Lots of College Visits this Week!

Weekly Updates Archives

Monday 9/16

• PSAT On Sale - last day is tomorrow!
• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor (7:20-8:20am)
• College & Career Center Visits:
  • Southern Oregon University - 1st lunch (sign up here)
  • University of Nevada-Reno - 2nd lunch (sign up here)
• Athletics
  • Girls Golf vs. Roseville (3pm)
  • Girls Volleyball vs. Roseville (4:30/5:30pm)

Tuesday 9/17

• Final Progress Report Grades SubmittedToday - anyone who is in danger of failing will receive
• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor (7:20-8:20am and 3:30-4:30pm)
• PSAT On Sale - ends after 2nd lunch!
• College & Career Center Visits:
  • U of Colorado-Colorado Springs - 1st lunch (sign up here)
  • William Jessup University - 2nd lunch (sign up here)
• Athletics:
  • Girls Golf vs. Antelope (3pm)
  • Girls Tennis vs. Grant (4pm)
  • Boys Water Polo vs. Sheldon (4pm)

Wednesday 9/18 *LATE-START BELL SCHEDULE*

• Girls LaCrosse Meeting @ Lunch in Oak 204
• College & Career Center Visits:
  • Military Reps - at lunch in the quad
• Chipotle Fundraiser for Theater Arts (5-9pm)
• Athletics
  • Girls Volleyball vs. El Dorado (4:30/5:30pm)

Thursday 9/19

• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor (7:20-8:20am and 3:30-4:30pm)
• College & Career Center Visits:
  • Vanguard University - 8-9am (sign up here)
  • University of Oregon - 1st lunch (sign up here)
  • George Fox University - 2nd lunch (sign up here)
• Theater Arts Field Trip to Oregon Shakespeare Festival
• Athletics
  • Frosh Football vs. Will C. Wood (5:30pm)

Friday 9/20

• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor (7:20-8:20am)
• College & Career Center Visits:
  • Grand Canyon University - 1st lunch (sign up here)
  • UC San Diego - 2nd lunch (sign up here)
• Athletics
  • JV Football vs. Cordova (5:00pm)
  • Varsity Football vs. Cordova (7:15). Salute to Service Game. Student Section Theme is Red/White/Blue! See below for updated expectations!

Only home games are listed. To find away games, please visit our Athletics Calendar.

Announcements:

West Park TV
Check out this last week's news broadcast by clicking here!

PSAT
Last day to buy is this Tuesday at lunch. Once we close the window, we will email all who purchased with instructions on how to find your login for the practice. Watch your email this week!

Blood Drive
Happening Wednesday, Sept. 25 (9am-12:30pm). Sign up in Sierra 106 between classes or at the BioMed Club at Lunch. 

Outdoor Movie Night Fundraiser
Come on out with the whole family for this night out on the football field to watch the Lego Batman Movie! $5 suggested donation per person. Snacks will be available. Click on the link for more details.

Driver's Ed
New session starts next week! Sign up here...

Senior Corner:

• *NEW* Senior Panoramic Photo - Tues., Sept. 24th @ 11:15am at the Stadium
• Senior Yearbook Portraits - Schedule your senior portraits VIA Prestige Photography in order to be included in the yearbook. You need to make an apt. by October 31st. More info
• Yard Signs - now available! $30 (w/out Senior's photo and choice of Panther Head or School Crest) and $35 (with your Senior's photo). Distribution date will be announced via the email address you provide. Questions: sobergrad@westparkboosters.org
• 2025 Sober Grad Night tickets - now on sale for a limited price of $180 from September 6th-27th. Price includes one ticket, one sweatshirt, and one raffle ticket. 
  This year, we will be sailing around the Bay Area aboard the Empress Hornblower that will depart from the Berkeley Marina. There are only 150 spaces available and we expect to sell out quickly with the $180 ticket price. On September 28th, the price will go up to $205 and sweatshirts will be limited in quantity. Questions: sobergrad@westparkboosters.org

Find more dates here: Panther Calendar, Athletics Calendar, Club Meetings, Wellness Center, College & Career Center Calendar, Sober Grad Website

We have 3 ways to study!

Weekly Updates Archives

Monday 9/9

• PSAT On Sale - this week only!!!
• Clothing Drive (by the Women Empowerment Club) - drop off in Wellness Center this week!
• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor (7:20-8:20am)
• Whittier College Visit - both lunches in the quad!
• RJUHSD Parent Safety Forum @ Antelope 6-7:30pm (Topics include: district emergency protocol, how to report harassment, and suicide awareness and prevention)

Tuesday 9/10

• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor (7:20-8:20am and 3:30-4:30pm)
• Athletics:
  • Flag Football vs. Inderkum (5/6pm)

Wednesday 9/11 *LATE-START BELL SCHEDULE*

• HoCo Class Meetings @ Lunch to get details about skit/dance for HoCo Assembly:
  • 9th Grade - Oak 202
  • 10th Grade - Oak 207
  • 11th Grade - River 206
  • 12th Grade - River 202
• Athletics
  • Boys Water Polo vs. Woodcreek (5/6pm)

Thursday 9/12

• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor (7:20-8:20am and 3:30-4:30pm)
• Athletics
  • Girls Tennis vs. Antelope (4pm)
  • Boys Water Polo vs. Monterey Trail (4pm)
  • Frosh Football vs. Woodcreek (5:30pm)

Friday 9/13

• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor (7:20-8:20am)
• Athletics
  • Girls Volleyball vs. El Camino (4:30/5:30pm)
  • JV Football vs. Roseville (5:00pm)
  • Varsity Football vs. Roseville (7:15). Student Section Theme is Beach Party! See below for updated expectations!

Only home games are listed. To find away games, please visit our Athletics Calendar.

Announcements:

West Park TV
Check out this last week's news broadcast by clicking here!

PSAT
We are offering PSAT to West Park students only. This is typically taken by students in 9th and 10th grades in preparation for taking the SAT in the 11th grade.

• Exam Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
• Time: 7:30am through the start of 2nd period (yes, this is a late-start day, so you will have to arrive early!)
• On Sale: ends at the end of 2nd lunch on Tues., Sept 17th
• Price: $30
• Reduced Price: $10 (must apply to be on Free/Reduced Lunch asap! Once we receive info that a student qualifies, then the student may pay the reduced amount for the PSAT as well as any AP exams.
• Cancelation: No refunds for the $30 or $10 priced tests. 
• PSAT Webpage: click here for more info

Spectator Expectations @ Football & All Gym/Arena Games
After our first home football game, we will be sending an updated email with some clarifications to some questions that we encountered upon our guest and family arrival last Friday. Watch for this email coming out this week. In the meantime, we have posted all of West Park and RJUHSD Spectator Expectations on a page under the Athletics tab of our website.

Safety Message
In the wake of this week's tragedy in Georgia, we want to remind everyone that prevention is about everyone working together to communicate and share concerns so school staff and law enforcement can intervene and disrupt the pathway to violence. Here are a few tips:

• Students - report any suspicious activity on the See Something, Say Something (link is on our website homepage)
• Parents - you can also report things through the See Something, Say Something link. Also, please read through the Emergency Protocol for Parents & Guardians page to see how you can prepare now should an emergency occur.

Progress Reports are coming!
Mid-September, we will be issuing our first round of progress reports for students who are at risk for not passing classes. View dates and details here...

Senior Corner:

• Senior Yearbook Portraits - Schedule your senior portraits VIA Prestige Photography in order to be included in the yearbook. You need to make an apt. by October 31st. More info
• Yard Signs - now available! $30 (w/out Senior's photo and choice of Panther Head or School Crest) and $35 (with your Senior's photo). Distribution date will be announced via the email address you provide. Questions: sobergrad@westparkboosters.org
• 2025 Sober Grad Night tickets - now on sale for a limited price of $180 from September 6th-27th. Price includes one ticket, one sweatshirt, and one raffle ticket. 
  This year, we will be sailing around the Bay Area aboard the Empress Hornblower that will depart from the Berkeley Marina. There are only 150 spaces available and we expect to sell out quickly with the $180 ticket price. On September 28th, the price will go up to $205 and sweatshirts will be limited in quantity. Questions: sobergrad@westparkboosters.org

Find more dates here: Panther Calendar, Athletics Calendar, Club Meetings, Wellness Center, College & Career Center Calendar, Sober Grad Website

Happy 4-day Week!

Weekly Updates Archives

Monday 9/2

• No School - Labor Day

Tuesday 9/3

• Spirit Week - wear your favorite college shirt!
• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor before & after school (1 hour)
• Safety Committee for Parents, Students, Staff @ 3:30pm in Admin Office. Anyone may attend!
• Athletics:
  • Girls Basketball Off-Season Workouts Begin
  • Flag Football vs. Oak Ridge (5:00/6:00)

Wednesday 9/4 *LATE-START BELL SCHEDULE*

• Spirit Week - wear your West Park gear (or navy/gold)
• The Habit Fundraiser - 5-9pm fundraiser for Theater Arts
• College Visits (sign-up form)
  • Northwestern University (1st Lunch)
  • Military Rep Visit (2nd Lunch)
• Athletics
  • Girls Tennis vs. Saint Francis (4:00/6:00)

Thursday 9/5

• Spirit Week - wear country wear (or white)
• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor before & after school (1 hour)
• ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) - 6:30pm in Grove
• Athletics
  • Girls Tennis vs. Cordova (4:00)
  • Girls Volleyball vs. Del Campo (4:30)
  • Frosh Football vs. Roseville (5:30)
  • Flag Football vs. Foothill (7:30)

Friday 9/6

• Spirit Week - wear neon and/or construction gear
• Math Peer Tutoring - in River 3rd Floor after school (1 hour)
•  Athletics
  • Boys Water Polo Sierra Shootout
  • JV Football vs. Roseville (5:00pm)
  • Varsity Football vs. Roseville (7:15). Tailgate 5-6pm in Quad. Wear NEON! Scroll down for more info.

Saturday 9/7

• Boys Water Polo Sierra Shootout 

Only home games are listed. To find away games, please visit our Athletics Calendar.

Announcements:

West Park TV
Check out this last week's news broadcast by clicking here!

Home Football Games Begin!
Our home football games will be a huge event this year with our new League! Here are just a few things to note as you prepare:

• Spirit Week to launch our first home Football Game!
• Tailgate for students only 4-6pm in the quad.
• Students on No-Go List may not attend.
• Buy your tickets online only through GoFan. We do not accept cash or card at the gate. Link to GoFan is listed as a button on the homepage of our website.
• Buy your tickets early. We do anticipate selling out most games.
• Read the West Park Athletic Fan Guide for very specific rules and expectations. Spectators may be asked to leave if these rules are not followed.
• This week's game theme in the Student Section and for all spectators is NEON!

Bike/Scooter Safety
New Bike/Scooter Safety Campaign!!! Ride with Care! Bicycle/Scooter Safety Webpage

Progress Reports are coming!
Mid-September, we will be issuing our first round of progress reports for students who are at risk for not passing classes. View dates and details here...

Students can Reserve Library Rooms!
Need a quiet place to study or meet with classmates to work on assignments and projects? Reserve a study room in the Library! Click here to reserve today!

Tutoring is Starting!
Math Peer Tutoring is starting up this week, as well as after-school tutoring in the Student Union. Visit our Tutoring page for more details and other tutoring resources!

Senior Portraits
Schedule your senior portraits VIA Prestige Photography in order to be included in the yearbook. You need to make an apt. by October 31st. More information can be found here.

Find more dates here: Panther Calendar, Athletics Calendar, Club Meetings, Wellness Center, College & Career Center Calendar, Sober Grad Website

HoCo Class Meetings This Wednesday!

Weekly Updates Archives

Monday 8/26

• Driver's Ed - new session begins today (click to find all session dates throughout the year)
• Athletics:
  • Flag Football vs. Woodcreek (4:30/5:30)

Tuesday 8/27

• Entomology Club Meeting in O103 @ 3:30-4pm
• Federal Jobs Fair 3-7pm @ Jessup University
• Athletics:
  • Girls Tennis vs. Vista del Lago (4:00)
  • Boys Water Polo vs. Oakmont (5:30/6:30)
  • Girls Water Polo vs. Oakmont (6:30)

Wednesday 8/28 *LATE-START BELL SCHEDULE*

• HoCo Class Meeting @ Lunch (any student may attend who wants to help with this year's Homecoming!)
  • Seniors - River
  • Juniors - Oak
  • Sophomores - Sierra
  • Freshmen - Foothill
• Military Academy Night 6pm @ Roseville High (for degree-seeking students who want to explore officer training in the military)

Thursday 8/29

• Happy Thursday!

Friday 8/30

• Movie Night Fundraiser for Band 8-11pm

Monday 9/2

• Labor Day - No School Today

Only home games are listed. To find away games, please visit our Athletics Calendar.

Announcements:

West Park TV
Check out this last week's news broadcast by clicking here!

Club Rush...
...was amazing! To find a list of all clubs, visit "Clubs" under the "Activities" section on our website!

Bike/Scooter Safety
We are seeing more accidents this year due to our growth and the increased numbers of riders on bicycles and scooters. It is critical that all students who ride to school read our Bike/Scooter safety information on our website. We will begin a weekly campaign to help advertise key tips for all stakeholders to help remind them of ways everyone can arrive and depart from school safely. Bicycle/Scooter Safety Webpage

Food Delivery Drop-Off
Students as a friendly reminder, food delivery drop-off (e.g. Door Dash, Uber Eats, or any other company) is not permitted during school hours.

Homecoming
This year's theme is Vegas, Baby! There is a meeting for any and all students who would like to help with the float building taking place this Wednesday at lunch (see locations above in the calendar section). Floats are a huge center of attraction at our Homecoming dance and parade! Click here to view info and last year's photos...

PE Journal
All 9th and 10th graders who are not currently enrolled in a PE class for this term must complete a fitness journal. All students have been automatically enrolled into a Canvas course. Go here and watch for announcements being sent out by the PE Dept with further instructions.

Senior Portraits
Schedule your senior portraits VIA Prestige Photography in order to be included in the yearbook. You need to make an apt. by October 31st. More information can be found here.

Athletics

• Offseason workouts for girls basketball starts Sept. 3rd! View Flyer
• New atheletics calendar now available on our website with both home and away games! (Scroll to the bottom of page.)

Driver's Ed
New courses just updated on our website - look for "Driver's Ed" under the "Resources" tab or click here.

Find more dates here: Panther Calendar, Athletics Calendar, Club Meetings, Wellness Center, College & Career Center Calendar, Sober Grad Website

Finally, a normal bell schedule week!

Weekly Updates Archives

Monday 8/19

• Happy Monday!

Tuesday 8/20 

• Photos - for Make-ups or Retakes in Grove 8am-3:30pm. Click on the link for details about both retakes and make-ups.

Wednesday 8/21 *LATE-START BELL SCHEDULE*

• Remember, school starts at 9:30am. Campus is closed until 9am.
• Club Rush @ lunch in the Main Quad

Thursday 8/22

• Happy Thursday!

Friday 8/23

• Happy Friday!

Announcements:

West Park TV
Check out this last week's news broadcast by clicking here!

Loaner Chromebooks
We know life happens, but please do your best to charge and bring your Chromebook to school daily. Should you need a Loaner, please come early. The Library is open at 8am to assist you so that you have enough time to get to class before the tardy bell.

Counseling Newsletter
Read the August Edition of the Counseling Newsletter, filled with helpful topics and upcoming events from the Counseling Department and College and Career Center!

• Military Academy Night coming up on 8/28/24 at 6pm at Roseville High!

Order Photos (9th-11th Grade)
Parents! School pictures are ready! Don't forget to order your student photos online! Click here for more info, the link to order, and upcoming make-up photo dates. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe Card.

• Make-ups and Retakes are this Tuesday 8am-3:30pm in Grove. Click here if you're retaking for specific instructions.

Physical ID Cards
If you require a physical ID card, we are all set up and ready to take your requests! Please follow these instructions:

1. Complete this request using this Google Form.
2. Watch for an email from Mrs. Cleveland who will let you know when it is ready.
3. Pick up only before school, after school, or lunch time. We do not want you missing class to pick up your ID.

Parents!
Did you miss Back to School Night, or want more info about the items that were discussed? Check out this new webpage we built just for Parents - lots of helpful info! It's filled with helpful links and info that parents frequently ask about. If you can't find what you're looking for, please email bhurd@rjuhsd.us so we can be sure to add it.

• Parent Observer How-To in Canvas (where teachers post assignments and info about their class)
• Meal Account
• How to get involved
• Donations
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Safety Team is now starting back up and looking for parents to serve on the committee. Click on the link for dates, times, and who to contact. Hope you can join us!

Seniors

• Senior Portraits - As a Senior, you get a more professional photo in the yearbook. Click here to schedule your appointment, learn about free photos, due dates, and more!
• Sober Grad - Donation needed (click here)

Find more dates here: Panther Calendar, Club Meetings, Wellness Center, College & Career Center Calendar, Sober Grad Website

Back to School Night is Thursday!

Weekly Updates Archives

Monday 8/12 *SCHOOL BIZ BELL SCHEDULE*

• Bell Schedule - This is the same bell schedule we had last year on Tues/Thurs to allow some time 2nd period to go over our rules/policies.
• Athletic Parent Meeting @ 6pm in Gym

Tuesday 8/13 *SCHOOL BIZ BELL SCHEDULE*

• Bell Schedule - This is the same bell schedule we had last year on Tues/Thurs to allow some time 2nd period to go over our rules/policies.

Wednesday 8/14 *LATE-START BELL SCHEDULE*

• Remember, school starts at 9:30am. Campus is closed until 9am.

Thursday 8/15 *MIN. DAY BELL SCHEDULE*

• Minimum Day due to Back to School Night at 6pm. Click on the link for details.

Friday 8/16 *SCHOOL BIZ BELL SCHEDULE*

• Bell Schedule - This is the same bell schedule we had last year on Tues/Thurs to allow some time 2nd period to go over our rules/policies.

Announcements:

Parking & Traffic Flow
We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation with our parking lot changes last week, and we are proud to announce that it was an overall success. Drop-off is smooth and quick, but we still encourage parents to find an alternative to picking up after school (either wait until 3:35, find a meeting point off-campus, and utilize Pistachio Park behind the school as a meeting point). We will continue to move forward with this plan all school year long. (Maps Webpage)

• ALL STUDENTS must have their parking permit hung in their review mirror Monday! This helps staff easily identify your vehicle and will prevent the stopping of traffic at the Student Lot.

1st & 2nd Lunches
We will have 2 lunches several days this week!

• 1st Lunch - Grove, Sierra, Foothill, and all Science Classes
• 2nd Lunch - River, Oak, Panther Arena, and all VAPA Classes (visual arts and performing arts)
• DO NOT enter the buildings at lunch. They are closed during lunchtime.

Now Hiring Peer Tutors
The Math Dept. is now looking for before-/after-school tutors to help other students with math. Click on the flyer for details!

Order Photos (9th-11th Grade)
Parents! School pictures are ready! Don't forget to order your student photos online! Click here for more info, the link to order, and upcoming make-up photo dates. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe Card.

Back to School Night is This Thursday!
We are jumping right in and opening up our doors as early as possible to allow families the opportunity to meet their students' teachers and learn about what their student will be learning this semester! To allow time for teachers to prepare, we will have a minimum day for students that same day. Click here for the bell schedule and details.

Seniors

• Senior Portraits - As a Senior, you get a more professional photo in the yearbook. Click here to schedule your appointment, learn about free photos, due dates, and more!
• Sober Grad - Donation needed (click here)

Find more dates here: Panther Calendar, Club Meetings, Wellness Center, College & Career Center Calendar, Sober Grad Website

1st Day of School is Thursday!

Weekly Updates Archives

Monday 8/5

• Main Office Only is Open to the Public (click here for directory and hours); General Campus Closed for District-wide Meetings
• Water Polo Practice Starts Today! (view IG post)
• Girls Varsity Tennis Tryouts Start Today! (view IG post)

Tuesday 8/6

• Main Office Only is Open to the Public (click here for directory and hours); General Campus Closed for District-wide Meetings

Wednesday 8/7

• Make-Up Panther Pick-Up Day (click on the "Make-Ups" tab for details) - 12:30-3:30pm

Thursday 8/8 *EXTENDED 1-LUNCH BELL SCHEDULE*

• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - Welcome, Panthers! (1st Day Helpful Info)
• Senior Sunrise - 6-7:30am on the Football Field

Friday 8/9 *RALLY BELL SCHEDULE*

• Beginning of the Year Rally! Wear school colors and/or your Class Shirts (shirts with your graduation year)

Announcements:

Parking & Traffic Flow *Changing*
We listened to your feedback and now we are making some changes regarding parking and the traffic flow for drop-off and pick-up. Watch for a special announcement coming out soon!

1st & 2nd Lunches
We have made a slight change to the lunch schedule on 2-lunch days... (we will not have a 2-lunch day until next week).

• 1st Lunch - Grove, Sierra, Foothill, and all Science Classes
• 2nd Lunch - River, Oak, Panther Arena, and all VAPA Classes (visual arts and performing arts)

First Days of School
Click here for a full page with lots of helpful information to help students prepare for their first day. Still have questions? Email the appropriate office using the Office Directory.

Order Photos (9th-11th Grade)
Don't forget to order your student photos online! Click here for more info, the link to order, and upcoming make-up photo dates.

Senior Portraits
As a Senior, you get a more professional photo in the yearbook. Click here to schedule your appointment, learn about free photos, due dates, and more!

Athletics
Click to view the most recent letter sent to families 7/17/24 with details about participating in athletics.

Back to School Night is Next Week!
We are jumping right in and opening up our doors as early as possible to allow families the opportunity to meet their students' teachers and learn about what their student will be learning this semester! To allow time for teachers to prepare, we will have a minimum day for students that same day. Click here for the bell schedule and details.

Find more dates here: Panther Calendar, Club Meetings, Activities Events, Wellness Center, College & Career Center Calendar, Summer Links

We're Getting Ready!

Weekly Updates Archives

*NEW* Video Introduction to Panther Pick-Up Days & Freshmen Orientation

Monday 7/29

• Campus Closed to the Public

Tuesday 7/30

• Campus Closed to the Public

Wednesday 7/31

• Campus Closed to the Public

Thursday 8/1

• Office Now Open to Public
• Panther Pick-Up Day - 8:30-3:30 (closed 11:30-12:30 for lunch)
  • 9th Graders 
  • 10th-12th Grade New Student Orientation at 1:30pm (meet in front office)

Friday 8/2

• Panther Pick-Up Day - 8:30-3:30 (closed 11:30-12:30 for lunch)
  • Returning Students (Grades 10-12) 
• Freshmen Orientation - 8:00-11:30

Saturday 8/3

• Senior Parking Spot Painting Day - 7am-1pm (must complete parking permit steps prior to arriving)

Announcements:

Panther Pick Up Days (PPD) vs. Orientation

• *NEW* Video Introduction to Panther Pick-Up Days & Freshmen Orientation
  
• Download the Minga App before arriving! Sign in using your RJUHSD Google account. (Download the app and we can assist when you arrive.)
• Panther Pick-Up Day is a day to come to school in-person and pick up everything you need so you are ready for your first day of school.
• Freshmen Orientation - Friday, August 2nd 8-11:30am (enter through front gates) 
• Transfer Student Orientation (grades 10-12) - Thursday, August 1st at 1:30pm (meet at the front entrance)

Senior Portraits
As a Senior, you get a more professional photo in the yearbook. Click here to schedule your appointment with Prestige/Lifetouch. (You may choose to get just the yearbook photo taken free of charge. Be sure to let them know when you call to schedule your appointment.) Photos should be taken by October.

Athletics
Click to view the most recent letter sent to families 7/17/24 with details about participating in athletics.

Find more dates here: Panther Calendar, Club Meetings, Activities Events, Wellness Center, College & Career Center Calendar, Summer Links