Summer 2021 WPS Mailer

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Preparing future leaders, learners, and thinkers for a global community Para ver en español visite: mywps.org/wpsnewsnow13sp

WPS News Now - Issue 13 - Summer 2021

2021 GRADUATES FINISH IN STYLE

In the end, they were able to do it together. In spite of a pandemic and unexpected challenges, the Westminster and Hidden Lake High School classes of 2021 celebrated their big days with in-person ceremonies that stressed togetherness and the strength that comes with overcoming adversity. Westminster High School’s (WHS) graduation ceremony was on May 22 at Memorial Stadium. Hidden Lake High School students graduated on May 29 at Ranum Middle School Auditorium. Because of the pandemic, guests were limited at both events. The district “live-streamed” both events so family and friends who couldn’t attend were still able to see students walk across the stage. See pictures, highlights, and the full graduation ceremonies here: mywps.org/graduation

12 EXTRA DAYS OF LEARNING MADE MEANINGFUL AND SPECIAL Westminster Public Schools (WPS) offered an additional 12 days of classroom instruction to enable students to make up for missed learning opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. About half of WPS students participated, and teachers and principals went all out to make sure the days were meaningful and special. At WHS, for example, CTE Visual Arts Core students created a mural on Westy grounds that celebrates the district’s CTE Program and learned about the function, cultural context, and importance Public Art has had in our society. WHS Biomed students learned about DNA extraction from a doctor who came to the classroom, and WHS Mechanics students examined the science and math behind how an engine works by tearing down an engine, labeling the parts and functions, and then putting it all back together.

NEXT SCHOOL YEAR TO BEGIN

August 17, 2021 DOWNLOAD the 2021-2022 calendars here:

mywps.org/calendar

360-DEGREE SCHOOL TOURS AVAILABLE We have created 360° virtual tours of many of our schools and invite you to take a look, check out the Q&As, and hear from teachers. No matter what school district you live in, your child has a place in WPS! Go to: WPStours.org


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