WLWV Community Update

With winter weather right around the corner, we want to remind families what to expect in the event of school delays or closures. Remember, we will only provide communication if there is a change in school operation status. If you do not receive an alert or update the morning of school, you can assume that school is operating normally. Parent-guardians and staff will receive alerts through ParentSquare in the event that there is a 2-Hour Delay or Closure of school due to inclement weather. Parent-guardians can also visit the district or school website for the latest information regarding operation status.

• Parent-guardians will receive an email and text message alert through ParentSquare if there is a change to the school day. We encourage parent-guardians to double-check that their correct contact information is up-to-date in ParentVUE.
• Decisions are made based on road conditions, ability for staff and students to safely get to school, and weather forecasts.
• It's possible that Snow Routes may be implemented depending on road conditions.
• 2-Hour Delay and School Closure Decisions will also be announced via FlashAlert for community members who choose to sign up.

Learn more about inclement weather and emergency communications by visiting the district website.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District has two vacancies for Budget Committee Position Nos. 2 and 5. Applications can be found on the Business Office website for interested community members to apply.

The Budget Committee works with the School Board to review and approve the budget for each school year. Budget Committee members are asked to attend five to six evening meetings beginning in the spring to review the proposed budget.

Riverside High School will host an informational night on Wednesday, December 6th from 6:00 to 7:00pm. This event will be a time to share information about Riverside, including academic pathways, athletic opportunities, clubs, and programs. All interested students and families are invited.

Throughout the 2023-24 school year, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District will embark on a Fentanyl Awareness campaign to educate students, parent-guardians, and community members of the dangers of Fentanyl.

Fentanyl has become increasingly prevalent all across the Portland-Metro area and the nation, including in West Linn and Wilsonville. Often times, fentanyl is disguised as Adderall, Percocet, Oxycodone, Xanax, or other pills. These pills are not pharmaceutical-grade medications. Most of the time, fentanyl is coming across the border from Mexican cartels in the form of powder. It's then pressed into counterfeit pills which look exactly like tablets manufactured by legitimate pharmaceutical companies, but there's no quality control. Pills in the same batch can have wildly varying levels of fentanyl. The amount of fentanyl that it takes to overdose and die is equivalent to two grains of sand.

The most important message to share with your teen is that these pills are not harmless, and that one pill can kill.

Learn more about fentanyl, its increasing prevalence, and what WLWV schools are doing to educate students by visiting the district website.

Donate to MAP and be entered in a drawing to win a Pendleton blanket!

Music and Arts Partners is an independent, nonprofit organization made up of volunteers that advocate for arts and music education in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. We provide essential financial support for a wide variety of programs in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. We fund requests for equipment and supplies and also sponsor scholarships for graduating seniors.

Individuals making a donation to MAP during the month of November will be entered into a drawing to win a Pendleton blanket (retail $299). Every $50 will receive one entry in the drawing. The more you donate, the more chances to win! Donations can be made at MAP's website.

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!

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!

December 4 — School Board Meeting

December 6 — Professional Growth Wednesday (2 Hour Early Release for All Schools)

December 18 - January 2 — Winter Break (No School)

• 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