Hello, Westridge Families!

As we move into the final stretch of the semester, we are just two weeks away from our two-week winter break, and the excitement is definitely building. Please remind students to stay focused and finish strong—all classwork and assignments should be submitted before break, as report cards will be released once we return. This is the perfect time to check grades, communicate with teachers, and make sure all responsibilities are taken care of.

We are also preparing for basketball season. Basketball tryouts will be held on January 7, and all physicals must be uploaded no later than January 6 in order for students to participate. Please ensure all documents are completed on time so students can take part without delay.

As we wrap up these last two weeks, remember: progress is built one step at a time. Encourage your students to give their best effort, stay positive, and believe in what they can accomplish. Finishing strong now sets the tone for a successful new year ahead. Let’s make these last days before break our best ones yet!

December 9 – FAST PM2 ELA

December 11 – FAST PM2 Math (Not testing – Geometry & Algebra) / Winter Choral Concert, 7:00-8:00 PM

December 16 – Winter Orchestra Concert 7-8:00 PM

December 17 Multicultural night 5-7

December 22 – January 2nd Winter Break

January 6 – 3rd quarter/Students return

January 7 – Basketball tryouts

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!

Want to help your student with their academics. Review these anchor charts with your students for a few minutes a night.

Positive attitude means thinking in a hopeful and cheerful way, even when things are hard. It’s about looking for the good in situations, believing you can do well, and treating others kindly and with respect.

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.  

Basketball is our next sport. Athletic paperwork and physicals must be completed and properly uploaded in Aktivate. Basketball 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 Shawnette.Johnson@ocps.net

Basketball - January 6, 2026

Track and Field - March 22, 2026

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.

Tara Guilford 3rd

Daniela Robbins 4th

Tourek Brown Jr 8th

Vernalee Bickerstaff 8th

Marilyn Colon 8th

Muhammad Khalid 12th

Shaluxuis Daniels 14th

Justin Adams 14th

Lecear Garcia Canton 24th

Nicole Jefferson 27th

Sarah Stimmell 29th