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/

Mrs. Hamel’s Astronomy class and a few students who were interested from her other science classes took a field trip to Shiras Planetarium in Marquette. They received an immersive experience learning about the sun which connected nicely to content that both Astronomy and Physical Science students have been learning about in class. Then, they received a tour of the current night sky learning to identify constellations and examined other features. Mrs. Hamel will be returning with her Astronomy class on November 17th and hopes that students from additional classes at Westwood will join them!

Dress Up Days:

• Mon: Slob Day
• Tues: Holiday
• Wed: Class color day (Fresh are black, Soph are brown, Jun are red, Sen are blue, and Teachers are gray)
• Thurs: Wrong Occasion Day
• Fri: Red/White/Blue and Patriot Jersey

Powder Puff Football: Girls' powder puff football will be Wednesday, October 14th during homecoming week. Girls are encouraged to wear their homecoming t-shirt or wear their class color (seniors: blue, juniors: red, sophomores: brown, freshmen: black) during the game. Sign-up sheets will be in the office.

Homecoming Parade: The parade will be held on October 16th at 4:30. We will be following the same route as last year, starting at the gate between Aspen Ridge and the football field and ending in front of Westwood.

Assembly and Dance: The homecoming assembly will be in the gym on Friday, October 16th from 1:30 to 3 pm. The dance will be in the cafeteria, beginning after the game against Gwinn and end at 11:45. The cost is $5. Dress is casual. Arrange a ride to be there at 11:45! Students from other schools are not permitted at the dance without a guest form, which can be picked up in the office.

Abbreviated Schedule for Friday:

1st--8:05 to 8:50

2nd--8:55 to 9:35

3rd--9:40 to 10:20

4th--10:25 to 11:05

5th--11:10 to 11:45

lunch

6th--12:15 to 12:50

7th--12:55 to 1:30

Assembly--1:30 to 3 pm

Varsity Football Game vs. Gwinn @ 7:00 pm.

Fall 2026 — Segment 2 Driver Education

Dates: October 15, 20, & 21, 2026
Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Location: Marquette-Alger RESA, 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette
Cost: $75 per student

Students must attend all three sessions to complete the six-hour Segment 2 course.

Eligibility Requirements

To enroll in Segment 2, students must:

• Have successfully completed Segment 1 Driver Education.
• Have held a valid Level 1 Learner’s License for at least three continuous months.
• Have completed at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including at least two hours of nighttime driving.

Registration: https://forms.gle/wXBR4wzh2nwaDUhT7

More Information: https://www.maresa.org/programs/cte/drivers-education

The Marquette Alger RESA is thrilled to announce the first-ever MARESA Cup, a free, full-day event for students in grades 6–12 from across the U.P. Students will spend the morning learning from real industry pros, enjoy a free lunch, and compete in an afternoon Smash tournament run by Michigan State University Esports, with an ROG Xbox Ally on the line.

Register here: https://www.maresa.org/game-on-up

For those students who signed up for fall testing, the dates are as follows:

Tuesday, October 20th - PSAT/NMSQT:

Thursday, Octoboer 22nd - SAT Retake:

Monday, October 26th - ASVAB:

Studying for SAT and PSAT tests: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice

Information about the ASVAB: https://www.officialasvab.com/

The latest version of the Patriot Press are available on campus.

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.