District Wide Broadcast Message


Click HERE to view the Wildcats Weekly for Monday, March 16, 2026. 
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Click HERE to view all School Board and Superintendent communication to WESD families.
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Minimum Days This Week
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Minimum Days — 12:30 PM Dismissal
This Thurs., March 19 & Fri., March 20
This Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 are minimum days with a 12:30pm dismissal for spring parent-teacher conferences (teacher-initiated).
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Woodside Island Grand Auction —Ticket Sales!  
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Woodside Island Grand Auction —Ticket Sales!  
Thurs., March 26 - Ticket Sales Begin
The WSF Grand Auction team sends a big THANK YOU to all those who donated to the online auction. We can't wait for you to see this year's offerings!

And mark your calendars: TICKETS for our 2026 Grand Auction, Woodside Island, go on sale on March 26. Prepare to escape to paradise for the most anticipated tropical soirée of the year on Saturday, May 16! Cocktails and live music begin at 5:30 pm followed by a seated dinner and live auction at 7pm. Limited VIP tables are also available, offering personalized service, premium beverages, and reserved seating with your designated group. Anchors aweigh!
 
Online Auction
Opens 5pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026
Closes 10pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026
 
Live Action & Gala
Saturday, May 16, 2026
5:30-7:00pm Cocktails
5:30-7:00pm Dinner, Live Auction, After party

Grand Auction — Woodside Island 

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Upcoming School Board Meetings
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Special School Board Meeting -— Open Forum Discussion
Wed., April 1; 5:00pm; School Library
This Special School Board meeting has been scheduled for community input regarding the field surface before the School Board takes action to move forward with planning for the renovation work. All parents and community members are encouraged to attend the OPEN FORUM to discuss the proposed improvements to McCovey Field:
  • Completely renovated track for daily activities
  • New stadium seating for spectators
  • Welcoming gathering spaces
  • New batting and pitching cages
  • Updated field surface
  • Electronic scoreboard for both McCovey Field and soccer field 
     
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April Regular School Board Meeting — Open Forum Discussion
Tuesday, April 14; 3:30pm; School Library & Zoom
The full agenda and Zoom link will be posted HERE. At this meeting, all parents and community members are encouraged to attend the OPEN FORUM to discuss the next priorities for the Measure E Bond campus renovations. Find past recorded meetings; full meeting schedule; and Board Public Comment Form.
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Musical Performances
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1st Grade Concert — Swamped!  
This Wed., March 18; 10:15am; Sellman
The 1st grade classes will be performing  Swamped! this Wed., March 18 at 10:15am in Sellman. Recorded video of full performance will be available to all.* 

Upper School Music Concert 
Wed., March 25; 6:30pm; Sellman
Don't miss an evening of music shared with you by the Elective Band, Jazz Band, Choir, and 8th Grade Percussion classes, highlighting their growth as musicians this year as they entertain you with a variety of music representing many styles and genres. Recorded video of full performance will be available to all.* 

3rd/4th Grade Music Concert  
Tues., March 31; 10:15am; Sellman
Join us for the 3rd grader recorder and 4th grade ukulele performance on Tues., March 31st The students will showcase their growth in music class this year while you gain understanding about how they learn in class. Recorded video of full performance will be available to all.* 
 
* Thank you WSF!
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Next PTA General Meeting
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Next PTA General Meeting
Wed., April 1; 8:45-10am; Rm. 35
Zoom Link / Passcode: 457492
Meeting Agenda 
All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the next PTA General meeting (Annual Association Meeting) on Wed., April 1 after line-up in Rm. 35. The 2026-27 board slate found HERE will be voted on. 
 PTA Meeting & Agenda  
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TK-5 Science Showcase Open House
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TK-5 Science Showcase  
Wed., April 1; Community Gym; 6-7pm
This year's TK-5 Science Showcase is right around the corner. Our goal is for 100% participation across all grades TK-5. Please read through the showcase guide HERE  and RSVP HERE (by 3/27) or below. Everyone is welcome to attend the Science Showcase Open House the evening of Wed., April 1 from 6-7pm in the Community Gym.
TK-5 Science Showcase 

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Spring Spirit Week — April 20-24
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Spring Spirit Week  
Week of April 20-24
The Student Council announces the daily themes for our next spirit week scheduled the week of April 20. All students are encouraged to show their school spirit and dress up by theme every day of the week! 
  • Movie Monday
  • Tropical Tuesday
  • Wacky Wednesday
  • Throwback Thursday
  • Fuzzy Friday
 Spirit Weeks
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RFP for Food Service Vended Meals
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The Woodside Elementary School District is requesting proposals for a Food Service Vended Meal Contract for the 2026-27 school year.

RFP FOR FOOD SERVICE VENDED MEALS

The SFA will accept all proposals received by 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time on April 17th, 2026. The SFA will not accept proposals received after the deadline
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An Evening In The Garden
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An Evening in the Garden
Wed., April 22; 5-7pm; School Garden
Calling all Woodside Gardeners! Our Spring garden event, "An Evening in the Garden" will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd. Similar to years past, our focus for this event will be the sale of garden plants and for that we need YOU!  If you are an avid gardener that starts seedlings this time of year for planting in the Spring, please consider adding some extras to donate to this event.  If you are not an avid gardener, but know someone who is, please ask if they would be willing to growing some extra seedlings for a good cause. More to come on the event as we get closer to Spring! Interested in helping? Contact Jessica McBride.
An Evening in the Garden
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Operetta 2026 — The Addams Family
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Operetta 2026 — The Addams Family
The WES 8th grade class are thrilled to announce their 2026 Operetta musical — The Addams Family - Young@Part! Show will run the first week of June. Stay tuned for more info on tickets, concessions, etc.
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2026-27 Preschool Applications
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2026-27 Preschool Applications   
Applications for the 2026-27 school year at Woodside Preschool are now available. Individual and small group tours will be available for prospective families. More information to follow. 
2026-27 Preschool Applications 
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Citizens Bond Oversight Committee
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Citizens Bond Oversight Committee
The WESD Citizens Bond Oversight Committee met last Tuesday, January 20, where our new construction management team TELACU presented updates on our various bond projects and a rep from Chavan & Associates presented the Measure E Bond Program audit report. The committee will meet again in May and make a presentation to the school board in June. The following committee members extended their current one-year terms for an additional year: K. Herzog, B. Marr and S. Humphrey.
 
We continue to search for a community member serving on a Taxpayer Organization to serve on this committee. If interested, please contact Michelle. Click below to learn more about the CBOC and documents. 
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2026-27 NEW Student Enrollment
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2026-27 NEW Student Enrollment     
Registration packets for the 2026-27 school year for NEW students to WES are now available online HERE or below. If you know of new families living within the district boundaries who are planning to enroll for the 2026-27 school year, please send them this information. School tours available for prospective  families HERERegistration for returning students will be communicated in May.
2026-27 New Student Enrollment
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Concert & Event Videos
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Concert & School Event Videos
Thanks to the Foundation, we have a dedicated videographer recording our grade-level musical performances/ concerts and other school events. Check out the videos below: 

Construction on Campus
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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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Not Permitted on WES Campus
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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
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PUBLIC HEARING LCAP
 
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2025-26 Approved LCAP
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