~ Student schedules are now available for viewing in ParentVUE and/or StudentVUE ~

COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING SCHEDULE CORRECTIONS WILL ONLY BE REVIEWED THROUGH THIS LINKED SURVEY FORM 

Good afternoon,

     In an effort to offer families a chance to review schedules before school starts, we are opening visibility to see your Scholar’s current schedule. Please know that we are still making some adjustments as we get new students and balance some classes. Also, we are aware that some schedules are incomplete and we will continue making adjustments over the weekend, SO PLEASE REVIEW YOUR SCHEDULE ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY, to review for any possible updates. Keep in mind, some classes are Quarter-long classes, some classes are for a Semester, and others are for the full school year.

If you do see any of the following errors, you may USE THE ATTACHED SURVEY to let us know:

• I am missing a class for one or more class periods. (describe the class you are missing)

• I am in the wrong level of Math (acceleration was through data on tests and confirmed last year. If there was no confirmation of an accelerated Math pathway, then the current Math course is correct).

• I don’t have a World Language anywhere in my schedule.

• I have an IEP and am missing the Academic Support class in my schedule.

• I should have an ELL class and it is not listed.

• I am missing Band/Choir/Dance from my schedule. (Please also indicate the level)

After today we will not be responding to email requests for schedule changes or adjustments, so PLEASE USE THE SURVEY TO COMMUNICATE ANY SCHEDULE ERRORS.  We will only be responding to the survey form submissions, and please do not submit your requests more than once per Scholar. Thank you!

We look forward to seeing our Scholars back on campus next week!  

West Sylvan Main Office

~ View the FULL District Calendar for 2025-2026 here ~

Go Wolfpack!

Dr. Jill Hunt, Principal
Ben Keller, Assistant Principal

As our WSMS families prepare for the new school year,
please review this list of suggested supplies from our Educator team.
Some items are grade or subject specific.

Families who need assistance with supplies can contact
their Scholar's School Counselor (assigned by grade level):

[6th Grade students] Ricky Almeida ralmeida@pps.net
[7th Grade students] Kandice Abney kaabney@pps.net
[ 8th Grade students] Rebecca Cohen rcohen@pps.net

Help your scholar prepare for the start of school by practicing using a padlock, so that opening their locker will be easier and more familiar!

 Quick Reference:

Congratulations to Lincoln High School students Richard Deng and Coral Platt! Both were awarded National Merit Scholarships of $2,500 toward their college studies.

They were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists nationwide. Richard plans to pursue a career in politics and Coral is looking at a future in the legal sector.

Two exceptional PPS educators, Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones, were recently named OnPoint Educators of the Year for 2025.

As part of this prestigious honor, both teachers will have their rent or mortgage paid for an entire year, and their schools also receive a $2,500 donation. 

Ricardo Barber teaches third grade at Faubion, and Hang Jones serves as a social worker at Marysville Elementary. 

The OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education celebrates educators who embrace innovative teaching techniques that ignite enthusiasm in their students. 

Congratulations to Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones! And thank you both for everything you do to make a difference in the lives our students.

The assignment their teacher gave them was simple – make a short film that begins with a phone call and ends with someone hanging up. Benson first-year students Dylan Martinez-Torres and Dariel Soriano Zamora ran it all the way to a small city populated by two very big and rather iconic monsters – Godzilla and Hedora.

The result, Sorry, Wrong Number, is one of the more than 90 films entered into the annual Best of PPS Film Festival. The festival is a celebration of exceptional student filmmaking that includes a showcase at the historic Hollywood Theatre. 

The fourth annual installment of the festival took place on May 21 and included a screening of 13 standout films. The films came from all over PPS and ran the gamut from Dylan and Dariel’s monster short to documentaries, film noir, and broadcast journalism. 

If you are a passionate student or community member that wants to make a difference at PPS, apply to join the Climate Crisis Response Committee! This is a committee that reports to the PPS Board of Education.

On the committee you will learn about how PPS is making progress towards our climate justice and sustainability policies, provide input and recommendations to the PPS Board on how to better support PPS staff as we advance these policy goals, and connect with other passionate members of our PPS community from diverse backgrounds, knowledge areas, and lived experiences.

No previous professional experience in climate change or sustainability required! Students can apply via this form. Community members can apply here.

Deadline to apply: June 6. 

Click on the image above to view the slideshow from our Future 6th Grade Family Information Nights