Westwood Weekly

Email: fossittc@nice.k12.mi.us
Website: https://nice.k12.mi.us/
Location: 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA
Phone: 906.485.1023
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niceschools

Wednesday, April 22 is Administrative Professionals Day. On this day, we proudly recognize Colleen Maki and Stephanie McIntyre for their dedication, professionalism, and the vital role they play in keeping everything running smoothly. Your hard work, organization, and positive spirit make a difference every day—thank you for all that you do!

This is a reminder that all juniors will be participating in state-mandated testing this week.

On Wednesday, April 22, all 11th-grade students will take the MSTEP. Please arrive at your designated testing area by 8:00 a.m. Testing locations will be posted in the commons area before the start of the school day.

At the conclusion of the MSTEP, students are expected to return to their regular scheduled classes.

The makeup date for the PSAT is Thursday, April 23rd. Students in grades 9 and 10 who were absent on the original test day will be required to test. We will notify those students who need to test.

Attendance is essential, as all students are required to participate. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast prior to testing.

Please give your best effort—we are confident you will do well.

• Senior End of Year Schedule

• Tuesday, May 12 - Senior Awards

• Friday, May 15

• Senior Breakfast - 8:00 am in the cafeteria

• Senior March @ Aspen Ridge - 9:00 am

• Last Day of School - student are finished after the senior march. They should not be on campus until graduation for anything other than extra-curricular activities or meetings with teachers.

• Wednesday, May 20 - Graduation Practice

• Thursday, May 21 - Graduation

This year's commencement speaker is Kathy Carlson.

For student safety and success, Westwood High School is a CLOSED CAMPUS. Students are to remain on campus during the school day unless they have a Patriot Online or Dual Enrollment class. Students may also leave when they have an appointment and have been called out by a parent or guardian.

Students are NOT to leave campus during lunch.

New this year is the Patriot Press website where you can access the digital version. Go to

https://sites.google.com/nice.k12.mi.us/the-patriot-press/home for access.

We encourage both parents and students to read the student handbook carefully. It provides important information about school expectations, rules, and available resources, helping everyone understand their rights, responsibilities, and how to create a safe, respectful, and successful learning environment together. Click on the link below to access the WHS Student Handbook.

The Lunch Menu are not posted yet. Once the school year starts, click on the picture for that month's lunch menu.

All school districts in Michigan are required to share the Sexual Harassment and Information Guide with students in grades 6-12. I have attached the information guide as and some additional informaton including the districts Title IX coordinator information and specific school policies related to sexual harassment and sexual assault.