Wildcat Weekly

9/7/2026

Last week was an exciting one at Westview! We cheered on our Wildcats during the first football game of the season against Elgin and launched our after-school tutorials. Both were very well attended, and we appreciate the wonderful support from our students and families.

Although this is a shortened week, there is still plenty happening! Our football team will take on Park Crest on Wednesday, and our volleyball teams will compete against Bohls on Thursday. On Friday, Connally High School will host Middle School Night to celebrate its feeder-pattern schools. Our Westview Band will join the Connally Cougar Band for the evening, and all students and families are invited to attend.

Please remember to check your child’s grades regularly. If you believe your child would benefit from additional academic support, please contact their teacher to discuss attending after-school tutorials. We provide an after school "late bus" on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m.

We are also excited to begin our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Dieciséis de Septiembre—September 16! Our first student dance of the year will be held on September 25 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

There are so many exciting things ahead, and we cannot wait to learn, compete, and celebrate with our Wildcats!

Dr. Emily Delgado
Principal, Westview Middle School

We are excited to announce the creation of a new Student Council at Westview Middle School! This student-led organization will give Wildcats an active voice in shaping our school culture, planning events, organizing community service projects, and building school spirit. Our founding members will have the special opportunity to help establish the council and create traditions for future Wildcats.

Student Council will be sponsored by Mr. Omar Gonzalez and Ms. Mariah O’Donnell.

Leadership Opportunities

• 8th Grade: President and Vice President
• 7th Grade: Secretary, Treasurer, and Committee Leads
• 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades: Class Representatives

Important Dates

• Last week of September: Applications distributed through Social Studies classes
• October 23: Completed applications due
• November 3: Westview’s first Student Council elections

Encourage your student to become one of Westview’s new Student Council leaders and help shape the future of our Wildcat community!

For more information, please contact Mr. Gonzalez or Ms. O’Donnell.

To date, only one parent has signed up to help with PTO concessions at our football games. The money raised through concessions directly supports student activities and celebrations throughout the year. Without enough volunteers, we may not be able to raise the funds needed to provide other exciting events and opportunities for our students.

Please consider giving just a few hours of your time. We truly cannot do this without you! Sign up here:

[Click here to volunteer through SignUpGenius.]

Thank you for supporting Westview Middle School and our Wildcats!

If you have questions, contact our PTO President, Elena Lewis at eagleelena@gmail.com.

We are excited to partner with Austin FC’s 4ATX Foundation to bring the Verde Leaders program to Westview! Verde Leaders combines after-school soccer with leadership development, social-emotional learning, mindfulness, teamwork, healthy communication, and goal setting. Students will participate in twice-weekly practices, community events, and special Austin FC experiences that may include attending matches at Q2 Stadium and meeting Austin FC players and coaches. Participants will also receive an Adidas jersey, and soccer experience is not required!

We will begin seeking students who are ready to grow as athletes, leaders, and teammates. To learn more, please call Westview’s main office, and we will be happy to connect you with the program sponsor.

Our Fine Arts programs are beginning the year with exciting opportunities for students to build community, celebrate their talents, and represent Westview!

Middle School Band Night

On Friday evening, September 11th, our Wildcat Band members will participate in Middle School Band Night at the CHS football game. This special event will showcase the talent and dedication of our student musicians as they represent Westview alongside other performers.

Wildcat Theatre Students Are Invited!

Westview Theatre students are invited to Connally High School’s 2nd Annual Cougar Theatre Ice Cream Social on Thursday, September 24, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Students will enjoy theatre games led by Cougar Theatre students, tour the CHS theatre facilities, and finish the afternoon with an ice cream social!

Transportation to Connally will be provided. Parents must pick up their student from the Connally High School Performing Arts Center promptly at 5:00 p.m. Additional participation information will be shared by Ms. West.

We are proud of our talented Wildcats and look forward to an outstanding year in the arts!

Wednesday, September 30, at 5:00 p.m.

The transition from elementary school to middle school is a major milestone. It can be exciting, but it can also be an emotionally challenging time for students and parents as families adjust to new expectations, increased independence, changing friendships, and the beginning stages of adolescence.

Please join our counseling team for Surviving 6th Grade: A Parent's Guide to Middle School, a special parent engagement event designed to help families navigate this important transition. Our counselors will share practical information and strategies for supporting your child’s social, emotional, and mental well-being throughout the sixth-grade year.

Together, we can help our students feel confident, connected, and supported as they begin their middle school journey. We hope you will join us!

Please remember the following Westview lunch procedures:

• Students may not receive outside lunch deliveries, including restaurant meals or food-delivery services.
• The only permitted lunch delivery is a parent or guardian bringing the student a lunch from home.
• Parents and guardians are welcome to join their student for lunch outside with restaurant food at our shaded picnic tables.

Thank you for helping us keep lunchtime safe, orderly, and enjoyable for everyone!

Westview’s Harvest Fest is coming on October 29, and we invite our families and community members to help us plan this exciting event!

Harvest Fest will be a fun-filled evening featuring performances by our amazing elective groups, community partner booths, costume fun, and activities for students and families. Members of the Planning Committee will help organize the event and identify opportunities for volunteers, performances, activities, and fundraising.

If you are interested in helping us make Harvest Fest a memorable celebration for our Wildcat community, please complete the interest form below.

[Click here to join the Harvest Fest Planning Committee.]

Westview is preparing to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community—and we would love your help!

Families and community members are invited to assist with the planning, decorating, and programming of our Hispanic Heritage Month events. If you would like to share your ideas, talents, or time, please take a few minutes to complete the interest form below.

[Click here to join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee.]

We are excited to announce our newest parent and family engagement opportunity! This interactive workshop will provide families with practical strategies for supporting their children’s literacy development and academic success. Parents and guardians will also have opportunities to share ideas, participate in discussions, and learn how to partner effectively with educators as informed advocates and co-decision-makers.

Ways to Participate

To attend virtually:

• Register using the workshop’s registration link or QR code. Only one registration is needed for family members participating together from the same location.
• Select your preferred language using the language menu at the top of the registration page.
• After registering, check your email for a confirmation message containing the Zoom link and password.
• Join the session at least five minutes early to confirm that your audio and video are working.
• Zoom is free, and families joining through a web browser do not need to download the application.

The workshop may include breakout rooms for small-group conversations. Participants can locate these by selecting More and then Breakout Rooms in the Zoom meeting controls.

Language Support Is Available

Participants who need language support can use Zoom’s Subtitles/Closed Captioning feature and select their preferred caption language. Each participant can choose a language independently.

Families who would like assistance using Zoom may review the Zoom help guide before the workshop.

For questions, please contact Dr. Sherry Harris, Region 13 Parent and Family Engagement Specialist, at sherry.harris@esc13.txed.net or 512-919-5484.

We hope you will join us for this valuable opportunity to strengthen the partnership between families and schools while supporting every child’s literacy achievement!

Tuesday, September 8

• After School Tutorials

Wednesday, September 9

• Wildcat Football vs. Park Crest: Westview Middle School
  7th grade begins at 5:30 p.m.; 8th grade begins at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, September 10

• Lady Wildcat Volleyball vs. Bohls: 5:30 p.m.
  7th grade away; 8th grade home

• After School Tutorials

• Middle School Band Night @ CHS Football Game

Tuesday, September 15

• Wildcat Football vs. Bohls: Westview Middle School
  7th grade begins at 5:30 p.m.; 8th grade begins at approximately 6:45 p.m.
• Verde Leaders Practice: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

• After School Tutorials

Thursday, September 17

• Lady Wildcat Volleyball vs. Pflugerville: 5:30 p.m.
  7th grade home; 8th grade away
• Verde Leaders Practice: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• After School Tutorials

• End of 2nd 3 Week Grading Period (IPR #2)
• UIL Eligibility Lost if Grades are Failing

Tuesday, September 22

• Wildcat Football vs. Pflugerville: Pflugerville High School
  7th grade begins at 5:30 p.m.; 8th grade begins at approximately 6:45 p.m.
• Verde Leaders Practice: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• After School Tutorials

Thursday, September 24

• Lady Wildcat Volleyball vs. Dessau: 5:30 p.m.
  7th grade home; 8th grade away
• After School Tutorials

• Student Council Applications Submitted Through Soc. Studies Classes

Tuesday, September 29

• Wildcat Football vs. Dessau: Connally High School
  7th grade begins at 5:30 p.m.; 8th grade begins at approximately 6:45 p.m.
• Verde Leaders Practice: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• After School Tutorials

Wednesday, September 30

• Surviving 6th Grade: A Parent’s Guide to Middle School: 6:00 p.m.
  Join our counselors for a parent engagement event focused on supporting students socially, emotionally, and mentally through the transition to middle school.

We look forward to an exciting and eventful September at Westview!