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Submit Your Auction Donation!Top of Page
2026 Grand Auction: Woodside Island
Call for Donations: TICKETS & EVENTS; KIDS ONLY; COUNT-ME-IN PARTIES, FAMILY FUN, ESCAPES & GETAWAYS
Submission Deadline: March 11
The WSF Grand Auction team is accepting donations for the 2026 online and live auctions! This week we are highlighting donations for unique events, tours, performances, and experiences! If you have access to tickets to sporting events, concerts, or museums, consider donating these items or creating a special, one of a kind experience around a big event. The team is also looking for donated stays at vacation homes or rentals. Consider hosting a group at your vacation home - plan an activity, host a meal or two, and facilitate a fun weekend! For more ideas, or for assistance with your online auction donation, please email us or visit our donation portal. For inspiration, check out our item "wishlist". Submission deadline is March 11 so anchors aweigh!
And don't forget to mark your calendars - this year's online auction will run May 7-14 and the live auction and big bash will be on Saturday, May 16.
Woodside Island Donation Submission Form
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Call for Donations: TICKETS & EVENTS; KIDS ONLY; COUNT-ME-IN PARTIES, FAMILY FUN, ESCAPES & GETAWAYS
Submission Deadline: March 11
The WSF Grand Auction team is accepting donations for the 2026 online and live auctions! This week we are highlighting donations for unique events, tours, performances, and experiences! If you have access to tickets to sporting events, concerts, or museums, consider donating these items or creating a special, one of a kind experience around a big event. The team is also looking for donated stays at vacation homes or rentals. Consider hosting a group at your vacation home - plan an activity, host a meal or two, and facilitate a fun weekend! For more ideas, or for assistance with your online auction donation, please email us or visit our donation portal. For inspiration, check out our item "wishlist". Submission deadline is March 11 so anchors aweigh!
And don't forget to mark your calendars - this year's online auction will run May 7-14 and the live auction and big bash will be on Saturday, May 16.
Woodside Island Donation Submission Form
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Auction & May Day Student Art ContestTop of Page
Grand Auction & May Day Student Art Contest
Deadline: Tues., March 3
In partnership with the May Day committee, the Grand Auction team is running a Woodside Island themed art contest open to all students at WES. Your student's artwork could grace the cover of the 2026 auction catalog, or be featured on a May Day poster - ahoy! All submissions should be on 8.5 x 11 in. paper in portrait orientation. Find more details HERE or below. Turn in artwork to the front office or Ms. Harmon by Tuesday, March 3.
Deadline: Tues., March 3
In partnership with the May Day committee, the Grand Auction team is running a Woodside Island themed art contest open to all students at WES. Your student's artwork could grace the cover of the 2026 auction catalog, or be featured on a May Day poster - ahoy! All submissions should be on 8.5 x 11 in. paper in portrait orientation. Find more details HERE or below. Turn in artwork to the front office or Ms. Harmon by Tuesday, March 3.
Student Art Contest
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Spring Sports — US Tennis & Boys VolleyballTop of Page
Upper School Tennis & Boys Volleyball
Registration extended to Wed., March 4
Registration for our co-ed Upper School tennis team and boys volleyball has been extended until this Wed., March 4. Please read through each sport's information below. Practice days are set for tennis and game schedules will be announced. A voluntary donation is encouraged to cover program costs.
US Tennis & Boys Volleyball
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Registration extended to Wed., March 4
Registration for our co-ed Upper School tennis team and boys volleyball has been extended until this Wed., March 4. Please read through each sport's information below. Practice days are set for tennis and game schedules will be announced. A voluntary donation is encouraged to cover program costs.
US Tennis & Boys Volleyball
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No School — Teacher Work Day & Minimum DaysTop of Page
No School — Teacher Work Day
Friday, March 13
Friday, March 13
Woodside School will be closed on Friday, March 13 or a Teacher Work Day. 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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Next Admin Talk — Phones @ SchoolTop of Page
March Topic: AB 3216: The Phone-Free Schools Act
Tues., March 10; 6:30pm; Library
Please mark your calendars for our next Admin Talk on Tuesday, March 10, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the school library. This session will focus on a critical topic for our district: the policies and practices related to AB 3216: The Phone-Free Schools Act. We are fortunate that WES has long maintained clear and highly effective guidelines regarding cell phones and personal devices, which have successfully supported a focused learning environment for many years. This new state legislation requires all school districts to formally adopt a policy that limits or prohibits the use of smartphones by students while they are on campus. Your partnership remains invaluable as we move to align our successful, long-standing practices with this new state mandate. AB 3216 requires us to formally gather community input as part of the process for the School Board to approve an official policy.
Following the Admin Talk, we will be conducting a survey of the entire parent community. Your feedback will be a crucial part of the process before the School Board considers adopting a formal policy that solidifies our current, effective guidelines regarding the use of smartphones by our pupils while they are at a school site. We look forward to a positive and constructive discussion with all of you.
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Operetta 2026 — The Addams FamilyTop of Page
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.
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 ApplicationsTop of Page
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
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 CommitteeTop of Page
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.
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 EnrollmentTop of Page
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 HERE. Registration for returning students will be communicated in May.
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 HERE. Registration for returning students will be communicated in May.
2026-27 New Student Enrollment
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Concert & Event VideosTop of Page
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:
- New Family Ice Cream Social
- Squirm (2nd grade)
- Winter Concert — all grades
- 2026 Talent Show
- Three Piggy Opera (Kinder)
- Swamped (1st grade)
- Band, Jazz, 8th Percussion, Choir
- Talent Show (all grades)
- May Day
- Summer Camp (4th grade)
- Operetta
- Graduation
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Construction on CampusTop of Page
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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Campus Construction Photos
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Not Permitted on WES CampusTop of Page
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.
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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2025-26 Approved LCAPTop of Page
- 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
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As of August 2025, according to Niche.com, Woodside School received the following ratings:
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Ranked #2 out of 1104 — Best Public K-8 Elementary School in California
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Ranked #1 of 5,126 — Best Public Elementary School Teachers in California
- Ranked #1 — Best Public Elementary School in San Mateo County
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Ranked #1 of 2,207 — Best Public Middle School Teachers in California
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Ranked #13 of 2,709 — Best Public Middle School in CaliforniaCheck out the rankings for yourself HERE. Congratulations, Woodside Lower and Upper Schools!
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WSF Community Partners!Top of Page
WSF Community Partners!
