Cougar Update

July 30th and 31st - 8:15 am until noon - Jumpstart 6

Aug 13th - 5pm until 6pm - Open House

Aug 14th - 2:15 Dismissal - First 6th Grade Day

Aug 15th - All students return

Aug. 16th - School Pictures

We are extremely excited to have our new 6th graders join us on Tuesday and Wednesday! This will be an exciting opportunity for them to meet their teachers, learn their schedule and practice their lockers! Click here to register.

Breakfast and lunch meals will be available to all students at no cost at all of our schools for the 2024-25 school year! Click here for more information.

This summer, the middle school's weight training program, led by Coach Jones, Coach Kramer, and Coach Corona, has proven to be a resounding success, fostering both physical and mental growth among students. Designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of strength training, the program has seen remarkable participation and enthusiasm. Not only have students gained strength and improved their fitness levels, but they have also developed a greater sense of discipline and teamwork. Coaches Jones, Kramer, and Corona have reported noticeable improvements in students' confidence and overall well-being, underscoring the value of such initiatives in promoting healthy lifestyles and building lifelong habits.

The following materials are recommended for the 24-25 school year.

• 1 - 2 pocket paper folder with prongs
• 4 - 2 pocket paper folders without prongs
• 1 spiral one subject notebook
• 1 composition notebook
• 1 multi color highlighter pack
• Colored pencils
• 3x5 index cards
• 1 pack of post-its
• 2 - 1" binders
• 3 ring pencil pouch
• Corded headphones/earbuds (wireless are not allowed)
• Closed toe athletic shoes and athletic wear for PE

The school will have materials for all students that can not provide them.

Students will receive an ID on the first day of school and are required to have a student ID visible on their upper body at all times when they are in the building. They will need to exchange that temporary ID for their permanent ID approximately 1 week after school pictures are taken. If a student forgets their ID they may purchase a temporary sticker ID in the main office for $1. Students may also purchase a new lanyard in the main office for $1. If a student loses their ID they may purchase a new ID and lanyard for $5 in the main office.

GIPS acknowledges the need to recognize students on special holidays, however, due to the disruption to class, gifts and flowers will not be accepted at school for delivery to a student in class.

To help ensure we maintain a positive momentum at Westridge, we wanted to share a friendly reminder about the “Dress for Success” district dress code.

Your students deserve to be confident AND prepared while at school. Part of those preparation efforts include dress code.

• Apparel must comply with health and safety codes and not detract from learning.

• For all students, mid-thigh to top of chest are to be covered while also concealing undergarments.

• Approved religious attire or protective headwraps are approved. At this time, due to safety - hoods, caps, bandanas, durags, etc. are not approved to wear while in school buildings.

• IDs must be worn and be visible at all times.

Feel free to explore the full dress code policy on the district website HERE and our handy “Dress for Success” flyers in English and Spanish.