WSD Weekly

February 6, 2026

📅 Upcoming Calendar Events:

🏫 February 6 - Professional Development Day (No School)
🎆 February 16 - President's Day (No School)
View the student academic calendar

In-District and Non-Resident choice enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 school year—and this year, we've introduced a tiered system to give families clarity on timing and priority.

How the New Tier System Works:

📅 TIER ONE: Priority Open Enrollment (Feb 1 - March 20)
Applications submitted during this window receive first priority for approval. This is the best time to apply!

📅 TIER TWO: Open Enrollment (March 21 - April 12)
Applications submitted during Tier Two are processed after Priority applications are reviewed, based on available space.

📅 AFTER APRIL 12: Waiting List
Applications received after April 12 are placed on a waiting list and approved only if space becomes available.

Choice enrollment includes:

• In-District School Choice - Transfer to another school in the district
• Non-Resident Out of District Choice - Joining us from another school district.

It's National School Counseling Week, and WestSide High School's counselors are bringing their A-game—both on and off the field!

Ms. Rosa and Mr. Godina might not be suiting up for the Super Bowl this Sunday, but they've been tackling challenges, calling the right plays, and coaching students to victory all year long.

Their stats speak for themselves:

• 🏈 Handling every crisis with championship-level calm
• 🏈 Supporting students through academic hurdles (and life's curveballs)
• 🏈 Creating a culture where every student knows: YOU MATTER

And let's be honest—with a "YOU MATTER" display featuring Seahawks photos and a goal post frame, these counselors know how to score points with students AND show their 12th Man pride!

This weekend: The Seahawks go for glory.
Every day: Ms. Rosa and Mr. Godina help WestSide students go for THEIRS.

Thank you to ALL our school counselors across WSD for being champions for students, every single day. You don't just tackle challenges—you help students discover their unlimited potential.

WHS students competed at the FBLA Regional Competition over the weekend at Eastmont High School against over 400 local FBLA members! 17 WHS FBLA competitors placed in the top 6 in a variety of events across multiple professional industries and qualified for state.

Help us congratulate Otto Friedle, Jalen Ping, Ava Ballew, Paul Neal, Alex Reeg, Virgil Bozarth, Hector Camacho, Melani Tovar, Suki Velazquez, Zane Randall, Jaxen Gonzales, Hannah Beckstead, Aubree Wenderborn, Anais Velazquez, Luisanna Esquivel, Abigail Brandt, and Sophia Paslay

• Otto Friedle - Adv. Accounting, & Data Analysis
  
• Jalen Ping - Business Communication, Business Mgmt, & Graphic Design
  
• Ava Ballew - Business Mgmt, & Graphic Design
  
• Paul Neal - Business Law, & Personal Finance
  
• Alex Reeg - Economics, & International Business
  
• Virgil Bozarth - Health Care Admin, & Public Service Announcement
  
• Hector Camacho - Hospitality & Event Mgmt
  
• Melani Tovar - Hospitality & Event Mgmt
  
• Suki Velazquez - International Business, & Social Media Strategies
  
• Zane Randall - International Business
  
• Jaxen Gonzales - Intro to Business Concepts
  
• Hannah Beckstead - Intro to Marketing Concepts
  
• Aubree Wenderborn - Marketing
  
• Anais Velazquez - Customer Service
  
• Luisanna Esquivel - Impromptu Speaking & Public Speaking
  
• Abigail Brandt - Social Media Strategies
  
• Sophia Paslay - Public Service Announcement

The Wenatchee High School Class of 2026 is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. The recipient will receive their award and present a speech at the graduation ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2026.

The distinguished alumnus/a must be a graduate of Wenatchee High School and demonstrate commitment to their career, community, and country through examples they set after graduation. Past recipients have included Shiloh Burgess (class of 1999) in 2025 and former mayor Frank Kunz (class of 1981) in 2024.

To submit a nomination, please email a letter sharing how the nominee meets the award criteria above to Wenatchee High School Senior Class Advisor, Brandon Harle at harle.b@wenatcheeschools.org. Nominations will be accepted until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

For more information, contact Mr. Harle via email or call (509) 663-8117.

Last weekend, the Apple-Ettes traveled to a regional dance competition hosted by the West Valley E-Gal Dance Team. The Varsity Panthers placed 2nd in both Pom and Military, and JV raised their score by an amazing 15 points.

NIGHT WITH THE PROS

Thursday, February 26 | 6:45 PM

Eastmont High School

Professional musicians and select students perform

Admission by donation

JAZZNIGHTS CONCERT

Friday, February 27 | 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30 PM)

Wenatchee High School

Full school ensembles perform with guest artists

Tickets: $15 | Livestreamed

The Wenatchee Jazz Workshop is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and funded by community donations, ticket sales, and support from Wenatchee and Eastmont school districts.

Tickets available online or at the door.