September 28, 2026
Go Wildcats! 💙🐾💛
Early Dismissal: October 5–9
All students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. every day October 5–9.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 7–8, and the Book Fair runs October 5–9.
Dear Westridge Families,
We have an exciting month ahead! Here are the latest updates and reminders to help your family prepare.
STEM Fair: Let Your Ideas Shine!
This year, our STEM Fair will be held earlier than in previous years, and we would love for our students to participate! The fair will take place on Friday, November 13.
Completed STEM Fair application forms are due Tuesday, October 13. Every student who turns in a completed form by the deadline will receive a
FREE display board, while supplies last, for their project.
Please review the parent information packet and grade-level project forms listed under Family Resources. We are excited to see our students’ creative ideas, experiments, and projects!
Parent-Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held October 7 and 8. Information about scheduling a conference with your child’s teacher will be sent later this week.
The Book Fair runs October 5–9.
Please see the Book Fair flyer for more information.
Remember: school dismisses at 1:30 p.m. all week.
Student Wellness Groups
Our school social worker is excited to offer a variety of Wellness Groups this year to help students build skills, connect with others, and feel their best at school.
Please review the group descriptions listed under Family Resources. A permission form will be sent home and must be returned before your student can join a group.
Upcoming Dates
September 30: School Picture Day.
October 2: Wildcat Spirit Day — wear orange and black!
October 2, 9:30–10:30 a.m.: State, district, and schoolwide Read-a-Thon.
October 5–9: Early dismissal at 1:30 p.m. every day; Book Fair.
October 6, 9:00 a.m.: PTO Meeting.
October 7–8: Parent-Teacher Conferences. More information coming.
October 9: PHS LIA students visit first grade.
October 13: STEM Fair forms due.
October 13, 7:00 a.m.: Community Council.
October 14, 3:20–4:00 p.m.: Hope Squad Meeting.
October 14: First-grade field trip. See teachers for details.
October 15, 5:00–7:30 p.m.:
District Parent University for K–3 families at Shoreline Middle School.
View event information
or
register here.
October 21: Professional Development Day — no school for students.
October 22–26: Fall Break — no school.
October 27–30: PTO Red Ribbon Week. More information coming.
November 13: STEM Fair.
Choir: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:45–8:20 a.m.
Attendance: Please Report Every Absence
Please contact the school each time your child is absent. All absences must be excused to avoid district attendance intervention, which begins after the first five unexcused absences.
District intervention can include attendance letters, Family Advocate or Social Worker home visits, resolution conferences, district mediation, and referral to DCFS or the County Attorney’s Office.
Report an absence:
Phone: 801-374-4870
Email: westridgeattendance@provo.edu
School Meals
If you have not submitted a Free/Reduced Meals application for the 2026–2027 school year, you will be charged full price for school meals. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
Apply for free or reduced-price meals
Pay for school meals
View school meal menus
School Meal Prices
Meal
Reduced Price
Full Price
Additional Meal
Breakfast
$0.30
$2.00
$3.00
Lunch
$0.40
$2.75
$5.00
Students who purchase additional meals are charged the additional-meal prices above, including students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Free and reduced meal benefits apply only to the first meal served each day. Students may bring lunch from home to avoid additional charges.
School Hours
Kindergarten–6th Grade
Monday–Thursday: 8:40 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Friday: 8:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
First bell: 8:35 a.m.
Students meet on the Kindergarten or North Playground.
October 5–9 exception:
School dismisses at 1:30 p.m. every day.
Family Resources
Stay Connected
Follow us on social media, and invite your family to follow us, too!
Westridge website
Westridge on Facebook
Instagram: @westridgeprovo
If you need the weekly emails sent in another language, please update your child’s PowerSchool account with your preferred language.
Thank you for your support! 💙🐾💛
Kim Hawkins
Principal, Westridge Elementary School
Go Wildcats!
