Latest News and Shout-Outs


Dollars for Scholars -- It's not Too Late!

WHS PTO's major fundraiser for 2009-10
has kicked into gear!  Mail in your form or download one to mail.  A huge thank you to this year's donors! Remember, there are no items to buy or sell, no events to attend.  Your contribution goes directly back to our campus, dollar for dollar!  Every contribution--large or small--is important.  Last year, we purchased TV's for the Commons along with DirecTV for WHS, plus provided funding to the academic departments, scholarships and lots more!  


ID: 45; Posted on 03/03/2010


November Wire

Have you seen your copy of the Westside Wire yet?  It's arriving in mailboxes now and is also available online.  Check it out!
ID: 44; Posted on 11/19/2009


Let's get ready to rumble...WHS Back-to-School Bash

Students, parents and staff come together Friday, August 21, to experience that great Westside spirit! We’ll start at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium where Principal Castro will give everyone a look ahead and share some of the new and exciting things in store for the coming year and our Inertia Dancers, Cheerleaders and Pride will pump things up at our first Pep Rally of the year. If you’re new to Westside, we’ll also have some tips on making a smooth transition during the first few weeks of school.

Then it’s off to the Commons where local restaurants will offer a variety of dinner options and you’ll have some one-on-one time with staff, students and parents. Visit with the deans and learn more about our small schools, talk to the coaches and stop by the numerous tables featuring our clubs and organizations. Our PTO and other parent organizations will be more than happy to share their insights on getting involved at the high school level and we’ll have great WHS spirit items for sale.

We’ll wrap things up at 7:30 so don’t miss a minute of this entertaining and informative evening. Please join us and find out why we’re Westside Proud!


ID: 43; Posted on 08/11/2009


The WHS PTO is looking for you!

Please join us for our first WHS PTO meeting of the year Tuesday, Sept. 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. 
Our meetings are the first Tuesdays of each month and they are listed on the school calendar and e-newsletter.  Lots of good information and fellowship! 

Support the PTO with your membership!  A form will be in the 1st Day Packet.


ID: 42; Posted on 08/11/2009


Thank you Donors!!

Thank you to all contributors to the PTO's Dollars for Scholars Campaign for 2008-2009!  We raised over $16,000!  This vital fundraiser allows the PTO to financially support WHS; we provide funds for various academic departments, library, Westside Wire, scholarships, & much more.  We appreciate your continued support!  Click here for a list of 2008-2009 donors.

ID: 40; Posted on 08/11/2009


August 2009 Update

Hopefully you've received your issue of the August Westside Wire.  An updated copy is available here.
ID: 39; Posted on 07/29/2009


WHS PTO Awards $12,000 in Scholarships!

The Westside PTO is excited to announce the 12 winners of the 2009 Westside Spirit Scholarships!  They are Lindsay Becker, Mary DeForke, Sarah Drury, Adam France, Spencer Laufer, Andrew Manks, Michael Noriega, John Rushing, Kena Schaberg, Meredith Stevens, Maggie Strange, and Erika Willrodt.  Each scholarship is for $1,000.  Applicants had to have a GPA of at least 2.5, submit two teacher recommendations as well as a 250-word essay.  A huge thank you goes to Ms. Karacek and the Scholarship Committee for managing the challenging selection process!  Congratulations to these deserving students!


ID: 38; Posted on 05/23/2009


May Wire

The new issue of the Westside Wire is now available here.  Look for a copy in your mailbox soon!
ID: 36; Posted on 04/15/2009


2009-2010 WHS PTO Board Elected April 7

Congratulations to the newly elected PTO Executive Board! The officers for 2009-2010 are:  President – Cathy McDonnell; 1st VP/Membership – Christie Petrie; 2nd VP/Fundraising – Kiki Hummel; Treasurer – Kelly Simmons; Recording Secretary – Debbie Noriega; Corresponding Secretary – Janna Wright; VIPS Coordinators – Shelby Doehring and Rhonda Monteverde; Parliamentarian – Kelly CramerIn addition, the faculty will be electing two of its members to serve on the PTO Executive Board along with Paul Castro.  And the PTO still needs YOU! Volunteers are still needed for various committees, including the Back-to-School Bash and Homecoming Dance.  We'd love for you to be an active part of this dynamic organization as we kick off our 10th year!  Please contact
Cathy McDonnell if you'd like to help.  Our thanks go to both parents and faculty for volunteering to serve next year and the PTO Nominating Committee of Shelby Doehring, Giok Boothe, Sonia Davis-Elder, Diann Mackenzie, Libbi Smith and Paul Castro for your hard work over the past weeks!
ID: 35; Posted on 04/15/2009


2009 Football Schedule available

Get ready to do the Westside Rumble!  The 2009 Wolves Football Schedule is here!  The season kicks off Aug. 27th with Homecoming Oct. 16th and Senior Night Nov. 16th.  Go Wolves!
ID: 34; Posted on 04/15/2009



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