Western Heights Middle School

REMINDER: All WHPS Schools are OPEN Friday April 18th

Dear JETS Families, Bus routes will be delayed today due to an extreme shortage of drivers. We are 5 drivers short this morning and are doing our best to cover all routes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Dr. Savage WHPS Superintendent

Estimadas familias de JETS: Las rutas de autobús se retrasarán hoy debido a la escasez extrema de conductores. Nos faltan 5 conductores esta mañana y estamos haciendo todo lo posible para cubrir todas las rutas. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. Dra. Savage Superintendente de WHPS

Our district-wide 2025-2026 enrollment has kicked off! Why enroll now? Better Planning: This gives families time to organize transportation, plan schedules, and secure back-to-school resources. Avoid Stress: No last-minute rush; enjoy peace of mind with early enrollment! Helps the District Plan: Early enrollment allows our district to better plan for staffing, resource allocations, and school needs for the next year! How to enroll? In the Infinite Campus Parent App, select MORE, then ONLINE REGISTRATION. In the JETS App, select MENU, then ENROLLMENT 2025-26. On the website with lot's of Campus F.A.Q. https://www.westernheights.k12.ok.us/page/enrollment

Elementary Basketball Championship Saturday

Thank you to Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols for visiting our MS and HS students during Black History Month. Mr. Bush, thank you for your leadership in making it happen!!

Congratulations to Alan Jasso, West OKC Rotary Student of the Month! Congratulations to Krisha Harris (Winds West 1st Grade), West OKC Rotary Teacher of the Month! Well done, JETS!

The Academic Calendar for SY 2025-26 may be found here: https://5il.co/38kco

We will return to campus learning on Friday, February 21st. Morning temperatures will still be very low, so wear layers with hats and gloves and resist the urge to dress like a middle school boy (shorts, hoodie, and crocs)!

Due to forecasted winter weather conditions, all students will shift to distance learning tomorrow, February 18, and Wednesday, February 19. WHPS district offices will be closed and staff will be working remotely unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. All after-school activities are canceled. Student packets were distributed last week. If you have questions about your student's work, please email their teachers directly. Staff emails are located on the site websites under MENU then STAFF. https://www.westernheights.k12.ok.us/ Please stay safe and weather-aware and we thank you for your continued support of WHPS.

UPDATE: Bond 2024 Two new buses have arrived and are being outfitted with GPS programming before hitting the streets. THANK YOU, VOTERS!

THANK YOU, WESTERN HEIGHTS! We are excited to announce that the bond has passed! Because of your support, our schools are Soaring to Excellence! This investment in our students and community will bring important improvements for the future. We appreciate everyone who took the time to vote and be part of this journey. Jets Unite! #JetsUnite #SoaringToExcellence

The bond election is tomorrow! Learn about the proposed improvements and how they will help our students soar to success at https://bond-facts.com/2025WesternHeightsBond/ #JetsUnite, Soaring to Excellence!

Western Heights High School principal, Ms. Kandy Hunt, spoke with students about the proposed 2025 bond. Make sure to go out and vote next week, February 11th! #JetsUnite, Soaring to Excellence! https://youtu.be/6UC10sKdM6I

Our Western Heights High School students had the opportunity to speak with Winds West Elementary School’s principal, Ms. Liz Bean, and ask questions about the proposed 2025 bond. Don’t forget to go out and vote on February 11th! https://youtu.be/t0VrWy-5pQo

See what Sergeant Johnson has to say about the proposed 2025 bond. Don’t forget to go out and vote on February 11th! #JetsUnite, Soaring to Excellence!

Please join us in thanking our wonderful SCHOOL COUNSELORS! Council Grove - Ms. Colvin Greenvale - Ms. Jeffcoat John Glenn - Ms. Traverzo Winds West - Ms. Burton Bridgestone - Mr. Devine Middle School - Ms. Cheatham High School - Ms. Andrews High School - Ms. Wilson High School - Ms. Ille High School - Ms. Hamilton School Counselors help students focus on academic, career, and social/emotional development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

WHPS Shifts to REMOTE LEARNING for Feb 4th & 5th Good evening JETS, Western Heights Public Schools will be in REMOTE LEARNING for Tuesday, February 4th and Wednesday, February 5th. Student, Staff, and Teacher attendance at WHPS has dropped significantly due to illness. Students are to work on packets / assignments provided by their teachers. Teachers and staff will be onsite to assist via messaging, e-mail, or phone. We will resume in-person classes on Thursday, February 6th. Thank you, Dr. Savage WHPS Superintendent

WHPS Closed Monday Jan 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Unable to vote in person? Request an absentee ballot by January 27th to participate in the bond election. Visit https://bond-facts.com/2025WesternHeightsBond/ for details. #JetsUnite, Soaring to Excellence! ¿No puedes votar en persona? Solicite una boleta de voto ausente antes del 27 de enero para participar en la elección de bonos. Visitar https://bond-facts.com/2025WesternHeightsBond/ para más detalles. #JetsUnite, ¡Elevándose a la excelencia!