WHS Weekly Newsletter

The Oregon Department of Education has launched a new annual survey that all students in grades 3-11 will take this school year. The purpose of the SEED survey is to provide the state feedback and input to improve education experiences for all students. Information will help ODE to develop appropriate resources and support for districts in Oregon, and better target those resources where they are most needed.

Students in grades 3-11 will take the SEED survey before the end of the school year. Parent-guardians can opt their student out of the SEED survey if they wish to do so by filling out the opt out form (English/Spanish) or by contacting the school office.

Thank you for your attention to this update.

The WLWV Foundation Launch Committee is launching a West Linn-Wilsonville School Foundation to directly fund educator positions in the coming years. Our district faces a $15 million budget reduction next year, and your involvement is crucial in ensuring our students continue to receive the best education possible.

We are seeking applicants who are interested in joining our Board of Directors (roles and responsibilities). If you're interested in joining the board of the new foundation, please fill out our interest form HERE.

If you are interested in pledging financial support for the foundation once the foundation begins to accept donations, please do so HERE.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact!

Sincerely,

WLWV Foundation Launch Committee

Wilsonville families! Our student-run media program, the Wilsonville Broadcast Network (WBN), needs your help reaching 5,000 page views by May 31st.

Visit https://wilsonvillebroadcastnetwork.com/ and view their content!

WBN is committed to telling the stories of Wilsonville High School. Support our student journalists and share the link with friends and family! Go Wildcats!

The Visual Arts Department is proud of our students! Our WVHS art students have made thousands of works of art during the 2024-2025 school year and many of them will be on display at the end-of-the-year Wilsonville High School Art Show.

The show runs from Tuesday- Friday, May 20- 23 during school hours in the Performing Arts Center!

Please join us for our Artist Reception on Wednesday evening, 5/21 from 5- 7 PM in the PAC Lobby.

Once In A Lifetime, a madcap comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, pokes gentle fun at the shining, glamorous, ridiculous, and tacky scene that was Hollywood in the late 1920s, when the upheaval caused by talking pictures created a whole world of panic and possibility. Directed by Jason Katz in the new Black Box Theatre, this show is lively, upbeat, laced with wry humor and full of quirky characters.

One reason director Jason Katz says he chose Once In A Lifetime is because he is a huge film history buff. “This particular play really takes someone who understands the references from that era to be able to make it make sense. I find it hilarious, and I think other people will too. Like all Kaufman and Hart plays, it’s a really well-written comedy. It holds up over time and has all kinds of fun characters, love stories and goofy things happening that most anyone can enjoy.”

“I teach two levels of film classes and we cover different aspects of film history,” says Katz. “I know a lot about the era when silent films transitioned into talkies. It was a really tumultuous time in Hollywood. People were losing their jobs. Actors were terrified because they had never spoken lines out loud before. And that’s right where this story comes in. Hollywood has always been a little bit preposterous. This play does a great job of satirizing the ups and downs of bringing successful movies to life.”

All shows at 7 pm in the Black Box Theatre with general seating

Thursday, May 15 - Saturday, May 17 & Thursday, May 22 - Saturday, May 24

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors

https://teachtix.com/wilsonville/once-in-a-lifetime

Seating is very limited and tickets are expected to sell out. No one will be seated once the show begins. Please arrive 30 minutes before curtain This show is recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 6 cannot be admitted.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is excited to announce a partnership with United We Heal. Students at all three high schools now have an opportunity to apply to the United We Heal Behavioral Health Pre-apprenticeship program. This innovative program is the first of its kind in Oregon, and our district makes up three of the ten schools currently participating. Students are eligible to apply to the United We Heal program their Sophomore or Junior year. If accepted, students receive 36 hours of Career Training and earn 7 free college credits- PSY101 (Human Relations) and PSY125 (Introduction to Development)- while still in high school.

Upon graduation, students receive an industry-recognized certificate, providing a competitive advantage when applying to behavioral health jobs and when applying to the United We Heal Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Apprenticeship programs. This “earn while you learn” model offers a no cost alternative pathway for students to pursue a career in behavioral health. After earning QMHA or CADC credentials, apprentices can continue to progress through United We Heal’s Applied Bachelor program, and if desired work toward their Master’s degree to become a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), with costs covered by United We Heal. They then can work toward licensure to be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Even if a student does not want to continue with United We Heal after high school graduation, earning college credits in high school saves time and money and looks impressive on scholarship and job applications. Several students have already applied to the pre-apprenticeship program with one stating they applied because "I think that this program will allow me to gain the skills needed if anyone around me ever needs help, and I think that is something valuable to have/know how to do. I am passionate about helping others and I truly enjoy psychology, and learning about ways to help in today's society. Behavioral health has always been something that interests me."

If interested in learning more please visit the United We Heal website or talk with your HS Counselor.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for your students to earn FREE college credit at Clackamas Community College for Summer, 2025!

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Summer Camp will be held August 11-15, 2025 on the CCC Oregon City Campus.

Camp is open to students who live or go to school in Clackamas County, and are entering grades 9-12 in fall 2025.

There is no cost for CTE Summer Camp, and students will earn college credit for the courses they complete!

Camp will be held on the Oregon City Campus.

Attendance Email: WVHS-Attendance@wlwv.k12.or.us

Attendance Phone Number: 503-673-7602

Absences

Parent-guardians should notify the school office before an absence occurs whenever possible. In the case of an illness, parents should notify the school office before school starts that day. When circumstances do not allow for this, parents will have two school days after an absence in order to report it for possible identification as an excused absence. You can call, e-mail, or send a note.

Please include the following:

• Your name (first and last)

• Student’s name (first and last)

• Reason for absence

• Approximate return-to-school time (if applicable)

• Number to call you back if there is a question

• A signature, if sending a note

If you call and receive the voicemail, please leave a message. Phone messages are checked periodically between 7:30 and 3:30. Please allow 24 hours for any attendance response.

Release Passes

• Parents may call, e-mail, or send a note with the time and reason the student needs to leave school. Early dismissal notice should be given before the beginning of the school day whenever possible in order to get release notes sent in a timely manner. Due to a high volume of requests, we are unable to accommodate early dismissal requests after the start of the school day.

• A release pass will be sent to the student in class. Their teacher will release them from class at the requested time. Students may leave the building with the release pass, eliminating the need for guardians to come inside to get them.

• If your student knows they are to be excused for an appointment but did not receive a release pass, they must come to check out at the Attendance Office before leaving campus.

• Students returning to school after leaving with a release pass must check in at the Attendance Office upon return.

Tardies/Unexcused Absences

• Any student late for school must check in at the Attendance Office before going to class.

• A tardy of more than 20 minutes is considered an absence.

• Tardies and unexcused absences may result in lunch or after school detention

As we wrap up the first semester, we want to celebrate all the amazing things our students have accomplished. Whether through their academics, athletics, arts, clubs, or individual achievements, our students have shown dedication, perseverance, and hard work. Congratulations to our teams who have won State Championships, received League recognition, and reached personal goals – we’re so proud of all of them!

Every day, I’m amazed by the character of our students. They shine in so many ways.

We are all Wildcats, a Community Aimed Toward Success. Our commitment is unwavering:

• You belong: Diverse, Unique, Valued

• We are better together

• We value learning

• We take pride in our schooL

As we look ahead to the second semester, we want to highlight a few things that will help us continue to improve student’s focus on learning and safety.

Cell Phone Policy Reminder

One important area we’ll continue to focus on is cell phone use during class. As a district-wide policy, phones must be turned off and kept in backpacks or in classroom phone pockets during class time. This helps students stay focused on learning, minimizes distractions, and supports social, emotional, and physical well-being. Phones should not be used in hallways, bathrooms, or other areas during class time. Students may use their phones before and after school, during passing periods, and at lunch.

Students needing audio in the classroom need to use their chromebooks or learning devices to connect. Students may not use their phones for music during class time. We will continue to support and work with students who have individual plans that have already been set up and have been communicated to staff.

What Happens If Expectations Aren’t Met:

• First offense in a classroom will result in a discipline referral and the students will meet with an administrator to establish an appropriate support plan. Any additional offenses will result in phones being secured in the office for the rest of the school day and students can pick them up at the end of the school day.

• If this becomes a recurring issue, we’ll be in contact with parents about a collaborative plan to help students follow the expectation.

• We appreciate your support as we work together to create an environment where all students can thrive.

Here is a review of some of the information we shared in August.

• Teens spend 9 hours a day on devices (Dodgen-Magee, 2018).

• Students earned an average letter grade and a half higher in the absence of mobile devices (Kuznekoff & Titsworth, 2013).

• There are correlations between time spent looking at phones and reports of teen depression (Twenge, 2017)

• The Case for Making Classrooms Cell Free from a Teacher’s Perspective

• Rewire Schools for Belonging and Achievement

• Away for the Day

• ODE Cell Phone Guidance

Student safety and exterior doors
We are continuing to monitor our campus safety and security measures. We absolutely need all students, and guests to enter through the main office doors after 8:30 in the morning. All other doors are secure. Students MAY NOT go and let people in through other doors. It can be a serious safety issue and we need all students to follow this expectation.

Food Deliveries

For safety purposes we are no longer allowing food deliveries(DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc) in the main office. Food will be left on a table outside the exterior doors near the main office, and staff are not responsible for this food left on the table. We will continue to monitor this situation. We have free lunch and breakfast for ALL students. We highly encourage students to consider this option!

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