WLWV Community Update

West Linn, Wilsonville, and Arts and Technology High School will host Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremonies on originally-scheduled dates. Graduation Ceremonies will follow all Oregon Health Authority and state social distancing guidelines. Graduation ceremonies will be live-streamed, and students will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the graduation ceremony stage, and receive their high school diploma. Read more about graduation ceremonies and what we have planned for high school seniors on the district website.

The District will host a Virtual Community Engagement meeting for the New Athey Creek Middle School At Dollar Bond Project on Thursday, May 14. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom live video conferencing with a survey link to capture community feedback and comments.

Meeting information to join the virtual meeting will be provided on the district and bond website on Wednesday, May 13 to maintain as much security as possible. Information to join the meeting will also be provided via the WLWV-Bond-New-Athey-Creek-At-Dollar ListServ at that time. This public meeting will be recorded and both meeting and survey will be posted to the district website for the community to access at any time.

This meeting is the second community meeting on this Bond project. The first was held in January by invitation of the Willamette Neighborhood Association. The meeting will include an introduction from Superintendent Dr. Kathy Ludwig and will be facilitated by Land Use Planners from 3J Consulting, Steve Faust and Andrew Tull. During this community engagement meeting, the district will review community feedback provided over the past several months as well as through one-on-one community listening sessions conducted by the Land Use Planners over the past few weeks. This will be followed by a presentation of the site and initial considerations for the design.

Community members will have the opportunity to learn about these design considerations and provide feedback through an online survey that will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting.

A project timeline will be presented during this meeting, providing community members with an overview for what to expect in the coming months. The process timeline will include additional opportunities for the community to become or remain involved and provide input. The District is looking forward to engagement from neighbors, school families, staff, and both current and future students during the design process.

For more information about the New Athey Creek Middle School At Dollar Street bond project, including frequently asked questions, please visit the district’s bond website.

Have you ever had great intentions for your day, but the morning starts off completely differently than you had hoped, and suddenly your plans feel like nothing more than wishful thinking? I think we have all been there! During this time where our habits are more important than ever, we wanted to pigtail off of last week’s sleep hygiene tips to give you some practical guidance to create your own Model Morning Routine.

Creating structure is key to the success and well-being of all of us, parents and students alike. However, creating morning routines that aren’t frantic and rushed may seem new to some of us. So, here are the key areas that you can focus on each morning to ensure that your day has the best chance at success. Read the complete of list of tips on the district website!

All West Linn-Wilsonville Primary Schools will conduct curbside student possession retrievals on May 14-15. Please reference school-specific for more information. Families are asked to attend their allotted time slot to reduce traffic congestion and adhere to Oregon Health Authority recommendations.

Middle and High Schools will provide information regarding student possession retrieval in the coming days.

Following the Governor's Stay Home, Save Lines Executive Order 20-21 that was announced on March 23, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District has altered its budget process to adhere to state and federal guidelines around COVID-19 and social distancing. The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board approved a new budget timeline during the April 6 Board meeting. That revised timeline is as follows:

• May 29 — Budget Listening and Learning Session in the form of an online webinar and survey
• June 8 — Superintendent's Budget Message (the Budget Committee receives the budget message and proposed budget document)
• June 22 — Budget Committee Work Session
• June 24 — Additional Budget committee Work Session (if needed)
• June 29 — Budget Hearing and Adoption
• June 30 — Last day to adopt the 2020-21 Budget

As a reminder, our playgrounds and sports fields are closed to the public due to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-12. This includes all organized sports and public recreation. This decision is in alignment with recommendations from public health officials as well as state and city officials. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of our students and families. Local law enforcement will continue to monitor parks and playgrounds and enforce closures.

To receive important updates regarding 2019 Capital Bond news, please subscribe to the WLWV-Bond-Information ListServ. The district will provide regular ListServ emails with important project updates, information about community meetings for major projects, and more. To learn more about the 2019 Capital Bond, including the tentative bond timeline, please visit the Bond Website.

Our district website has several important resources to help you navigate the state-mandated school closure. Click on an image below to get the latest news, to access information on free meals for all children, or to ask a question.

The West Linn Rotary Barn Dance is going online! The Barn Dance auction will be held online during a 7-10 day period in June. Visit the Rotary website for the most up-to-date information.

Our local City libraries continue to provide a wide variety of resources for students and families during these unprecedented times. One such resource is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Through this unique program, children in West Linn and Wilsonville can sign up to receive a free book in the mail every month until they turn five!

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May 13 — Long Range Planning Committee Meeting (6 p.m.)

May 14 — Second Community Engagement Meeting for New Athey Creek Middle School Bond Project. The virtual meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will be recorded and posted to the district website. For more information, please visit the bond website.

May 14 & 15 — Retrieval of Primary Students’ Items (Check your school’s schedule)

May 25 — Memorial Day (Distance Learning Posted Following Day)

May 29 — Seniors’ Last Day

June 2, 3, 4 — Senior Graduation Ceremonies

June 5 — Last Day of School

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2019 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• FlashAlert

• ListServ

• 2019-20 Registration Information

• Updated 2018-19 Work Plan

• Education Foundation

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• Volunteer in WLWV Schools

• SafeOregon Tip Line

• Bus Routes

• Wilsonville Public Library

• West Linn Public Library

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging education opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict