West Las Vegas School District

Store Link: https://gogandy.com/wlvhs-sp24 Consider purchasing a t-shirt or blanket. This fundraiser supports the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes purchases items for their Homecoming floats. It's always a great day to be a Don and and this is a great way to show your school pride.

Attention West Las Vegas High School and family partnership students who have purchased a parking pass. You can now pick up your 24-25 parking badge from the front office. Please take care of this before, after, or during lunch to be on time for class. Students who signed up for a locker may stop by the front office before, during lunch, or after school to receive your locker assignment and combinations. LUNCH MENU FOR TOMORROW: Frito Pie, Chili con Carne, Corn Bread, Garnish, Fruit and Choice of Milk. If you are staying on campus, we encourage you to try our wonderful lunches that are free to all students.

Dear Families: We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all our staff and students on campus. Our school district has purchased a metal detector. We will be conducting a test at West Las Vegas High School tomorrow. All students will walk through the detector as they enter campus. This is simply a test to familiarize ourselves with the equipment and determine precisely how each detection level works. Please don't worry- we will ensure this process runs smoothly so students can get to class without disruption. We appreciate your support and understanding as we take these critical steps to maintain a safe learning environment. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. It's Always A Great Day To Be A Don!

We look forward to seeing all your beautiful faces on campus tomorrow. A couple of things to remember is to follow parking and drop-off protocols. Remember that student drop-off is alongside the gymnasium and not in front of the school. Signage will be available to navigate you. At the end of the day, we ask that if you pick up a student, you avoid parking between the high school and the old middle school gym. Parking there creates a hazard for our buses. Students who have not purchased a parking pass will have this week to purchase one. Students without a pass will be asked to park in an un-numbered spot for now. Students who purchased a pass will need to show the pass on their windshield. Students who purchased a pass may come into the office to swap out their temporary pass and secure their official parking badge. Thank you all so much. It's always a great day to be a Don. This year is going to be amazing. We want to take this opportunity to encourage regular attendance. Try joining our NBA All-Stars team (Never Been Absent). If you need to be absent due to appointments or illness this school year, we would love for you to "Strive For Less Than 5"

Good Afternoon, Dons Families and Alumni. Our wonderful city of Las Vegas has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years due to COVID-19, Wildfires, and, more recently, our water issues. Many of our businesses have been impacted and have had to close. West Las Vegas High School cares about our community, and we are asking for your help. We are excited to announce the launch of our online store, where you can purchase an item. Our store's funds will help our freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes buy items for their homecoming float designs without going into our community to solicit from our fantastic business. Our online store is an excellent opportunity to show your Dons Pride. Please consider purchasing an item. The additional $1.00 gets the item shipped to us. Shipment should arrive around Sept 25. Our store will close on August 16th @ noon. Store Link: https://gogandy.com/wlvhs-sp24

Message from Mrs Mandy & Mr Soto: Chromebook (School issued) – Please make sure it is charged every day. Chromebook Charger (School issued, but if lost, student is responsible for replacing. You can order online or purchase through the WLV School District for $35.) – Must bring every day. Notebook – Students will be required to take notes for all classes on FlexPoint. Writing Utensil – Pen, pencil (with eraser), etc. Headphones or earbuds – Must be able to pair with Chromebook if wireless. Refillable water bottle – Water dispensers are available throughout campus. Bottles of water will not be provided this year (and our vending machine is not always filled.) Phone Charger/Block – If students bring their phone, they will be asked to place it in a designated area during class time. They will be allowed to charge it at this location, but not at their desk so they will need a phone block. **Note to Parents** We plan on having a great year with your kids and have just a few “housekeeping” items to let you know about. Attendance is mandatory and will be closely monitored. All students are required to attend for the full scheduled school day, regardless of work schedules, etc. Students should come to school well rested and ready to work on their classes. We have a new online learning platform this year, so it is vital that your child attends every day to assist in this learning transition. Dress code will be enforced so please make sure your child is dressed appropriately. Since there will be a limitation on phone use, we ask that you encourage your child to only call you during a passing period or at lunch. If you need to get a hold of them in an emergency and they do not have their phone, please contact their teacher or the Secretary. Students are not allowed to receive phone calls during class time and should not make phone calls during this time either so please make lunch plans, etc. before school. We hope to have incentive field trips throughout the school year. Eligibility to attend will be based on attendance, performance, participation in fundraisers, etc. I don’t want anyone to miss out so please encourage them to do their best. We look forward to a great school year that will be fun and productive! Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. Teachers – Mrs. Amanda Ortiz and Mr. Stuart Soto

Any student enrolled in a dual-credit enrollment course at Luna Community College is encouraged to attend one of their Open House Days. Fully immerse yourself in the opportunities available to you. Go, Dons!

Parent Orientation LOCATION change!! Orientation will take place at the West Las Vegas 'Frank Herrera' Football Complex. Tuesday 07/30/2024 from 5:30 to 6:30.

Good morning, we are currently doing sports physicals at the Valley Schools today till 4 pm. No appointments needed and no out of pocket costs.

Please find information below to secure a Letterman's Jacket.

A Parent meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM for any High school students that are interested in playing football in the Fall. The meeting will be held at the football field. Go Dons Go!

Parent and Student Orientation for West Las Vegas High School and Family Partnership will be held on July 30, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Hope to see you all there!

West Las Vegas High School and Family Partnership are hosting a back to school student launch day on July 29, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is an opportunity for students to secure a parking permit, pick up schedules, request lockers, pay class dues and learn about clubs, organizations, and sports on campus. See you all very soon!!

Good Afternoon. We hope you are all enjoying your summer vacation. This message serves to communicate the our school counselors and school secretaries will not be on campus until July 22nd. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Notices will soon be going out for our Dons Launch Day for you to pickup schedules and secure parking passes etc. Credit Recovery program is now on and will end on July 25th. Students must attend the full day and will need to bring in Chromebooks and chargers. Ms. Carla Pacheco, Principal and Ms. Rita Sanchez-Arellano, Assistant Principal are on campus and are available to assist you.

Good Afternoon, Dons. If you know a recent graduate, NMHU will be available on the West Las Vegas High School Campus , tomorrow June 12th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They are ready to admit, register, and offer support and offer financial assistance. Please help spread the work. Take advantage of the one-stop opportunity.

WLV LADY DONS BASKETBALL YOUTH CAMP The WLV Dons will be hosting a youth skills camp starting tomorrow June 11th and 12th from 9:00am-12:00pm. WLVHS Gillie Lopez Gymnasium. Ages 5-13. All participants will receive a team camp shirt. Breakfast is provided. Basketballs and other equipment provided. $50 cash only. All participants will need to bring their own water bottle.

Good Afternoon, Dons. If you know a recent graduate, NMHU will be available on the West Las Vegas High School Campus June 12th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They are ready to admit, register, and offer support in securing financial assistance. Please help spread the work. Take advantage of the one-stop opportunity.

Attention 2024 Seniors, graduation practice is happening today at the West Las Vegas High School gym at 12:45 pm. Please attend.

Good Afternoon. This message is for all seniors. There is a mandatory graduation practice taking place at the gym right now. Please attend so you will know the process.

Attention Seniors & Families, 5/13 Tonight at 7:30 pm a slide show for Seniors at the football field. 5/14 Picnic for Seniors at Melody Park 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Graduation Practice at HS Gym at 12:45 pm 5/15 Graduation Practice at HS Gym at 12:45 pm Senior Banquet at Serf Theatre at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm