Wildcat Weekly

12/14/25

A Message from Dr. Delgado:

Wildcat Families,

We had a wonderful turnout for our first dance of the year—our Winter Dance! Our students had a great time dancing, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a positive experience for our Wildcats.

As we head into this final week before winter break, we have several important events and celebrations on the horizon. Beginning tomorrow, students will begin their 2nd Nine Weeks Exams. All students will take exams in English and math, and our 8th graders will also complete exams in science and social studies. These assessments help us ensure students are on track for success on the STAAR in the spring, and we will use these results to plan focused January interventions. Teachers will be taking grades on these exams, so we encourage every student to do their very best.

We also have several exciting student events this week:

• Beginning Band Winter Concert – Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the WVMS cafeteria

• Kickstart Belt Ceremony – Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Gym

• Basketball Games vs. Pflugerville Middle School – Wednesday and Thursday

And on Friday, we will kick off winter break with our Wildcat Holiday Hustle, a fun rotation of festive activities that students will enjoy before our early release at 12:45 p.m.. Our winter break officially begins Friday at 12:45 p.m., and students will return on January 6th to launch an exciting new spring semester.

We wish all of our Wildcat families a joyful, restful, and love-filled holiday season. May this break bring you special memories and time well spent with those you cherish most.

We can’t wait to welcome our students back on January 6th!

Warmly,

Dr. Emily R. Delgado
Principal, Westview Middle School

At Westview Middle School, we believe in celebrating the positive choices our students make every day. We are excited to announce the launch of our new PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Points System, which will begin this Tuesday!

Our Wildcats have been doing a fantastic job earning PBIS points this semester! Keep up the great work—those points add up quickly, and students are free to use them however they choose. This week, students may use their PBIS points to purchase game tickets and Winter Dance tickets, in addition to all the regular items available through our Wildcat Marketplace.

To help everyone stay informed, I will link the Wildcat PBIS Points Matrix, which reminds students exactly how points are earned, as well as our Marketplace Item List, showing everything students can purchase with their points.

Keep demonstrating those Wildcat expectations and earning points—your choices pay off!

Links:

• 🟣 [Wildcat PBIS Points Matrix]

• ⚫ [Wildcat Marketplace – How Students Spend Points]

As the weather turns colder, Westview is partnering with Coats for Kids to support families who could use a warm coat this season. If your family is in need—or if you know a WVMS student who might benefit—please reach out. We want to help as many Wildcats as we can.

Contact:

Ms. Christine Hanlon, Social Worker
christine.hanlon@pfisd.net • (512) 594-2223

Your request will be handled with care and confidentiality.

If your child is in need of services provided by our counseling team, such as an academic or scheduling concern, a peer conflict, family or grief concern, mental health concerns, or request for community resources, please use this linked form to request support.

It is already time to begin planning for next year’s courses, and we are excited to guide all of our Wildcats through this process!

⭐ 8th Grade Course Selection & High School Transition

Our 8th grade students will kick off the course selection season with the 8th Grade Invasion on January 22nd. During the school day, students will participate in the Pfuture Pfreshman Pfair at Connally High School, where they will be introduced to the wide range of programs, pathways, and opportunities available to them in high school.

That evening, families are invited to Connally HS for a special Family Night, during which you can:

• Learn about high school programs, academies, and elective options

• Meet CHS staff and counselors

• Tour the campus and facilities

• Attend the Course Fair, a great opportunity to explore courses, clubs, and organizations for next year

All 8th grade students will complete their 2025–2026 course selections in SchooLinks, where they will also formalize their Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs). This planning ensures that students select courses aligned to their academic goals, endorsements, and postsecondary interests.

🗓️ Key Dates for 8th Grade Families

• January 22: 8th Grade Invasion + Pfuture Pfreshman Pfair (daytime) & CHS Family Night

• January 23 – February 6: Two-Week Course Selection Window in SchooLinks

  • All course selections must be submitted in SchooLinks by February 6

• By February 27: Students & parents must review and confirm their Personal Graduation Plans (PGP) in SchooLinks

To ensure smooth communication, please verify that your email address is correct and up to date. If you need to make changes, contact our registrar, Ms. Hilchey, at (512) 594-2237 or Stephanie.Hilchey@Pfisd.net.

Choice Sheets for 6th & 7th Grade Students

Our 6th and 7th grade Wildcats will complete paper choice sheets in February. These must be fully completed and turned in before March 6th. Counselors will visit classrooms to guide students through their options and answer questions.

Incoming 6th Graders (Current 5th Graders)

We look forward to welcoming our future Wildcats!
To support a smooth transition to middle school:

• February 6: 5th Grade Campus Visits to WVMS

• February 10: 5th Grade Family Night at WVMS

Families will learn about course offerings, electives, and the middle school experience.

Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Please reach out to your child’s grade-level counselor:

• 6th Grade: Laurie Hulse — (512) 594-2288

• 7th Grade: Kathryn Blake — (512) 594-2229

• 8th Grade: Rachel Cruz Herget — (512) 594-2228

We are excited to partner with you as we plan for another successful year for our Wildcats!

Texas Senate Bill 12, passed by the 89th Legislature and signed into law in June 2025, now requires parents to provide written consent for students to receive health and counseling services in schools.

This law mandates:

• Annual consent forms for routine health, social, and mental wellness services.

• Clarification on when additional consent or opt-out is required for other health-related services.

👉 Important: At this time, all consent forms must be completed online in Skyward. On Friday, all parents should have received both an email and a text with directions for completing this process.

Please note:

• Students will not be able to see the school counselor or nurse without this consent in place.

• It is imperative that all parents complete this form online as quickly as possible so that students do not experience an interruption in receiving care.

We also recognize that this process may be easier for some families than others. To support you, we will be offering:

Staff will be available to help families complete these forms onsite so that every student has access to the health and counseling services they need.

Thank you for your partnership in making sure our Wildcats are cared for both academically and personally.

At Westview Middle School, our goal is to maintain a focused, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for all students. As a reminder, 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!

Beginning this month, the PfISD Transportation Department will introduce a new Transportation Badge System for students who ride the school bus. This system is designed to make transportation even safer and more efficient for our Wildcats.

Students who ride the bus will receive a new ID badge from the transportation department. 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

If your child does not ride the bus, they will continue using their current school badge, and no changes are needed.

We appreciate your partnership as we roll out this helpful system that supports student safety and smooth daily routines for all.

Our 2025 Wildcat Winter Dance was an incredible success! Students danced the night away, enjoying music, pizza, laughter, and plenty of memorable moments with their friends. It was wonderful to see so many Wildcats having fun, celebrating the season, and building positive connections with one another.

We want to extend a big thank-you to all of our staff and volunteers who helped chaperone the event and make it such an enjoyable evening for our students. As a quick reminder for future events, please be sure to pick up your child at the end of the dance or before. We did have a few students remaining past 6:15 p.m., and our chaperones—after a long, fun-filled evening—are eager to head home once the event concludes.

Thank you for helping us keep our events safe, smooth, and enjoyable for everyone. We can’t wait for our next Wildcat celebration!

We love seeing our Wildcat families join their students for lunch! Families are always welcome to bring outside food and enjoy lunch with their child at our picnic tables. These moments mean so much to our students, and we truly enjoy having our families here on campus.

If you would like to have lunch with your child, simply stop by the front office when you arrive. Our staff will call your student out of the cafeteria, and you can briefly sign them out and back in once lunch is finished. It’s a simple process, and a wonderful way to stay connected with your child during the school day.

We hope to see you at lunch soon!

As we approach the final stretch of the semester—with just five weeks remaining—we want to remind all families of the importance of checking your student’s grades regularly. Staying informed about your child’s academic progress helps ensure they receive the support and encouragement they need to finish the semester strong.

If you have any questions or concerns about your student’s grades, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to their teachers. Our staff is always happy to partner with families to support student success.

If you are unsure how to access your child’s grades online, please call the Westview Middle School main office at (512) 594-2200—we are happy to help!

Every day matters, and together we can help our Wildcats stay on track for a strong finish to the semester!

Our basketball season is in full swing, and our Wildcats are showing incredible effort and teamwork on the court! We hope you will join us in cheering on our student-athletes during the upcoming games.

🏀 This Week’s Games

Wednesday, December 17th

• 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs. PMS – Home Game at 5:30 p.m.

• 7th Grade Boys Basketball vs. PMS - Away Game at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 18th

• 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs. Pflugerville MS– Home Game at 5:30 p.m.

• 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Pflugerville MS – Away Game @ PMS at 5:30 p.m.

🏀 Looking Ahead

Our Wildcat teams will take on Dessau Middle School in the week of January 12th:

Wednesday, January 14th

• Games against DMS (times and locations will be shared by coaches)

Thursday, January 15th

• Additional matchups with DMS as our Wildcats continue their strong season

We look forward to seeing our stands filled with Wildcat pride as we support our athletes. Let’s pack the gym and cheer them on—Go Wildcats!

We want to remind everyone that students must be picked up on time after all athletic and extracurricular events. Student safety is our top priority, and it is important that all students have reliable transportation arranged before the event ends.

If a student is left at an event without a ride, they may not be allowed to attend future events. Please help us ensure all of our Wildcats can continue to participate and enjoy these opportunities by planning ahead for timely pick-up.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

PfISD is excited to partner with Hometown Ticketing for all athletic events! 🏀

👉 Check your school and location carefully when purchasing!

You can purchase tickets for all PfISD High School sporting events online here:
Click to Buy Tickets

🛒 Ticket Info

• 💻 All ticket sales are online – no cash at the gate.

• 📱 Tickets must be purchased electronically on your own device.

• 🖼️ QR codes will be available onsite for easy purchasing.

• 🚫 No refunds, exchanges, or return entry.

🎫 Ticket Prices

• Adults: $4.00

• Students: $2.00

🍿 At the Game

• No outside food or drinks.

• Concession stands will be open! 🎉

✅ Accepted Passes

• UIL Passes (current year/correct district)

• THSCA / TGCA / TABC Coaches Association Cards

• PfISD Gold Cards

• PfISD Staff Badge (free for staff member only)

We are thrilled to highlight a truly special community partnership that has brought new energy and excitement to Westview athletics! The Robledo family, through their local initiative Trompo Network, has been producing and livestreaming our Westview Middle School volleyball games — capturing the heart, talent, and teamwork of our amazing student-athletes.

Led by Mr. and Mrs. Robledo, with support from Coach Jaimie Ochoa, Trompo Network has created high-quality, ESPN-style coverage of our volleyball matches that families across the community have loved watching and sharing. This effort began simply — with a parent’s desire to celebrate their daughter’s team — and has grown into a powerful example of community pride and partnership.

So far, Trompo Network has covered exciting matchups such as:

• Westview vs. Kelly Lane

• Westview vs. Bohls

• Westview vs. Dessau

You can view these games and more highlights on the Trompo Network YouTube Channel — it truly feels like watching ESPN!

We are so grateful to the Robledo family for their time, talent, and dedication to uplifting Westview athletics, and to Coach Ochoa for leading such an inspiring program. Their collaboration beautifully reflects what makes our Wildcat community so special — teamwork, pride, and a shared commitment to our students’ success both on and off the court.

We invite all families to take a moment to check out the highlight reels and cheer on our Wildcats — you’ll be amazed by the energy and excitement of our volleyball program!

This week, all students will participate in our 2nd Nine Weeks Assessments, following the schedule that will be included below. Each exam will be 100 minutes long, and it is important that students try their very best.

These assessments cover material from the entire semester and help us understand how well students are retaining the content they have been learning. Each exam is aligned to STAAR format and expectations, giving students meaningful practice as we prepare for the STAAR exams in the spring semester.

Parents, please remind your students about these important upcoming exams and encourage them to get a good night’s rest and come prepared each day. If you have any questions about your child’s progress or their readiness for these assessments, please reach out to their teachers. They will be happy to discuss your child’s needs and provide support.

We appreciate your partnership in helping every Wildcat succeed!

We are excited to celebrate the end of the semester with our students at this year’s Wildcat Holiday Hustle on Friday, December 19th! This fun-filled event is designed to bring our Wildcats together for a joyful day of activities before we head into the two-week winter break. Please remember that students will be released early at 12:45 p.m.

The Holiday Hustle will include three primary activities for all students to enjoy:

• Class Parties or Card Making

• Holiday or Winter-Themed Gym Activities

• A Holiday-Themed Movie

Students will begin the day in their first period class and will rotate through the activities with their teacher according to their grade-level schedule. Each rotation is designed to give students a chance to celebrate, play, and relax with their friends in a safe and structured way. Teachers will accompany their classes throughout the morning to help guide students and ensure a smooth experience.

We look forward to a wonderful day of holiday spirit, fun, and connection as we wrap up a great first semester at WVMS!

Help your child perform at their highest level this year! 🏫✨

• Our Year to Date Attendance is 93.1%.
• 6th Grade = 94.1%
• 7th Grade = 92.5.%
• 8th Grade = 92.5%

• Try to schedule doctor and dentist appointments after school or in the afternoon so your child can be counted present.
  

• Every school day matters—just a few missed days can add up quickly.
  

Thank you for partnering with us to make every day count for your child’s success! 💙

We’re proud to share that our students have been doing a much better job getting to class on time! Thank you to all of our families for supporting this effort — your partnership makes a big difference. When students arrive to class promptly, they are more engaged, prepared, and ready to learn from bell to bell.

While we’re celebrating this progress, please remember that we are still issuing consequences for excessive tardies according to our campus Tardy Consequence Ladder:

# of Tardies
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Thank you for continuing to encourage your student to be on time every day. Every minute in class counts toward their success!

💜 Let’s keep up the great work, Wildcats!

Please mark your calendars for these important dates and events this week:

• December 15th

• WMS Beginning Band Concert @ 6pm
• 2nd NW Assessments
• December 16th
• WMS Kickstart Belt Ceremony @ 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• 2nd NW Assessments
• December 17th
• 7th Grade BB vs. PMS
• 2nd NW Assessments
• December 18th
• 8th Grade BB vs. PMS
• 2nd NW Assessments
• December 19th
• Early Release @ 12:45 p.m.
• Holiday Festivities in Classes
• December 20th - January 6th
• Winter Holidays - No School

Let’s stay focused, stay involved, and keep our Wildcat momentum going strong! 💜🐾