The Westgate Wire
August 18, 2026
School Starts on Thursday, August 20th! We are so excited to see our Wolverines!
Safety Protocols
Safety for our students and staff is a top priority. Throughout the year, students and staff will participate in various safety drills using our Standard Response Protocol (see graphic below)to ensure we know what to do in case of an emergency. Classroom teachers will review the protocols with students in the first week of school. We will follow the tentative schedule below for our school-wide drills. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Evacuation Drills (fire drill)- weather permitting
- 8/26
- 9/23 (with the AHFD)
- 4/12
Lockdown Drill (Intruder Drill)- all drills done with the AHPD
- 10/2
- 1/15
Shelter Drill (severe weather)
- 2/26
Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
As part of the commitment of safety, we use a Standard Response Protocol (SRP). This ensures a clear, consistent response to emergencies across all of our buildings. Please check out the SRP one page guide below.
Important Dates
8/19-Meet and Greet with Teachers from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
8/20-First Day of School
9/2-Picture Day
9/3-Curriculum Night (see schedule above)
9/7- Labor Day-No School
9/21- Yom Kippur-No School
10/22-10/23- Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/3-Election Day-No School
11/20-Report Cards sent via email
11/23-11/27- Thanksgiving Break- No School
12/21-1/4-Winter Break-No School