🎓 Attention 8th Grade Raider Families!
Join us for 8th Grade Transition to High School Night on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership (7840 Burma Rd, Jacksonville).
Come share a bite and a bit of information about your child’s high school options! Representatives from Andrew Jackson, A. Philip Randolph, Ribault, Paxon, Riverside, Terry Parker, and more will be on hand to help you plan your student’s next step.
🍽️ Food and seating are limited — RSVP is required!
Please scan the QR code on the flyer today so we can plan food and seating for all families.
📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 JSMAL Mess Hall/Gym
Let’s get #RaiderReady for the next big chapter!
#OneWestside #TeamDuval #HighSchoolBound #ParentPartnership
📣 Raider Nation, it’s time to celebrate!
This month, the Bolt of Urgency has been officially passed from Ms. Cotton to Ms. Montalto, our Raider Teacher of the Month! ⚡️
Ms. Montalto exemplifies what it means to be Raider Ready — she models our guiding principles of Respect, Accountability, Independence, and Discipline in every interaction with students and staff.
Her even-keeled leadership and unwavering professionalism set the tone for excellence at Westside Middle School. Whether she’s designing engaging lessons, leading 8th-grade activities like Gradventure, or managing the behind-the-scenes details that make Raider Nation run smoothly, Ms. Montalto does it all with grace, consistency, and Raider pride.
Please join us in giving a huge thank you and round of applause to Ms. Montalto, whose dedication to our students and school community truly embodies the Urgency in Action spirit of Westside Middle School! 🙌🏽❤️🖤
#RaiderReady #OneWestside #UrgencyInAction #RaiderPride #TeacherOfTheMonth #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline #RaiderNation
This month, the Bolt of Urgency has been officially passed from Ms. Cotton to Ms. Montalto, our Raider Teacher of the Month! ⚡️
Ms. Montalto exemplifies what it means to be Raider Ready — she models our guiding principles of Respect, Accountability, Independence, and Discipline in every interaction with students and staff.
Her even-keeled leadership and unwavering professionalism set the tone for excellence at Westside Middle School. Whether she’s designing engaging lessons, leading 8th-grade activities like Gradventure, or managing the behind-the-scenes details that make Raider Nation run smoothly, Ms. Montalto does it all with grace, consistency, and Raider pride.
Please join us in giving a huge thank you and round of applause to Ms. Montalto, whose dedication to our students and school community truly embodies the Urgency in Action spirit of Westside Middle School! 🙌🏽❤️🖤
#RaiderReady #OneWestside #UrgencyInAction #RaiderPride #TeacherOfTheMonth #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline #RaiderNation
📣 Raider Nation—October is packed with progress, pride, and purpose!
We’re moving through the month with focus, energy, and that signature #UrgencyInAction spirit. Here’s what’s happening across Raider Nation this week:
🎓 8th Grade Transition to High School Night
Join us Thursday, October 9th, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership (7840 Burma Rd, Jacksonville, FL).
Meet local high school representatives, enjoy refreshments, and get your questions answered about your student’s next step!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP today!
📋 Districtwide Data Triangle Survey
Your feedback builds better schools! Between October 6–21, check your inbox for an email from noreply@qemailserver.com
or visit www.duvalschools.org/survey
.
Your voice matters—let it be heard!
🧮 DMA 1 Testing: October 21–24
Attendance = Achievement!
Let’s make sure every Raider is present, on time, and ready to show what they know!
Oct. 21: 8th Grade Civics
Oct. 22: Algebra
Oct. 23: 7th Grade Civics
Oct. 24: Biology & 8th Grade Science
👕 Uniform & ID Reminder
✅ Westside logoed T-shirt or polo
✅ Khaki, black, or blue bottoms
✅ Plain gray, black, or red outerwear (or official Westside outerwear)
🚫 No hoods or hoodies
🎫 ID must be worn proudly around the neck
💃 8th Grade Raider Ball – Theme Vote!
8th graders, the spotlight is on YOU!
Check your school email and vote for this year’s theme before Monday, October 6th, at 11:59 PM:
🎭 Masquerade Ball
🎬 Red Carpet Affair
🗼 A Night in Paris
Thank you for helping our Raiders rise, shine, and show pride every day. Let’s keep proving that #RaiderPride runs deep—on every test, in every hallway, and every word we speak.
#EveryWordEveryNumberEveryStep #RaiderNation #OneWestside #RaiderReady #TeamDuval #UrgencyInAction #TheRaiderWay #WestsideMiddle
We’re moving through the month with focus, energy, and that signature #UrgencyInAction spirit. Here’s what’s happening across Raider Nation this week:
🎓 8th Grade Transition to High School Night
Join us Thursday, October 9th, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership (7840 Burma Rd, Jacksonville, FL).
Meet local high school representatives, enjoy refreshments, and get your questions answered about your student’s next step!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP today!
📋 Districtwide Data Triangle Survey
Your feedback builds better schools! Between October 6–21, check your inbox for an email from noreply@qemailserver.com
or visit www.duvalschools.org/survey
.
Your voice matters—let it be heard!
🧮 DMA 1 Testing: October 21–24
Attendance = Achievement!
Let’s make sure every Raider is present, on time, and ready to show what they know!
Oct. 21: 8th Grade Civics
Oct. 22: Algebra
Oct. 23: 7th Grade Civics
Oct. 24: Biology & 8th Grade Science
👕 Uniform & ID Reminder
✅ Westside logoed T-shirt or polo
✅ Khaki, black, or blue bottoms
✅ Plain gray, black, or red outerwear (or official Westside outerwear)
🚫 No hoods or hoodies
🎫 ID must be worn proudly around the neck
💃 8th Grade Raider Ball – Theme Vote!
8th graders, the spotlight is on YOU!
Check your school email and vote for this year’s theme before Monday, October 6th, at 11:59 PM:
🎭 Masquerade Ball
🎬 Red Carpet Affair
🗼 A Night in Paris
Thank you for helping our Raiders rise, shine, and show pride every day. Let’s keep proving that #RaiderPride runs deep—on every test, in every hallway, and every word we speak.
#EveryWordEveryNumberEveryStep #RaiderNation #OneWestside #RaiderReady #TeamDuval #UrgencyInAction #TheRaiderWay #WestsideMiddle
📸 Good Afternoon Raider Nation! Picture Day is TOMORROW, October 3rd!
Don’t let your hair have a mind of its own—get those edges right, polish that smile, and bring your A-game. This is your chance to live forever in the yearbook (awkward middle school braces and all).
👉 Order your Fall photos now at www.leonards.com/photoprepay
Access Code: C712902
#RaiderReady #UrgencyInAction #OneWestside #TeamDuval #SmileBig #PicturePerfect
📢 Raider Nation Uniform & Dress Code Reminder
At Westside Middle School, being Raider Ready means wearing the full uniform every day.
🚫 Not Permitted:
Leggings, sweatpants, jeggings, pajama pants
Skirts or dresses
Jeans, including those with rips or frays
Shirts without the official Westside Middle School logo
Hoodies – “Hooded sweatshirts (hoodies) are prohibited on all Duval County Public School campuses and at all school activities.” (DCPS Code of Student Conduct, General Code of Appearance)
👕 Westside Logo Shirts
All students must wear official Westside Middle School logo shirts. New students and families who are within the ordering window from the uniform vendor may wear shirts that match their grade-level color until their order is fulfilled, but must meet all other uniform expectations.
✅ Outerwear:
Students may wear:
Official Westside logoed jackets/sweaters from the uniform store
Plain black, grey, or red outerwear matching their grade-level color
📌 Example: An eighth grader may wear a plain grey sweater over their grey Westside logo shirt.
🆔 Student IDs:
Per the General Code of Appearance, item 10, page 51 of the Duval County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct: “Students must wear and display their school-issued ID badge at all times while on campus and at school-sponsored activities. The ID badge must be visible and worn on a lanyard around the neck.”
In addition, the Code states: “A student is required to scan their student ID badge when boarding and disembarking the bus for all school-to-home services. If the student does not have their ID badge, the student must give the driver their full name and/or student ID number.”
Let’s keep Raider Nation looking sharp and unified!
#OneWestside #RaiderReady #UrgencyInAction
At Westside Middle School, being Raider Ready means wearing the full uniform every day.
🚫 Not Permitted:
Leggings, sweatpants, jeggings, pajama pants
Skirts or dresses
Jeans, including those with rips or frays
Shirts without the official Westside Middle School logo
Hoodies – “Hooded sweatshirts (hoodies) are prohibited on all Duval County Public School campuses and at all school activities.” (DCPS Code of Student Conduct, General Code of Appearance)
👕 Westside Logo Shirts
All students must wear official Westside Middle School logo shirts. New students and families who are within the ordering window from the uniform vendor may wear shirts that match their grade-level color until their order is fulfilled, but must meet all other uniform expectations.
✅ Outerwear:
Students may wear:
Official Westside logoed jackets/sweaters from the uniform store
Plain black, grey, or red outerwear matching their grade-level color
📌 Example: An eighth grader may wear a plain grey sweater over their grey Westside logo shirt.
🆔 Student IDs:
Per the General Code of Appearance, item 10, page 51 of the Duval County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct: “Students must wear and display their school-issued ID badge at all times while on campus and at school-sponsored activities. The ID badge must be visible and worn on a lanyard around the neck.”
In addition, the Code states: “A student is required to scan their student ID badge when boarding and disembarking the bus for all school-to-home services. If the student does not have their ID badge, the student must give the driver their full name and/or student ID number.”
Let’s keep Raider Nation looking sharp and unified!
#OneWestside #RaiderReady #UrgencyInAction
Parents & Guardians, please review the following important announcements:
1️⃣ DNA List
The DNA (Do Not Admit) List is based on disciplinary incidents and points assessed against the Student Code of Conduct.
Students on this list are barred from ALL after-school activities (Sporting events, Team-Up, Clubs, Performances, Field Trips) regardless of parent attendance.
Placement occurs if a student receives:
✔️ Any Level 4 or Level 3 referral
✔️ Level 2 referrals with points assessed
✔️ 4 Level 1 referrals that are points assessed
Students may remain on the list for 30, 90, or 180 days, depending on the infraction(s).
👉 If you have inquiries about whether your student is on the DNA List, please contact the main office at (904) 573-1000 to speak with a Dean or Administrator.
2️⃣ Volleyball Game Update
The home volleyball game scheduled for Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, is cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
3️⃣ Athletics Dance
🎉 Our Athletics Dance will be held Friday, Sept. 25, 2025, during school.
Tickets: $5.00 (plus tax) via SchoolCash Online (accessible through Parent Portal Accounts)
Or $4.99 (exact cash) starting Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, sold during 1st period or lunch
4️⃣ Immunization Bus
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, the Immunization Bus will be on campus for 7th-grade students needing their TDAP shot.
5️⃣ Medical Bus – Sports Physicals
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, the Medical Bus will be on campus to provide sports physicals.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students healthy, accountable, and Raider Ready!
#OneWestside #RaiderReady #WeAreRaiderNation #WestsideMiddle #RaidersLeadTheWay #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline #UrgencyInAction
1️⃣ DNA List
The DNA (Do Not Admit) List is based on disciplinary incidents and points assessed against the Student Code of Conduct.
Students on this list are barred from ALL after-school activities (Sporting events, Team-Up, Clubs, Performances, Field Trips) regardless of parent attendance.
Placement occurs if a student receives:
✔️ Any Level 4 or Level 3 referral
✔️ Level 2 referrals with points assessed
✔️ 4 Level 1 referrals that are points assessed
Students may remain on the list for 30, 90, or 180 days, depending on the infraction(s).
👉 If you have inquiries about whether your student is on the DNA List, please contact the main office at (904) 573-1000 to speak with a Dean or Administrator.
2️⃣ Volleyball Game Update
The home volleyball game scheduled for Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, is cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
3️⃣ Athletics Dance
🎉 Our Athletics Dance will be held Friday, Sept. 25, 2025, during school.
Tickets: $5.00 (plus tax) via SchoolCash Online (accessible through Parent Portal Accounts)
Or $4.99 (exact cash) starting Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, sold during 1st period or lunch
4️⃣ Immunization Bus
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, the Immunization Bus will be on campus for 7th-grade students needing their TDAP shot.
5️⃣ Medical Bus – Sports Physicals
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, the Medical Bus will be on campus to provide sports physicals.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students healthy, accountable, and Raider Ready!
#OneWestside #RaiderReady #WeAreRaiderNation #WestsideMiddle #RaidersLeadTheWay #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline #UrgencyInAction
📢 Raider Nation Families!
We are proud to highlight our partnership with ELEVATE Jacksonville, a program that inspires and equips young people with the tools to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Through long-term mentoring, leadership classes, and character-building experiences, Elevate is dedicated to helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
🎓 This month, Elevate hosted a special Career Speaker Series right here at Westside Middle! Our students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Ephraim Riggins, a distinguished Jacksonville leader. Dr. Riggins, a FAMU Sports Hall of Fame pitcher and Doctor of Pharmacy, shared his journey of perseverance, excellence, and commitment to both education and community service.
Moments like these help our students connect their classroom learning to real-world opportunities — motivating them to dream big and work hard toward their goals.
We are thankful for our partnership with Elevate Jacksonville and look forward to many more inspiring events for Raider Nation!
#OneWestside #UrgencyInAction #RaiderNation #RaiderReady #WeAreWestside #WestsideExcellence #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline
We are proud to highlight our partnership with ELEVATE Jacksonville, a program that inspires and equips young people with the tools to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Through long-term mentoring, leadership classes, and character-building experiences, Elevate is dedicated to helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
🎓 This month, Elevate hosted a special Career Speaker Series right here at Westside Middle! Our students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Ephraim Riggins, a distinguished Jacksonville leader. Dr. Riggins, a FAMU Sports Hall of Fame pitcher and Doctor of Pharmacy, shared his journey of perseverance, excellence, and commitment to both education and community service.
Moments like these help our students connect their classroom learning to real-world opportunities — motivating them to dream big and work hard toward their goals.
We are thankful for our partnership with Elevate Jacksonville and look forward to many more inspiring events for Raider Nation!
#OneWestside #UrgencyInAction #RaiderNation #RaiderReady #WeAreWestside #WestsideExcellence #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline
📢 Parents & Guardians of Raider Nation!
You now have access to your student’s state testing score reports through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal. 🎓
✅ A unique 6-digit access code (found in your Parent FOCUS account) is required.
✅ Reports are updated throughout the year and stay with your child, even if they move schools or districts.
✅ You can view detailed reports from this year and past years, download them, and explore helpful resources.
⚡ It is important that parents understand their child’s progress so together we can reach our Data Goals for PM2 and PM3.
🔗 Get started here: https://flfast.org
🔗 Need help creating a Parent FOCUS account? Visit: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/get-linked
Let’s stay #RaiderReady by using these tools to support our students’ success!
#OneWestside #UrgencyInAction #RaiderNation #WeAreWestside #WestsideExcellence #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline
You now have access to your student’s state testing score reports through the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal. 🎓
✅ A unique 6-digit access code (found in your Parent FOCUS account) is required.
✅ Reports are updated throughout the year and stay with your child, even if they move schools or districts.
✅ You can view detailed reports from this year and past years, download them, and explore helpful resources.
⚡ It is important that parents understand their child’s progress so together we can reach our Data Goals for PM2 and PM3.
🔗 Get started here: https://flfast.org
🔗 Need help creating a Parent FOCUS account? Visit: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/get-linked
Let’s stay #RaiderReady by using these tools to support our students’ success!
#OneWestside #UrgencyInAction #RaiderNation #WeAreWestside #WestsideExcellence #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline
📢 Raider Nation Families!
Progress Reports are now LIVE in FOCUS! 🎉 Parents & guardians can check grades by logging into their Parent Portal (OneView/FOCUS Link account). Staying on top of grades helps us keep students on track for success!
👉 Log in today to review your Raider’s progress.
#OneWestside #RaiderReady #RaiderNation #UrgencyInAction #WestsideExcellence
Progress Reports are now LIVE in FOCUS! 🎉 Parents & guardians can check grades by logging into their Parent Portal (OneView/FOCUS Link account). Staying on top of grades helps us keep students on track for success!
👉 Log in today to review your Raider’s progress.
#OneWestside #RaiderReady #RaiderNation #UrgencyInAction #WestsideExcellence
👥 Attendance Awareness Month (September)
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every school day matters. When students miss even 2 days a month, that’s 60+ hours of lost learning per year. Please help us build strong habits by:
✔️ Keeping routines consistent
✔️ Scheduling appointments outside of school hours
✔️ Ensuring students arrive on time, every day
Together, we can set our Raiders up for success in high school, college, and beyond!
📖 State Testing
✅ 6th Grade Reading – Completed Sept 8
✅ 7th Grade Reading – Completed Sept 9
✅ 8th Grade Reading – Completed Sept 10
🔄 Reading Make-Ups – Sept 11, 12, & 15
➗ Math Testing – Begins Sept 16
Families can review test scores through the FLDOE Family Portal:
🎫 Uniforms & Student IDs
All students have received IDs, which must be worn around the neck and visible at all times for safety and security.
Uniform shirts must include the Westside logo.
Outerwear must be either school-logo jackets/sweaters or plain grade-level colors:
6th Grade – 🔴 Red
7th Grade – ⚫ Black
8th Grade – ⚪ Grey
🚫 Not permitted: hoodies, jean jackets, leggings, or jeggings.
⚽ Clubs & Activities
🏈 Football Update – Congratulations to our Raiders on a dominant win against Fletcher Middle School! Our defense showed true Raider grit, not allowing a single point all game. The team celebrated with donuts for the “lockdown defense.” 🛑🍩
🎲 Clubs are starting soon! Information about our new Dungeons & Dragons Club is available in the flyer sent through the Parent Portal.
👕 Dress Down Day – Sept 12. Students may wear full dress-down attire. Cost: $4.99, to be paid on the 12th in 1st period. Please send exact change when possible.
🏫 Open House – Sept 16, 6–7:30 PM. Parents who attend will earn BIZI points for their student!
Let’s continue showing Urgency in Action every day! 💪
#OneWestside #RaiderNation #RaiderReady #UrgencyInAction #WestsideMiddle #RaiderPride #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline
📢 Westside Middle School Updates for Parents & Guardians!
👥 Attendance Awareness Month (September)
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every school day matters. When students miss even 2 days a month, that’s 60+ hours of lost learning per year. Please help us build strong habits by:
✔️ Keeping routines consistent
✔️ Scheduling appointments outside of school hours
✔️ Ensuring students arrive on time, every day
Together, we can set our Raiders up for success in high school, college, and beyond!
📖 State Testing
✅ 6th Grade Reading – Completed Sept 8
✅ 7th Grade Reading – Completed Sept 9
📅 8th Grade Reading – Wednesday, Sept 10
🔄 Reading Make-Ups – Sept 11–12
➗ Math Testing – Begins week of Sept 15
Families can review test scores through the FLDOE Family Portal: https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com/family.html
.
🎫 Uniforms & Student IDs
All students have received IDs. IDs must be worn around the neck and visible at all times for safety and security.
Uniform shirts must include the Westside logo.
Outerwear must be either school-logo jackets/sweaters or plain grade-level colors:
6th Grade – 🔴 Red
7th Grade – ⚫ Black
8th Grade – ⚪ Grey
🚫 Not permitted: hoodies, jean jackets, leggings, or jeggings.
⚽ Clubs & Activities
🏈 Football Game – Sept 9. Tickets: GoFan
. IDs required for entry!
🎲 Clubs are starting soon! Information about our new Dungeons & Dragons Club is available in the flyer that has been sent out in an accompanying parent email linked through your Parent Portal account.
👕 Dress Down Day – Sept 12. Students may wear full dress-down attire. Cost: $4.99, to be paid on the 12th in 1st period. As much as possible, please send exact change with your student.
🏫 Open House – Sept 16, 6–7:30 PM. Parents who attend will earn BIZI points for their student!
Let’s continue showing Urgency in Action every day! 💪
#OneWestside #RaiderNation #RaiderReady #UrgencyInAction #WestsideMiddle #RaiderPride #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline
👥 Attendance Awareness Month (September)
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every school day matters. When students miss even 2 days a month, that’s 60+ hours of lost learning per year. Please help us build strong habits by:
✔️ Keeping routines consistent
✔️ Scheduling appointments outside of school hours
✔️ Ensuring students arrive on time, every day
Together, we can set our Raiders up for success in high school, college, and beyond!
📖 State Testing
✅ 6th Grade Reading – Completed Sept 8
✅ 7th Grade Reading – Completed Sept 9
📅 8th Grade Reading – Wednesday, Sept 10
🔄 Reading Make-Ups – Sept 11–12
➗ Math Testing – Begins week of Sept 15
Families can review test scores through the FLDOE Family Portal: https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com/family.html
.
🎫 Uniforms & Student IDs
All students have received IDs. IDs must be worn around the neck and visible at all times for safety and security.
Uniform shirts must include the Westside logo.
Outerwear must be either school-logo jackets/sweaters or plain grade-level colors:
6th Grade – 🔴 Red
7th Grade – ⚫ Black
8th Grade – ⚪ Grey
🚫 Not permitted: hoodies, jean jackets, leggings, or jeggings.
⚽ Clubs & Activities
🏈 Football Game – Sept 9. Tickets: GoFan
. IDs required for entry!
🎲 Clubs are starting soon! Information about our new Dungeons & Dragons Club is available in the flyer that has been sent out in an accompanying parent email linked through your Parent Portal account.
👕 Dress Down Day – Sept 12. Students may wear full dress-down attire. Cost: $4.99, to be paid on the 12th in 1st period. As much as possible, please send exact change with your student.
🏫 Open House – Sept 16, 6–7:30 PM. Parents who attend will earn BIZI points for their student!
Let’s continue showing Urgency in Action every day! 💪
#OneWestside #RaiderNation #RaiderReady #UrgencyInAction #WestsideMiddle #RaiderPride #RespectAccountabilityIndependenceDiscipline
🚨 Westside Middle School Parent & Guardian Updates! 🚨
✅ Attendance Awareness Month – September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every day counts. Help us build strong habits by making sure students are at school on time, every day.
✅ State Testing –
6th Grade Reading ✅ Completed
7th Grade Reading 📖 – Sept 9
8th Grade Reading 📖 – Sept 10
Reading Make-Ups – Rest of the week
Math Testing ➡️ Begins Sept 15
Check your student’s assessment scores at the FLDOE Family Portal.
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✅ Uniforms & IDs – All students have received IDs. IDs must be worn daily as part of the uniform for safety and security. Remember:
Uniforms must have the Westside logo.
Jackets/Sweaters: school-logo or plain grade-level colors.
No hoodies, jean jackets, leggings, or jeggings.
✅ Clubs & Activities –
Football Game 🏈 – Sept 9. Tickets: GoFan
. IDs required for entry!
Clubs are starting soon – including our new Dungeons & Dragons Club!
Dress Down Day 👕 – Sept 12. Cost $4.99 (collected in 1st period).
Open House 🏫 – Sept 16, 6–7:30 PM. Parents earn BIZI Points for participation!
Let’s keep Raider Nation strong 💪 #OneWestside #UrgencyInAction
✅ Attendance Awareness Month – September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every day counts. Help us build strong habits by making sure students are at school on time, every day.
✅ State Testing –
6th Grade Reading ✅ Completed
7th Grade Reading 📖 – Sept 9
8th Grade Reading 📖 – Sept 10
Reading Make-Ups – Rest of the week
Math Testing ➡️ Begins Sept 15
Check your student’s assessment scores at the FLDOE Family Portal.
.
✅ Uniforms & IDs – All students have received IDs. IDs must be worn daily as part of the uniform for safety and security. Remember:
Uniforms must have the Westside logo.
Jackets/Sweaters: school-logo or plain grade-level colors.
No hoodies, jean jackets, leggings, or jeggings.
✅ Clubs & Activities –
Football Game 🏈 – Sept 9. Tickets: GoFan
. IDs required for entry!
Clubs are starting soon – including our new Dungeons & Dragons Club!
Dress Down Day 👕 – Sept 12. Cost $4.99 (collected in 1st period).
Open House 🏫 – Sept 16, 6–7:30 PM. Parents earn BIZI Points for participation!
Let’s keep Raider Nation strong 💪 #OneWestside #UrgencyInAction
Raider Nation Parents & Guardians,
PM1 State Progress Monitoring testing is here! Please mark your calendars:
📅 Testing Schedule
Sept 9–10: FAST Reading (Grades 6–8)
Sept 16–17: FAST Math (Grades 6–8)
Attendance is critical. When students miss testing, they miss the opportunity to show their growth.
Florida students earn scores in five achievement levels:
1️⃣ Limited understanding (intensive support needed)
2️⃣ Below satisfactory
3️⃣ Satisfactory – on grade level
4️⃣ Proficient – above grade level
5️⃣ Mastery – highest performance
Students take three progress monitoring assessments this year (PM1, PM2, PM3). Each round helps us track growth and guide instruction.
Parents—you can track your Raider’s progress on the FLDOE Family Portal: 👉 https://flfast.org/families.html
Our schoolwide goal: boost every score to help Westside secure a B rating! Together, we can make it happen.
#RaiderReady #OneWestside #WeAreRaiderNation #UrgencyInAction #EveryWordEveryNumberEveryStep
PM1 State Progress Monitoring testing is here! Please mark your calendars:
📅 Testing Schedule
Sept 9–10: FAST Reading (Grades 6–8)
Sept 16–17: FAST Math (Grades 6–8)
Attendance is critical. When students miss testing, they miss the opportunity to show their growth.
Florida students earn scores in five achievement levels:
1️⃣ Limited understanding (intensive support needed)
2️⃣ Below satisfactory
3️⃣ Satisfactory – on grade level
4️⃣ Proficient – above grade level
5️⃣ Mastery – highest performance
Students take three progress monitoring assessments this year (PM1, PM2, PM3). Each round helps us track growth and guide instruction.
Parents—you can track your Raider’s progress on the FLDOE Family Portal: 👉 https://flfast.org/families.html
Our schoolwide goal: boost every score to help Westside secure a B rating! Together, we can make it happen.
#RaiderReady #OneWestside #WeAreRaiderNation #UrgencyInAction #EveryWordEveryNumberEveryStep
📣 Cheer Update for Raider Families
Our mandatory cheer parent meeting is postponed to Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30 PM (via Microsoft Teams).
➡️ Meeting info (Teams link) will be sent only to parents/guardians of students who make the team after final cuts are posted this evening.
Cuts Timeline
First cuts: Posted by lunch today.
Final cuts: Posted after the second round of tryouts this evening.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Faust at afaust@cisjax.org
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#RaiderNation #OneWestside #WMSCheer #UrgencyInAction
Our mandatory cheer parent meeting is postponed to Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30 PM (via Microsoft Teams).
➡️ Meeting info (Teams link) will be sent only to parents/guardians of students who make the team after final cuts are posted this evening.
Cuts Timeline
First cuts: Posted by lunch today.
Final cuts: Posted after the second round of tryouts this evening.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Faust at afaust@cisjax.org
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#RaiderNation #OneWestside #WMSCheer #UrgencyInAction
🎉 Raider of the Month: Ms. Cotton! 🎉
Please help us congratulate Ms. Cotton, sixth-grade math instructor and a shining example of our Guiding Principles—Respectful, Accountable, Independent, and Disciplined. She lives our theme of #UrgencyInAction every day.
Her superpowers: building strong relationships, breaking down barriers to instruction, and crafting engaging lessons that make math click for our Raiders. Thank you, Ms. Cotton, for all you do for Raider Nation! Drop a 💬 to celebrate her!
#RaiderNation #OneWestside #RAID #MiddleSchoolMath #TeacherSpotlight
Please help us congratulate Ms. Cotton, sixth-grade math instructor and a shining example of our Guiding Principles—Respectful, Accountable, Independent, and Disciplined. She lives our theme of #UrgencyInAction every day.
Her superpowers: building strong relationships, breaking down barriers to instruction, and crafting engaging lessons that make math click for our Raiders. Thank you, Ms. Cotton, for all you do for Raider Nation! Drop a 💬 to celebrate her!
#RaiderNation #OneWestside #RAID #MiddleSchoolMath #TeacherSpotlight
🎉 Raider Nation, exciting news! 🎉
This Friday, August 29, 2025 we celebrate our first RAID DAY and the Grand Opening of the RAIDER Store for the 2025–26 school year!
At Westside Middle, we use PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems) to recognize students who live out our values of Respect, Accountability, Independence, and Discipline.
Through the BIZI app (available to students and parents on DCPS BlendedLearning), Raiders earn bi-weekly “BIZI Payments”—think of it like a school allowance 💰—based on behavior, attendance, and academic performance. Students can then cash in their BIZI Payments for treats, rewards, and Raider gear at the RAIDER Store.
✅ Parents/Guardians: Log in to the BIZI app to check your Raider’s bonuses (positives) and flags (redirections).
We can’t wait to celebrate our students and reward them for their hard work and Raider spirit this Friday! 🖤❤️
#RaiderReady #OneWestside #UrgencyInAction
This Friday, August 29, 2025 we celebrate our first RAID DAY and the Grand Opening of the RAIDER Store for the 2025–26 school year!
At Westside Middle, we use PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems) to recognize students who live out our values of Respect, Accountability, Independence, and Discipline.
Through the BIZI app (available to students and parents on DCPS BlendedLearning), Raiders earn bi-weekly “BIZI Payments”—think of it like a school allowance 💰—based on behavior, attendance, and academic performance. Students can then cash in their BIZI Payments for treats, rewards, and Raider gear at the RAIDER Store.
✅ Parents/Guardians: Log in to the BIZI app to check your Raider’s bonuses (positives) and flags (redirections).
We can’t wait to celebrate our students and reward them for their hard work and Raider spirit this Friday! 🖤❤️
#RaiderReady #OneWestside #UrgencyInAction
📢 Team-Up Attendance Policy Update
Raider Families, please be aware that during the first week of Team-Up, attendance will be closely monitored. If a student does not attend from the roster within this week, they will be replaced by a waitlisted student.
✅ Check your email attached to your Parent Portal account for the updated Team-Up rosters.
Thank you for your support in ensuring that every Raider has the opportunity to participate in after-school enrichment!
#OneWestside #RaiderReady
📱 Facebook Post
📢 Important Team-Up Announcement
Team-Up begins today at Westside Middle School! Students cleared by Ms. Faust will transition to the gym during dismissal for check-in.
✅ Dismissal Times:
Walkers dismissed by 6:30 PM
Car riders must be picked up by 6:40 PM
Buses leave at 6:15 PM and 6:45 PM
⏰ Gates close and campus shuts down at 7:00 PM sharp
Due to the high number of students enrolling, some students have been placed on a waitlist. If your student is not on the enrollment list provided, they are waitlisted at this time. We are actively hiring additional staff to increase capacity and will notify families as soon as more slots are available.
#RaiderReady #OneWestside
📢 Important Team-Up Announcement
Team-Up begins today at Westside Middle School! Students cleared by Ms. Faust will transition to the gym during dismissal for check-in.
✅ Dismissal Times:
Walkers dismissed by 6:30 PM
Car riders must be picked up by 6:40 PM
Buses leave at 6:15 PM and 6:45 PM
⏰ Gates close and campus shuts down at 7:00 PM sharp
Due to the high number of students enrolling, some students have been placed on a waitlist. If your student is not on the enrollment list provided, they are waitlisted at this time. We are actively hiring additional staff to increase capacity and will notify families as soon as more slots are available.
#RaiderReady #OneWestside
🪪 Student ID Update (Westside Middle School)
Today we issued student IDs to all 6th-grade students who were on campus. Please remind your Raider to bring and wear their ID every day—it’s part of the uniform and is required for:
🍽️ Lunch service
🚌 Bus transportation
🎯 After-school activities
If your 6th grader missed today (absent or not in class), we’ll catch them during make-ups. Lost or damaged ID? Contact the front office for replacement steps.
7th & 8th grade: ID distribution will begin in the coming weeks—watch for dates.
Questions? Call 904-573-1000.
#OneWestside #RaiderReady
Today we issued student IDs to all 6th-grade students who were on campus. Please remind your Raider to bring and wear their ID every day—it’s part of the uniform and is required for:
🍽️ Lunch service
🚌 Bus transportation
🎯 After-school activities
If your 6th grader missed today (absent or not in class), we’ll catch them during make-ups. Lost or damaged ID? Contact the front office for replacement steps.
7th & 8th grade: ID distribution will begin in the coming weeks—watch for dates.
Questions? Call 904-573-1000.
#OneWestside #RaiderReady
📣 REMINDER: Mandatory Team Up Afterschool Parent Orientation
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 • 5:30 PM • Cafeteria
To apply for or secure your student’s seat, an 18+ parent/guardian must attend.
Athletes and students on after-school teams must be registered in Team Up.
✅ Register your way:
• On-site at the meeting
• Online: https://cisjax.org/afterschool-application/
• Paper copies: available in the front office
You’ll complete paperwork, meet the Team Up Director & staff, get bus information, pick up a cheer packet (if interested), and enter parent raffles.
Questions? 904-573-1000
#OneWestside #RaiderReady
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 • 5:30 PM • Cafeteria
To apply for or secure your student’s seat, an 18+ parent/guardian must attend.
Athletes and students on after-school teams must be registered in Team Up.
✅ Register your way:
• On-site at the meeting
• Online: https://cisjax.org/afterschool-application/
• Paper copies: available in the front office
You’ll complete paperwork, meet the Team Up Director & staff, get bus information, pick up a cheer packet (if interested), and enter parent raffles.
Questions? 904-573-1000
#OneWestside #RaiderReady