Westwood Weekly

Email: fossittc@nice.k12.mi.us
Website: https://nice.k12.mi.us/
Location: 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA
Phone: 906.485.1023
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niceschools

Last week, Superintendent DeAugustine shared a message with all district families regarding our current number of snow days and the plan should additional weather related school closures occur. I would like to take a moment to remind everyone that if school is closed again due to weather, additional instructional days may need to be added in June.

At this time, the last scheduled day of school is June 5. If additional days are required, they would simply be added to the following week. Our exam schedule would remain the same, with exams taking place during the final four days of school.

Please note that this will not impact seniors. Their last day of school is scheduled for May 15, and graduation will take place on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM.

We are hopeful that Mother Nature cooperates and no additional days will need to be added. However, living in the U.P., the weather can always be unpredictable. I will continue to keep everyone informed of any schedule changes as they occur.

All my best,

Mr. Fossitt
WHS Principal

On Tuesday March 10th, the Westwood High School Band participated in the

WSMA Menominee River Conference Band Festival. The festival was held at the Norway

High School Fine Arts Center, with 14 bands from the Upper Peninsula and northern

Wisconsin participating. The band’s performance was judged on its quality of performance

and musicianship. The Westwood High School Patriot Band performed and the ensemble

was rated on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being the highest rating and 4 the lowest. Below are

Westwood’s scores:

Performance Performance Performance OVERALL

Judge 1 - 1

Judge 2 - 1

Judge 3 - 1

OVERALL SCORE - 1

These students have shown great talent and a tremendous work ethic that is

reflected in their superior musicianship. Congratulations to all Westwood students who

participated for this great achievement!!

Please join us at the Patriot Performing Arts Theater on Wednesday, march 18th for the 8th grade and WHS Spring Band Concert. The performance will begin at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

On Friday, March 20th, all 8th grade students from Aspen Ridge will head to Westwood for a special visit! During their time at WHS, students will meet teachers, explore different classes and programs, and get a preview of what high school life will be like when they transition next fall.

They’ll have the chance to chat with teachers and current students, ask questions, and even learn their way around the building. It’s a great opportunity to start feeling comfortable and excited about the next step in their school journey.

This is always a fun and exciting day for the staff at WHS, as we get to meet and welcome our future Patriots!

Marking period 3 ends on Friday, March 20. Students should have everything turned in and wrapped up by the. We will begin the 4th and final marking period on Monday, March 23rd.

Families in our community are invited to open their homes and hearts to an international exchange student next school year. Hosting a student is a unique opportunity to share your daily life and culture while learning about another part of the world. Exchange students arrive with their own spending money, health insurance, and a desire to become part of an American family.

You don’t need to be a typical “nuclear” family to host—single parents, couples, and families with or without children can all provide a welcoming home. By hosting, you’ll build lifelong friendships and help create global understanding, one family at a time.

If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a host family, contact your local exchange program today and help give a student a true home away from home.

For more information contact Denise3 Platteborze at 906.231.4852 or dplatteborze@icesusa.org

Click here for a list of potential students.

Students in grades 9 and 10 have begun taking the NWEA assessments, which measure growth in science, reading, and mathematics. These assessments provide valuable insight into student learning and will be administered again in March to track academic progress throughout the school year. See the link below for more information on the NWEA.

New this year is the Patriot Press website where you can access the digital version. Go to

https://sites.google.com/nice.k12.mi.us/the-patriot-press/home for access.

We encourage both parents and students to read the student handbook carefully. It provides important information about school expectations, rules, and available resources, helping everyone understand their rights, responsibilities, and how to create a safe, respectful, and successful learning environment together. Click on the link below to access the WHS Student Handbook.

The Lunch Menu are not posted yet. Once the school year starts, click on the picture for that month's lunch menu.

All school districts in Michigan are required to share the Sexual Harassment and Information Guide with students in grades 6-12. I have attached the information guide as and some additional informaton including the districts Title IX coordinator information and specific school policies related to sexual harassment and sexual assault.