Wildcat Weekly

8/29/2025

A Message from Dr. Delgado

We are now fully into the swing of the school year, and it has been inspiring to see our students settling into routines, working hard in the classroom, and already showing their Wildcat pride. As we head into the long weekend, I want to wish you and your loved ones a safe and restful Labor Day holiday. May it be a time well spent with family and friends.

Next week brings even more excitement as we kick off our athletic games and work toward theater tryouts. These opportunities give our students a chance to shine beyond the classroom, and we look forward to cheering them on as they pursue their passions and talents.

As a reminder, consistent attendance is one of the most important keys to student success. While we understand that students may occasionally feel under the weather, we ask that absences be reserved for times when they are truly ill. This helps students stay engaged in their learning while also helping prevent the spread of germs. Please keep in mind that state law requires students to attend at least 90% of school days. Missing more than 10 class periods may result in truancy referrals or even the possibility of being held back.

Thank you for partnering with us to make every day of learning count. Together, we are building strong habits, meaningful connections, and an incredible school year ahead.

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.

Schedule changes are in full effect and counselors are caught up with all schedule change requests. As a reminder, students are only allowed to change their schedule for one more week and then we will no longer accept the requests.

If you need any support from a counselor with scheduling issues, please contact our office at (512) 594-2200.

The deadline to submit a request is September 5th.

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free webinar — Supporting Your Teen: Addressing Depression and Eating Disorders Together — on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT.

Join Families for Depression Awareness and the National Eating Disorders Association for a webinar exploring the complex relationship between depression and eating disorders in teens. Rocio Avila, LCSW-S will discuss how these conditions intersect, share practical strategies for supporting teens, and provide guidance on accessing appropriate treatment resources.

Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

Be sure we have your up to date vaccination records. Our nurse has been reaching out to families of students who are missing vaccination records. Students with missing records may have a delay to their start of school. Please come to the school before school starts with your records so your student doesn't face a delay.

All 6th grade students are required to provide proof of residency. Please bring a utility bill (water, gas, or electricity), lease agreement, or a recent tax receipt showing home ownership. Please bring your proof of residency now and before school so your student doesn't have a delay to their start of the school year. It is a requirement to show proof of residency before the start of school.

If your child receives transportation through the special education department, please contact Tammy Bland at (512) 594-2286 for information specific to your student.

Student Personal Device Guidelines

During the state’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers passed and Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that prohibits students from using personal devices during school hours.

House Bill 1481 takes effect the 2025-2026 school year and requires all Texas school districts to prohibit students from using "personal wireless communication devices," which the law defines as “any wireless electronic communication device, other than a device provided to students by a school for instructional purposes, capable of transmitting and/or receiving data.”

What Devices are Restricted:

• Personal cell phones

• Tablets

• Gaming devices

• Smart watches

• Bluetooth headphones or earbuds

• Fitness trackers that can send or receive messages

• Personal computers not being used for instructional purposes

• Two-way radios

• Pagers

• Any other device capable of digital communication.

What Devices are Allowed:

Devices purchased and issued by Pflugerville ISD are exempt from this restriction.

What this means for Pflugerville ISD:

• Students are expected to either leave personal communication devices at home or power them off and store them securely in their backpacks during the day. Device use is not permitted at any time during school hours, which includes passing periods and lunch times.

• Exceptions will be made for documented medical needs and special education accommodations. (Families who wish to request this exception should work directly with their campus nurse or administrator)

PfISD leaders understand this is a big change for our students and families, and have developed a phased-in approach to help students and families adjust.

During the first nine weeks of school, we’ll focus on education and grace. Students will receive reminders, and staff will take time to explain the new expectations. Each campus will have a designated point person to help guide this transition, and families will receive information through school emails, newsletters, websites, and social media.

During this transition phase, the consequences for cell phone use will be progressive. Once we’ve given students time to learn the expectations, enforcement will shift to immediate and progressive consequences without verbal warnings.

The law is designed to support student learning, reduce distractions, and limit the potential for cyberbullying. To help students adjust, families are encouraged to speak with their students about this change and perhaps consider practicing being device-free at home.

Phase 1: Transition Period (August 13-September 18)

1st Offense: Verbal Reminder

2nd Offense: Device confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

3rd Offense: Device only returned to parent or guardian.

Chronic Issues: Parent meeting and progressive discipline.

Phase 2: Full Implementation (September 19-end of the year)

1st Offense: Device confiscated and returned only to parent/guardian.

2nd Offense: Confiscation and lunch detention.

3rd Offense: Confiscation plus half-day of ISS and a parent meeting.

Chronic Issues: Full day of ISS, behavior plan, or temporary ban of the device on campus.

We are excited to announce that Westview will be offering evening English classes for parents and family members of our students! This is a wonderful opportunity for our Wildcat community to grow and learn together.

🗓 Dates: Monday, September 29 – Thursday, December 4
📍 Days: Monday - Wednesday
⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
📌 Location: Westview Middle School

These classes are designed to support our families by strengthening English language skills, building confidence, and creating connections within our school community. We hope many of you will take advantage of this opportunity!

👉 Click here to register

For students who are learning English, turning on English subtitles when watching TV shows or videos is a great way to improve language skills. Seeing the words while hearing them helps with vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency. Encourage your child to try this at home... it will make a difference!

The first interim grading period will close on Friday, August 29th at 4:30 p.m. This is an important milestone for our Wildcats, especially those participating in UIL activities such as athletics, fine arts, and other competitions.

• Gaining Eligibility: Students may become eligible to participate in UIL activities based on their interim grades.

• Losing Eligibility: Students will not lose eligibility until the next 3-week progress report.

We encourage all families to partner with us in keeping students on track. Please check grades regularly in the Parent Portal and support your student in completing assignments and preparing for assessments. Staying on top of academic progress helps prevent both loss of eligibility and setbacks in class performance.

Together, we can ensure every student stays focused, eligible, and successful!

By the end of this week, all students will have received their student ID badges! We are excited to take this important step in keeping Westview a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Students are expected to wear their ID badges every day. This helps us quickly identify who belongs on campus and ensures that our school remains a secure environment for learning.

We appreciate your support in reminding your student to wear their ID badge each day—it’s a simple habit that makes a big difference in keeping our Wildcat community safe!

We ask for your support in helping students value their instructional time. Restroom breaks during class should be limited to emergencies only. Each student is allotted six restroom passes per six weeks for use during class time.

As a reminder, we have increased our passing periods to four minutes to give students more time to use the restroom between classes. Students may also use the restroom during lunch, before school, and after school.

Please encourage your student to make the most of their class time by avoiding unnecessary restroom trips during instructional periods.

All families are asked to complete a CEP form for this school year. This process is vital to ensuring that our school receives the funding and resources needed to best serve our students.

If you have not yet submitted your form—or if you’re unsure whether you have—please contact us and we will be glad to help. You can reach the main office at (512) 594-2200.

Thank you for helping us support Westview with the resources our students deserve!

As a reminder, restaurant food deliveries are not allowed during the school day. If you would like your child to enjoy a meal from a restaurant, you are welcome to:

• Sign your student out and enjoy lunch with them off campus, or

• Join them at our picnic tables in front of the school.

After lunch, students can be signed back in to continue their school day.

Parents are always welcome to bring homemade lunches for their students. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe and structured learning environment!

We are so excited to kick off our athletic seasons and welcome our Wildcats to the stands! Any student may attend a game as a spectator by purchasing a ticket using the information provided below. We love seeing our stands filled with purple, black, and white, cheering on our teams!

As you support our athletes, please remember that showing Wildcat Pride means being respectful—not only to our own players and fans, but also to the opposing team and their supporters. Good sportsmanship is part of what makes Westview special.

Students are expected to remain positive, encouraging, and appropriate throughout the game. Please note that students who are disruptive or unruly will be asked to leave the stadium or gym, and will not be permitted to attend future sporting events.

Let’s show everyone what it means to be part of the Wildcat Pfamily—loud, proud, and respectful! 🐾💜

Our first game for the season will be our first volleyball games on Thursday, September 4th vs. Kelly Lane Middle School. Our first home football game will be Tuesday, September 9th against Kelly Lane Middle School.

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 seeking parents and community members to serve on our Campus Academic Advisory Council (CAAC). This committee is made up of parents, business and community representatives, teachers, and campus staff. The group works alongside me, as principal, to provide input and guidance on important areas such as:

• The campus educational program

• Campus performance and improvement plan

• Staff development

• Campus-level waiver requests to the state

• The campus budget

At this time, we need:

• 2 parents (who are not PfISD employees)

• 2 business representatives

• 2 community members (not parents and not PfISD employees)

If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please reach out to Yadira Guzman Torres at Yadira.guzmantorres@pfisd.net to share your interest.

Your involvement and input are greatly valued—we would love to have you join us!

Help your child start strong this school year! 🏫✨

• 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! 💙

Beginning next week, Westview will be enforcing our tardy policy to ensure students are in class on time and ready to learn.

✅ Clean Slate: All students will begin Monday with a clean slate for tardies when it comes to consequences. This means any tardies up to this point will not count toward consequences.

⚖️ Consequences: Starting Monday, tardies will result in consequences according to the chart below:

We ask for your support in helping students understand the importance of being in class on time. Arriving promptly ensures that no learning is missed and sets the tone for a productive day. Together, we can build positive habits that prepare students for success in school and beyond.