Westview Middle School Weekly Update

Head Custodian Mr. Hayes shares a cecropia moth he discovered just outside the Student Center. The moth was slow-moving due to the cold morning temperature and later flew away after being warmed by the sun. We learned from Mr. Cribby that this male will only live for about two weeks. Learn more about North America’s largest native moth here!

Wildcat News

  • No School on Friday, April 26th
  • Late Start Day Wednesday, May 1st: Late Start Schedule 5/1/24
    • The first bell rings @ 10:40 am and classes begin @ 10:50 am.
    • Buses run 2.5 hours later than the regular schedule and no breakfast is served on Late Start days.
  • 7th and 8th grade District Track Meet results: Scan this QR Code
  • Westview Soccer: Soccer Game Schedule
    • Game Tuesday, April 30th, Westview @ Longs Peak (A Team only) 4:00-5:00 pm
  • Wrestling uniforms: We have some wrestling uniforms that are still unaccounted for. Please check your belongings to see if you still have any wrestling gear. Any missing items will result in a charge to your account. 
  • 6th Grade Instrument Demo Night: Wednesday, May 1st, 4:00- 6:00 pm in the Westview Student Center
  • Westview Summer Music Academy: July 29th -August 9th (excluding Sat. and Sun.) each evening from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm. The cost is $50 (the fee is adjusted for those on free/reduced lunch). This is a great way to get back into playing shape before the school year resumes! Students will rehearse fun music, with a culminating performance open to families on August 9th. This is open to band/orchestra students who will be in 7th or 8th grade next Fall.
    • When registering, please be sure to select the INTERMEDIATE group. Registration Link
  • 2024 Senior Reunion for Westview Alumni:
    • Congratulations Class of ‘24! Come back to middle school to say hello, see old friends, have a treat, and tell us your plans for the future!
    • When: Thursday, May 2nd from 3:45-5:15
    • Where: The ‘backyard’ aka the grass outside the C-Wing science rooms.
    • Why: We would like to see you and wish you well on your next adventure!
            • Westview Project Launch 2024: June 3rd- June 27th, 2024 information here Registration will close soon!
            • The Yearbooks are arriving soon!!!
              • Yearbooks are extremely limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Purchase your copy ASAP before it’s gone. Not sure if you have already bought one? E-mail Ms. Ellis at: [email protected] and she can check the sales report. 
              • Don’t have the money to pay all at once? No problem–Set up a payment plan…easy as 1,2,3. Spread your payment over time with our three-payment installment plan. Order today!
              • Ready to order your yearbook? Westview Yearbook Store
            • 8th Grade Class Picture: You can still order pictures, please use this link to order your panoramic class pictures: http://bit.ly/BestClassPicture. The photographer has waived the late fee until FRIDAY, May 3rd in case you didn’t get a chance to order your pictures.

            Other Announcements

            • Summer Camps at the Innovation Center: information here
            • Register for the Happy Smackah 5k Fun Run today! Saturday, May 11th, 8:00 am – 10:30 am, Lake McIntosh (Start and Finish at Dawson Park) additional information here
            • Longmont High School presents The Little Mermaid: Meet and Greet with the characters at an “Under the Sea Tea” on Saturday, April 27th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. All ages welcome- additional information here.
              • Longmont High School Youth Basketball Camp: June 3rd – June 7th @ LifeBridge Church- additional information here
              • Longmont High School Incoming Freshmen Sports Night: April 29th at 7:00 pm in the LHS Auditorium 
                • All families will begin in the auditorium at 7:00 with an introduction from our AD Pete Scheck followed by breakout sessions with individual coaches beginning at 7:25.  We invite you to learn about the summer offerings we provide for our athletic teams.  If you are not able to make it to the meeting please complete this Athletic Interest Form for each sport you are interested in so that we can get you on the email list for your sports.  
              • Longmont High School Trojan Feeder Football: information here
              • Silver Creek Girls Basketball Clinic: May 28th – 31st, additional info here
              St. Vrain Valley School District Superintendant Don Haddad presents Westview Head Custodian Mike Hayes with his 25-years-of-service bell at the board meeting on Wednesday, April 24th. Thank you, Mr. Hayes, for your phenomenal contributions to the Westview community and for always ensuring our Wildcats have a safe and impeccably clean learning environment!
              Principal Mark Spencer (right) congratulates 6th grade Science teacher Jason Helmus (left) on being named 2024 Westview Teacher of the Year at the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Tribute to Teachers event on Saturday, April 20th. 6th grade Math teacher Ellie Decker and 8th grade Science teacher Tami Root were also celebrated as finalists. These three exceptional educators are a wonderful representation of Westview’s truly outstanding teaching staff.
              “6th, 8th, and some 7th graders participated in a fantastic meet on Monday at Niwot High School! Many, many people had PRs- it was pretty awesome to see. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time!” ~Coach Benjaminson
              Project-based learning can be an effective tool to explore STEM concepts.  Students work on the same subject but at individual levels of complexity. To get a sample of how this works, check out the work of 7th grader Greta Scott, and her story of  How America’s (former) most populous bird went from billions to zero.
              Waffles the Wildcat welcomes incoming 6th graders for an introductory assembly complete with music from 8th grade Band, Orchestra, and Choir (pictured below) followed by a school tour on Tuesday, April 23rd.
              Longtime Westview volunteer Doug Selzler assists students in Mr. Kath’s Aeronautics STEM class as they work on adjusting the rudders and tails of their planes.
              6th grade Science teacher Mr. Helmus entered Westview in the ReNew Our Schools energy competition. The goal of the competition was to educate students about energy-saving practices. ONCE AGAIN, our Wildcats came through and won the competion!
              HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

              Expect the best!

              Westview Middle School