📅 IMPORTANT SCHOOL CLOSURE REMINDER
Friday, November 6, 2026 — NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Western High School will be closed for students on Friday, November 6, for a Professional Development Day for Teachers and Staff.
Students will return on the next regularly scheduled school day.
Thank you for your attention and continued support! ❤️🖤
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Friday, October 16, 2026 — NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Western High School will be closed for students on Friday, October 16, for a Professional Development Day for Teachers and Staff.
Students will return on the next regularly scheduled school day.
Thank you for your attention and continued support! ❤️🖤
Subject: Important PSAT/SAT Testing & Parent-Teacher Conference Reminders – October 15
Greetings Western Families,
We are excited to remind you that Thursday, October 15, 2026, is PSAT/SAT Testing Day at Western High School. October 15 is also an Early Release Day and Parent-Teacher Conference Day.
Please review the important reminders below and share this information with your student:
📚 PSAT/SAT Testing Day Reminders
📝 Bring your own snack and water for testing.
🚫 No hats or hoods are permitted during testing. If your student is having a bad hair day, a scarf is an acceptable option; however, hats and hoods cannot be worn for any reason.
📋 Accommodations: Families who received accommodation letters should read, review, and return those letters so students can be effectively accommodated.
🚌 Early Release: Students will be dismissed at 11:36 a.m.
🍎 Grab-and-Go Lunch: Grab-and-go lunch will be available for students. Please plan accordingly for your student's dismissal and transportation home.
🔗 IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
Please review the additional testing information with your student prior to testing day:
👉 Click Here for Important Testing Information; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tfk677VYBwaYJ_EUVg87XhHbHzhMSbFk/view?usp=sharing
👩🏾🏫 IMPORTANT PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE REMINDER
Thursday, October 15, is also Parent-Teacher Conference Day.
Please reach out to your student's teacher to schedule a conference and confirm the available time slots.
📅 IMPORTANT SCHOOL CLOSURE REMINDER
Friday, October 16, 2026, there will be no school for students.
Schools will be closed for students for a Professional Development Day for Teachers and Staff. Students will return on the next regularly scheduled school day.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to prepare our students for a successful testing experience. We appreciate your help in ensuring that students are prepared, informed, and ready for the day! 😊
Lucem Accepimus, Lucem Demus
We have received light; let us give forth light.
As a reminder, Thursday, October 15 is an all-district early release day to allow for parent teacher conferences. In addition, schools will be closed Friday, October 16 for staff professional development day. Keep up with school year events by visiting our events webpage.
Subject: Important PSAT/SAT Testing & Parent-Teacher Conference Reminders – October 15
Greetings Western Families,
We are excited to remind you that Thursday, October 15, 2026, is PSAT/SAT Testing Day at Western High School. October 15 is also an Early Release Day and Parent-Teacher Conference Day.
Please review the important reminders below and share this information with your student:
📚 PSAT/SAT Testing Day Reminders
📝 Bring your own snack and water for testing.
🚫 No hats or hoods are permitted during testing. If your student is having a bad hair day, a scarf is an acceptable option; however, hats and hoods cannot be worn for any reason.
📋 Accommodations: Families who received accommodation letters should read, review, and return those letters so students can be effectively accommodated.
🚌 Early Release: Students will be dismissed at 11:36 a.m.
🍎 Grab-and-Go Lunch: Grab-and-go lunch will be available for students. Please plan accordingly for your student's dismissal and transportation home.
🔗 IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
Please review the additional testing information with your student prior to testing day:
👉 Click Here for Important Testing Information
👩🏾🏫 IMPORTANT PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE REMINDER
Thursday, October 15, is also Parent-Teacher Conference Day.
Please reach out to your student's teacher to schedule a conference and confirm the available time slots.
📅 IMPORTANT SCHOOL CLOSURE REMINDER
Friday, October 16, 2026, there will be no school for students.
Schools will be closed for students for a Professional Development Day for Teachers and Staff. Students will return on the next regularly scheduled school day.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to prepare our students for a successful testing experience. We appreciate your help in ensuring that students are prepared, informed, and ready for the day! 😊
Lucem Accepimus, Lucem Demus
We have received light; let us give forth light.
🕊️✨ WESTERN FAMILY – YOU’RE INVITED! ✨🕊️
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th, for an exciting evening of family engagement, connection, and Western tradition!
🌟 STUDENT FAMILY COUNCIL (SFC) MEETING
📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Western High School Library
Come out and have a voice in the Western experience! ❤️🖤
At our SFC meeting, families will have an opportunity to:
✨ Connect with other Western families
✨ Share ideas, questions, and feedback
✨ Learn about upcoming school events and opportunities
✨ Discuss ways families can become more involved
✨ Help strengthen the partnership between families, students, and Western High School
🗣️ Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you!
🕯️✨ SHARING THE LIGHT – CLASS OF 2030 ✨🕯️
Immediately following the SFC meeting, We will have our “Sharing the Light” Ceremony. We will celebrate our newest doves and officially welcome the Class of 2030 into the Western Sisterhood! 🕊️❤️🖤
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Western High School Auditorium
🎟️ TICKETED EVENT
Come witness this beautiful Western tradition as our newest Doves receive the light and become part of the legacy, sisterhood, and traditions of Western High School.
✨ SFC at 5 PM in the Library
🕯️ Sharing the Light at 6 PM in the Auditorium
Two special moments. One unforgettable evening!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🕊️❤️🖤
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National Bullying Prevention Month in October. On Unity Day, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, we invite students, families, and community members to show support by wearing orange and blue to raise awareness and stand
together against bullying. Learn more here.
Greetings Western Families,
We are excited to remind you that Thursday, October 15, 2026, is PSAT/SAT Testing Day at Western High School. This will also be an Early Release Day.
Please help your student prepare by reviewing these important reminders:
- 📝 Bring your own snack and water.
- 🚫 No hats or hoods are permitted during testing. If your student is having a bad hair day, a scarf is an acceptable option; however, hats and hoods cannot be worn for any reason.
- 📋 Accommodations: Families who received accommodation letters should read, review, and return those letters so students can be effectively accommodated.
- 🚌 Early Release: Students will be release at 11:36 am. GRAB N GO LUNCH will be available.. Please make arrangements for your student's dismissal and transportation home.
Thank you for helping us ensure that our students are prepared and ready for a successful testing experience!
Lucem Accepimus, Lucem Demus
We have received light; let us give forth light.
We are excited to welcome The Duke of Edinburgh to Western tomorrow!
To support the safety and security of our students, staff, and guests during the visit, please note the following temporary adjustments:
• Early Dismissals: Families picking up students for early dismissal should report to the ground-level cafeteria door, not the main entrance.
• Late Arrivals: Students arriving after 9:30 a.m. should enter through the ground-level cafeteria doors, not the main entrance.
• Student Transitions: Students arriving late or leaving for an early dismissal will be directed to use Stairwell 2 to transition through the building.
• Parking: Parking will be limited due to our visitors and guests so staff and students are encouraged to take public transportation, ride shares or park on the tennis courts.
These procedures are for tomorrow only and are designed to minimize movement through the building's secured areas during the Duke’s visit.
Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation, and support as we prepare for this exciting opportunity for our Western Doves!
LAST CHANCE: Help teachers, school nurses, and administrators stay connected with you! Complete your annual student verification by the deadline: September 30. Learn how to log in and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3106148.
Families: Help teachers, school nurses, and administrators stay connected with you! Complete your annual student verification by the deadline: September 30. Learn how to log in and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3106148.
This Friday: Students in grades Pre-K through 12 can come to the Baltimore City Public Schools Central Office for the Meningococcal (MCV4) and/or Tdap vaccines. Come to the first-floor Board Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations.
This Friday: Students in grades pre-K through 12 can come to the Baltimore City Public Schools Central Office for the Meningococcal (MCV4) and/or Tdap vaccines. Come to the first-floor Board Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations.
Please complete your Annual Student Verification (ASV) by September 30, 2026.
All families must log in to the Campus Portal each school year—even if there are no changes—to review and confirm their information.
ASV allows families to:
✅ Verify or update student and household information
🚨 Confirm emergency contacts and medical information
📝 Complete required back-to-school forms
📲 Help ensure you receive important updates, including school closures, weather notifications, grades, and school menus
Scan the QR code on the attached flyers to access Annual Student Verification (ASV)
If you need help accessing the Campus Portal or completing ASV, please contact the Western High School Main Office and ask for Ms. Sam the ASV Coordinator.
Thank you for helping us keep your family's information current and ensuring Western High School can stay connected with you! 🕊️❤️🖤
Western High School families, join us Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Northwestern Campus, 6900 Park Heights Ave.
📚 Meet your scholar’s teachers
👋 Meet the WHS Admin Team
🏫 Explore clubs & resources
🍽️ Enjoy dinner with the WHS community
⭐ Senior Class Family Meeting: 5:00 PM in the Café
We look forward to seeing you! ❤️🖤
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