WLWV Community Update

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District has placed a Proposed Local Option Levy Renewal on the November Ballot. The Local Option Levy was originally passed by voters in 2000 and most recently renewed in 2019. The Levy funds approximately 90 teachers across the school district.

Learn more abut the Local Option on the district website. Don't forget to vote on November 7!

As we settle into the new school year, our Nutrition Services department has some friendly reminders for students who access meals during the school day.

• Families can sign up for free or reduced lunch through the Oregon Department of Education’s website. For more information about whether or not your family qualifies for free or reduced lunch, please visit the district website. The State of Oregon recently approved additional funding, meaning more families qualify this school year!

• Families who need a refund from their Nutrition Services account can do so through the district website.

• Lunch and breakfast menus are available on your school or district website. Please make sure you are toggled to the correct school on the top left-hand side of your screen.

• Any student who goes through the meal line will be served a meal regardless of their account balance. Families are still responsible for paying negative balances, however. If you would like to restrict your student from receiving meals or individual beverages at school, please fill out this online form.

• Students can only receive a second meal or individual milk if they have positive funds in their meal account. Families can add to their student’s meal account through SchoolPay.

More information about Nutrition Services can always be found on the district website. Thank you for your attention to these friendly Nutrition Services reminders!

About once or twice a month, students are released from school two hours early for the District's Professional Growth Wednesdays. Those two hours are used as time for teacher learning, giving staff an opportunity to collaborate and engage in professional development.

That work leads to better teachers and, in turn, better education for students. Mark your calendars for the following Professional Growth Wednesdays this school year. Please note that some Professional Growth Wednesdays affect primary schools only, so if you have students in middle or high school, they may experience a regular school day. Those instances are marked as PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY Professional Growth Wednesdays.

• September 13 PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY

• September 27

• October 25

• December 6

• January 17

• February 7

• February 21 PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY

• March 6

• March 20 PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY

• April 10 PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY

• April 24

• May 8

Parent-guardians can register their ParentSquare account any time. Parent-guardians will receive information from their school regardless if they register their account or not, but registering will allow for parent-guardians to engage in two-way communication with their school as well as customize how and when they receive school updates. Parent-guardians are invited to learn more about ParentSquare by visiting this district webpage.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District uses HelpCounter for volunteer registration and sign-in to increase safety and security for all students. Interested volunteers can register to volunteer in WLWV schools by visiting the Volunteer Registration webpage. Simply select 'Start' to fill out your application, which includes a background check. The first time that volunteers sign-in to volunteer at any WLWV school they will be prompted to accept a Volunteer Agreement.

Volunteers must also re-register every three years, or when volunteering at a new school. Note that volunteer coaches register through a different process. Contact your school's athletic director or principal for more information.

Volunteering in WLWV schools is an extremely rewarding experience. Your time is greatly appreciated by both staff and students!

All students and families are asked to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities ahead of the 2023-24 school year. Student Rights and Responsibilities can be found on the district or school websites.

Families wanting information about resources and additional community partners are encouraged to access the district's Community Bulletin Board. The Community Bulletin Board is where community partners share relevant flyers and information about youth sports, camps and outside learning opportunities, enrichment opportunities, fundraisers, and other community-based opportunities. Community members can also post information to the Community Bulletin Board by submitting a PDF.

There are currently several job opportunities for prospective community members. Openings include Nutrition Services, Paraeducators, and various teaching and coaching opportunities. Learn more, or apply, by visiting our website.

Come learn and grow with us!

September 11 — School Board Meeting

September 18 — School Board Work Session

September 27 — Professional Growth Wednesday (2 Hour Early Release)

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities
• ParentSquare

• 2023-24 Registration Information

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• Bus Routes

• Wilsonville Public Library

• West Linn Public Library

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging education opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict