📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Important Reminders & Family Updates 🖤❤️📣
🚀 Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Morning Update 🚀
Good Morning, Raider Nation families!
Thank you for continuing to partner with Westside Middle School as we move through the 2026–2027 school year with purpose, focus, and urgency. Strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, guardians, and families.
Please review today’s important Raider Nation updates. ⬇️
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📚📝 Update 1: State Testing Continues
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
PM1 testing continues this week. Students will continue participating in ELA testing, and we will continue conducting make-up testing for Math.
Attendance remains extremely important during testing. Please make sure students are:
✅ Present
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Prepared for the day
✅ Ready to give their best effort
PM1, or Progress Monitoring 1, helps us understand where students are starting the school year. This assessment gives teachers, students, and families important information about student strengths, areas for growth, and instructional needs.
Because PM1 is given at the beginning of the school year, it serves as a starting point. It helps us plan support, interventions, enrichment, and classroom instruction as students continue toward PM2 and PM3 later in the year.
Families will be able to review student performance once results are available through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
📌 Attendance matters.
📌 Effort matters.
📌 Every assessment helps us move with Urgency Forward. 🚀
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👕🪪 Update 2: Uniform & ID Expectations
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Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Students are expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
✅ Students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts.
✅ Student IDs are part of the uniform expectation.
✅ IDs must be worn daily while on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored events.
🪪 ID Replacement Reminder:
If a student has lost, damaged, or needs to replace their student ID, the replacement fee is $5 per item.
Families may pay for ID replacements in one of two ways:
💵 Cash payment at school
or
💳 Online payment through SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online ID Payment Link:
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/
👕 Uniform and Dress Code Information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
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🏈📣 Update 3: Raider Nation Athletics
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Thank you to all Raider Nation families and supporters who came out to support Westside Middle School football at Mandarin Middle School on Wednesday. ❤️🖤
We appreciate our families for representing Raider Nation with pride, encouragement, and positive sportsmanship as we continue supporting our student-athletes this season.
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📊📚 Update 4: Progress Reports
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Progress reports will be published in parent accounts tomorrow:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
Families, please check your Parent Portal/FOCUS account to review your student’s academic progress.
Progress reports are an important checkpoint for families to review:
✅ Grades
✅ Missing assignments
✅ Attendance
✅ Academic performance
✅ Areas where support may be needed
Quarter 1 ends on:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
To request a parent conference, please contact our counseling department:
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Valentine-James
📧 ValentineE2@duvalschools.org
👨🏽💼 Mr. Cole
📧 ColeA3@duvalschools.org
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📅🏫 Update 5: September Parent Events
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Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
🗣️ SAC Meeting
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Open House
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Families are invited to join us for an evening of partnership, connection, and information. SAC gives families a voice in school priorities and advocacy. Open House gives families an opportunity to meet teachers, learn more about classroom expectations, ask questions, and strengthen our school-family partnership.
Raider Nation families, thank you for your continued support, accountability, and partnership.
🚀 Urgency Forward.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong! 🖤❤️
🚀 Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Morning Update 🚀
Good Morning, Raider Nation families!
Thank you for continuing to partner with Westside Middle School as we move through the 2026–2027 school year with purpose, focus, and urgency. Strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, guardians, and families.
Please review today’s important Raider Nation updates. ⬇️
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📚📝 Update 1: State Testing Continues
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
PM1 testing continues this week. Students will continue participating in ELA testing, and we will continue conducting make-up testing for Math.
Attendance remains extremely important during testing. Please make sure students are:
✅ Present
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Prepared for the day
✅ Ready to give their best effort
PM1, or Progress Monitoring 1, helps us understand where students are starting the school year. This assessment gives teachers, students, and families important information about student strengths, areas for growth, and instructional needs.
Because PM1 is given at the beginning of the school year, it serves as a starting point. It helps us plan support, interventions, enrichment, and classroom instruction as students continue toward PM2 and PM3 later in the year.
Families will be able to review student performance once results are available through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
📌 Attendance matters.
📌 Effort matters.
📌 Every assessment helps us move with Urgency Forward. 🚀
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
👕🪪 Update 2: Uniform & ID Expectations
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Students are expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
✅ Students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts.
✅ Student IDs are part of the uniform expectation.
✅ IDs must be worn daily while on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored events.
🪪 ID Replacement Reminder:
If a student has lost, damaged, or needs to replace their student ID, the replacement fee is $5 per item.
Families may pay for ID replacements in one of two ways:
💵 Cash payment at school
or
💳 Online payment through SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online ID Payment Link:
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/
👕 Uniform and Dress Code Information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
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🏈📣 Update 3: Raider Nation Athletics
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Thank you to all Raider Nation families and supporters who came out to support Westside Middle School football at Mandarin Middle School on Wednesday. ❤️🖤
We appreciate our families for representing Raider Nation with pride, encouragement, and positive sportsmanship as we continue supporting our student-athletes this season.
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📊📚 Update 4: Progress Reports
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Progress reports will be published in parent accounts tomorrow:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
Families, please check your Parent Portal/FOCUS account to review your student’s academic progress.
Progress reports are an important checkpoint for families to review:
✅ Grades
✅ Missing assignments
✅ Attendance
✅ Academic performance
✅ Areas where support may be needed
Quarter 1 ends on:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
To request a parent conference, please contact our counseling department:
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Valentine-James
📧 ValentineE2@duvalschools.org
👨🏽💼 Mr. Cole
📧 ColeA3@duvalschools.org
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📅🏫 Update 5: September Parent Events
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
🗣️ SAC Meeting
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Open House
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Families are invited to join us for an evening of partnership, connection, and information. SAC gives families a voice in school priorities and advocacy. Open House gives families an opportunity to meet teachers, learn more about classroom expectations, ask questions, and strengthen our school-family partnership.
Raider Nation families, thank you for your continued support, accountability, and partnership.
🚀 Urgency Forward.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong! 🖤❤️
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Important Reminders & Family Updates 🖤❤️📣
🚀 Wednesday, September 09, 2026 | Morning Update 🚀
Good Morning, Raider Nation families!
Thank you for continuing to partner with Westside Middle School as we move through the 2026–2027 school year with purpose, focus, and urgency. Strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, guardians, and families.
Please review today’s important Raider Nation updates. ⬇️
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📚📝 Update 1: State Testing Continues
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
PM1 testing continues this week. Students will participate in ELA testing, and we will continue make-up testing for Math.
Attendance is extremely important during testing. Please make sure students are:
✅ Present
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Prepared for the day
✅ Ready to give their best effort
PM1, or Progress Monitoring 1, helps us understand where students are starting the school year. This assessment gives teachers, students, and families important information about student strengths, areas for growth, and instructional needs.
Because PM1 is given at the beginning of the school year, it serves as a starting point. It helps us plan support, interventions, enrichment, and classroom instruction as students continue toward PM2 and PM3 later in the year.
Families will be able to review student performance once results are available through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
📌 Attendance matters.
📌 Effort matters.
📌 Every assessment helps us move with Urgency Forward. 🚀
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
👕🪪 Update 2: Uniform & ID Expectations
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Students are expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
✅ Students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts.
✅ Student IDs are part of the uniform expectation.
✅ IDs must be worn daily while on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored events.
🪪 ID Replacement Reminder:
If a student has lost, damaged, or needs to replace their student ID, the replacement fee is $5 per item.
Families may pay for ID replacements in one of two ways:
💵 Cash payment at school
or
💳 Online payment through SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online ID Payment Link:
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/
👕 Uniform and Dress Code Information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
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🏈📣 Update 3: Raider Nation Athletics
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It’s game day, Raider Nation! ❤️🖤
🏈 Westside Middle School Football
🆚 Mandarin Middle School
📍 Location: Mandarin Middle School
📅 Date: Today, Wednesday, September 09, 2026
🎟️ Tickets may be purchased through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/app/school/FL25644
Come out, cheer loud, show great sportsmanship, and represent Raider Nation with pride! 🏈📣❤️🖤
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📊📚 Update 4: Progress Reports
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Progress reports will be published in parent accounts on:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
Families, please check your Parent Portal/FOCUS account to review your student’s academic progress.
Progress reports are an important checkpoint for families to review:
✅ Grades
✅ Missing assignments
✅ Attendance
✅ Academic performance
✅ Areas where support may be needed
Quarter 1 ends on:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
To request a parent conference, please contact our counseling department:
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Valentine-James
📧 ValentineE2@duvalschools.org
👨🏽💼 Mr. Cole
📧 ColeA3@duvalschools.org
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📅🏫 Update 5: September Parent Events
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
🗣️ SAC Meeting
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Open House
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Families are invited to join us for an evening of partnership, connection, and information.
Raider Nation families, thank you for your continued support, accountability, and partnership.
🚀 Urgency Forward.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong! 🖤❤️
🚀 Wednesday, September 09, 2026 | Morning Update 🚀
Good Morning, Raider Nation families!
Thank you for continuing to partner with Westside Middle School as we move through the 2026–2027 school year with purpose, focus, and urgency. Strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, guardians, and families.
Please review today’s important Raider Nation updates. ⬇️
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📚📝 Update 1: State Testing Continues
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
PM1 testing continues this week. Students will participate in ELA testing, and we will continue make-up testing for Math.
Attendance is extremely important during testing. Please make sure students are:
✅ Present
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Prepared for the day
✅ Ready to give their best effort
PM1, or Progress Monitoring 1, helps us understand where students are starting the school year. This assessment gives teachers, students, and families important information about student strengths, areas for growth, and instructional needs.
Because PM1 is given at the beginning of the school year, it serves as a starting point. It helps us plan support, interventions, enrichment, and classroom instruction as students continue toward PM2 and PM3 later in the year.
Families will be able to review student performance once results are available through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
📌 Attendance matters.
📌 Effort matters.
📌 Every assessment helps us move with Urgency Forward. 🚀
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
👕🪪 Update 2: Uniform & ID Expectations
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Students are expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
✅ Students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts.
✅ Student IDs are part of the uniform expectation.
✅ IDs must be worn daily while on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored events.
🪪 ID Replacement Reminder:
If a student has lost, damaged, or needs to replace their student ID, the replacement fee is $5 per item.
Families may pay for ID replacements in one of two ways:
💵 Cash payment at school
or
💳 Online payment through SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online ID Payment Link:
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/
👕 Uniform and Dress Code Information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
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🏈📣 Update 3: Raider Nation Athletics
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It’s game day, Raider Nation! ❤️🖤
🏈 Westside Middle School Football
🆚 Mandarin Middle School
📍 Location: Mandarin Middle School
📅 Date: Today, Wednesday, September 09, 2026
🎟️ Tickets may be purchased through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/app/school/FL25644
Come out, cheer loud, show great sportsmanship, and represent Raider Nation with pride! 🏈📣❤️🖤
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📊📚 Update 4: Progress Reports
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Progress reports will be published in parent accounts on:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
Families, please check your Parent Portal/FOCUS account to review your student’s academic progress.
Progress reports are an important checkpoint for families to review:
✅ Grades
✅ Missing assignments
✅ Attendance
✅ Academic performance
✅ Areas where support may be needed
Quarter 1 ends on:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
To request a parent conference, please contact our counseling department:
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Valentine-James
📧 ValentineE2@duvalschools.org
👨🏽💼 Mr. Cole
📧 ColeA3@duvalschools.org
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📅🏫 Update 5: September Parent Events
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
🗣️ SAC Meeting
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Open House
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Families are invited to join us for an evening of partnership, connection, and information.
Raider Nation families, thank you for your continued support, accountability, and partnership.
🚀 Urgency Forward.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong! 🖤❤️
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Important Reminders & Family Updates 🖤❤️📣
🚀 Tuesday, September 08, 2026 | Morning Update 🚀
Good Morning, Raider Nation families!
Thank you for continuing to partner with Westside Middle School as we move through the 2026–2027 school year with purpose, focus, and urgency. Strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, guardians, and families.
Please review this week’s important Raider Nation updates. ⬇️
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📚📝 Update 1: State Testing Continues
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
PM1 testing continues this week. Students will participate in ELA testing, and we will also conduct make-up testing for Math.
Attendance is extremely important during testing. Please make sure students are:
✅ Present
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Prepared for the day
✅ Ready to give their best effort
PM1, or Progress Monitoring 1, helps us understand where students are starting the school year. This assessment gives teachers, students, and families important information about student strengths, areas for growth, and instructional needs.
Because PM1 is given at the beginning of the school year, it serves as a starting point. It helps us plan support, interventions, enrichment, and classroom instruction as students continue toward PM2 and PM3 later in the year.
Families will be able to review student performance once results are available through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
📌 Attendance matters.
📌 Effort matters.
📌 Every assessment helps us move with Urgency Forward. 🚀
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
👕🪪 Update 2: Uniform & ID Expectations
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Students are expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
✅ Students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts.
✅ Student IDs are part of the uniform expectation.
✅ IDs must be worn daily while on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored events.
🪪 ID Replacement Reminder:
If a student has lost, damaged, or needs to replace their student ID, the replacement fee is $5 per item.
Families may pay for ID replacements in one of two ways:
💵 Cash payment at school
or
💳 Online payment through SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online ID Payment Link:
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/
👕 Uniform and Dress Code Information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
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🏈📣 Update 3: Raider Nation Athletics
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Let’s support our Raider Nation football team! ❤️🖤
🏈 Westside Middle School Football
🆚 Mandarin Middle School
📍 Location: Mandarin Middle School
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🎟️ Tickets may be purchased through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/app/school/FL25644
Come out, cheer loud, show great sportsmanship, and represent Raider Nation with pride! 🏈📣❤️🖤
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
📊📚 Update 4: Progress Reports
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Progress reports will be published in parent accounts on:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
Families, please check your Parent Portal/FOCUS account to review your student’s academic progress.
Progress reports are an important checkpoint for families to review:
✅ Grades
✅ Missing assignments
✅ Attendance
✅ Academic performance
✅ Areas where support may be needed
Quarter 1 ends on:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
To request a parent conference, please contact our counseling department:
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Valentine-James
📧 ValentineE2@duvalschools.org
👨🏽💼 Mr. Cole
📧 ColeA3@duvalschools.org
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📅🏫 Update 5: September Parent Events
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
🗣️ SAC Meeting
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Open House
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Families are invited to join us for an evening of partnership, connection, and information.
Raider Nation families, thank you for your continued support, accountability, and partnership.
🚀 Urgency Forward.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong! 🖤❤️
🚀 Tuesday, September 08, 2026 | Morning Update 🚀
Good Morning, Raider Nation families!
Thank you for continuing to partner with Westside Middle School as we move through the 2026–2027 school year with purpose, focus, and urgency. Strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, guardians, and families.
Please review this week’s important Raider Nation updates. ⬇️
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
📚📝 Update 1: State Testing Continues
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PM1 testing continues this week. Students will participate in ELA testing, and we will also conduct make-up testing for Math.
Attendance is extremely important during testing. Please make sure students are:
✅ Present
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Prepared for the day
✅ Ready to give their best effort
PM1, or Progress Monitoring 1, helps us understand where students are starting the school year. This assessment gives teachers, students, and families important information about student strengths, areas for growth, and instructional needs.
Because PM1 is given at the beginning of the school year, it serves as a starting point. It helps us plan support, interventions, enrichment, and classroom instruction as students continue toward PM2 and PM3 later in the year.
Families will be able to review student performance once results are available through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
📌 Attendance matters.
📌 Effort matters.
📌 Every assessment helps us move with Urgency Forward. 🚀
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👕🪪 Update 2: Uniform & ID Expectations
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Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Students are expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
✅ Students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts.
✅ Student IDs are part of the uniform expectation.
✅ IDs must be worn daily while on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored events.
🪪 ID Replacement Reminder:
If a student has lost, damaged, or needs to replace their student ID, the replacement fee is $5 per item.
Families may pay for ID replacements in one of two ways:
💵 Cash payment at school
or
💳 Online payment through SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online ID Payment Link:
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/
👕 Uniform and Dress Code Information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
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🏈📣 Update 3: Raider Nation Athletics
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Let’s support our Raider Nation football team! ❤️🖤
🏈 Westside Middle School Football
🆚 Mandarin Middle School
📍 Location: Mandarin Middle School
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🎟️ Tickets may be purchased through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/app/school/FL25644
Come out, cheer loud, show great sportsmanship, and represent Raider Nation with pride! 🏈📣❤️🖤
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📊📚 Update 4: Progress Reports
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Progress reports will be published in parent accounts on:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
Families, please check your Parent Portal/FOCUS account to review your student’s academic progress.
Progress reports are an important checkpoint for families to review:
✅ Grades
✅ Missing assignments
✅ Attendance
✅ Academic performance
✅ Areas where support may be needed
Quarter 1 ends on:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
To request a parent conference, please contact our counseling department:
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Valentine-James
📧 ValentineE2@duvalschools.org
👨🏽💼 Mr. Cole
📧 ColeA3@duvalschools.org
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📅🏫 Update 5: September Parent Events
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Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
🗣️ SAC Meeting
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Open House
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Families are invited to join us for an evening of partnership, connection, and information.
Raider Nation families, thank you for your continued support, accountability, and partnership.
🚀 Urgency Forward.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong! 🖤❤️
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Important Reminders & Family Updates 🖤❤️📣
🚀 Theme: Urgency Forward 🚀
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families!
Thank you for continuing to partner with Westside Middle School as we move through the 2026–2027 school year with purpose, focus, and urgency. Strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, guardians, and families.
Please review this week’s important Raider Nation updates. ⬇️
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📚📝 Update 1: State Testing Continues
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PM1 testing continues this week. Students will participate in ELA testing, and we will also conduct make-up Math testing.
Attendance is extremely important during testing. Please make sure students are:
✅ Present
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Prepared for the day
✅ Ready to give their best effort
PM1, or Progress Monitoring 1, helps us understand where students are starting the school year. This assessment gives teachers, students, and families valuable information about student strengths, areas for growth, and instructional needs.
Because PM1 is given at the beginning of the school year, it serves as a starting point. It helps us plan support, interventions, enrichment, and classroom instruction as students continue toward PM2 and PM3 later in the year.
Families can review student performance once results are available through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
📌 Attendance matters.
📌 Effort matters.
📌 Every assessment helps us move with Urgency Forward. 🚀
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👕🪪 Update 2: Uniform & ID Expectations
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Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Students are expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
✅ Students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts.
✅ Student IDs are part of the uniform expectation.
✅ IDs must be worn daily while on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored events.
Families, please help us reinforce this expectation each morning before students leave home.
🪪 ID Replacement Reminder:
If a student has lost, damaged, or needs to replace their student ID, the replacement fee is $5 per item.
Families may pay for ID replacements in one of two ways:
💵 Cash payment at school
or
💳 Online payment through SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online ID Payment Link:
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/
Please use the SchoolCash Online link above to make online ID replacement payments. Once payment is completed, students should follow the school’s process for receiving their replacement ID.
👕 Uniform and Dress Code Information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
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🏈📣 Update 3: Raider Nation Athletics
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Let’s support our Raider Nation football team! ❤️🖤
🏈 Westside Middle School Football
🆚 Mandarin Middle School
📍 Location: Mandarin Middle School
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🎟️ Tickets may be purchased through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/app/school/FL25644
Come out, cheer loud, show great sportsmanship, and represent Raider Nation with pride! 🏈📣❤️🖤
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📊📚 Update 4: Progress Reports
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Progress reports will be published in parent accounts on:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
Families, please check your Parent Portal/FOCUS account to review your student’s academic progress.
Progress reports are an important checkpoint for families to review:
✅ Grades
✅ Missing assignments
✅ Attendance
✅ Academic performance
✅ Areas where support may be needed
Quarter 1 ends on:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
Now is the time to check in, ask questions, monitor progress, and connect with teachers or counselors when needed.
To request a parent conference, please contact our counseling department:
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Valentine-James
📧 ValentineE2@duvalschools.org
👨🏽💼 Mr. Cole
📧 ColeA3@duvalschools.org
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📅🏫 Update 5: September Parent Events
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Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
🗣️ SAC Meeting
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Open House
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Families are invited to join us for an evening of partnership, connection, and information.
SAC gives families a voice in school priorities and advocacy. Open House provides an opportunity to meet teachers, learn more about classroom expectations, ask questions, and strengthen the school-family partnership that helps our scholars succeed.
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Raider Nation families, thank you for your continued support, accountability, and partnership.
Together, we are moving with purpose.
Together, we are moving with focus.
Together, we are moving with Urgency Forward. 🚀
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong! 🖤❤️
🚀 Theme: Urgency Forward 🚀
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families!
Thank you for continuing to partner with Westside Middle School as we move through the 2026–2027 school year with purpose, focus, and urgency. Strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, guardians, and families.
Please review this week’s important Raider Nation updates. ⬇️
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📚📝 Update 1: State Testing Continues
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PM1 testing continues this week. Students will participate in ELA testing, and we will also conduct make-up Math testing.
Attendance is extremely important during testing. Please make sure students are:
✅ Present
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Prepared for the day
✅ Ready to give their best effort
PM1, or Progress Monitoring 1, helps us understand where students are starting the school year. This assessment gives teachers, students, and families valuable information about student strengths, areas for growth, and instructional needs.
Because PM1 is given at the beginning of the school year, it serves as a starting point. It helps us plan support, interventions, enrichment, and classroom instruction as students continue toward PM2 and PM3 later in the year.
Families can review student performance once results are available through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
📌 Attendance matters.
📌 Effort matters.
📌 Every assessment helps us move with Urgency Forward. 🚀
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👕🪪 Update 2: Uniform & ID Expectations
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Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Students are expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
✅ Students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts.
✅ Student IDs are part of the uniform expectation.
✅ IDs must be worn daily while on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored events.
Families, please help us reinforce this expectation each morning before students leave home.
🪪 ID Replacement Reminder:
If a student has lost, damaged, or needs to replace their student ID, the replacement fee is $5 per item.
Families may pay for ID replacements in one of two ways:
💵 Cash payment at school
or
💳 Online payment through SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online ID Payment Link:
https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com/
Please use the SchoolCash Online link above to make online ID replacement payments. Once payment is completed, students should follow the school’s process for receiving their replacement ID.
👕 Uniform and Dress Code Information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
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🏈📣 Update 3: Raider Nation Athletics
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Let’s support our Raider Nation football team! ❤️🖤
🏈 Westside Middle School Football
🆚 Mandarin Middle School
📍 Location: Mandarin Middle School
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🎟️ Tickets may be purchased through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/app/school/FL25644
Come out, cheer loud, show great sportsmanship, and represent Raider Nation with pride! 🏈📣❤️🖤
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📊📚 Update 4: Progress Reports
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Progress reports will be published in parent accounts on:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
Families, please check your Parent Portal/FOCUS account to review your student’s academic progress.
Progress reports are an important checkpoint for families to review:
✅ Grades
✅ Missing assignments
✅ Attendance
✅ Academic performance
✅ Areas where support may be needed
Quarter 1 ends on:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
Now is the time to check in, ask questions, monitor progress, and connect with teachers or counselors when needed.
To request a parent conference, please contact our counseling department:
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Valentine-James
📧 ValentineE2@duvalschools.org
👨🏽💼 Mr. Cole
📧 ColeA3@duvalschools.org
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📅🏫 Update 5: September Parent Events
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Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
🗣️ SAC Meeting
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Open House
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Families are invited to join us for an evening of partnership, connection, and information.
SAC gives families a voice in school priorities and advocacy. Open House provides an opportunity to meet teachers, learn more about classroom expectations, ask questions, and strengthen the school-family partnership that helps our scholars succeed.
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Raider Nation families, thank you for your continued support, accountability, and partnership.
Together, we are moving with purpose.
Together, we are moving with focus.
Together, we are moving with Urgency Forward. 🚀
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong! 🖤❤️
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Information Update | What Will Voters See on the Ballot? 🖤❤️📣
Westside Raiders, help us keep our school community informed.
This November, voters will see ballot language asking whether the Duval County School District should continue the current one-mill ad valorem millage for essential operating expenses.
The official ballot language states that the funding would continue to support teacher and staff compensation, security and support staff, academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities, with annual reporting for fiscal stewardship.
We are sharing this information so Raider Nation families can understand what will appear on the November 3 ballot and where to find accurate information.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum, including frequently asked questions and funding information, at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/vote
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval.
Our Progress Continues.
Westside Raiders, help us keep our school community informed.
This November, voters will see ballot language asking whether the Duval County School District should continue the current one-mill ad valorem millage for essential operating expenses.
The official ballot language states that the funding would continue to support teacher and staff compensation, security and support staff, academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities, with annual reporting for fiscal stewardship.
We are sharing this information so Raider Nation families can understand what will appear on the November 3 ballot and where to find accurate information.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum, including frequently asked questions and funding information, at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/vote
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval.
Our Progress Continues.
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Information Update | 1-Mill Referendum 🖤❤️📣
Raider Nation families, why is the 1-mill back on the ballot this November?
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022. Under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
According to Duval County Public Schools, the 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, DCPS has reported that teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and the district has earned an A rating for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, Westside Middle School will share factual information to help our families understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more frequently asked questions, please visit the DCPS website:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval.
Raider Nation families, why is the 1-mill back on the ballot this November?
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022. Under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
According to Duval County Public Schools, the 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, DCPS has reported that teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and the district has earned an A rating for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, Westside Middle School will share factual information to help our families understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more frequently asked questions, please visit the DCPS website:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval.
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation SAC Meeting Reminder 🖤❤️📣
Good Morning, Raider Nation families.
Westside Middle School invites our parents, guardians, and families to join us for our School Advisory Council, or SAC, meeting today, Tuesday, at 5:30 PM in the Westside Middle School Media Center.
SAC is an important opportunity for families to engage in partnership, learn more about school priorities, share voice, and advocate for the continued growth and success of Raider Nation.
As we move forward with our 2026–2027 theme, Urgency Forward, we know that strong schools are built through strong partnerships. Your presence, perspective, and support matter.
We also encourage all Raider Nation families to follow Westside Middle School on Facebook for school updates, reminders, celebrations, and important information throughout the year:
https://www.facebook.com/p/Westside-Middle-School-61563440766386/
We look forward to seeing our Raider Nation families today at 5:30 PM.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Parent Update | Urgency Forward 🖤❤️📣
Good Evening, Raider Nation families.
Thank you, parents and guardians, for helping us have a smooth and successful opening of school! We are grateful for your patience, partnership, preparation, and trust as we welcomed our scholars back to campus.
Raider Nation is off to a strong start, and we are excited for everything in store for the 2026–2027 school year. Our theme is Urgency Forward, and that means we are moving with purpose, keeping students at the center, and working together to make every day count.
Please review this week’s important updates.
Update 1: SAC Meeting
Our School Advisory Council, or SAC, meeting will be held on Tuesday at 5:30 PM in the Westside Middle School Media Center.
Families are invited to attend, listen, engage, and partner with us as we continue advocating for Raider Nation. Your voice matters, and we welcome your partnership in helping our school continue moving forward.
Update 2: Raider Nation Discipline Briefings
On Monday, August 24, 2026, we will conduct grade-level discipline briefings with students.
During these briefings, we will review schoolwide expectations, reward systems, our DNA list, and consequences connected to potential misbehavior. Our goal is to be clear, consistent, proactive, and supportive so every student understands what it means to represent Raider Nation with pride.
Update 3: Schedule Changes
In the coming weeks, we will begin making schedule adjustments based on schoolwide needs.
Families may have submitted requests for specific schedule changes. Please know that schedules are created and adjusted based on three priorities:
State testing data and master scheduling guidelines
Logistics, safety, and security
Behavior
No student is guaranteed a schedule change. We will continue reviewing schedules carefully and making adjustments that support student success and the school's needs.
Update 4: Uniform and Dress Code
Raider Nation, our students have done a great job with uniforms during the first two weeks of school. Thank you, families, for helping our scholars come to school prepared and ready to learn.
Please remember that students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts. Shirts without the Westside logo are not permitted.
Grade-level colors are:
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: Red
8th Grade: Black
Students must wear black pants or black shorts. Closed-toe shoes with a back are required. Hoodies, Crocs, slides, flip-flops, sandals, leggings, jeans, sweatpants, pajama pants, joggers, ripped bottoms, and non-logo outerwear are not permitted.
Uniform and dress code information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
Update 5: Open House
Please mark your calendars for Open House on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
We look forward to welcoming families to campus, connecting with teachers, and continuing to build strong school-family partnerships.
Raider Nation families, thank you again for a strong start to the school. We are proud of our scholars, grateful for our families, and focused on moving with urgency, excellence, and love.
❤️🖤 Urgency Forward.
One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
Good Evening, Raider Nation families.
Thank you, parents and guardians, for helping us have a smooth and successful opening of school! We are grateful for your patience, partnership, preparation, and trust as we welcomed our scholars back to campus.
Raider Nation is off to a strong start, and we are excited for everything in store for the 2026–2027 school year. Our theme is Urgency Forward, and that means we are moving with purpose, keeping students at the center, and working together to make every day count.
Please review this week’s important updates.
Update 1: SAC Meeting
Our School Advisory Council, or SAC, meeting will be held on Tuesday at 5:30 PM in the Westside Middle School Media Center.
Families are invited to attend, listen, engage, and partner with us as we continue advocating for Raider Nation. Your voice matters, and we welcome your partnership in helping our school continue moving forward.
Update 2: Raider Nation Discipline Briefings
On Monday, August 24, 2026, we will conduct grade-level discipline briefings with students.
During these briefings, we will review schoolwide expectations, reward systems, our DNA list, and consequences connected to potential misbehavior. Our goal is to be clear, consistent, proactive, and supportive so every student understands what it means to represent Raider Nation with pride.
Update 3: Schedule Changes
In the coming weeks, we will begin making schedule adjustments based on schoolwide needs.
Families may have submitted requests for specific schedule changes. Please know that schedules are created and adjusted based on three priorities:
State testing data and master scheduling guidelines
Logistics, safety, and security
Behavior
No student is guaranteed a schedule change. We will continue reviewing schedules carefully and making adjustments that support student success and the school's needs.
Update 4: Uniform and Dress Code
Raider Nation, our students have done a great job with uniforms during the first two weeks of school. Thank you, families, for helping our scholars come to school prepared and ready to learn.
Please remember that students must wear Westside Middle School logoed uniform shirts. Shirts without the Westside logo are not permitted.
Grade-level colors are:
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: Red
8th Grade: Black
Students must wear black pants or black shorts. Closed-toe shoes with a back are required. Hoodies, Crocs, slides, flip-flops, sandals, leggings, jeans, sweatpants, pajama pants, joggers, ripped bottoms, and non-logo outerwear are not permitted.
Uniform and dress code information:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms/page/uniforms-dress-code
Update 5: Open House
Please mark your calendars for Open House on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
We look forward to welcoming families to campus, connecting with teachers, and continuing to build strong school-family partnerships.
Raider Nation families, thank you again for a strong start to the school. We are proud of our scholars, grateful for our families, and focused on moving with urgency, excellence, and love.
❤️🖤 Urgency Forward.
One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation TEAM-UP Roster Update 🖤❤️📣
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
Westside Middle School is excited to share that TEAM-UP rosters for Monday have been finalized.
Families, please check the email account linked to your Parent Portal account for the finalized Monday TEAM-UP roster. If your student is listed, they are cleared to begin TEAM-UP today.
We will continue enrolling students in the TEAM-UP after-school program throughout the week as applications and Digital Parent Orientation completions are processed. Rosters will be updated daily this week.
If you submitted a TEAM-UP application, completed the Digital Parent Orientation, and do not see your student’s name on the roster sent to the email account linked to your Parent Portal account, please contact Ms. Faust at afaust@cisjax.org.
As a reminder, TEAM-UP operates from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM and provides our scholars with supervision, structure, support, and meaningful after-school opportunities.
Thank you, Raider Nation families, for your patience and partnership as we launch TEAM-UP and continue processing enrollments. We are excited to serve our scholars beyond the regular school day.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
Westside Middle School is excited to share that TEAM-UP rosters for Monday have been finalized.
Families, please check the email account linked to your Parent Portal account for the finalized Monday TEAM-UP roster. If your student is listed, they are cleared to begin TEAM-UP today.
We will continue enrolling students in the TEAM-UP after-school program throughout the week as applications and Digital Parent Orientation completions are processed. Rosters will be updated daily this week.
If you submitted a TEAM-UP application, completed the Digital Parent Orientation, and do not see your student’s name on the roster sent to the email account linked to your Parent Portal account, please contact Ms. Faust at afaust@cisjax.org.
As a reminder, TEAM-UP operates from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM and provides our scholars with supervision, structure, support, and meaningful after-school opportunities.
Thank you, Raider Nation families, for your patience and partnership as we launch TEAM-UP and continue processing enrollments. We are excited to serve our scholars beyond the regular school day.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation TEAM-UP Final Reminder | Starts Tomorrow! 🖤❤️📣
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
TEAM-UP after-school programming begins tomorrow, Monday, August 17, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
We are excited to launch another layer of support, structure, supervision, and opportunity for our scholars after the regular school day.
Families, please make sure your student’s TEAM-UP enrollment steps are complete before tomorrow.
Hard copies of the TEAM-UP application were sent home with students. Families may complete the paper application and return it to the school, or complete the online application using the link below:
Online TEAM-UP Application:
https://powerforms.docusign.net/8f310c86-53ae-4c79-b6e4-28a9783ace40?env=na4&acct=67466cc6-8347-4ce6-bf1b-77f6db92c6f1&accountId=67466cc6-8347-4ce6-bf1b-77f6db92c6f1
All families must also complete the virtual parent orientation:
Virtual Parent Orientation Packet:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/762e156622.html#page/1
If you have already completed a paper TEAM-UP application and turned it in, you do not need to complete the online application. You only need to complete the virtual parent orientation.
Students who have all required enrollment steps completed are guaranteed entry for tomorrow, Monday, August 17.
Athletics Reminder: All athletes, for all sports seasons, must be enrolled in TEAM-UP in order to participate. For sports currently out of season, students may remain on the waitlist and will be activated to the active roster during their athletic season.
TEAM-UP after-school bus routes include Route 4280, Route 4893, and Route 5207. Families should review the attached route document for stop locations and estimated times.
Raider Nation, let’s be ready for a strong TEAM-UP launch tomorrow.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation TEAM-UP Update | Enrollment Reminder 🖤❤️📣
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
Westside Middle School is excited to remind families that TEAM-UP after-school programming begins Monday, August 17, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
TEAM-UP is one more way Raider Nation supports our scholars beyond the regular school day with structure, supervision, connection, enrichment, and opportunity.
Please review this important enrollment update.
Hard copies of the TEAM-UP application were sent home with students. Families may complete the paper application and return it to the school, or complete the online application using the link below:
Online TEAM-UP Application:
https://powerforms.docusign.net/8f310c86-53ae-4c79-b6e4-28a9783ace40?env=na4&acct=67466cc6-8347-4ce6-bf1b-77f6db92c6f1&accountId=67466cc6-8347-4ce6-bf1b-77f6db92c6f1
All families must also complete the virtual parent orientation. The orientation packet includes important information about TEAM-UP expectations, procedures, communication, student participation, and program details.
Virtual Parent Orientation Packet:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/762e156622.html#page/1
Important note: If you have already completed a paper TEAM-UP application and turned it in, you do not need to complete the online application. You only need to complete the virtual parent orientation.
To be fully enrolled for Monday, families must have either:
A completed paper application turned in and the virtual parent orientation completed
or
The online application completed and the virtual parent orientation completed
Students who have all required enrollment steps completed are guaranteed entry for Monday, August 17.
Athletics Reminder: All athletes, for all sports seasons, must be enrolled in TEAM-UP in order to participate. For sports that are currently out of season, students may remain on the TEAM-UP waitlist and will be activated to the active TEAM-UP roster during their athletic season.
TEAM-UP after-school bus routes include Route 4280, Route 4893, and Route 5207. Families should review the attached TEAM-UP After-School Routes document for stop locations and estimated times.
Raider Nation families, please complete the required enrollment steps as soon as possible so your scholar is ready for Monday.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
Westside Middle School is excited to remind families that TEAM-UP after-school programming begins Monday, August 17, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
TEAM-UP is one more way Raider Nation supports our scholars beyond the regular school day with structure, supervision, connection, enrichment, and opportunity.
Please review this important enrollment update.
Hard copies of the TEAM-UP application were sent home with students. Families may complete the paper application and return it to the school, or complete the online application using the link below:
Online TEAM-UP Application:
https://powerforms.docusign.net/8f310c86-53ae-4c79-b6e4-28a9783ace40?env=na4&acct=67466cc6-8347-4ce6-bf1b-77f6db92c6f1&accountId=67466cc6-8347-4ce6-bf1b-77f6db92c6f1
All families must also complete the virtual parent orientation. The orientation packet includes important information about TEAM-UP expectations, procedures, communication, student participation, and program details.
Virtual Parent Orientation Packet:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/762e156622.html#page/1
Important note: If you have already completed a paper TEAM-UP application and turned it in, you do not need to complete the online application. You only need to complete the virtual parent orientation.
To be fully enrolled for Monday, families must have either:
A completed paper application turned in and the virtual parent orientation completed
or
The online application completed and the virtual parent orientation completed
Students who have all required enrollment steps completed are guaranteed entry for Monday, August 17.
Athletics Reminder: All athletes, for all sports seasons, must be enrolled in TEAM-UP in order to participate. For sports that are currently out of season, students may remain on the TEAM-UP waitlist and will be activated to the active TEAM-UP roster during their athletic season.
TEAM-UP after-school bus routes include Route 4280, Route 4893, and Route 5207. Families should review the attached TEAM-UP After-School Routes document for stop locations and estimated times.
Raider Nation families, please complete the required enrollment steps as soon as possible so your scholar is ready for Monday.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation TEAM-UP After-School Enrollment Update 🖤❤️📣
Good Morning, Raider Nation families.
Westside Middle School is excited to share an important update regarding TEAM-UP after-school enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year.
TEAM-UP begins Monday, August 17, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
TEAM-UP is an important part of how we continue supporting our scholars beyond the regular school day. It provides structure, supervision, enrichment, connection, and opportunity. Raider Nation, this is another way we keep our students engaged, encouraged, and moving forward.
Please review the important enrollment steps below.
Update 1: TEAM-UP Enrollment Requirements
To be fully enrolled in TEAM-UP, families must complete both of the following:
Digital TEAM-UP Orientation Packet
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/762e156622.html#page/1Online TEAM-UP Application
https://powerforms.docusign.net/8f310c86-53ae-4c79-b6e4-28a9783ace40?env=na4&acct=67466cc6-8347-4ce6-bf1b-77f6db92c6f1&accountId=67466cc6-8347-4ce6-bf1b-77f6db92c6f1
Both items must be fully completed for a student to be fully enrolled.
Students who have both links fully completed are guaranteed entry for Monday, August 17.
Update 2: Student-Athletes and TEAM-UP
All athletes, for all sports seasons, must be enrolled in TEAM-UP in order to participate.
For sports that are currently out of season, such as basketball, students may remain on the waitlist and will be activated to the active TEAM-UP roster during their season.
This process helps us make sure students are properly enrolled, supervised, and ready to participate when their season begins.
Update 3: TEAM-UP Bus Routes
TEAM-UP after-school bus route information will be shared with families. Current TEAM-UP route numbers include:
Route 4280
Route 4893
Route 5207
Families should carefully review the TEAM-UP After-School Routes document for stop locations and estimated times.
Raider Nation families, TEAM-UP is more than an after-school program. It is part of our commitment to keeping scholars safe, connected, supported, and prepared for success.
Please complete both enrollment steps as soon as possible.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation, Welcome to the First Day of School! 🖤❤️📣
Good Morning, Raider Nation families.
Today is the first day of the 2026–2027 school year, and Westside Middle School is excited to welcome our scholars back to campus.
This morning, we begin a new year of learning, growth, structure, safety, and Raider Nation pride. Families, thank you for preparing your students and trusting us to serve them well.
Please review these important first-day reminders.
Update 1: FOCUS, Schedules, and First Period
All student schedules have been updated and are available in FOCUS. Before arriving on campus, please make sure your student knows or has written down:
First period class
Bus information, if applicable
Please also make sure your student’s school assignment shows Westside Middle School, grade level is correct, and address is current in FOCUS.
As students enter campus, school officials will have alpha lists organized by grade level and first period classes. As long as students know their first period class, we will guide them from there. Physical schedules will be distributed in first period.
Families, we know you love your babies. We love them too. However, parents and guardians will not be allowed to walk students to class. Our staff will be stationed throughout campus to welcome students, answer questions, and guide them safely.
Parent Portal support:
https://vimeo.com/836329866?fl=pl&fe=sh
https://vimeo.com/842855385?fl=pl&fe=sh
Update 2: New Student Registration
New student registration will begin today at 9:45 AM. Please do not attempt to enter the building before 9:45 AM. During arrival, our administrators, security team, and school personnel will be focused on security checks, student supervision, traffic flow, and safely welcoming students.
Update 3: Uniform Reminder
Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Every student is expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
Uniform shirts must include the Westside Middle School logo and be purchased through RC Uniforms.
Uniform vendor:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
RC Uniforms storefront:
11153 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
Grade-level colors:
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: Red
8th Grade: Black
Students must wear black pants or black shorts. Jeans, sweatpants, leggings, skirts, ripped bottoms, Crocs, slides, flip-flops, sandals, shower shoes, slippers, and hoodies are not permitted.
Update 4: Transportation
Transportation information is available in FOCUS under:
Child Info → Transportation Tab
Please check morning and afternoon routes carefully, as AM and PM routes may be different. Bus routing is based on the address listed in FOCUS.
Westside Middle School does not create bus routes, assign stops, or manage transportation routing. Transportation concerns should be directed to:
DCPS Transportation: 904-858-6200
STA: 904-661-2370
Transportation support:
https://vimeo.com/1073938162?fl=pl&fe=sh
https://vimeo.com/1073938216?fl=pl&fe=sh
Update 5: Morning Intake, Supplies, and Dismissal
Student supervision begins at 9:05 AM. Drop-off before 9:05 AM is discouraged.
Car riders, buses, walkers, and bike riders will enter from Bob Lockett Drive. Buses will continue to the bus loop. Car riders will turn left onto Jeb Stuart Lane for drop-off and exit back to Wesconnett Boulevard. Walkers and bike riders will be directed to intake gates at designated crosswalks.
Students should bring a clear or mesh backpack, pencils, blue or black pens, loose-leaf paper, pencil case, erasers, sharpener, scissors, glue sticks, colored pencils or markers, highlighters, composition book, and 3 spiral notebooks.
Dismissal begins promptly at 4:05 PM. Please avoid pick-up and drop-off on Wesconnett Boulevard or Bob Lockett Drive because those areas are not supervised.
Dismissal will occur in waves: walkers and bike riders, car riders, bus riders, TEAM-UP and athletes, then remaining buses. TEAM-UP does not begin until August 24, 2026.
Raider Nation, today we begin again. New year. New energy. Same mission: love our scholars, lead with excellence, and move with urgency.
❤️🖤 We are ready. We are focused. We are Raider Nation.
One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
Good Morning, Raider Nation families.
Today is the first day of the 2026–2027 school year, and Westside Middle School is excited to welcome our scholars back to campus.
This morning, we begin a new year of learning, growth, structure, safety, and Raider Nation pride. Families, thank you for preparing your students and trusting us to serve them well.
Please review these important first-day reminders.
Update 1: FOCUS, Schedules, and First Period
All student schedules have been updated and are available in FOCUS. Before arriving on campus, please make sure your student knows or has written down:
First period class
Bus information, if applicable
Please also make sure your student’s school assignment shows Westside Middle School, grade level is correct, and address is current in FOCUS.
As students enter campus, school officials will have alpha lists organized by grade level and first period classes. As long as students know their first period class, we will guide them from there. Physical schedules will be distributed in first period.
Families, we know you love your babies. We love them too. However, parents and guardians will not be allowed to walk students to class. Our staff will be stationed throughout campus to welcome students, answer questions, and guide them safely.
Parent Portal support:
https://vimeo.com/836329866?fl=pl&fe=sh
https://vimeo.com/842855385?fl=pl&fe=sh
Update 2: New Student Registration
New student registration will begin today at 9:45 AM. Please do not attempt to enter the building before 9:45 AM. During arrival, our administrators, security team, and school personnel will be focused on security checks, student supervision, traffic flow, and safely welcoming students.
Update 3: Uniform Reminder
Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Every student is expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
Uniform shirts must include the Westside Middle School logo and be purchased through RC Uniforms.
Uniform vendor:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
RC Uniforms storefront:
11153 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
Grade-level colors:
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: Red
8th Grade: Black
Students must wear black pants or black shorts. Jeans, sweatpants, leggings, skirts, ripped bottoms, Crocs, slides, flip-flops, sandals, shower shoes, slippers, and hoodies are not permitted.
Update 4: Transportation
Transportation information is available in FOCUS under:
Child Info → Transportation Tab
Please check morning and afternoon routes carefully, as AM and PM routes may be different. Bus routing is based on the address listed in FOCUS.
Westside Middle School does not create bus routes, assign stops, or manage transportation routing. Transportation concerns should be directed to:
DCPS Transportation: 904-858-6200
STA: 904-661-2370
Transportation support:
https://vimeo.com/1073938162?fl=pl&fe=sh
https://vimeo.com/1073938216?fl=pl&fe=sh
Update 5: Morning Intake, Supplies, and Dismissal
Student supervision begins at 9:05 AM. Drop-off before 9:05 AM is discouraged.
Car riders, buses, walkers, and bike riders will enter from Bob Lockett Drive. Buses will continue to the bus loop. Car riders will turn left onto Jeb Stuart Lane for drop-off and exit back to Wesconnett Boulevard. Walkers and bike riders will be directed to intake gates at designated crosswalks.
Students should bring a clear or mesh backpack, pencils, blue or black pens, loose-leaf paper, pencil case, erasers, sharpener, scissors, glue sticks, colored pencils or markers, highlighters, composition book, and 3 spiral notebooks.
Dismissal begins promptly at 4:05 PM. Please avoid pick-up and drop-off on Wesconnett Boulevard or Bob Lockett Drive because those areas are not supervised.
Dismissal will occur in waves: walkers and bike riders, car riders, bus riders, TEAM-UP and athletes, then remaining buses. TEAM-UP does not begin until August 24, 2026.
Raider Nation, today we begin again. New year. New energy. Same mission: love our scholars, lead with excellence, and move with urgency.
❤️🖤 We are ready. We are focused. We are Raider Nation.
One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Start of School Update | Tomorrow Is Day One! 🖤❤️📣
Good Evening, Raider Nation families.
Tomorrow, Monday, August 10, begins the 2026–2027 school year, and Westside Middle School is excited to welcome our scholars back to campus. We are preparing for a safe, smooth, structured, and joyful first day.
Families, we know the night before the first day brings excitement, nerves, questions, and a whole lot of love. Please review these important reminders so our scholars are ready to enter Raider Nation prepared and confident.
Update 1: FOCUS, Schedules, and First Period
All student schedules have been updated and are available in FOCUS. Tonight, please have your student check FOCUS and write down:
First period class
Bus information, if applicable
Please also make sure your student’s school assignment shows Westside Middle School, grade level is correct, and address is current.
As students enter campus tomorrow, school officials will have alpha lists organized by grade level and first period classes. As long as students know their first period class, we will guide them from there. Physical schedules will be distributed in first period.
Families, we know you love your babies. We love them too. However, parents and guardians will not be allowed to walk students to class. Our staff will be stationed throughout campus to welcome, guide, and support students.
Parent Portal support:
https://vimeo.com/836329866?fl=pl&fe=sh
https://vimeo.com/842855385?fl=pl&fe=sh
Update 2: New Student Registration
For families looking to register a new student, registration will begin tomorrow at 9:45 AM. Please do not attempt to enter the building before 9:45 AM. During morning arrival, our team will be focused on security checks, student supervision, traffic flow, and safely welcoming students.
Update 3: Uniform Reminder
Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Every student is expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant daily.
Uniform shirts must include the Westside Middle School logo and be purchased through RC Uniforms.
Uniform vendor:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
RC Uniforms storefront:
11153 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
Grade-level colors:
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: Red
8th Grade: Black
Students must wear black pants or black shorts. Jeans, sweatpants, leggings, skirts, ripped bottoms, Crocs, slides, flip-flops, sandals, shower shoes, slippers, and hoodies are not permitted.
Update 4: Transportation
Transportation information is available in FOCUS under:
Child Info → Transportation Tab
Please check morning and afternoon routes carefully, as AM and PM bus routes may be different. Bus routing is based on the address listed in FOCUS.
Westside Middle School does not create bus routes, assign stops, or manage transportation routing. Transportation concerns should be directed to:
DCPS Transportation: 904-858-6200
STA: 904-661-2370
Transportation support:
https://vimeo.com/1073938162?fl=pl&fe=sh
https://vimeo.com/1073938216?fl=pl&fe=sh
Update 5: Morning Intake, Supplies, and Dismissal
Student supervision begins at 9:05 AM. Drop-off before 9:05 AM is discouraged.
Car riders, buses, walkers, and bike riders will enter from Bob Lockett Drive. Buses will continue to the bus loop. Car riders will turn left onto Jeb Stuart Lane for drop-off and exit back to Wesconnett Boulevard. Walkers and bike riders will be directed to intake gates at designated crosswalks.
Students should bring a clear or mesh backpack, pencils, blue or black pens, loose-leaf paper, pencil case, erasers, sharpener, scissors, glue sticks, colored pencils or markers, highlighters, composition book, and 3 spiral notebooks.
Dismissal begins promptly at 4:05 PM. Please avoid pick-up and drop-off on Wesconnett Boulevard or Bob Lockett Drive because those areas are not supervised.
Dismissal will occur in waves: walkers and bike riders, car riders, bus riders, TEAM-UP and athletes, then remaining buses. TEAM-UP does not begin until August 24, 2026.
Raider Nation families, thank you for your patience, preparation, and partnership. Tomorrow, we open the doors to possibility.
❤️🖤 We are ready. We are focused. We are Raider Nation.
One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Community Spotlight: Advocacy, Partnership, and Love in Action 🖤❤️📣
Good afternoon, Raider Nation families.
Every now and then, we get to witness something that reminds us who we are at our core.
Raider Nation is more than a school. We are a family. We are a village. We are a community where people see a need, step toward it, and work together to serve our scholars.
Those who know Dean Lewis know this well: when she sees a gap, she does not simply talk about it. She rallies. She organizes. She advocates. She moves with purpose. And this time, that purpose became partnership.
Through the efforts of Mrs. Lewis and her husband, Mr. Lewis, Westside Middle School was able to collaborate with the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, to support families who may need assistance with school uniforms.
Last year, our SAC Committee voted to transition our uniform vendor to RC Uniforms. As a uniform school serving a beautifully diverse community, we recognize that while uniforms help create consistency, structure, and pride, some families may need additional support. This generous donation allows us to assist some of our families with the greatest need so that our students can walk into school prepared, confident, and ready to focus on what matters most: learning, growth, and academic achievement.
This is what advocacy looks like.
This is what partnership feels like.
This is what community does.
We are deeply grateful to Dean Lewis, Mr. Lewis, and the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, for standing in the gap with us and helping Raider Nation serve scholars and families with dignity, care, and love.
Families who may need uniform assistance may contact Mrs. Lewis by email at lewisl@duvalschools.org.
Please know that Westside Middle School has a process for reviewing requests and providing support when available. While we cannot guarantee assistance for every family, we will continue to do our best to serve families with compassion, fairness, and care.
Raider Nation, this is how we lift as we climb.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong.
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation Start of School Update | Be Ready for Day One! 🖤❤️📣
Good Morning, Raider Nation families.
The first day of school is almost here, and Westside Middle School is excited to welcome our scholars back to campus. Please review these important start-of-school updates so every family is prepared for a safe, smooth, and successful opening.
1. FOCUS / Parent Portal Information
Parents and guardians, please log into Parent Portal/FOCUS and check your student’s information. Please confirm:
✅ School Assignment shows Westside Middle School
✅ Grade level is accurate
✅ Address is current and correct
This information impacts school records, communication, scheduling, and transportation.
Parent Portal support:
https://vimeo.com/836329866?fl=pl&fe=sh
https://vimeo.com/842855385?fl=pl&fe=sh
2. Uniform Expectations
Westside Middle School is a uniform school. Every student is expected to be in uniform and dress code compliant every day.
Uniform shirts must be purchased through RC Uniforms and must include the Westside Middle School logo. Shirts without the logo are not permitted.
RC Uniforms Online:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
Storefront:
11153 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
Grade-level colors:
6th Grade: Grey shirt/jacket
7th Grade: Red shirt/jacket
8th Grade: Black shirt/jacket
Students must wear black pants or black shorts. Jeans, sweatpants, leggings, skirts, and bottoms with rips, tears, frays, or holes are not permitted. Shoes must be closed-toe and have a back. Crocs, slides, flip-flops, sandals, shower shoes, slippers, and hoodies are not permitted.
Uniform Packages:
Package A: 4 polos + 1 bottom | Youth $92 | Adult $97
Package B: 3 polos + 3 bottoms + 1 belt + Sport-Wick jacket with name personalization | Youth $169 | Adult $199
Package C: 5 polos + 3 bottoms + 1 belt + Sport-Wick jacket with name personalization | Youth $206 | Adult $240
All package items must be added to the cart, and the discount applies at final checkout. Personalized jackets cannot be returned or exchanged, so please confirm the correct size before ordering.
3. Transportation Updates
Transportation information has been updated in Parent Portal/FOCUS. Please check each student’s account.
Go to: Child Info → Transportation Tab
This section provides morning and afternoon bus information. Please read carefully because AM and PM routes may be different. Families may see information listed as Route 1 AM and Route 4 PM.
Bus routing is based on the address listed in FOCUS. Please make sure your address is current.
Westside Middle School does not create bus routes, assign stops, or manage transportation routing. For transportation concerns, please contact:
DCPS Transportation: 904-858-6200
STA: 904-661-2370
Transportation support:
https://vimeo.com/1073938162?fl=pl&fe=sh
https://vimeo.com/1073938216?fl=pl&fe=sh
4. Morning Drop-Off / Intake
The morning drop-off and intake process has not changed from last year. Student supervision begins at 9:05 AM. Drop-off before 9:05 AM is discouraged.
Car riders, buses, walkers, and bike riders will enter from Bob Lockett Drive. School security and staff will direct traffic at the three-way stop.
Buses will continue to the bus loop. Car riders will turn left onto Jeb Stuart Lane, drop off at the end of the gated area with a school official, and exit back to Wesconnett Boulevard. Walkers and bike riders will be directed to intake gates at designated crosswalks.
5. School Supplies
Students should report with:
Clear or mesh backpack, #2 pencils, blue or black pens, loose-leaf paper, pencil case, erasers, small sharpener, scissors, glue sticks, colored pencils or markers, highlighters, composition book, and 3 spiral notebooks.
Optional donations: hand sanitizer and boxes of tissue.
All backpacks must be clear or mesh.
6. Dismissal Procedures
Dismissal begins promptly at 4:05 PM. Pick-up should occur in the open area near the gated portion of Jeb Stuart Lane or along Jeb Stuart Lane. Please avoid pick-up or drop-off on Wesconnett Boulevard or Bob Lockett Drive, as those areas are not supervised.
Dismissal occurs in waves:
Wave 1: Walkers/Bike Riders exit at Jeb Stuart Lane
Wave 2: Car Riders exit at the center gate of the car rider lane
Wave 3: First wave of bus riders
Wave 4: TEAM-UP and athletes report to the cafeteria
Wave 5: Second wave of bus riders and late buses
TEAM-UP does not begin until August 24, 2026.
Raider Nation families, thank you for your patience, preparation, and partnership. Strong systems help us keep every scholar safe, supported, and ready for success.
❤️🖤 We are ready. We are focused. We are Raider Nation.
One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Thank You, Raider Nation! Orientation Was a Strong Start! 🖤❤️📣
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
Thank you to all of our parents, guardians, and scholars who attended today’s Sixth Grade Orientation. It was a joy to welcome our newest Raiders into the building, answer questions, connect with families, and begin building momentum for a successful 2026–2027 school year.
Raider Nation showed up today, and we are just getting started!
Please review the important upcoming reminders below:
❤️🖤 Make-Up Orientation & Returning Student Orientation
Our Make-Up Orientation and Returning Student Orientation will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Westside Middle School.
Families who were unable to attend today or families with returning students are encouraged to attend.
📍 Westside Middle School
4815 Wesconnett Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32210
🏕️ Raider Training Camp | Incoming 6th Grade Students Only
Raider Training Camp will take place Thursday, July 30, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Breakfast will be served from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, and lunch will be served from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM.
Raider Training Camp is for incoming 6th grade students only. Students will learn the Raider Creed, practice transition paths, walk the building, meet teachers, and prepare for the first day of school.
Raider Training Camp RSVP:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-435nXfDMK5LiyTACbG__NJURjE5OTJCSTRDUjBDQUtJSTlJMFZZMlI2RS4u&origin=QRCode
Order Westside uniforms here:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
🏀 Westside Middle School Athletics Parent Meeting Registration | 2026–2027
Raider Nation families, Westside Middle School invites all parents and guardians of students interested in participating in athletics during the 2026–2027 school year to attend our Athletics Parent Meeting.
📅 Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
📍 Location: Westside Middle School
4815 Wesconnett Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
During this meeting, families will receive important information about athletic eligibility, required documentation, sports physicals, team expectations, participation requirements, and upcoming opportunities.
Please complete the registration form for each student interested in participating in a Westside Middle School sport. Submitting this form indicates interest only and does not guarantee placement on an athletic team.
Athletics Parent Meeting Registration:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FzAW44xybq?origin=lprLink
Thank you again, Raider Nation families. Today was a strong first step, and we are excited to keep the momentum going.
❤️🖤 Get connected. Get prepared. Get Raider Ready.
One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
Thank you to all of our parents, guardians, and scholars who attended today’s Sixth Grade Orientation. It was a joy to welcome our newest Raiders into the building, answer questions, connect with families, and begin building momentum for a successful 2026–2027 school year.
Raider Nation showed up today, and we are just getting started!
Please review the important upcoming reminders below:
❤️🖤 Make-Up Orientation & Returning Student Orientation
Our Make-Up Orientation and Returning Student Orientation will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Westside Middle School.
Families who were unable to attend today or families with returning students are encouraged to attend.
📍 Westside Middle School
4815 Wesconnett Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32210
🏕️ Raider Training Camp | Incoming 6th Grade Students Only
Raider Training Camp will take place Thursday, July 30, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Breakfast will be served from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, and lunch will be served from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM.
Raider Training Camp is for incoming 6th grade students only. Students will learn the Raider Creed, practice transition paths, walk the building, meet teachers, and prepare for the first day of school.
Raider Training Camp RSVP:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-435nXfDMK5LiyTACbG__NJURjE5OTJCSTRDUjBDQUtJSTlJMFZZMlI2RS4u&origin=QRCode
Order Westside uniforms here:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
🏀 Westside Middle School Athletics Parent Meeting Registration | 2026–2027
Raider Nation families, Westside Middle School invites all parents and guardians of students interested in participating in athletics during the 2026–2027 school year to attend our Athletics Parent Meeting.
📅 Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
📍 Location: Westside Middle School
4815 Wesconnett Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
During this meeting, families will receive important information about athletic eligibility, required documentation, sports physicals, team expectations, participation requirements, and upcoming opportunities.
Please complete the registration form for each student interested in participating in a Westside Middle School sport. Submitting this form indicates interest only and does not guarantee placement on an athletic team.
Athletics Parent Meeting Registration:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FzAW44xybq?origin=lprLink
Thank you again, Raider Nation families. Today was a strong first step, and we are excited to keep the momentum going.
❤️🖤 Get connected. Get prepared. Get Raider Ready.
One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation, Mark Your Calendars! 🖤❤️📣
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and we are kicking things off the Raider way with Raider Welcome Week Orientation and Raider Training Camp!
These events are designed to help our scholars and families start the year prepared, informed, connected, and confident.
📅 July 28: 6th Grade & Students New to Westside
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 July 29: Make-Up Orientation / Returning Students
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📅 July 30: Raider Training Camp
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For incoming 6th grade students only
📍 Westside Middle School
4815 Wesconnett Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Families can RSVP for Raider Training Camp here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-435nXfDMK5LiyTACbG__NJURjE5OTJCSTRDUjBDQUtJSTlJMFZZMlI2RS4u&origin=QRCode
Families can order uniforms here:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
Preparation starts now. Let’s get Raider Ready for a strong start to the school year!
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
#RaiderReady #RaiderNation #WestsideMiddleSchool #TeamDuval #WelcomeWeek #RaiderTrainingCamp #BackToSchool #OneTeamOneFamilyOneGoal
📣❤️🖤 Welcome Back, Raider Nation! 2026–2027 Back-to-School Readiness Update 🖤❤️📣
Good Morning, Raider Nation families.
The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and Westside Middle School is excited to welcome our scholars and families back to Raider Nation!
As we prepare for a strong start, we want every family to have the information needed to be ready for day one. Please review these important back-to-school reminders regarding supplies, uniforms, transportation, Parent Portal accounts, and school communication.
📚 1. School Supply List
Families are encouraged to begin purchasing school supplies now. Students should report to school prepared with the following items:
Clear or mesh backpack
#2 pencils
Blue or black pens
Loose-leaf paper
Pencil case
Erasers
Small pencil sharpener
Scissors
Glue sticks
Colored pencils or markers
Highlighters
Composition book
3 spiral notebooks
Optional classroom donations:
Hand sanitizer
Boxes of tissue
Please remember that all backpacks must be clear or mesh. This expectation supports a safe, orderly, and consistent campus environment for all students.
👕 2. Westside Middle School Uniforms
Westside Middle School will continue to follow the Duval County Public Schools uniform policy and appearance code. Students are expected to report to school dressed for daily success.
Uniform shirts must be purchased through RC Uniforms and must include the Westside Middle School logo. Shirts without the Westside logo are not permitted. Uniforms are not sold at the school.
Uniforms may be purchased online or at the RC Uniforms storefront.
RC Uniforms Online:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
RC Uniforms Storefront:
11153 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Returning 7th and 8th grade students who purchased uniforms last school year may continue wearing those uniforms this school year.
Grade-level shirt and jacket colors:
6th Grade: Grey
7th Grade: Red
8th Grade: Black
Uniform Package Options
Please note: All package items must be added to the cart, and the discount will apply on the final checkout page.
Package A: 4 polo shirts and 1 bottom
Youth: $92 | Adult: $97
Package B: 3 polo shirts, 3 bottoms, 1 belt, and 1 Sport-Wick jacket with name personalization
Youth: $169 | Adult: $199
Package C: 5 polo shirts, 3 bottoms, 1 belt, and 1 Sport-Wick jacket with name personalization
Youth: $206 | Adult: $240
Please remember: If name personalization is added to a jacket, the jacket cannot be returned or exchanged. Families should confirm the correct size before adding name personalization.
Additional uniform reminders:
Students must wear black pants or black shorts.
Jeans, sweatpants, leggings, skirts, and bottoms with rips, tears, or frays are not permitted.
Shoes must be closed-toe and have a back.
Crocs, slides, flip-flops, sandals, and slippers are not permitted.
Hoodies are not permitted.
Students must wear their school ID daily once IDs are issued.
🚌 3. Address Updates & Bus Transportation
Families who need bus transportation must make sure their address is correct in FOCUS.
Bus routes are tied to the address listed in FOCUS. If the address in FOCUS is incorrect, transportation may be delayed or assigned incorrectly.
If your address needs to be updated, please update your information in FOCUS and bring proof of address to Westside Middle School so the change can be verified.
Westside Middle School is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM for families who need support.
Transportation registration support videos:
Video 1:
https://vimeo.com/1073938162?fl=pl&fe=sh
Video 2:
https://vimeo.com/1073938216?fl=pl&fe=sh
💻 4. Linked Parent Portal Accounts
Parent Portal/FOCUS is one of the most important tools families will use this school year.
Through Parent Portal, families can check grades, monitor student information, update important forms, receive school communication, and stay connected throughout the year.
Parents and guardians must be linked to their student in Parent Portal to access student information.
Parent Portal setup and student-linking support videos:
Link 1:
https://vimeo.com/836329866?fl=pl&fe=sh
Link 2:
https://vimeo.com/842855385?fl=pl&fe=sh
📲 5. Stay Connected with Raider Nation
Families are encouraged to visit our school website and follow us on Facebook for updates, reminders, announcements, and important school-year information.
Westside Middle School Website:
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wms
Westside Middle School Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/p/Westside-Middle-School-61563440766386/
Raider Nation, we are excited for a powerful year of learning, growth, structure, and success. Thank you for preparing early and partnering with us to make sure our scholars are ready on day one.
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
📣❤️🖤 Raider Nation, Mark Your Calendars! 🖤❤️📣
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and we are kicking things off the Raider way with Raider Welcome Week Orientation and Raider Training Camp!
These events are designed to help our scholars and families start the year prepared, informed, connected, and confident.
📅 July 28: 6th Grade & Students New to Westside
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 July 29: Make-Up Orientation / Returning Students
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📅 July 30: Raider Training Camp
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For incoming 6th grade students only
📍 Westside Middle School
4815 Wesconnett Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Families can RSVP for Raider Training Camp here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-435nXfDMK5LiyTACbG__NJURjE5OTJCSTRDUjBDQUtJSTlJMFZZMlI2RS4u&origin=QRCode
Families can order uniforms here:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
Preparation starts now. Let’s get Raider Ready for a strong start to the school year!
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
#RaiderReady #RaiderNation #WestsideMiddleSchool #TeamDuval #WelcomeWeek #RaiderTrainingCamp #BackToSchool #OneTeamOneFamilyOneGoal
Good Afternoon, Raider Nation families.
The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and we are kicking things off the Raider way with Raider Welcome Week Orientation and Raider Training Camp!
These events are designed to help our scholars and families start the year prepared, informed, connected, and confident.
📅 July 28: 6th Grade & Students New to Westside
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 July 29: Make-Up Orientation / Returning Students
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📅 July 30: Raider Training Camp
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For incoming 6th grade students only
📍 Westside Middle School
4815 Wesconnett Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Families can RSVP for Raider Training Camp here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-435nXfDMK5LiyTACbG__NJURjE5OTJCSTRDUjBDQUtJSTlJMFZZMlI2RS4u&origin=QRCode
Families can order uniforms here:
https://rcuniforms.com/collections/westside-middle
Preparation starts now. Let’s get Raider Ready for a strong start to the school year!
❤️🖤 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Raider Strong!
#RaiderReady #RaiderNation #WestsideMiddleSchool #TeamDuval #WelcomeWeek #RaiderTrainingCamp #BackToSchool #OneTeamOneFamilyOneGoal
