-Ivanna Penaloza from Jefferson HS was selected as the 1st place winner! Her card design will be printed on their holiday card that is sent to 5,000 homes and will hang at Noah's Ark for years to come.
-2nd place Abria Lambert , 7th grade, from West C.A.P.A. Middle school will have her design shared as their Happy Holidays post on their social media on December 25th.
Runners up will have their pieces featured on Noah's Ark Social Media:
-Josephine Tortorici, 8th grade, West C.A.P.A. Middle school, will have their design shared as part of their first day of winter post.
-Anny Ramirez Aguilar, 8th grade, RESA Middle school, will have their design featured as part of the holiday adoption special.
-Yanelly Cecilia Almanza,7th grade, RESA Middle school, will have their design used on New Year's Day.
Congratulations to these talented artists!
Don’t miss our CAPA Dance Concert this week on December 4 at 6:30 PM! We hope to see you there!
Dear 8th Grade Families,
We’re excited to share information about Guilford High School’s upcoming Course Exploration Nights. This is a great opportunity for future GHS students to learn more about available classes and begin thinking ahead to next year. Please see the attached flyer for details.
If you have any questions, please contact Guilford High School directly.
Tatierra Bivens Principal
We’re excited to share our updated Spirit Wear designs! Check out the attached flyer to see all the new options available. Show your school pride and grab your favorites while they’re in stock! https://stores.inksoft.com/west_MS/shop/home
Thanks for your support!
Yearbooks can be ordered online at yearbookforever.com or in the main office.
A Casting Event for all West Middle School students is coming. This event promotes positive social media use. Parents must complete this Google Form by November 6 for their child to attend: WMS Casting Event
Open Gym : November 11 & 14 (4:15-5:30) 3rd floor gym
Try-out: November 17, 18, & 19 (4:15-5:30) Main gym
West Families: Starting now, all students should have their ID ready to show when entering school and visible at all times throughout the day. We’re not here to check a box or add another rule. We’re here because we listened to our children. They told us something simple but powerful, that safety isn’t a detail. It’s everything. When our kids feel safe, they can focus, grow, and thrive. That’s why we’re placing a renewed focus on something small that makes a big difference - wearing student IDs.
It’s a simple action that helps staff and security know who should be in the building and allows us to respond quickly if something’s not right. This isn’t about control, it’s about community. When our students wear their IDs with pride, they’re showing that they care about their school, their classmates, and their own safety.
Thank you for reinforcing this expectation at home. It’s a small daily habit that helps keep our schools safe, welcoming, and connected.
Picture Retakes are scheduled for 10/24/2025.
1. Any student wishing to have a retake should bring their original picture package to exchange for the retake image.
2. When you order online, you will receive a camera pass via email. This can either be printed or texted to the student and brought to picture day. The photographer will photograph the printed camera pass along with your student.
3. If a student is not able to print their camera pass, that is not a problem. They will match up the student to their order manually in the production process.
4. Parents may order from the flyer up until 24 hours after picture day.
5. When pictures are returned to school, all students that purchased pictures will receive their prepaid package. Any student that was photographed but did not order a package, will receive a "Proof" (PX) of their picture that was taken on picture day.
All proof packages offer parents a second opportunity to order prints. All orders are subject to shipping and handling costs of up to $8.50 and will be shipped directly to home.
