WHS Parent and Student Newsletter September 21st - 27th
Posted Date: 09/20/26 (02:00 PM)
❤️ WHS PARENT & STUDENT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ❤️
September 21–27, 2026
Happy Sunday, Trojan Families!
We have another exciting week ahead at West High School! From FFA and athletics to college preparation, student activities, and the opening weekend of Seussical the Musical, there is plenty happening around WHS.
❤️🖤 Here's what our Trojan families need to know this week! ❤️🖤
🎓 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st — CCMR MONDAY! 🎓
Mondays are College, Career & Military Readiness Days at WHS!
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to wear their favorite college, career, or military readiness shirt!
📚 PROGRESS REPORT 2 PUBLISHED!
Progress Report 2 will be available in Skyward Family Access.
Students and families, please take a few minutes to review grades together and reach out to teachers if you have questions.
🌾 4:30 PM — HOT FFA DISTRICT MEETING
West High School is excited to welcome approximately 150 students from surrounding schools and 50 teachers for the HOT FFA District Meeting!
🎓 6:00 PM — HOT COLLEGE NIGHT @ BAYLOR
💛 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd 💛
💛 SUICIDE PREVENTION GUIDANCE CURRICULUM
12:40–1:15 PM
9th and 10th Grade Students
Our WHS counselors will present the scheduled suicide prevention guidance curriculum during Advisory.
🏐 LADY TROJAN VOLLEYBALL @ TROY
9th — 5:00 PM
JV — 5:00 PM
Varsity — 6:15 PM
❤️🖤 Good luck, Lady Trojans! 🖤❤️
👮 6:00 PM — WISD POLICE EXPLORERS INTEREST MEETING
📍 WMS/WHS Cafeteria
Students interested in learning more about the WISD Police Explorers program are encouraged to attend!
🏫 6:00 PM — WEST U PARENT ACADEMY
📍 Virtual Meeting via Zoom
West ISD will host its first West U Parent Academy of the school year!
Families are encouraged to participate and learn more about district resources, including STOPit.
🙏 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 🙏
SEE YOU AT THE POLE
7:15 AM
🎭 SEUSSICAL REHEARSAL
4:00 PM
🎺 PRIDE OF WEST BAND PRACTICE
4:00 PM
Please make sure vehicles are moved from the band's practice parking lot before rehearsal.
8:00 PM — WHS JUNIOR HISTORIANS PRACTICE
🏈 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th 🏈
JV TROJAN FOOTBALL vs. GROESBECK — HOME!
6:00 PM
📍 Trojan Field
❤️🖤 Come out and support our Trojans! 🖤❤️
🎓 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th 🎓
💰 FAFSA/FSA ID ASSISTANCE WITH MCC
9:30 AM–2:00 PM
An MCC FAFSA representative will be at WHS to help Dual Credit/Government/Economics seniors begin creating the FSA IDs needed to complete FAFSA.
Seniors, this is an important step in preparing for financial aid applications!
💛 YAM — YOUTH AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH
9th Grade Students
TAMU will present the YAM program in Coach Rogers' classes.
🏐 LADY TROJAN VOLLEYBALL @ WACO MEYER
Varsity — 4:30 PM
JV — 5:30 PM
9th — 5:30 PM
🏈 TROJAN FOOTBALL @ GROESBECK
7:00 PM
❤️🖤 Safe travels and good luck to everyone representing WHS! 🖤❤️
🧢 FRIDAY IS HAT DAY!
Faculty, staff, and students — grab your hat!
WE EARNED IT. LET'S WEAR IT!
🎭 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th — SEUSSICAL OPENING DAY! 🎭
🏃 CROSS COUNTRY @ PORT ARANSAS
Good luck to our Trojan and Lady Trojan runners!
🎭 SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
2:30 PM Performance
7:00 PM Performance
Come support our talented WHS Theatre students!
🎭 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th 🎭
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
2:30 PM Performance
Don't miss the opportunity to support our WHS Fine Arts students!
🎓 SENIOR CORNER — CLASS OF 2027 🎓
Seniors and families, here are several important college and financial aid dates coming up!
💻 October 1 — FAFSA Opens
📝 October 2 — FAFSA Student Portion in Government/Economics Classes
🎓 October 12–18 — ApplyTexas Free Application Week
👨👩👧 October 27 — FAFSA Parent Night at 5:30 PM
📄 NEED A TRANSCRIPT?
Students requesting an official or unofficial transcript should complete the transcript request form available in the Counseling Office and return it to the counselors.
🔔 LOOKING AHEAD 🔔
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th
📝 TSIA2 Math Testing
For 12th grade students as needed.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
📝 TSIA2 Reading/Essay Testing
For 12th grade students as needed.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
🎲 West Education Foundation Casino Night
6:00 PM
📍 KC Hall
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th
🏈 WHS HOMECOMING! 🏈
Trojans vs. Mexia — 7:00 PM
📍 Trojan Field
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th
🩷 Volleyball Pink Out Game
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
🩷 Football Pink Out Game
🏫 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 every day and every period count!
📣 SUPPORT OUR TROJANS & LADY TROJANS! 📣
🖤❤️ The West Athletic Booster Club has Trojan and Lady Trojan fan gear available!
📣 SUPPORT THE WEST EDUCATION FOUNDATION! 📣
The West Education Foundation supports educational opportunities for West ISD students and staff.
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❤️ LET'S HAVE A GREAT WEEK, TROJANS! ❤️
Students — check those grades, 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.