WHMS Wildcat Newsletter
What's Happening This Month
10-12 - 10/16 - Hispanic Heritage Week
10/16 - End of 1st Quarter
10/19 - 10/23 - Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)
10/26 - Beginning of 2nd Quarter
10/26 - 10/30 - Red Ribbon Week
11/13 - NO SCHOOL
10/26 - Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
Attendance Matters
Reminder that if your student is late to school, it does need to be excused by calling the office (801-412-2300) or bring a note.
School starts at 8:00 am Mon-Thurs; Friday 10:00
Updated Citizenship and Grades
Check Skyward for updated grades and citizenship. Goal is to have H's and S's.
Contact your students' teacher if there are any issues.
Contact
WHMS - 801-412-2300
https://westhills.jordandistrict.org/
Instagram: westhillsms
West Hills Wildcats
Strong Education. Stronger Futures.
Learn/Grow/Succeed
Strong Academics
-Be curious
-Ask questions
-Think critically
Knowledge is Power
Strong Mind
-Stay positive
-Manage stress
-Keep growing
-Never give up
A Strong Mind Can Overcome Any Challenge
Strong Body
-Eat well
-Stay active
-Get enough rest
-Take care of yourself
A Strong Body Fuels Success
We are SAFE: Make smart choices. Keep learning spaces safe for everyone.
We are RESPONSIBLE: Be prepared. Do what's right. Own your actions.
We are RESPECTFUL: Be kind. Listen. Value everyone. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Be your best today, build your future tomorrow!
You belong here. You can do great things!
Be kind, focused, prepared.
Learn, Grow, Succeed
Wildcat Pride!
PTA Reflections
We are thrilled to kick off the National PTA Reflections art program with this year's theme: "What My Culture Means to Me!" Students can interpret "culture" traditionally through family heritage and celebrations, or look to non-traditional cultures like pop art, gaming communities, sports teams, or regional styles. Original submissions are welcome across these categories: film, dance, music, literature, photography, and visual arts (2D and 3D). Explore the arts and express yourself! Entries can be submitted online between now and October 16, 2026 at www.https://www.utahpta.org/ref Learn more and get involved!
Prizes will be awarded for each entry, and school winners will advance to the next round of judging. Questions? Contact us at whmsptsa@gmail.com
My Culture
1 - Who
•Who passed my culture to me?
•Who do I share my culture with?
•Who from history has impacted my culture?
2 - What
•What specific things are important to me?
•What things do I do that are unique to me or my community?
3 - Where
•Where did my culture begin?
•Where do I experience my culture?
4 - When
•When did these cultural practices begin?
•When do we celebrate our culture?
5 - How
•How do I show my culture?
•How is my culture shared?
•How has my culture changed with time?
6 - Why
•Why are these traditions important?
•Why does my culture impact who I am?
Smith's - Inspiring Donations
Support West Hills Middle School every time you shop at Smith's
Signing up is free and easy!
- Go to SmithsFoodandDrug.com/inspire
- Sign into your digital account or choose "Create an Account" and fill in the information
- Link your Rewards Card to your organization:
Enter your organizations number: HR160 or at least 3 letters of your organization's name and click 'Search', select the organization and choose 'Save'
Then, every time you shop at Smith's with your Rewards Card, they donate 0.5% of your total order for nonprofit*
Helpful Information:
What purchases qualify? Just about everything you purchase during your regular shopping trips! The only exclusions are alcohol, tobacco, postage stamps, Smith's Gift Cards, re-loadable Gift Cards and debit cards, lottery and promotional tickets, Western Union, fuel, and sales tax.
There's no cost to participate in this program, and you'll still earn fuel points on eligible purchases every time you shop!
*0.5% based on eligible purchases. See helpful Information for exclusions.
S.M.A.R.T.
Parenting Tips for Online Safety
Set-up Devices/Accounts/Passwords 
Monitor: Online Use/Connections
Approve: Apps/Games
Restrict: Content/Permissions
Talk: #StartTheConversation/Teach
- Exploitation
- Scam
- Risky Behavior
- Sexting
- Grooming
- Sextortion
- Financial Sextorion
- Generative AI
- Privacy
To access more Internet safety resources, please scan the QR code in the brochure
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