What's Up, Westside!

• 27: Food Drive Community Drop Off (4–6 p.m., WSHS Historic North Entrance)
• 31: AP Exam Registration and Payment Due

• 1: Saturday School (9 a.m.–12 p.m., WSHS Library)
• 1: CIEE Summer Abroad Early Application Deadline
• 4: Parent to Parent Support Group (6:30–8 p.m., WSHS Care Center, Room 129, RSVP for Parent to Parent Support Group)
• 6: College Information Night (6 p.m., WSHS Library and via Join the College Information Night meeting via Zoom)
• 11: Veterans Day, No School
• 14: PTSA Fall Fundraiser (5–7 p.m., WSHS Commons)

Monday, October 27, 4–6 p.m., WSHS Historic North Entrance

We are collecting nonperishable food and clothing to support students and families.

• Easy-to-make meals (like mac and cheese boxes)
• New undergarments and socks
• Warm coats and boots

Community members can bring donations to the school’s Historic North Entrance or make a donation toward grocery gift cards. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for supporting our students!

Registration and Payment Due Friday, October 31, 5 p.m.

The 2026 AP Exams will be administered in school during the weeks of May 4–8 and May 11–15, 2026. Please visit the College Board website for exam dates. SPS students who wish to take AP exams must register and pay to take the exam(s) by October 31.

• Your student's AP teacher will provide the unique code to register for the exam online.
• The fee is $125 per exam (students approved for free and reduced lunch pay $20 per exam).
• AP Exam payment debit/Credit Card payments need to be made through SchoolPay.
• Unused or canceled exams will incur a fee.

The first quarter ends on November 5! This session is designed to help students improve their academic standing before grades are finalized. Students are strongly encouraged to contact their teachers ahead of time to gather missing or late work. Bring your laptop, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn! We will have tutors for test preparation, help with assignments, and test corrections. Breakfast is provided. Questions? Contact Amy Doll at asdoll@seattleschools.org.

The first free flight deadline is November 1 for CIEE Summer Study abroad! Make sure to hit “submit” on applications before this date to be included in the raffle for the free flight. Has your teen started their CIEE application but would like an alum to read over their essays? Alum will be hosting an application help session during lunch on Wednesday, October 29, in room 235. Questions? Email mkschumacher@seattleschools.org

Tuesday, November 4, 6:30–8 p.m., WSHS Care Center (Room 129), RSVP Parent to Parent (P2P) Support Group

Join our Parent to Parent Support Group, a welcoming space for parents of high school students to share experiences and support one another through the challenging high school years. This group will meet on the first Tuesday of every month. A light dinner will be provided. Facilitated by Crissa Parsley, WSHS Social Worker, and Amie DeWolf, Westside HEY Coalition Coordinator.

Thursday, November 6, 6pm, WSHS Library and via Join the WSHS College Information Night via Zoom

In collaboration with the PTSA, the WSHS Counseling Team will advise parents on navigating the college application process. There will be plenty of time for Q&A with our talented counselors and conversation with other parents. Learn more about all the services the WSHS Counseling Team provides.

Friday, November 14, WSHS Commons, 5–7 p.m., Register Now

This annual dinner and auction is an evening to celebrate with each other as well as raise money to fund mini-grants for faculty, students, and staff. Ticket price includes heavy appetizers and a non-alcoholic mixed drink. There will be silent and live auctions as well as a short program featuring student testimonials and an opportunity to raise your bid card to make more great things happen at WSHS! If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation to the WSHS PTSA.

Interested in helping us plan the party? Join the PTSA Fall Fundraiser Planning Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, at 7pm. Email wshsptsapresident@gmail.com for details.

Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Rainier Beach High School, RSVP for Free Black College Expo Tickets

Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Seattle Black College Expo.This free event is open to students of all ages and offers a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), other colleges, universities, and educational programs. High school juniors and seniors should bring their transcripts and ACT or SAT scores; college transfer students should bring transcripts from all colleges attended. The event also features seminars, workshops, entertainment, cash giveaways, and a scholarship presentation.

• Last Names A–El: Book an appointment with Erica Nguyen
• Last Names Em–Leb: Book an appointment with Kinsey Hedeen
• Last Names Lee–Pi: Book an appointment with Mallory Neuman
• Last Names Po–Z: Book an appointment with Christine Nutters
• Seattle Promise: Book an appointment with Bradly Lewellen

Parents who would like to speak with a counselor should email wshscounseling@seattleschools.org.

Visit the Metro League website for schedules, scores, and standings.

Cheer, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Swim & Dive, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Girls Bowling

• Register for Winter Sports via FinalForms.
• Medical insurance is required to participate in high school athletics. If you do not have insurance, coverage is available through Myers-Stevens & Toohey, Inc.
• A current Sports Physical is also required.

• All students participating in WSHS Athletics are required to purchase an ASB sticker.

The WSHS PTSA advocates for our students, supports school staff, and builds community. It takes members like you to do this well! Remember, your PTSA membership needs to be renewed every school year. Become a member of the WSHS PTSA today. After you become a member, take this survey to let us know how you’d like to get involved.

The WSHS PTSA offers membership scholarships to those who are unable to afford our membership fees; please email president@wshsptsa.com. Be a part of making WSHS the school community you want!

Please mark your calendars for the PTSA General Membership Meetings:

• January 22, 2026
• April 10, 2026
• June 4, 2026

All meetings are 6–8 p.m. in the WSHS Library and online. This meetings are open to the entire WSHS community. You do not have to be a current PTSA member to attend!

Please also subscribe to our events calendar to stay up-to-date throughout the year.

The WSHS PTSA aims to be your most reliable source of up-to-date information. Please bookmark our website and like and follow us on social media.

• WSHS PTSA Website
• WSHS PTSA Facebook Page
  
• WSHS PTSA Instagram Page
• Email questions to: president@wshsptsa.org

Are you part of an LGBTQ+ family within Seattle Public Schools? The SPS Health Education Office would love to connect with you! Learn about opportunities for support, connection, and celebration. Join the Rainbow Families Mailing List!

SPS has teamed up with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to bring vaccine clinics to our community this fall! Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available. These clinics require insurance (most insurance accepted) or payment. Let’s keep our schools and community healthy!

PEPS offers 1.5-hour workshops for Parents of Adolescents & Teens. These sessions provide parents raising adolescents and teens with an opportunity to share and learn within a small group setting on popular topics such as adolescent brain science, adolescent substance use, helping adolescents cope with stress, and more. Registration is only $20 per family. Financial assistance is provided. Register for PEPS Workshops Today.

Did you know that Seattle youth ages 13-24 have access to free virtual mental health care? The City of Seattle has partnered with eight provider organizations to help students start the school year strong! Multilingual care is available. Insurance is not required. All providers are licensed and HIPPA compliant.

Seattle Public Schools middle and high school students can also access free behavioral health care in school with licensed providers at 21 on-site school-based health centers.

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