WHMS Wildcat Newsletter
What's Happening This Month
9/7 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL!
9/23 - Parent Teacher Conferences - virtual
9/24 Parent Teacher Conferences - in-person
9/25 - Teacher Comp Day - NO SCHOOL!
**Thank you for being so great in the drop off/pick up areas. The bus drivers have praised our great families for being so respectful in the bus lane!
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!
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.
Come Join School Community Council
What we do:
-Make decisions to improve education of students
-Expend Land Trust money for the improvement of students' education
-Assist in the development and implementation of school plans
-Review school wide data annually
-4 meetings per year
-You can serve on the SCC and the PTA
Sign up now!!!
PTSA News Update
We do have some board spots to fill: President, Treasurer, Student Reps co-chair, and 1 or 2 Teacher Appreciation chairs. Come hang out with us and plan fun stuff. We could use your help! Thanks for all the support you have already given!
Go Wildcats!
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
Join WHMS Instagram!
Scan this QR code to join WHMS Instagram and see all the great things happening at our school
