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Latest News and Shout-Outs
WHS PTO Spirit Scholarships
The WHS PTO is pleased to announce that Spirit Scholarships will be awarded to 12 graduating seniors who have demonstrated their Westside spirit through involvement and leadership in WHS activities. Each scholarship is $1,000. The program is independently managed by the Westside High School Scholarship Committee, a school-based educational support team consisting of WHS faculty and directed by the College Counselor. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and his or her parent or guardian must be a member of the WHS PTO. Students must submit a 250-word essay and two teacher recommendations. Applications and further details are available here, on PrepHQ and in the College Center. Deadline for applications is April 9, 2009.ID: 32; Posted on 03/09/2009
March PTO Meeting
Please join us at our upcoming PTO meeting Tuesday, March 3rd 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Our special guest will be Lee Vela, HISD Asst. Superintendent of Communications. Come preview the new HISD website and share your opinions!ID: 31; Posted on 02/17/2009
New 2009-2010 Calendar
Check out the recently approved HISD school calendar for 2009-2010.ID: 29; Posted on 02/17/2009
Community Open House
The auditorium and commons were packed with prospective Wolves at the Community Open House! Many thanks to the volunteers who helped set up the club tables, manned the PTO table, lead tours, sold t-shirts, provided supper to the staff and helped clean up; Kim Clayton, Kelly Cramer, Kiki Hummel, Patti Lofgren, Diann Mackenzie, Diane McConnon, Cathy McDonnell, Debbie Noriega, Beth Ogden, Laurie Schlaudt, Judy Thompson, Karen Willrodt and Joanna Wines.ID: 28; Posted on 01/19/2009
Alumni Breakfast's a huge hit!
The second annual Alumni Breakfast was a huge success! Over 60 WHS graduates from '07 and '08 got up early and visited with each other and teachers. Many thanks to Stephanie Matlock, Judy Thompson and Susan Hertz!Mark your calendars for next year's Alumni Breakfast, the first Thursday after classes resume in January.
ID: 27; Posted on 01/19/2009
Homecoming Dance beautiful success!
A big thank you goes to PTO Committee Chairs Dianne McConnon and Sonia Davis-Elder and volunteersJessie Lopez, Delane Derr, Kelly Simmons, Barbara Obermann, Kim Clayton, Teresa Becker, Kathy Sequeira, Janet Franklow, Rita Williams, Diann Mackenzie, Laurie Schlaudt, Louise Garcia, Rose Williams, Monique Turpin, Karla Dulaney, Rhonda Cobert-Johnson, Mrs. Perrett, Teresa Pease, Josette Williams and Junior Student Council officers and sponsor Cynthia Eppes for all their hard work. The event continues to be a fun Westside tradition!
ID: 26; Posted on 11/03/2008
New Kroger Donation Program
Westside has just joined the new Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program, which takes the place of the Kroger Share Card Program. Simply give this form to the cashier, and the WHS code will be programmed to your KrogerPlus Card. A portion of each purchase you make with your KrogerPlus Card will be donated to Westside! The donations received through the Kroger program will be shared equally by the Athletic Booster Club (ABC), the Westside Music Boosters and the PTO!
ID: 25; Posted on 11/03/2008
Homecoming Dance Tickets
Homecoming Dance is set for Saturday, Oct. 25th, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and go on sale Oct. 16th at lunches. Present your signed contract and WHS ID when purchasing your ticket.
ID: 24; Posted on 10/10/2008
August '08 wire now available!
The August issue of the Westside Wire is now available on our website and will arrive in your mailbox soon. This issue is packed with tons of important back to school information--check it out!ID: 23; Posted on 07/28/2008
Congratulations to our Scholarship winners!
Congratulations to the 13 Westside Spirit Scholarship recipients: William Allen, Hunter Eaton, Megan Gaw, Lauren Jerden, Anna Lachner, Collin Mulcahy, Dominic Maneen, Jaclyn Nguyen, Abbie Ornelas, Belgin Palaz, Kait Postle, Erin Solomon and Sarah Thompson! Good luck to the Class of 2008!ID: 20; Posted on 05/06/2008