WHS CALENDAR 

Tuesday, February 24


Softball - Varsity

vs. Sam Houston @Delmar 4 p.m.


Baseball - Freshman

vs. Waltrip @Westside 4:30 p.m.


Baseball - JV

vs. Waltrip @Waltrip 4:30 p.m.


Shades of Blue Concert

@Commons & Auditorium 7 p.m.


Boys Basketball - Varsity

vs. Cinco Ranch @Katy Tatylor 7 p.m.


Girls Basketball - Varsity

vs. 7 Lakes @Merrell Center 7 p.m.


Baseball - Varsity

vs. Carnegie @Delmar 7 p.m.


Wednesday, February 25


Boys & Girls Track - Freshman, JV

Meet @WHS 2 p.m.


Girls Soccer - JV

vs. Chavez @WHS 4:15 p.m.


Girls Soccer - Varsity

vs. Bellaire @Delmar 4:30 p.m.


Boys Soccer - Varsity

vs. Bellaire @Delmar 4:30 p.m.


Thursday, February 26


ABC Golf Tournament

Cinco ranch Golf Club 11 a.m.


Baseball - Varsity

vs. Cy Woods @7 Lakes HS 2 p.m.


Baseball - Freshman

vs. Clear Creek @WHS 4 p.m.


Baseball - JV

vs. Clear Lake @Cy Falls HS 4 p.m.


Boys Soccer - JV

vs. Reagan @RHS 4 p.m.


Baseball - Varsity

vs. 7 Lakes @7 Lakes HS 5 p.m.


Friday, February 27


Boys & Girls Track - Varsity

Meet @Cy Falls 1 p.m.


Baseball - Freshman

vs. Klein Oak @WHS 2 p.m.


Baseball - Varsity

vs. Cy Ranch @Cinco Ranch 2 p.m.


Baseball - Freshman

vs. Concordia @WHS 4 p.m.


Softball - JV

vs. Reagan @WHS 4 p.m.


Boys Soccer - Varsity

vs. Reagan @Delmar 4:30 p.m.


Girls Soccer - Varsity

vs. Reagan @Delmar 4:30 p.m.


Baseball - Varsity

vs. Cinco Ranch @Cinco Ranch 5 p.m.


Softball - Varsity

vs. Chavez @Barnett 6 p.m.


Baseball - JV

vs. Clear Creek @CCHS 6:30 p.m.


Saturday, February 28


Boys & Girls Track - Varsity

Meet @7 Lakes 7 a.m.


Baseball - JV

vs. Clear Falls @Clear Falls 10 a.m.


Baseball - Varsity

vs. Cy Fair @Morton Ranch 11 a.m.


Baseball - JV

vs. Clear Springs @Clear Falls 12:30 p.m.


Baseball - Varsity

vs. F.B. Austin @Tompkins 3 p.m.


Baseball - Freshman

vs. Bellaire @WHS 4 p.m.


Lacrosse - Varsity

vs. Friendswood @Henry Winston Stadium 6 p.m.


Monday, March 2


TAKS Retest - ELA

@Computer Lab 7:55 a.m.


Softball - JV

vs. Chavez @WHS 4 p.m.


Boys Soccer - Varsity

vs. Sam Houston @Delmar 4:30 p.m.


Girls Soccer - Varsity

vs. Sam Houston @ Delmar 6:30 p.m.


Baseball - Varsity

vs. Livingston @Minute Maid Park 7 p.m.

  

Click here to access the WHS Calendar for more events.   
ABC GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Westside High School Athletic Booster Club is hosting its annual golf tournament at Cinco Ranch Golf Club Thursday, Feb. 26.

 

Click here to access all the forms and find out more details.
NHS APPLICATIONS


 

Applications are now being accepted for National Honor Society. Students with a 3.8 or above will receive an invitation on Monday, February 16, or Tuesday, February 17. 


Applications can be picked up in S236 (Mrs. Patch's room), downloaded from the Westside homepage under Headlines. All applications must be submitted before Thursday, Feb. 26 at 3:30 p.m. to Mrs. Patch or to wolvesnhs@gmail.com.

 

Click here to access all the forms and details.
AP REGISTRATION ENDS TUESDAY


 

Stop by A205 to register for May 2015 AP Exams. The exams are free again this year - as long as the student is enrolled in the corresponding AP course or is a native speaker of the language (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese).


The process is very quick! Don't miss out!
WHS ACCEPTABLE LAPTOP POLICY

Check out Westside High School's acceptable use policy for laptops, here.  
IMPROV TIME!

Come show your support for Westside as they compete in the Comedy Sportz High School League at Cinco Ranch High this Wednesday at 7 p.m. Cinco Ranch High School is located at 23440 Cinco Ranch Boulevard in Katy.
CHOIR MEMBERS SING THEIR WAY TO STATE

Everyone did an outstanding job at Solo and Ensemble Contest at Katy High School this past weekend!


Outstanding performances, and almost a clean sweep of 1 ratings! John Caicedo, Sarah Meisenheimer, and Florence Samuel all scored a 1 on a Class 1 Solo, which means they are eligible to attend Texas State Solo and Ensemble (TSSEC) in May.
STUDENT VOICES


Calling all Westside Students! Do you have something to tell HISD? Do you have a change you want to make at Westside but are not sure how make it? Come and join the HISD Student Congress and work with us to make a difference. 


First meeting will be held on Friday, March 6, at 11:35 in Room S144. If you cannot make the meeting but are interested, please see Mrs. Garrett in room S144
YEARBOOK DEADLINES


The year is already half over and seniors are putting the final touches on their scholastic careers. Make sure they don't end up without a yearbook. We have a limited number of extra yearbooks ordered, so make sure you order yours before we run out!

 


Contact:

Mr. Malinsky
281-920-8000 x6061

CMALINSK@houstonisd.org
GRADUATION DATE


 May 30, 2015

2 p.m. 
@Reliant Stadium
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
INSTAGRAM

Follow Westside High School on Instagram. Log into the app and find us at gowestsidewolves.
FACEBOOK

The Westside facebook page is better than ever!  Drop by and catch up on events through pictures and posts.

Don't forget to like us.  Click here to go right now! 

 E-NEWS ARCHIVES 

The Wolf E-News archives are now posted on the Westside website. If you ever need access to an older edition for information or entertainment, you can now have it with the click of a mouse!  

JOIN OUR LIST

Click Here to Join
Our Mailing List

QUICK LINKS
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
  • BLACK HISTORY MONTH GRAND FINALE
  • BASKETBALL TEAMS NEED YOU IN THE STANDS DURING PLAYOFFS
  • TEACHER HELPS BRING IN CHINESE NEW YEAR
  • WRESTLING PLACES TWO AT STATE
  • SHADES OF BLUE
  • INERTIA PERFORMS AT THE WORTHAM
  • BLACK COLLEGE EXPO
  • CHOICES CORNER: DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA
BLACK HISTORY MONTH GRAND FINALE WEEK

Westside has been celebrating Black History Month, as well as all of the cultural diversity at Westside and across our nation.  During the month, the students have been enjoying the many activities that have been planned thanks to Ms. Andrea Barras.   "Grand Finale Week" is here and the houses have done an incredible job of presenting the accomplishments of so many through the decorations in their house entrances.  Each house showcased their house focus through their display.  


East 2 had a Digital Media display of famous Black Americans throughout media that have shaped and continue to shape our world.  It was fascinating to see the list of inventions that North 1 had along with their visual presentation of those inventions.  South 2 embraced the many accomplishments of famous musicians and artists.  North 2 had a display focusing on the medical contributions, while East 1 focused on Dr. King himself and the fact that we all need to continue to have a dream and focus on it.


 Thank you house secretaries, deans, faculty and students for embracing our contest. A special thank you to our PTO for their support of the houses and the decorating costs.


 This Wednesday, students will be treated to a Poetry Set, a performance by Westside's Jazz Band,  Steppers, and our own JROTC.  What a great month we have been having here at Westside celebrating the contributions of so many!

BASKETBALL TEAMS NEED YOU IN THE STANDS

Both of our basketball teams are in the playoffs, but there is a problem...both teams are playing at the same time! That is why we need you in the stands more than ever. Our family will have to split up and cheer at different sites.

That is where YOU come in! This Tuesday night at 7 p.m., the girls enter the third round of the playoffs against 7 Lakes, while the boys enter the first round against Cinco Ranch.  If you want to cheer on the boys, they are playing at Katy Taylor High School, while the girls take the court at the Merrell Center.
STUDENTS CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR


Westside teacher, Bo Sun, who teaches Chinese levels 1 - 4 treated her class and others to a Chinese New Year Celebration last Friday, February 20. 

 

Her students learned how to make traditional dumplings while enjoying direct streaming celebrations from China on the SmartBoard. 


The dumplings were delicious and enjoyed by her students, and some of the dumplings made their way around campus to teachers and administrators!  


What a treat!

WRESTLING PLACES AT STATE

  

Making it to the State Championship is quite an honor, but it is even more satisfying when you place. TyRae Carter and Myles Hampton both earned All State honors by placing 5th at the UIL STATE Tournament. Both gentlemen are standing on the right in the picture above and below.


 

Elijah Dixon was one match short of placing and finished top 8.


 "I am very proud of the boys and their accomplishments this past weekend," Coach Froehlich said.


In addition, former Westside Wrestling Coach Ron Baker was inducted to the Texas Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Honor this past weekend, as well. The bulk of Coach Baker's career as a wrestling coach was spent at Westside and this honor is heavily due to his time as the Head Coach at Westside High School. We applaud Coach Baker for this honor and thank him for his dedication as a Wolf.

SHADES OF BLUE

 

Come check out Shades of Blue this Tuesday, in the Commons at 7 p.m. Enjoy a jazz club-style performance from the WHS Big Band/Jazz combo & Percussion Ensembles.


There will also be art displays from Westside's Art Department, as well as performances by the chamber choir and the West Briar Jazz Band.

 

Tickets are $7 per person advanced purchase(General Admission) and $80.00 for a reserved table for 6 people.

INERTIA ON STAGE AT THE WORTHAM

  

BLACK COLLEGE EXPO

 

HISD's 5th Annual Black College Expo is Saturday, February 28, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the J.W. Marriott (Next to the Galleria).

- Get accepted to a 4 Year College on the spot!

(Juniors & Seniors - Bring transcrips/SAT or ACT scores)

- Application Fees waived

- Scholarships on the Spot!

- Find out about internships & careers for college students

For more information visit www.thecollegeexpo.org 877-427-4100


Admission is free with your Westside ID. For more information on this awesome opportunity contact Ms. Turner in A205, or Ms. Hogan in E207.

CHOICES CORNER: DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

After last week's article on the benefits of social media, I wanted to follow up with a few dangers to look out for.  As we all know, social media is extremely influential on a teen's life and perspective.  As many as 75% of high school students stated that seeing another teen partying via social media sites like Instagram or Twitter made them want to engage in the same activity.  This is dangerous because teens are not only seeing their friends' profiles, but are also seeing adults engaging in adult behavior that teens are not ready for. 

                

Another danger to look out for is online pornography.  Research shows that 7 out of 10 teens have been accidently exposed to pornography online and the average child is 11 years old when they see their first pornographic image online.  These statistics are extremely frightening and because of this particular issue, it is very important to monitor the browsing history on your teen's computer, phone, tablet and utilize the parental controls that are available through your internet provider, computer systems and televisions. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact me: mparsley@council-houston.org.       
We value your feedback!

Please direct comments or questions to Craig Malinsky
at cmalinsk@houstonisd.org.

Visit us on the web at www.westsidewolves.org.

It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, handicap or disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or political affiliation in its educational or employment programs and activities.