Westridge Warriors Weekly - Week of October 5, 2026

Hello Westridge Students, Families, and Community Members,

Welcome to Week 9! Can you believe we are already approaching the end of the first quarter?

At the beginning of the year, we talked about starting strong. Now it's time to talk about something just as important: FINISHING STRONG. 

The next few weeks are an opportunity for every Warrior to look at where they are, decide where they want to be, and put in the work to get there.

Students, when was the last time you checked your grades? If your answer is "I don't know"…today is a great day! 👀

Take a look at each of your classes. Are you missing assignments? Is there something you don't understand? Is there a class where you could improve your grade? Don't wait until the last few days of the quarter to start asking questions.

Talk to your teachers. Ask for help. Complete your work. Study. Use your class time wisely. Your teachers want to see you succeed—but you have to be an active part of that success!

We continue to track tardies, and we need our Warriors to make getting to every class on time a priority. When you miss the first few minutes of class, you may miss directions, important information, or the beginning of a lesson. Those minutes add up quickly.

Our House competition is growing, and we love seeing the House pride around campus!

Remember, House points aren't just about winning competitions. Your everyday choices are an opportunity to represent your House.

Your actions represent YOU, your HOUSE, and your SCHOOL.

So…which House is ready to step it up this week? 

Warriors, you know the routine! Please continue following the Code of Student Conduct dress code every day. Doing a quick check before leaving home saves everyone time and keeps the focus where we want it—in the classroom and on learning.

Middle school comes with a lot of choices. Sometimes the right choice is easy. Other times, it means walking away from an argument, staying out of someone else's drama, choosing not to post or share something online, or deciding that getting a laugh isn't worth the consequences that might follow.

Before making a choice, ask yourself:

One decision can turn a great day into a difficult one very quickly. Take a second. Think it through. And make a choice your future self won't have to explain.

When we can see the finish line, it can be tempting to slow down.

This is when you push a little harder.

Start strong. Stay focused. FINISH STRONG. Let's make Week 9 a great one, Warriors!

September 29 – PMA1

October 7 – Volleyball tryouts

October 8 - Fine Arts at the Summit, 6:30-8:00 PM (at Westridge)

October 13 – Start of Quarter 2

October 28 – Volleyball game Vs Walker AT Westridge, 5:00 PM

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!

On September 30, the Learn to Earn Braiding Club welcomed volunteers for an after-school spa day. Club members treated their guests to a shampoo, conditioning treatment and blowout while practicing their skills and creating a relaxing experience for everyone.

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.

6th Grade - Chelsee Crawford Chelsee.Crawford@ocps.net

7th Grade –Shannon Folsom Shannon.Folsom@ocps.net

8th Grade – Valerie Cope Valerie.Cope@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 tryouts are October 7.

Spirit Run is Feb 6.

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 - Shawnette Johnson

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. 

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

See information about the Parent Square platform and links to social media.