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AUGUST, 2026
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Location: 14653 Clayton Road Chesterfield, MO 63011
Phone: 314-415-7500
Happy August, Longhorns!
Can you believe it? The calendar has officially turned to August, and three weeks from today the currently quiet halls will be filled with the energy, noise, and excitement that make Parkway West High so special!
Whether you’ve spent the summer lounging, working, traveling, or practicing for fall sports, I hope your break was filled with fun and relaxation. Around here, our summer has been a mix of prepping classrooms, polishing floors, and counting down the days until our students return. (Truthfully, the school is way too quiet without you all!)
To our incoming freshmen and new families: Welcome to the herd! You’re joining a vibrant, supportive community, and we can’t wait to welcome you and help you start your journey as part of the best high school community.
To our returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Welcome back! Let’s build on the incredible traditions and achievements that make West High a fantastic place to learn and grow. Seniors—get ready to make this unforgettable!
Quick Hits: Preparing for Day One
Get those schedules ready: Schedules will be released two weeks from today. Be sure to review and check your schedule prior to the first day of school.
Fall Athletics & Activities: Practice schedules and club sign-ups are firing up. Getting involved is the absolute best way to start the year strong!
Orientation Info: Freshmen & New Students - we’ve got a warm Longhorn welcome planned for you. Excited to see you soon!
At West High, our mission goes beyond academics; it’s about growing together, supporting one another, and creating a school culture where everyone feels they belong. We look forward to another year fostering our commitment to taking care of yourselves, taking care of each other, and taking care of this place. The year ahead is packed with potential, fresh starts, and endless possibilities, and I couldn't be more thrilled to lead us into it.
Enjoy these final weeks of summer, rest up, and get ready for a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
We Are West High!
With Longhorn Pride,
John McCabe
Principal, Parkway West High
Our first day of classes for the 2026 - 2027 school year will be Tuesday, August 25th.
This will be an ALL Day where students will meet with all of their classes.
- WHAT
- 9th Grade Orientation for all incoming freshmen to the class of 2030 at Parkway West High
- WHEN
- Friday, August 21ST, 2026
- WHERE:
- West High Main Gym - Parkway West High
- TIME
- Orientation event begins at 9AM
- WHAT DO I NEED
- Just bring yourself and an open mind. This fun filled day is aimed at making the transition from Middle School to High School easier. We will tour the building, learn about our school days, walk schedules, get to meet with some upper classmen that have lived the West High experience, meet administration and other staff members, and so much more.
- Lunch will be served.
- The time is here to join the herd! We Are West High!!
WHAT
- Orientation for new students joining us for the first time this school year that are not freshmen. This is a welcoming event for all new to West High students joining for 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
- FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- PARKWAY WEST HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
The orientation is for students only, and it will include information to help them transition to West High. This event will provide an opportunity to ask any questions students might have. We will talk in the Library and take a tour of the building. With any remaining time, students can walk the building to get comfortable with their schedule.
No need to register….just show up!!! Hope to see any new Longhorns there. Welcome to the Herd!
Class of 2027 (Seniors)
West High seniors that have purchased a parking pass for the 2026-2027 school year will have access to identified senior parking areas throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Seniors can pickup passes from the senior grade level office beginning Monday, August 17th at 8:30AM. Only senior students that have purchased parking passes from Parkway West High and supplied needed information to their grade level office are permitted to park on West High's campus in designated senior parking lots and spaces. No exceptions.
All students parking on campus are expected to have their school issued parking pass displayed (hanging from mirror) in their vehicle by Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Failure to do so is a violation of the school's discipline policy and may result in fines and / or other consequences. We appreciate your cooperation with this. Any questions regarding parking should begin in the senior office.
Class of 2028 (Juniors)
West High Juniors that have purchased a parking pass for the 2026-2027 school year will have access to identified Junior parking areas throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Juniors can pickup passes from the Junior grade level office beginning Monday, August 17th at 8:30AM. Only Junior students that have purchased parking passes from Parkway West High and supplied needed information to their grade level office are permitted to park on West High's campus in designated junior parking lots and spaces. No exceptions.
All students parking on campus are expected to have their school issued parking pass displayed (hanging from mirror) in their vehicle by Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Failure to do so is a violation of the school's discipline policy and may result in fines and / or other consequences. We appreciate your cooperation with this. Any questions regarding parking should begin in the junior grade level office.
Class of 2029 (Sophomores)
Due to space limitations, Sophomore students are NOT eligible to park on campus during the school day --- no exceptions. Parking is limited to our Juniors and Seniors.
Doing so is a violation of the school's discipline policy and may result in disciplinary consequences. Violations will be ticketed, fines assessed, and multiple violations could result in loss of parking privileges in future years. As you plan for the school year, please make appropriate transportation arrangements. These guidelines will be in place throughout the school year and exceptions are not made. Please plan accordingly and avoid violations.
Class of 2030 (Freshmen)
Freshmen students are not eligible to park on campus during the school day for any reason --- no exceptions. Doing so is a violation of the school's discipline policy and may result in disciplinary consequences. As you plan for the school year, please make appropriate transportation arrangements.
Parkway West High does not utilize a "traditional" supply list. The nature of student schedules and the unique needs of different courses makes a supply list more need based.
For the first day of school, students are encouraged to bring general school supplies along with their charged, district issued Chromebook. During the first day together, teachers outline class expectations, cover the course syllabus, and share any additional supplies needed for their course.
This is a dated list of some of the major events to begin the 2026-2027 school year.
There will be much more detailed information shared in grade level specific updates and West High's Longhorn updates as we get closer to school beginning in August.
In the meantime, please note the following FALL dates:
- FIRST DAY OF FALL SPORTS - AUGUST 1OTH
- LINK CREW TRAINING - AUGUST 12TH and 13TH
- FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING - AUGUST 18TH
- FRESHMEN PARENT MEETING - AUGUST 2OTH
- FRESHMEN ORIENTATION (STUDENTS ONLY) - AUGUST 21ST
- NEW STUDENT UPPER CLASSMEN ORIENTATION (STUDENTS ONLY) - AUGUST 21ST
- RED AND BLUE NIGHT - AUGUST 21ST
- FALL SPORTS TEAM PICTURES - AUGUST 22ND
- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - AUGUST 25TH
- GRADE LEVEL MEETINGS AND WELCOME BACK STUDENT RALLY - AUGUST 28TH
- WEST HIGH OPEN HOUSE - SEPTEMBER 3RD
- LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 7TH
- PARENT COFFEE w/ Dr. McCabe - SEPTEMBER 8TH
- HALF DAY DISMISSAL - SEPTEMBER 9TH
- WEST HIGH HOMECOMING WEEK - SEPTEMBER 13TH - 19TH
- POWDER PUFF PRACTICE - SEPTEMBER 15TH AND 16TH
- POWDER PUFF GAME - SEPTEMBER 17TH
- WEST HIGH HOMECOMING PEP RALLY - SEPTEMBER 18TH
- HOMECOMING PARADE - SEPTEMBER 18TH
- HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME - SEPTEMBER 18TH
- HOMECOMING DANCE - SEPTEMBER 19TH
- WEST HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE DAY - SEPTEMBER 28TH
- WEST HIGH FALL CHOIR CONCERT - OCTOBER 6TH
- HALF DAY DISMISSAL - OCTOBER 7TH
- WEST HIGH FALL ORCHESTRA CONCERT - OCTOBER 7TH
- PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - OCTOBER 15TH
- HALF DAY DISMISSAL - OCTOBER 16TH
- END OF FIRST QUARTER - OCTOBER 16TH
- PSAT TEST - OCTOBER 28TH
- BAND CRAFT FAIR - OCTOBER 31ST and NOVEMBER 1ST
- FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS - NOVEMBER 2ND and 3RD
If your student(s) plans to play high school sports or participate in activities/clubs next year, please create an account in FinalForms and register your student(s). Deadline to complete Final Forms for Fall Sports and activities is August 7th.
- Click here to register your student and set up your FinalForms account: https://parkway-mo.finalforms.com
Need help?
If you need help setting up your FinalForms account, click on the Parent Playbook. If you require any support during the process, scroll to the bottom of the website and click “Get Help.”
Fall Head Coaches:
Football - Jeff Duncan - rnewton@parkwayschools.net
Boys Soccer - Tom Herpel - therpel@parkwayschools.net
Field Hockey - Dawn Callahan - dcallahan1@parkwayschools.net
Boys Cross Country - Kevin John - kjohn@parkwayschools.net
Girls Cross Country - Charlie Cutelli - ccutelli@parkwayschools.net
Girls Tennis - Katelyn Arenos - karenos@parkwayschools.net
Girls Golf - Gretchen Gregory - ggregory@parkwayschools.net
Boys Swim and Dive - Bill Tramel - btramel@parkwayschools.net
Girls Volleyball - Susan Quick - sanderson1@parkwayschools.net
Softball - Andrew Jett - ajett@parkwayschools.net
Winter Head Coaches:
Boys Basketball - John Wright - jwright@parkwayschools.net
Girls Basketball - Brett Katz - bkatz@parkwayschools.net
Girls Swim and Dive - Bill Tramel - btramel@parkwayschools.net
Girls/Boys Wrestling - Zeke Allison - eallison@parkwayschools.net
Spring Head Coaches:
Boys Baseball - Colin Riesmeyer - criesmeyer@parkwayschools.net
Boys Golf - Josh Gannan - jgannan@parkwayschools.net
Girls Lacrosse - Tom Herpel - therpel@parkwayschools.net
Girls Soccer - Annie Wayland - awayland@parkwayschools.net
Boys Tennis - Katelyn Arenos - karenos@parkwayschools.net
Boys Track and Field - Kevin John - kjohn@parkwayschools.net
Girls Track and Field - Kristen Witt - kwitt@parkwayschools.net
Boys Volleyball - Susan Quick - sanderson1@parkwayschools.net
Boys and Girls Water Polo - Charlie Cutelli - ccutelli@parkwayschools.net
Girls Flag Football - Ryan Newton - rnewton@parkwayschools.net
West High Lead Sponsor or Coach:
Cheerleading - Kelly Martin - kmartin1@parkwayschools.net
Choir - Karey Fitzpatrick - kfitzpatrick@parkwayschools.net
Color Guard/Winter Guard - Erin Clay - eclay@parkwayschools.net
Concert Band - Brad Wallace - bwallace@parkwayschools.net
Dance - Leshay Reed - lreed@parkwayschools.net
Marching Band - Brad Wallace - bwallace@parkwayschools.net
Orchestra - Ed Sandheinrich - esandheinrich@parkwayschools.net
Scholar Bowl - Patrick Troy - ptroy@parkwayschools.net
Speech and Debate - Cara Borgsmiller - cborgsmiller@parkwayschools.net
Theater - Amie Gossett - agossett@parkwayschools.net
- If you plan on participating in MSHSAA athletics and activities, please keep in mind that MSHSAA requires that student athletes and competitors enroll in, and pass, at minimum 6 classes each semester in order to participate in athletics.
- All student athletes and competitors must remain in good academic standing and avoid any behavioral consequences that would result in removal from the academic setting in order to remain eligible to play in contests.
- Please contact Emily Lovercheck, Athletic & Activities Director or your grade level principal if you need additional information.
- All returning students have their issued Chromebooks, cases, and chargers. Support will be available for any needs when we return on August 25th.
- For any immediate needs, please email Hal Brown (hbrown@parkwayschools.net)
- Students should BE SURE to bring their devices on the first day of school.
- Chromebooks should remain in their assigned cases at all times.
- Decoration of Chromebooks or cases is prohibited.
- Freshman Students Need to Know Chromebook Information:
- Chromebooks for Freshman will be distributed the first week of school through English classes.
- Middle School Chromebooks must be returned as part of an exchange for your high school Chromebook. All freshman students should return their device, charger, and case as part of the swap to avoid any fees.
- Please be aware that a damage assessment will be done when middle school Chromebooks are returned. Damaged Chromebooks are subject to fine.
- New students joining West High as upperclassmen will receive their new devices during Orientation.
Is your current 11th grade student 16 years old or older? Has your 11th grade student had a dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) at or after age 16?
This dose is required for your student to enter the 12th grade. The meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) is required whether your student is attending virtual or in person classes in the 2025/2026 school year. You can get the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) for your 16-year-old or older student at their physician’s office or one of the St. Louis County Health Department locations.
Once your child has received their vaccination, please email the updated immunization record to kmatus@parkwayschools.net or fax it to 314-415-9530. These notices will continue until the updated immunization record is received.
Thank you for helping us prepare your child for their 2026/2027 Senior year at Parkway West High School!
Athletic Passes
Athletic Passes (Family & Individual) are NOW AVAILABLE for purchase!
Click this link or Capture the QR Code (see flyer) to get ready to support your Longhorns this 2026/2027 season!
Parkway West High School
Email: westhigh@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://westhigh.parkwayschools.net/
Location: 14653 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO 63011, USA
Phone: (314) 415-7500