Westview Middle

📢School is back in session and so is our Scholastic Book Fair! 📚
The Book Fair will be at Westview Middle August 18 - 29. Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop by visiting our fair's homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westviewmiddleschool3

Westview Middle's new Library was on the news, how cool is that?! We can't wait to welcome our teachers back tomorrow and our students next week to check it out for themselves. Don't forget to stop by our Open House on August 11th from 4:30 to 6:30 and catch a sneak peek before we officially open!

We would like to shout out a HUGE thank you to the Stratford High School JROTC cadets (and one future cadet) for their assistance today in WVM's Library. Together they moved dozens of boxes, carried hundreds of Chromebooks, and shelved thousands of books. We couldn't have done it without them, and we are so close to being able to show off our new Media Center to the world! #formerwarriors #oneberkeley #makingapositivedifference

Attention all rising 7th and 8th graders zoned for Stratford High School: B-Team football tryouts are Monday, August 4th through Thursday, August 7th from 5:30 PM to 7:00PM at Stratford High School. You must have all forms; including an uploaded physical uploaded in PlanetHS to participate. Please contact Coach Jacob Stradcutter (Stradcutterj@bcsdschools.net) with any questions.

Westview Middle School is excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House from 4:30-6:30 on August 11th! This family-friendly, drop-in event gives students and parents the chance to walk their schedules, visit classrooms, and explore the campus. We'll also have food trucks available for dining options. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates.

Please note that "The Boulevard" schools — WVP, WVE, and WVM — will be hosting their open houses on the same evening with staggered times. This is designed to accommodate families with students at multiple schools. However, it may impact traffic in the area, so we encourage you to plan accordingly.

Westview Families, We know that there are some big internet deal days coming up and we wanted to make sure you had school supply information available. Please see the attached image, or the information below for the WVM 2025-2026 school supply list:

School Supplies:
Subject Dividers - (1) Package
Loose Binder Ring - (1) Ring
3 x 5 Index Cards - (2) Packages
1 Inch Binder (1-2) - Depending on your child’s organizational needs
Composition Notebooks (2)
Agenda/Planner (1)
Loose-Leaf Wide Ruled Paper (1) Package
Pencils (#2 Variety)
Pens (Blue or Black)
Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
Glue Sticks
Highlighters

*Parents: This is a suggested list. Your child’s teachers may have specific items they may request
**It is encouraged that each student have a pair of wired headphones or earbuds for use in the classroom for academic purposes

Teacher Wish List:
Paper Towels
Tissues
Disinfectant Wipes
Dry Erase Markers

**Lockers will be available for a small fee

Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete the Returning Student Update through the PowerSchool Parent Portal! For more information, visit https://www.bcsdschools.net/registration.

"What happens in the summer after everyone leaves?" LOTS! Westview Middle has some big things happening and our school district works quick. Our custodial staff has begun stripping/waxing the floors, our district painters have primed the walls for a facelift, and our library has been gutted for a complete overhaul! We can't wait for you all to see what we have in store!

There's still time! We have a few yearbooks in stock, but they're going fast! Books can be ordered through Jostens or for $50 at the school office.

Our school participated in MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness School-based Wellness Initiative during the 2024-2025 school year. Participation in this Initiative shows our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our students and staff. By meeting the Initiative’s requirements for the 2024–2025 school year, Westview Middle earned a Wellness Award of $250 which will be used to further grow and sustain our wellness initiatives. Learn more about The Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness at http://musckids.org/boeing-center

On Saturday, May 17th, 111 chorus students and 36 orchestra students traveled to South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, SC, where they performed two selections for ratings, comments, and rankings from regional adjudicators in the "Music in the Parks" festival. The WVM Orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. Marjorie Ambrose, earned a rating of "Excellent" and a ranking of 1st place! The WVM Chamber Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Lindsay Malcher, earned a rating of "Superior" and a ranking of 3rd place. The WVM Combined Chorus earned a rating of "Superior" and a ranking of 4th place. We are so proud of these students and their directors!

The yearbook is the perfect way to remember all the amazing moments from this year. Get yours now and hold onto the memories! https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks #ybksocial #jostens #37793

Families, returning student registration is open and available now! This important, yearly step is necessary for building our master schedules, making sure students get the classes they want, and allocating resources appropriately. This is a mandatory process! Learn More: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration

Attention Parents! We need your help! We are seeking volunteers to help with our WVM Carnival Day. Please see your email for the signup link.

Rising 6th Grade Night is May 22 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm ! Any current 5th grade students and their families who are zoned for WVM are welcome to join to learn more about being a Westview Middle School Warrior!

25 Straight Years! Saturday Westview reached a milestone. 20 students received a superior rating and 1 student received an excellent rating at South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) Solo and Ensemble. This qualified us for the States Highest Award The SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award. This year is the 25th year Westview has qualified! We are extremely proud of their dedication and work. They maxed out points for region/all state, received superior with distinction at both state Concert Performance Assessment and Jazz Performance Assessment, and maxed out points at Solo and Ensemble. This would not happen without dedicated parents, students, administrators, and teachers. This year: 20 in Berkeley All County 13 in Berkeley All County Beginner Band 7 in Berkeley All County Jazz 15 in South Carolina Region Band 6 South Carolina All State Band 2 in South Carolina All State Orchestra South Carolina Concert Performance Assessment Superior With Distinction South Carolina Jazz Performance Assessment Superior With Distinction Berkeley County Jazz Performance Assessment Superior South Carolina Solo and Ensemble 20 Superior Ratings 1 Excellent Rating 25th year of South Carolina Band Directors Association Outstanding Performance Award

Last Thursday, Westview Middle School had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Collective Leadership Initiative (CLI) showcase in Columbia! Our dedicated team presented our efforts to enhance school culture to educational leaders across the state. We are proud to be recognized for our hard work and commitment to creating a positive environment for our students!

Congratulations to 8th Grade student Annabelle Bendell, and her art teacher Ms. Elks. Annabelle's artwork was selected to hang in the BCSD board room for the 2025-2026 school year. Only one student per school is chosen for this honor each year! We are so proud of you!

Update: 8th Grade Jazz takes home an award of Superior! Congratulations!

Happening Now: WVM's 8th grade Jazz Ensemble is performing at the Jazz performance assessment at Stratford High School under the direction of our own Mr. Ronnie Ward. Way to represent our Warriors!