Click HERE to view the Wildcats Weekly for Monday, September 29, 2025. 
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Click HERE to view all School Board and Superintendent communication to WESD families.
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International Walk to School Day 
Wed., Oct. 8
Plan out your route to walk, bike or roll to school on Wed., Oct. 8! Fun treats will be handed out at school to students who walk, roll or bike!  Walk to School Day is a global event that encourages students, families, and communities to celebrate walking and biking to school while promoting safer, healthier routes. More details to follow. 
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• APPROVED 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) (combined PDF)_9.9.25
• APPROVED 2025-26 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents_9.9.25
  • Plan Summary
  • Engagement with Educaitonal Partners
  • Goals and Actions
  • Increased or Imporved Services for Foster Youth, English Learners, and Low-income students
  • 2024-25 Annual Update
  • 2025-26 Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection

2025-26 WESD School Calendar
Find the calendar for the 2025-26 school year below. As always, student attendance is essential, please do not schedule vacations, appointments, etc. on school days.
2025-26 School Calendar 

Sequoia Healthcare District — Healthy Schools Initiative Grants
Each year, the Sequoia Healthcare District’s Healthy School Initiative helps to support school-based health programs for over 28,000 students across 8 school districts in San Mateo County, ours included. The program funds over 60 staff, including wellness coordinators, school nurses, and counselors. Additionally, the initiative trains school staff to support students' emotional health. The Sequoia Healthcare District ensures taxpayers’ dollars are specifically directed to improve the healthcare of the community through coordinated, school-based programs.

The district will graciously donate 3 AEDs (automated external defibrillators) to be installed near our playing fields on campus and available if needed.  Also, read SEQHD's Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI) newsletter to learn how they support our school.  
Sequoia Healthcare District 
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WES Admin Talks — November Topic: Library: SEL & Restorative Practices
Monday, November 3 @ 6-7pm; School Library
As part of the administration’s outreach with the parent community, we will have several opportunities to learn about and discuss important topics throughout the school year.  The second session is scheduled for Monday, Nvember 3 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Library and the topic for Sept. 2nd is SEL & Restorative Practices.  Please join us to learn more about these important initiatives. We encourage all parents to attend!
WES Admin Talks 

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No Dogs on Campus
Please do not bring your dogs to campus at ANYTIME — including after-school sports teams/clubs using the WES field, weekends and summer break. This is a school policy and large signs are posted at the entrances to campus. We have had a significant problem with dog waste on our fields and campus. It is also important to provide a clean and safe environment for our students, especially those with allergies and animal fears. Please use our beautiful Woodside trails to walk your dogs. More information HERE. 

No E-Bikes & E-Scooters On Campus
This is a reminder that e-bikes, e-scooters or any electric vehicles are NOT allowed on the school campus AT ANY TIME. Have questions? We encourage families to attend the  WES Admin Talks on Tuesday, Sept. 2 evening at 6pm in the school library regarding E-bike education and safety. Info HERE. 

Due to the ongoing construction on campus, the area around the former Kinder/TK building will be fenced off for safety purposes. We apologize for the inconvenience but we're working to create beautiful and safe TK and Kinder classrooms for our staff and students! Superintendent Frank will provide facility and construction updates throughout the school year. 
Campus Construction Photos 
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Appointment Pick Up & Visitor Policy Reminder
We need your support ensuring the safety of our students. If you are picking up your child during the day for an appointment, please sign him/her out at the front office. Our office team will notify the teachers. Please do not pick up directly from the playground during recess, lunch, etc. Also, if you are visiting/volunteering on campus, please sign in at the office and obtain a visitor's badge. 
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Town Center Area Plan Survey
The Town of Woodside invites you to take an online survey regarding the Town Center Area Plan Update. This survey takes approximately ten minutes and asks about your experiences and suggestions for the Town Center. Thank you! Town Center Survey 

Town Center Area Plan Workshop
Thurs., Oct. 9; 6-8pm; Sellman
SAVE THE DATE — The Town will host a Woodside Town Center Area Plan workshop in Sellman to discuss this topic on Thursday, October 9 from 6-8pm in Sellman. All community members are encouraged to attend. More info to be communicated. 
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WESD's School Wellness Policy was produced by our Wellness Committee. We encourage the general public and school community (including parents, students, and representatives of the school food authority, teachers of physical education, school health professionals, the school board, and school administrators) to participate in the District's wellness policy process. If you would like to provide input, contact Nurse Abbe or Michelle Ahlstrom. Find the full WESD School Wellness Policy HERE.

Holiday Family Photo Sessions  
Sun., Oct. 5; PVTC
The WES PTA-sponsored Holiday Family Photo Sessions are all filled up but we still need volunteers to help! Click below for volunteer help time slots. Thank you!
PTA Holiday Family Photos 
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Woodside School Directory - Konstella
The 2025-26 online school directory in Konstella has been updated. Konstella enables you to find other parents, send them messages, organize school and classroom activities, and more. If you are new to the school or Konstella, please take a few minutes to sign up, confirm your information is correct, and explore the site. Be sure to download the mobile app to access Konstella on the go. Hard copies of the school directory will be sent home with students in the fall. Families with two households should stop by the school office to pick up another copy.   
2025-26 Online School Directory 

2025 Garden Fest  
Thurs., Oct 16; Near Community Gym; End of School Day
VOLUNTEER OR BRING AN ITEM
Garden Fest will be on Thurs., Oct. 16, and we hope to see you all there! There will so so many delicious and exciting goodies, including the ever-popular caramel apples that you won't want to miss. Please sign up to volunteer at the event or donate items for sale! We will need your help to make this event a success!

Garden Bucks: Because many students will be enjoying festivities before school is dismissed, it is recommended that families pre-purchase Garden Bucks for their children, which will be delivered to classrooms before the event.
2025 Garden Fest
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The full agenda and Zoom link will be posted HERE. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the open session at 3:30pm in the school library. Past recorded meetings are posted HERE and a full list of 2025-26 meetings HERE.
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2025 Annual Fund Kick Off & Gratitude Event
Tues., Oct. 21, 5-7pm, Village Hub
Please mark your calendars for the evening of October 21st, as we gather at The Village Hub for the Woodside School Foundation's Annual Fund Kickoff & Gratitude Event! Details to follow. The 2025 Annual Fund campaign will run Oct. 16 to Nov. 7.
AF Kick-Off & Gratitude Event
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