Cougar Update

Sept. 9 - 4:00 pm - 8th Grade Football at Sunrise

Sept. 9 - 4:15 pm - 7th Grade Volleyball at Westridge vs GICC

Sept. 9 - 4:15 pm - 8th Grade Volleyball at GICC

Sept. 9 - 6:00 pm - Cross Country at Johnson Lake

Sept. 11 - 4:00 pm - 8th Grade Volleyball at Walnut

Sept. 11 - 4:15 pm - 7th Grade Football at Westridge vs. Hastings

Sept. 11 - 4:15 pm - 8th Grade Football at Hastings

Sept. 11 - 4:15 pm - 7th Grade Volleyball at Westridge vs. Walnut

Sept. 12 - 3:15 pm - Cross Country at Meadowlark- Kearney

Our home athletic events begin at 4:15 p.m., and doors will open for spectators at 3:50 p.m. This short delay allows us to support students as the school day wraps up.

Students are encouraged to cheer on their peers at home games! Please note:

• Cell phones must remain put away.

• Students staying for the game should go directly to the gym after school, where supervision will be provided.

• If a student leaves the building, they will not be allowed back in for the event without a parent.

We look forward to seeing our students show their school spirit!

We are excited to share information about our Academic Recovery Program (ARP), designed to help students catch up on missing assignments, late work, or assessments with teacher support.

When & Where:
ARP takes place Monday–Thursday from 3:25–4:15 PM in the Media Center.

How Students Get Assigned:
Teachers may assign students to ARP if they have missing work due to absences, incomplete assignments, or class time missed.

What Parents Need to Know:

• Parents/guardians will be contacted if a student is assigned to ARP and to collaborate on scheduling for what works best for the family.

• ARP takes priority over athletic practices to support academic success. Students will be released to attend practice after they've completed their work.

• Students stay until 4:15 unless their assignment is completed early due to an absence.

Our goal with ARP is to give students every opportunity to succeed and stay on top of their learning.

All 7th grade students are required to have a completed 7th grade physical and updated immunizations on file. This is a state requirement for every student, not just those planning to participate in sports. Please be sure your child’s documentation is submitted to the school as soon as possible.

Student ID Reminder

To help keep our building safe and organized, all students will receive a student ID on the first day of school. IDs must be visibly worn on the upper body at all times while in the building.

A few things to know:

• Students will exchange their temporary ID for a permanent one about a week after school pictures are taken.

• If a student forgets their ID, a temporary sticker ID can be purchased in the main office for $1.

• Need a new lanyard? They’re available in the main office for $1.

• If an ID is lost, students can get a replacement ID and lanyard for $5.

Thank you for helping us keep Westridge safe and running smoothly!

We love celebrating our students and understand that special occasions are important! However, to minimize disruptions during the school day, Westridge is unable to accept deliveries such as DoorDash, gifts, or flowers for students at school.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to keep the school day focused and distraction-free!

To help ensure we maintain a positive momentum at Westridge, we wanted to share a friendly reminder about the “Dress for Success” district dress code.

Your students deserve to be confident AND prepared while at school. Part of those preparation efforts include dress code.

• Apparel must comply with health and safety codes and not detract from learning.

• For all students, mid-thigh to top of chest are to be covered while also concealing undergarments.

• Approved religious attire or protective headwraps are approved. At this time, due to safety - hoods, caps, bandanas, durags, etc. are not approved to wear while in school buildings.

• IDs must be worn and be visible at all times.

Feel free to explore the full dress code policy on the district website HERE and our handy “Dress for Success” flyers in English and Spanish.