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Location: 14653 Clayton Road Chesterfield, MO 63011
Phone: 314-415-7500
February 2025
Longhorns,
A few snow days, an end of a semester, a fresh start to a new semester, and just like that 1/12 of the year is under our belts. It was a jam packed January, and a very strong start to the 2025 year all around Parkway West High. I want to welcome all our Longhorns to what we hope will be a fantastic February!
With two weeks already in the books, our students and teachers have been busily working to settle into their second semester classes. These early stages of the semester are so critical to set the tone for a successful semester. This is the time to set goals and hold oneself to a high standard of accountability. No matter what happened last semester, this is the time to really get after it. Make February the best month yet.
We had a very successful registration period that wrapped up on Friday. The planning for the school year 2025-2026 is well underway. Additionally, we had an excellent curriculum night event showcasing all that West High has to offer to our incoming class of 2029. I am so excited to welcome such an incredible group of Longhorns to the family in the very near future.
We have lots to look forward to in February with a variety of activities related to Black History month and our Special Olympics event on February 19th. February also famously holds Valentine's Day; and in the spirit, I challenge all of us to take care of each other this month. Help a friend, lend a hand, or pay it forward doing something nice for others. Spread the love. It is also a great opportunity to find some time to foster and care for those relationships that mean so much to us.
Let's go Longhorns!
We are West High!
With Longhorn Pride,
John McCabe
Principal, West High
REGISTRATION SUPPORT
Counselors will be meeting with students Grades 9-11 between Monday, February 3rd and Tuesday, February 11th through English classes to answer any registration related questions, facilitate revisions to four-year course plans, and ultimately to verify that every student has successfully completed registration for the 2025-26 school year. Outside of these scheduled class meetings, students/parents can make appointments with or contact counselors directly to help facilitate course selections and plans.
The month of January has included several events in the West band department. Earlier this month nine band students performed as part of the St. Louis All-Suburban Band. These included Cole Kayira, Collin Jackson, Zac Card, Alene Jia, Kate Beck, Dominic Perez, TJ Polack, Baskara Wahana, and Cara Purdy. On January 17-18 thirteen students were part of the SIU-Edwardsville Bi-State bands.
At the end of the month our All-State band members will perform as part of the Missouri All-State Band. These students include Collin Jackson, Cara Purdy, Baskara Wahana, and Dominic Perez. January also included performances by the basketball pep band and continued preparation for the upcoming February concert (Thursday, February 27th at 7:00pm--at Principia) and the MSHSAA contests in March. As always, learn more about the West band program at www.parkwaywestband.com
ACT/Senior Day
On March 11th, students and staff will be participating in the following activities:
9th graders – practice ACT test
10th graders – Pre-ACT test
11th graders – ACT test
12th graders – breakfast and Dave & Busters
Students will be dismissed at 11:35 am. More information in the March This Month.
Officer Matt Paubel is West High's on-site School Resource Officer (he's been here since 2021) Matt is a Chesterfield police officer and works with West High administration for all security purposes and much more. In order to keep all families, students and staff safe while traveling to and from West High, he would like everyone to keep the following pointers in mind:
- Speed Bumps will be back soon. In the meantime, please maintain low speeds for the safety of all students, faculty and community members.
- Please make sure you are parking in select designated areas and fully displaying your parking tags. Tags should be displayed on your mirror or clearly on your dash at all times.
- Please do not park in the ECC lot - this is not a permitted high school parking lot.
- Please only park in designated locations where there are parking spaces.
- As a reminder, only JUNIORS and SENIORS have parking passes.
MSHSAA EXPECTATIONS
If you plan on participating in athletics, please keep in mind that MSHSAA requires that student athletes enroll in, and pass, at minimum 6 classes each semester in order to participate in athletics. Please contact Jeff Taggart, Athletic & Activities Director or your grade level principal if you need additional information.
Keep West Best - Direct Giving Campaign
Keep West Best – The Direct Giving Campaign
Watch your mailbox in the next two (2) weeks for a postcard from the West High School WPO (West Parent Organization). It’s Simple. It’s Direct. Let’s Keep West Best.
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Parkway West High School
Email: westhigh@parkwayschools.net
Website: www.parkwayschools.net/whs
Location: 14653 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO 63011, USA
Phone: (314) 415-7500