What's Up Westside

• May 27: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
  
• May 28: Math Club Fundraiser (Circa)
• May 29: Girls Soccer Information Night (7pm, Via Zoom)
• May 30: Student Talent Show (6:30pm, WSHS Theater)
• May 30: PTSA Membership Vote and Pride Month Kickoff Celebration (6pm, WSHS Library)
• May 30: Sprit Gear Orders Due (West Seattle Athletics Store)
• May 31: Running Start Deadline
• June 1: WSHS Car Show (Register Your Ride)

Thanks to all of you, Sunday’s West Seattle 5k was a great success! We are grateful to all of our student and parent volunteers, sponsors, and the runners and walkers who participated. We had 1,570 participants, a 27% increase over last year, and raised $42,000 for the West Seattle High School PTSA, which funds much needed programs for students, teachers and staff. The PTSA covers educational programming like Saturday School, teacher mini-grants, supporting student clubs, and more.

See you again in May 2025!

Scroll through photos from the race (and repost on social media with the hashtag #westseattle5k) from our two photographers Erik Bell and Brian Chung.

Thursday, May 30, 5:30–6pm, WSHS Library

Join us for the WSHS PTSA's last and most important meeting of the year!

This is the time your voice matters most. PTSA members will be voting on next year's PTSA priorities, officers, and budget. Come be a part of the solution, and stay for our Pride Month Kickoff Celebration immediately following!

Thursday, May 30, 6-7pm, WSHS Library
Join the WSHS PTSA and GSA for a student-led kickoff of the Pride Month celebration! This event is open to everyone.

• Hear from Sam Cristol, SPS LGBTQ+ Support Project Program Coordinator
• Enjoy colorful snacks
  
• Create arts and crafts that will decorate the school
  
• Enjoy our vibrant WSHS Community

Saturday, June 1, 12-3:30pm, WSHS, Register Your Ride

Come show your car, van, or motorcycle! Win awards! We'll have a food truck and activities for kids.

June 4-6, 7pm, WSHS Theater

Mark your calendars for this 100% student-led production! Enjoy a musical about the world of professional wrestling that is written, directed, composed, choreographed, and performed by WSHS students!

All Concerts 7pm, WSHS Theater

Save the dates for our music department's end of year concerts!

• Monday, June 10: Jazz Ensembles I and II
• Wednesday, June 12: Concert Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Choir
• Thursday, June 13: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Percussion Ensemble

The order deadline for 2023–2024 yearbooks has passed. If you missed the deadline and want a yearbook, please add your name to our waitlist. Ms. Ferda will let you know if there are any extras left over.

Tuesday, May 28, Circa (2605 California Avenue)

Dine out at Circa, where 5% of proceeds will be donated to the WSHS Math Club.

Thursday, May 30, 6:30pm, WSHS Theater

Be dazzled by your classmates' skills at the annual Student Talent Show.

June 7, 8-11 pm, Fremont Foundry (154 N 35th Street)

Tickets are on sale now: $35 with activity sticker and $40 without.

• Monday, June 3: Senior Checkout sheets released
  
• Friday, June 14: Seniors last day in classes; Senior Checkout sheets due
  
• Monday, June 17: Senior Breakfast and graduation practice
• Tuesday, June 18: Graduation at 8pm at Memorial Stadium
• Thursday, June 20: Diplomas available for pickup in the Main Office

There is no better way to know what's going on, meet other parents, and support student success than by serving on the WSHS PTSA Board! Commit to two hours each month for our kids.

We are seeking a membership chair, legislative chair, ASB representatives, and staff representatives for next year's board. Email president@wshsptsa.org to find out more.

Visit the Counseling Center Website for resources related to academics, college and career, and mental health and wellness.

Friday, May 31, Start Here

Any new student registering for Running Start for the next school year must have all required steps completed by the deadline. Counselors will be available to assist all week during lunch in the Commons. We encourage students to apply to Seattle Colleges now in order to receive your college ID number by the deadline.

Please turn in your community service hours. As a reminder, 60 hours are required for graduation. Complete the Service Learning Form.

If you are seeking to waive PE for graduation, please submit the PE waiver form. You will not be allowed to purchase prom tickets without having submitted the PE waiver.

• Erica Nguyen (Last Names A–Fe)
• Kinsey Hedeen (Last Names Fi–Marg)
• Mallory Neuman (Last Names Mari–Pig)
• Christine Nutters (Last Names Pin–Z)

• Service Learning Form and Reflection
• Physical Education (PE) Waiver Request Form

Wednesday, May 29, 7pm, Via Zoom

Learn about signing up, tryout dates, off-season training, captain's practices, and more!

Girls Camp, June 4–6, 4:15–6:45pm, WSHS, FULL

Boys Camp, June 11–13, 4:15–6:45pm, WSHS, Register

Camp is led by WSHS coaching staff and supported by current players. Registration deadline is Saturday, June 1.

• West Seattle High School Athletics
• FinalForms
• WSHS Spirit Store
• West Seattle Booster Club
• Metro League’s HomeTown Ticketing digital box office

You are invited to join Seattle Public Schools for an upcoming community meeting. During these meetings, senior leaders will share information about the proposed plan for creating a system of well-resourced schools that serve students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

• Tuesday, May 28, 6–7:30pm, Roosevelt High School, 1410 NE 66th St.
• Thursday, May 30, 6–7:30pm, Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave.
• Saturday, June 1, 10:30am–12 noon, Chief Sealth International High School, 2600 SW Thistle
• Tuesday, June 4, 6–7:30pm, Zoom meeting

Please fill out the School Board Community Engagement online survey to provide your thoughts on the vision and values for SPS. The survey will be open until Friday, June 7.

You are also invited to share your ideas with the School Board on what we should expect from schools and how this will benefit our students. These events will be focused on the vision and values for our new strategic plan.

• Wednesday, May 29, 6-7:30pm, Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, 1330 N 90th St
• Wednesday, June 5, 6-7:30pm, Cleveland STEM High School, 5511 15th Ave S
• Wednesday, June 12, 6-7:30pm, Via Zoom, hosted by Seattle Council PTSA

Wednesday, June 5, 3:30-8pm, Nova High School (2410 E Cherry)

A districtwide gathering of LGBTQIA+ youth across all SPS high schools. We will be offering 20+ workshops from LGBTQIA+ community members, working artists, health professionals, and students. Workshops range from arts and culture (zine making, voguing, drag persona) to health and wellness (LGBTQIA+ mental health, gender-affirming voice, boxing fitness) to skill-building (car maintenance). Students will also get to witness performances from local (age-appropriate!) drag and ballroom performers, build new connections and friendships, and celebrate being LGBTQ+ in a safe, joyful, youth-centered space.

Sunday, June 30, 11am

Seattle Public Schools will be part of an intergenerational group of Grand Marshals in the Seattle Pride Parade! SPS has marched in the parade for over 25 years. Please join us along 4th Ave at the front of the parade. Look for the big yellow school bus! Come before 11am to find us, make signs and decorations with your family, and be ready to march before the parade starts. No need to pre-register, just show up!

Tuesday, June 4, 6-8pm, High Point Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

An open forum where community members can come together to talk about youth substance use prevention efforts, ask questions, and share thoughts and concerns. There will be a training on how to use naloxone, a medication to help reverse an opioid overdose. More Information.

Thursday, June 6, 5:30-8pm, Southgate Roller Rink, Get Your Free Tickets

Roller skating for youth of all ages! There will be food, crafting, music and more. This pro-social, drug-free event is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable space for everyone. In addition to all the fun, we will also offer valuable information on how to effectively talk to youth about drug prevention. We will have brochures and resources to share. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to have a great time while learning important skills! More information.

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