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Recent Community Update Newsletters

August 19, 2020

Watch our return-to-schools informational video, read important updates regarding the first week of school, and learn about community support resources available to families among other news and notes.

August 10, 2020

Facilities remain closed under Phase 1 recommendations, now is the time to get signed up for ListServ communications, and there are new free and reduced lunch applications for the 2020-21 school year.

July 21, 2020

Read about upcoming information meetings, changes to free and reduced lunch applications, and other important district updates. 

July 6, 2020

Read the latest updates regarding Reopening Schools in 2020-21 among other news and notes.

June 16, 2020

Get caught up on important summer information, including reopening plans for 2020-21 and resources that family can utilize during the summer.

June 2, 2020

Read the latest on the reopening of district facilities, Graduation Week 2020, and other important information in the last newsletter of the 2019-20 school year. 

May 26, 2020

Read about important district news and upcoming events.

May 18, 2020

This week's newsletter covers middle school possession retrieval processes, important ListServ information for next year, and helpful resources for at-home learning.

May 11, 2020

Learn about 2020 Graduation Ceremony information, upcoming community engagement meetings for bond projects, and local library resources among other important news and notes. 

May 1, 2020

In this newsletter we cover (among other important topics):

-Some teachers throughout the district will begin connecting with students via live Zoom video conferencing starting May 4

-A reminder that all district fields and facilities are closed to the public.

-Students are encouraged to thank their teachers by posting to social media with the hashtag #ThankaWLWVteacher among other important updates. 

April 27, 2020

View the Medication Pick-Up Schedule for your school, reminders for downloading free eBooks at home, canceled CREST summer camps, and other important updates. 

April 20, 2020

Celebrate Earth Day with activities provided by CREST, connect with the WLWV nursing team, and read about kindergarten and preschool registration information among other important updates. 

March 9, 2020

Learn about Part Two of the district's Student Success Act Community Forum to be held March 12, provide SSA online feedback, read the latest on COVID-19 in this week's Safety Spotlight, and more.

Feb. 18, 2020

Read about the West Linn-Wilsonville School District's celebration of Black History Month, the district's sale of its General Obligation capital bonds, and this week's safety spotlight among other news and notes.

Feb. 3, 2020

Read about how the West Linn-Wilsonville School District has switched to SchooPay for online fees, check out this week's Safety Spotlight, and ready about award-winning high school artists among other important news and notes.

Jan. 23, 2020

The District is switching to SchoolPay for all online payments (except for high school), West Linn-Wilsonville recorded the top graduation rate in the State of Oregon once again in 2018-19, and there will be a free immunization clinic for families on February 5. Read about other news and notes in this week's edition.

Jan. 6, 2020

In this week's edition, learn about how you can stay up-to-date on the 2019 bond progress, mark your calendar for the next Professional Growth Wednesday, and make sure you are signed up for FlashAlert with snow in the forecast among other news and notes. 

Dec. 16, 2019

Read about the District's Continuous Improvement Plan, Hour of Code in WLWV schools, and this week's Safety Spotlight among other news and notes.

Nov. 18, 2019

Read about two district-hosted Student Success Act Community Forums on Nov. 18-19, apply for the WLWV Budget Committee, and read an important note from the WLWV Nursing team among other important news and notes. 

Nov. 4, 2019

Watch a video summarizing the local option levy and capital bond measures, read this week's safety spotlight, and look ahead to important upcoming events among other news and notes. 

Oct. 28, 2019

Learn about the upcoming Capital Bond and Local Option Measures by watching a short video, register for suicide prevention training, and learn about the dangers of vaping in this week's Safety Spotlight among other important news and notes.

Oct. 21, 2019

Learn about the upcoming Capital Bond and Local Option Levy, read about the Oct. 23 STEM Camp available to Primary Students during Early Release Wednesday, and mark your calendars for important upcoming events. 

Oct. 7, 2019

Read about the upcoming Capital Bond and Local Option Levy measures, important upcoming events, and read about animals in district facilities as part of this week's Safety Spotlight among other news and notes.

Sept. 24, 2019

Learn about the 2019 Capital Bond and Local Option Levy Measures by visiting the bond/levy website, review digital privacy and security with this week's safety spotlight, and mark your calendars for tomorrow's Professional Growth Wednesday among other news and notes.

Sept. 4, 2019

Review the updated 2019-20 Student Rights and Responsibilities, mark your calendars for 2019-20 Professional Growth Wednesdays, and read this week's Safety Spotlight among other news and notes.

Aug. 19, 2019

Learn about the 2019 bond and local option levy, register to volunteer in schools for the 2019-20 school year, and review 2019-20 bus routes among other important news and notes.

July 31, 2019

This summer edition contains information about updating ListServ subscriptions, applications for free or reduced-price breakfast/lunch, 2019-20 school registration information, and other news across the District this summer.

July 8, 2019

This summer edition contains updates regarding the 2019 local option tax levy renewal, the possible 2019 capital bond, 2019-20 application information for free and reduced lunch, and examples of summer learning taking place across the district among other news and notes.

June 4, 2019

Read Superintendent Dr. Kathy Ludwig's end-of-year message, apply for one of the District's Long Range Planning Committee vacancies, and read about important end-of-year information in the last Community Update Newsletter of the 2018-19 school year.

May 20, 2019

Read an important message from the WLWV Education Foundation, learn about how the District is reducing the use of herbicides in this week's Safety Spotlight, and apply for one of the Long Range Planning Committee's three vacancies in this week's WLWV Community Update Newsletter.

May 6, 2019

Learn about facility upgrades planned for this summer through the 2014 Capital Bond, provide the Budget Committee with input regarding the 2019-20 proposed budget, and read about the upcoming District Art Show among other news and notes.

April 17, 2019

Read about important changes to the 2018-19 School Calendar, Learn about the 2019-20 Budget Process and provide us your input, and read about reunification in this week's Safety Spotlight.

April 1, 2019

Read about the District's upcoming Budget Listening and Learning Session, the exciting new high school Internship Pathways Program, and the CREST Spring Celebration among other news and notes.

March 12, 2019

Read about an important calendar update, exciting news from the Nutrition Services Department, and this week's Safety Spotlight among other news and notes.

Feb. 20, 2019

Read about an important change to the 2018-19 school calendar, the upcoming Feb. 25 School Board meeting at Meridian Creek Middle School, and learn about the district's reunification process in this week's Safety Spotlight. 

Feb. 5, 2019

Read about our district's top graduation rate in Oregon, inclement weather information, and this week's safety spotlight among other important news and notes.

Jan. 22, 2019

Read about the Jan. 22 Health and Wellness Sexuality Education Curriculum Work Session, apply for one of the open Budget Committee positions, and learn about the district's upcoming Early Childhood Special Education Transition Night among other news and notes.

Jan. 8, 2019

This week's newsletter includes one more chance to provide future high school learning space feedback, information about Wilsonville High School becoming a Unified Champion School, and important upcoming events among other news and notes.

Dec. 11, 2018

In this week's edition families can participate in the district's high school learning space survey; read about the School Board's decision to delay the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Plan adoption following additional input; and learn about Saturday's upcoming Wilsonville Winter Festival among other news and notes.

Nov. 21, 2018

Read a message from Superintendent Dr. Kathy Ludwig, learn about upcoming community forums for future high school learning spaces in the district, as well as an upcoming community information session regarding health and safety standards. This week's edition also includes a school Volunteer vs. Visitor Safety Spotlight, important information about how you can sign up for inclement weather updates, and tickets are now on sale for the Education Foundation's annual Night with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Nov. 5, 2018

Read about the Oregon Department of Education's recent release of Report Card information, this week's Safety Spotlight, and learn about how you can sign up for inclement weather notifications among other news and notes in this week's newsletter.

Oct. 15, 2018

Read this week's edition of the WLWV Community Update to read about Wilsonville High School being named a Unified Champion School, learn about the district's Integrated Pest Management Plan in this week's Safety Spotlight, and read about the district's upcoming Parent Night for Dyslexia Awareness among other important news and notes.

Oct. 1, 2018

This week's edition includes important registration information for the Primary Strings Program, a reminder about this weekend's CREST Fall Festival, and a safety reminder from our School Resource Officers about the difference between a Lockdown and Lockout among other news and notes.

September 17, 2018

This week's newsletter introduces this year's first Safety Spotlight on the district's Threat Assessment Process, reviews summer safety bond projects, and provides information on important upcoming community events among other news and notes.  

August 31, 2018

This edition includes a Welcome Back message from Superintendent Dr. Kathy Ludwig, information about CREST this coming school year, and important back-to-school information among other news and notes.

August 13, 2018

Included in this week's edition is information about how you can sign up to volunteer in WLWV schools, exciting updates to school cafeterias across the district, and a reminder about changes to the Primary School calendar among other news and notes.

July 9, 2018

In this summer edition, we update the status of bond projects across the district, introduce new Chief Financial Officer Son Le Hughes, and review changes to the primary school calendar among other news and notes.

June 11, 2018

In the last Community Update of the 2017-18 School Year we congratulate our 2018 graduates, look ahead to the 2018-19 school calendar, and update school listservs ahead of summer break.

June 4, 2018

In this week's edition we look ahead to high school graduation week, review the important differences and requirements of school volunteers and visitors, and provide important end of the school year information.

May 21, 2018

This week's edition provides information about Thursday's High School Study Parent Forum, the 2018-19 proposed budget, and also congratulates West Linn High School's Todd Jones on winning 2018-19 Metro Region Teacher of the Year among other news and notes.

May 7, 2018

This week's edition includes information about two upcoming parent forums (for the district's high school study as well as its health and curriculum renewal); a survey where community members can provide feedback on district communication; and we also celebrate our wonderful teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week among other news and notes.

April 17, 2018

This week's edition includes information about the Middle School Musical's upcoming production of "Bye Bye Birdie", the school district's new communications app, and information about the School Board's recent joint work session with the City of West Linn among other news and notes.

April 2, 2018

This week's edition includes information about the District's upcoming Community Budget Information Session on April 12, a video explaining the difference between lock out and lock down procedures, an update regarding the Health and Wellness Curriculum Renewal, and some exciting news from the District's Nutrition Services Department among other news and notes. 

March 5, 2018

This week's edition includes details about changes to the school calendar following recent snow closures, the District's student walkout protocol, information about the CREST-Jane Goodall Science Symposium that is planned for tomorrow night, and details about an upcoming health and wellness curriculum update community meeting. 

Feb. 15, 2018

Reflecting on Feb. 14's tragedy in Florida along with information about safety and security in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District.

Feb. 5, 2018

This week's edition includes information about upcoming radon testing in select WLWV schools, District health and wellness curriculum renewal, and registration information for WLWV preschools among other news and notes.