WHS Parent and Student Newsletter August 31st - September 6th
Posted Date: 08/30/26 (04:30 PM)
❤️ WHS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ❤️
August 31–September 6, 2026
Happy Sunday, Trojan Families!
We have another exciting week ahead at West High School!
From athletics and College Colors Day to progress reports, Pink Out, Westfest, and opportunities for our students to prepare for their futures, there is plenty happening around WHS.
Here’s what our Trojan families need to know this week!
MONDAY, AUGUST 31st
🎓 CCMR MONDAY! 🎓
📝 BEGINNING-OF-YEAR ASSESSMENTS 📝
History Beginning-of-Year Assessments
Students, remember to:
❤️ Get a good night's sleep ❤️
❤️ Arrive at school on time ❤️
❤️ Bring your charged Chromebook ❤️
❤️ Take your time and do your best! ❤️
🏐 LADY TROJAN VOLLEYBALL 🏐
T-SHIRT ORDERS DUE MONDAY!
⏰ Deadline: 12:00 PM
Don't miss the deadline to order your Lady Trojan Volleyball T-shirt!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
📚 PROGRESS REPORT 1 GRADES AVAILABLE! 📚
Progress Report 1 grades will be published in Skyward Family Access today.
Parents and guardians, please take a few minutes to review grades with your student.
Celebrate their successes and identify any classes where your student may need additional help or support. ❤️
🏐 LADY TROJAN VOLLEYBALL vs. GATESVILLE — HOME 🏐
IT'S MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT!
9th — 5:00 PM
JV — 5:00 PM
Varsity — 6:15 PM
❤️🏐 Come out and support our Lady Trojans! 🏐❤️
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd
🩷 PINK OUT SHIRTS GO ON SALE TODAY! 🩷
The West ISD Athletic Department Pink Out Shirt Service Project begins today!
This year's Pink Out is more than a tradition — all proceeds will be donated to Kyle Zuehlke, WHS Class of 2015 graduate, to help with expenses.
🩷 Ordering Window: September 2–16 🩷
🏐 Volleyball Pink Out Game: October 16 🏐
🏈 Football Pink Out Game: October 23 🏈
Shirts can be ordered online through Dreamfly Fundraisers.
🩷 PINK OUT TOGETHER! 🩷
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd
🏃 8:00 AM — Cross Country @ Midway 🏃
❤️ Good luck to our Trojan & Lady Trojan runners! ❤️
🏐 9th/JV Lady Trojan Volleyball @ China Spring Tournament 🏐
🏈 5:30 PM — JV Trojan Football vs. Clifton — HOME 🏈
❤️🖤 Good luck, Trojans & Lady Trojans! 🖤❤️
🎓 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th-COLLEGE COLORS DAY!🎓
❤️🖤 SHOW YOUR COLLEGE SPIRIT! 🖤❤️
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to wear their favorite college colors or college gear!
Join schools across the country in celebrating National College Colors Day and show some love for your favorite college or university!
⚓ U.S. NAVY REPRESENTATIVE AT LUNCH ⚓
12:00–1:00 PM
Students interested in learning more about opportunities with the U.S. Navy are encouraged to stop by the table during lunch and visit with the representative.
🍽️ NEW STUDENT LUNCHEON 🍽️
12:06–12:36 PM
📍 Upstairs Library Area
🎓 SENIOR MEETING 🎓
12:40–1:15 PM
Seniors will receive information about:
👕 Homecoming Shirts
🎓 ApplyTexas
💻 Common App
🏐 LADY TROJAN VOLLEYBALL @ BOSQUEVILLE 🏐
Varsity — 4:30 PM
JV — 5:30 PM
🏈 TROJAN FOOTBALL @ CLIFTON 🏈
7:00 PM
🎟️ IMPORTANT FOOTBALL TICKET INFORMATION 🎟️
The Varsity football game at Clifton is CASH ONLY.
Tickets may be purchased with cash at the gate Friday night in Clifton.
❤️🖤 Good luck to our Trojans & Lady Trojans! 🖤❤️
🧢 DON’T FORGET — FRIDAY IS HAT DAY! 🧢
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
🏃 8:00 AM — Cross Country @ Huntsville 🏃
🏐 9th/JV Lady Trojan Volleyball @ China Spring Tournament 🏐
❤️ WHS JUNIOR HISTORIANS AT WESTFEST! ❤️
Our WHS Junior Historians will be representing West High School at this year's
50th Annual Westfest Czech Celebration!
50th Annual Westfest Czech Celebration!
The Junior Historians celebrate and help preserve our community's Czech heritage and traditions through polkas and other traditional Czech dances.
SATURDAY PERFORMANCE
1:30–2:00 PM
📍 West Pavilion
Come out to Westfest and support our students as they share a special part of West's heritage with our community!
❤️We are proud of our Junior Historians!❤️
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
🏃 9:00 AM — Cross Country @ WestFest Kolache 5K 🏃
WHS JUNIOR HISTORIANS AT WESTFEST
2:30–3:00 PM
📍 Amphitheatre at Westfest
❤️🖤 We are proud to have our WHS students representing our school and celebrating the traditions that make West such a special community! ❤️🖤
🔔 LOOKING AHEAD 🔔
📸 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th 📸
WHS PICTURE DAY!
Pictures will be taken for:
📸 9th Grade
📸 10th Grade
📸 11th Grade
🚫 IMPORTANT: DO NOT WEAR GREEN!
Jostens uses a green screen for picture backgrounds, so green clothing can disappear in the finished photograph.
❤️ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th ❤️
WHS STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS DUE
WHS Student Council is looking for students interested in leadership, school spirit, service, and making a positive impact at WHS!
📅 All applications are due September 14.
⭐ Students interested in becoming an officer should pick up an Officer Application in the Counseling Office from Mrs. Angel.
💵 A $20 membership fee will be due upon acceptance.
Selected officers will be announced Friday, September 18.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR WHS STUDENT COUNCIL
📸 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th 📸
SENIOR PICTURE DAY
🎓 Cap & Gown
🎓 Tux & Drape
🩷 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th 🩷
PINK OUT SHIRT ORDERING DEADLINE
Don't miss your opportunity to support the West ISD Athletic Department Pink Out Service Project!
📚 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th 📚
WHS YEARBOOK BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE DEADLINE
Order by September 18th to receive the Back-to-School Sale price — the cheapest price of the year!
📝 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th 📝
TSIA2 Math Testing
🏫 EVERY TROJAN, EVERY DAY 🏫
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
Regular attendance is critical to student success and earning course credit.
Remember that each class period counts separately, and students must attend at least 90% of the days a class is offered to receive credit or a final grade.
Parents and guardians, thank you for helping us make regular and timely attendance a priority!
📣 SUPPORT OUR TROJANS & LADY TROJANS! 📣
🖤❤️ The West Athletic Booster Club has Trojan & Lady Trojan Fan Gear available!
Show your West pride while supporting our student-athletes! ❤️🖤
📣 SUPPORT THE WEST EDUCATION FOUNDATION! 📣
The West Education Foundation supports educational opportunities for West ISD students and staff.
❤️ LET’S HAVE A GREAT WEEK, TROJANS! ❤️
Students — work hard, get involved, support one another, and make it a great week!
Families — thank you for your continued support of our students, faculty, staff, and West High School.