Hello, Westridge Families!  

Welcome back to what is sure to be another amazing school year at Westridge Middle School! I hope you all had a relaxing and rejuvenating summer filled with meaningful memories and time with loved ones.

As we step into this new academic year, I want to begin by celebrating an incredible achievement. Last year, Westridge Middle School was just ONE point away from earning a school grade of a “B”! This marks the highest school grade in the history of Westridge, and it’s a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our students, staff, and families. We are so proud of this milestone and are more motivated than ever to keep climbing. This year, we are setting our sights on that “B” and beyond!

Our theme for this year is “Boots on the Ground: Saddle up for success” Whether it’s academics, attendance, behavior, or personal growth, we are focused on helping each student grow and thrive. With your continued support, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

We’re also excited to welcome new staff members to the Westridge family and to share new programs and opportunities that will further enrich your child’s middle school experience. Be on the lookout for updates, events, and ways to get involved—we want our community to feel connected, informed, and empowered every step of the way.

Here’s to a year of progress, partnership, and pride in our Westridge Family.

August 11 – First Day of School

August 15 – Picture day

August 21 – Algebra/Geometry Night 5:30 PM-6:30 PM

August 26 – Soccer Game at Southwest – 5:00 PM

August 28 – Community Round Up Event/SAC Meeting

September 1 - Labor Day - No School

September 3 – Soccer Home Vs Chain of Lakes – 5:00 PM

September 4 - FAST PM1 Math

September 8 - FAST PM1 ELA

Our teachers have been hard at work preparing engaging lessons and activities. This week, we encourage students to actively participate in class discussions and seek help when needed. Please help us to encourage every student to participate in class. Remember, asking questions is a key part of the learning process!

We want to remind everyone about the importance of regular attendance. Being on time and present not only supports your academic success but also fosters a sense of community. Let’s strive for a strong start by making every school day count!

Car riders please make sure to follow the carline and not allow your student to walk through traffic. Safety needs to be our number one priority.

Wanting a Parent/Teacher conference? Reach out to your students' guidance counselor.

7th Grade A-L & 6th Grade - Chelsee Crawford Chelsee.Crawford@ocps.net

7th Grade M-Z & 8th Grade - Peter Singletary peter.singletary@ocps.net

Students should not be on campus prior to 8:45 am. If you need to drop off prior to 8:45 am, please register your student for the YMCA Before School Program. Information can be found here. In addition, the first period begins at 9:30 AM.  

Volleyball is our next sport. Athletic paperwork and physicals must be completed and properly uploaded in Aktivate. Volleyball practices will be conducted every day for approximately 1.5 – 2 hours after dismissal time. Athletes are expected to attend all of the practices unless they have arranged with the coach otherwise. Athletes are required to have and maintain a 2.0 average and exhibit leadership and good behavior to be considered and remain on any Westridge sports team. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the following:

Athletic Director - Ms. Johnson Shantel.Johnson@ocps.net

Volunteers must re-register each year through the image link below.

Parents need to opt IN to clinic services. This means that unless you have completed the health forms we will not be able to assist your student in the clinic. Health forms can be completed digitally on Skyward Family Access or you can fill out the forms and turn them into the main office. Those forms can be found below.  

Please make sure all-important parent/guardian information is up-to-date in skyward. 

See the links to social media.

Latorio Bright - 6th

Martha Ariza - 8th

Danielle Foster - 11th

Janet Herrington - 16th

Elizabeth James - 18th

Dr. Reed - 25th

Nathalie Tomas - 27th