Click HERE to view the Wildcats Weekly for Monday, October 6, 2025. 
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Click HERE to view all School Board and Superintendent communication to WESD families.
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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 

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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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.

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; Sellman
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 Sellman and the topic for Sept. 2nd is SEL & Restorative Practices / Student Behavior.  Please join us to learn more about these important initiatives. We encourage all parents to attend!
WES Admin Talks 

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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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2025 Garden Fest  
Thurs., Oct 16; Near Community Gym; End of School Day
VOLUNTEER OR BRING AN ITEM
Garden Fest is 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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Town Center Area Plan Workshop
TOnight! Thursday, Oct. 9; 6-8pm; Sellman
This Thursday evening, all WES families and community members are invited and encouraged to attend the Woodside Town Center Area Plan workshop in Sellman. There will be multiple stations to address specific issues — the process, survey findings, land use & housing info, businesses/ shops/public spaces and transportation & parking, etc.. Get involved! 
Town Center Workshop Flyer  
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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