February 11-15, 2019

The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.

WHHS self-identified & WASC confirmed Goals

Activities for the week:  

Monday:        No School: Think about President Lincoln

Tuesday:        Regular Day

Wednesday:  Regular Day: Freshman Showcase (see more into. below) 

Thursday:      Regular Day:

                                      

Friday:           Minimum Day: First Progress Report Grades due

Welcome to the PACK...we are excited to share with you the arrivals of...

Colton Vincent Tropiano (Mom Shayla Tropiano in II)

                                         Born 1/25/19 @ 9:46am 
                                         9lbs 14 oz, 24 inches long

Lorenzo Matteo Ballarin 

(Nonna ("Grandma") Robin Ballarin, Admin.)

Born 2/2/2019 @ 6:27 p.m.

7 lbs 13 oz, 20.5 inches long

Please join me in congratulating Mr. Pete Mergens, Math Chair and wonderful teacher selected as our "Teacher of the Year"! We are excited to have Pete represent us in the GUHSD "Teacher of the Year" selection process and potentially beyond to the SDCOE and ultimately, maybe State "Teacher of the Year" selection process. With more than 28 years teaching experience, Pete has been and continues to be a district leader in math education, writing and piloting curriculum in the new Integrated Math I course and is consistently involved, if not leading, math articulation with the Santee School District and the Grossmont-Cuyumaca Community College District. He has served for many years on the District Curriculum Master Plan Steering Committee, and is a pivotal participant in our Department Chair and Leadership Team. He also "bleeds Silver, Blue and Black" and exemplifies the "West Hills Way", dedicated and focused on the needs of students, and their all-around success. Congratulations Pete....we are lucky to have you on faculty! 

To Carrin Edwards and Ashley Worth for taking AVID students to Camp LEAD Jan. 31-Feb. 2!  We know this experience is unique, powerful and a great opportunity for our students and staff to learn about themselves, others and how none of us are alone in this life walk. Thank you also to Jamie Gwyn for coordinating this program!

February 11, Monday: No School: Think about President Lincoln

February 18, Monday: No School: Think about all Presidents 

Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 5:30 p.m. West Hills Freshman Showcase: 

Our best opportunity to show off, we welcome all 8th grade families to preview our high school and JOIN the PACK! We need as many teachers, programs, and people here to inform and energize families to enroll at West Hills! This night is our true "Open House" since we are in the "Open Choice" window in the District where all schools are open for enrollment regardless of where you live. THANK YOU DEPARTMENT CHAIRS and COORDINATORS for your support and participation! Check out more information here.

Friday, February 27: ELPAC testing day: English Learners must be tested annually; This requires testing in speaking, reading, writing and listening by specially trained proctors from the District Assessment office. If students are called out with a pass, please send them right away for this testing. (Select small number of students).

Friday, March 1: PACK DAY (Parents at Class with Kids Day)--minimum day schedule

CAASPP Testing Calendar: Please note these special dates / schedules for CAASPP Testing; Monday, April 29 deemed a regular bell schedule day by Internal Auditor (first Monday we return from Spring Break).

Class of 2023: Freshman Showcase 

All are welcome..please share with family, friends and anyone searching for a great school for their students!

As always, check out our website for lots of information. Go Wolf Pack!