.

Once your request is received and processed, your child's counselor will reach out to you to notify you if there were any issues with making the requested change.

Schedule-Change Deadline

The deadline for students and families to submit schedule-change requests is Thursday, August 20.

After August 20, requests will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and must be approved by the student’s assistant principal. Most requests received after the deadline will not be approved.

Beginning Monday, August 24, our goal is to have student schedules and class rosters stabilized. Limiting movement between classes allows teachers to build strong classroom communities, focus on instruction, and begin supporting the academic growth of the students in their classes.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to create schedules that best support every Wildcat.

Eighth grade students interested in serving as a student aide for one class period this year must complete an application and participate in the selection process. Student aides may have the opportunity to serve in the main office, library, or a classroom, depending on available placements and campus needs.

Serving as a student aide is a great opportunity for responsible students to support their school, develop leadership skills, and make a positive contribution to the Wildcat community. It is only available to 8th grade students.

Application Timeline

Wednesday, August 12
Student aide applications will be released on the first day of school.

Wednesday, August 19
Completed applications are due.

How Students Will Be Selected

Applications will be evaluated using a scoring rubric that considers:

• The student’s reason for wanting to serve as an aide
• Academic performance
• Attendance history
• Disciplinary history

All proposed student aide placements must also be approved by the student’s assistant principal. Applying does not guarantee that a student will be selected or placed.

Students who are dependable, responsible, and interested in serving their school community are encouraged to apply. Ms. Jo Patrick, our librarian, will coordinate the application and placement process. If you have any questions, please contact Jo.Patrick@pfisd.net.

At Westview Middle School, our goal is to maintain a focused, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for all students. As a reminder, beginning the first day of school, cell phones are not allowed to be seen or used during the school day. This includes hallways, classrooms, and common areas.

To support consistency across the district, we will be following the PfISD Cell Phone Consequence Ladder for any violations:

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We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing this expectation at home. When students are free from distractions, they can better focus, engage, and succeed in their learning.

💜 Go Wildcats — focused and ready to learn!

PfISD Transportation Department is using student IDs for students to access their bus. This system is designed to make transportation even safer and more efficient for our Wildcats.

All students will receive an ID badge no later than August 24th. Buses will accept students to ride the bus without their ID for the first two weeks of school.

When they have their badge, they will simply scan their badge when getting on and off the bus, allowing district staff to ensure students are always on the correct bus and helping families stay informed. This system helps prevent mix-ups and gives everyone greater peace of mind—nothing more, and nothing to worry about.

These new badges are multi-purpose, too! Students will be able to:

• Access breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria

• Check out books in the library

• Wear the badge daily as part of our regular school ID expectations

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Monday, August 3
School Nurse on Campus | Morning

Wednesday, August 5
School Nurse on Campus | All Day

Tuesday, August 11
School Nurse on Campus | All Day

Wednesday, August 12
First Day of School
8th-Grade Student Aide Application Window Opens

Wednesday, August 19
Deadline: 8th-Grade Student Aide Applications

Thursday, August 20
Deadline: Student Schedule-Change Requests

Monday, August 24
Parent and Family Engagement Event—Option 1 | 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 27
Parent and Family Engagement Event—Option 2 | 12:00 p.m.

Friday, August 28
Three-Week Interim Progress Report Snapshot