Hello, Westridge Families! 

 

As we wrap up another busy week, I want to share a few important updates with our families. State testing has officially concluded, and for any students who missed a test, we will be working to schedule make-up days to ensure everyone has the opportunity to complete their assessments.  

 

Basketball season is right around the corner, and we are excited to get started—physicals must be submitted online by January 6th, tryouts will be held on January 7th, and students must have a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to participate. If you have any questions regarding athletics, please contact our Athletic Director, Ms. Johnson.  

 

This is our last week before break, and report cards will be released once we return, so we encourage all students to finish strong and make sure all missing work is submitted before leaving for the holiday.  

 

We hope our students take time over the break to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on January 6, ready for a successful new year! 

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

December 17 Multicultural night 5:00 PM-7:00 PM 

December 22 – January 2, 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 

Tayra Segura Mercedes 5th  

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