The next few weeks at a glance:
Friday, September 30:
JH Football vs. Coram Deo Academy - 5:30pm
Varsity Football vs. Coram Deo Academy
Homecoming Game! - 7pm
The Homecoming Court Festivities will happen at Halftime!
Saturday, October 1:
7:30-10pm High School Homecoming Dance
Cross Country @ Decatur the Reunion Run
Monday, October 3:
First Full Dress Day
Tuesday, October 4:
WAHOC Monthly Meeting - 8am at the Fire House
JV Volleyball vs. Dasche - 5pm
JV Volleyball vs. Cornerstone Granbury - 6pm
Varsity Volleyball vs. Cornserstone Granbury - 7pm
Wednesday, October 5:
NJHS Fall Induction Ceremony
Thursday, October 6:
JV Football @ Fellowship Academy - 7pm
Varsity Volleyball vs. Founders Lewisville -6pm (Senior Night!)
Friday, October 7:
First StuCo Pizza Day
MYP Parent Coffee
JH Football @ Wylie Prep - 5:30pm
Varsity Football @ Wylie Prep - 7pm
Saturday, October 8:
SAGU Private School State Warm-Up
Monday, October 10:
Varsity Volleyball vs PT Warriors - 6pm
JV Volleyball vs PT Warriors - 7pm
Tuesday, October 11:
JV Volleyball @ Founders Lewisville - 5pm
G7 Volleyball vs. Covenant Classical - 5:30pm
G8 Volleyball vs. Covenant Classical - 6:30pm
Thursday, October 13:
JH Football vs. Centex - 5:30pm
JV Football vs. Centex - 7pm
Friday, October 14:
PYP Parent Coffee
Varsity Football @ St. Paul Prep - 7pm
Monday, October 24:
Picture Day for K-11
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Homecoming Games are Tonight!
Tonight is the night! Don't miss a great night of Tailgating and Friday Night Football! Meat U Anywhere BBQ will offer HOCO Meal Deals for the Homecoming Games tonight, so come hungry, then cool off with a treat from the Kona Ice Truck! More info on the food options is below. Bring your friends and family, the more the merrier! Junior High starts at 5:30pm, with Varsity kicking off at 7:00pm. We hope to see you all there!
The traditional Homecoming Court Activities will happen at halftime of the Varsity game as we crown our 2022 Homecoming Court!
Don't miss being close to the action! Get your reserved tailgate spot today by visiting TheWAAC.com!
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Our First Full Dress Day is Monday October 3!
This is a final reminder that Full Dress Monday begins this coming Monday, October 3. If you need reminders of what that entails, or might need to grab those final few pieces of uniform gear, check out our Dress Code Page for more information!
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Coffee & Conversation with Mayor Kilbride
Want to learn about all the exciting things happening with Westlake Academy? Now's your chance. Mayor Sean Kilbride will be hosting his monthly Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday, October 4, from 8-9:30 am at Sip Stir Coffee in Westlake. It's a great opportunity to sit down and chat with the Mayor about anything that's on your mind. The Mayor loves talking about Westlake Academy, so stop by Tuesday morning, we'd love to see you!
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Highway Closures to Keep an Eye on!
Eastbound Highway 114 and eastbound Highway 170 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 for construction activities, weather permitting. Westbound Highway 114 at Highway 170 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. You’ll be directed through signed detours. Alternate routes are advised.
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Spooky Sponsors
We are looking for sponsors to make Monster Mash a Spooky Success! Click either flyer to email fundraising@wahoc.org and become a Spooky Sponsor!
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PYP HOC Parents Coffee
Please join us on October 14th from 7:50 am to 8:30 am at the PYP STEM Lab for a discussion on PYP assessments, grading, and communications. PYP leadership are the speakers for this event and will answer any questions you have. Email pypcommunity@wahoc.org to RSVP by October 12th.
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PYP Instructional Newsletters
Please click here to view grade-level information from each PYP homeroom teacher. This website will be updated by Friday of each week and will serve as the main communication hub to keep parents apprised of happenings specific to each K-5 classroom.
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Have Questions? Schedule a meeting with PYP Coordinator Alison Schneider!
Primary parents are invited to schedule a meeting with the PYP Coordinator, Alison Schneider. She is available to support parents as we settle into the new school year. This meeting will support you in understanding IB learning and teaching, ManageBac navigation, and any other PYP-related question you have. Click here to select a time convenient for you.
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EF Tours - Puerto Rico
Next week Thursday, October 6, 2022, we invite you to campus to meet with the chaperones and EF representative. The meeting will take place at 5pm in the Dining Hall. They will be able to address any questions you may have and will review the components of the tour.
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Ice Cream Day G6-12!
Attention G6-12 Students, your favorite sweet treats are returning to Westlake Academy and they are even better this school year! Please support the junior class, and their Prom fundraiser, by purchasing an ice cream sandwich or a Gluten Free popsicle! Enjoy a cool ice cream/gluten free bar with your friends during lunch during warm weather days.
NEW this year! On cold winter days, you can replace the ice cream/popsicle with a nice cup of hot chocolate that melts the frost right off of you! Purchase on Schoolsbuddy now to sign up for the dates up ahead: October 14, November 4, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 24, April 14 and May 12. I say that's a treat well deserved!
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Counselor Carl's Corner 9/30!
Here is this week's edition of Counselor Carl's Corner! University of Chicago and Austin College have virtual visits coming up! There is also the 14 on the 14th Liberal Arts Virtual Fair on the horizon, as well! Inside is useful information for applying, as well as dates and times, for information sessions and virtual events for universities across the country!
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AP Exams
If you are a student in Grades 9, 10 or 11, and will be taking an AP Exam, pay close attention! There are only two steps to get registered for the exams! First, register for your exams by logging into your My AP Login on College Board. Then, Pay for your exams through SchoolsBuddy! PAYMENTS DUE by OCTOBER 4, 2022, but the sooner the better!
For more information about the Grades 11 AP Exams, including date and time, check out our Grade 11 AP Exam Guide.
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WAHOC MYP Parent Coffee Meeting |
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Westlake Academy affiliates provide so much support for our school! Click on the images above to go directly to each of their websites where you will learn more about them and their initiatives! |
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Makerspaces in the Library with Kindergarten! |
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BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY CONNECTED! |
Westlake Academy
2600 JT Ottinger Road, Westlake, Texas 76262
817.490.5757
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