West Las Vegas School District

Good Afternoon Dons Families: Just a reminder that seniors should report at 5:30 PM in the library to start their Financial Aide Forms if they are interested in college or a vocational school. It is important to take care of this early. Before coming in you will need: CREATING YOUR FAFSA ACCOUNT 1. Go to StudentAid.gov. This is the only site thatʼs approved for settingupanFSA ID, and itʼs also where youʼll fill out your FAFSA. 2. Choose a username. Make this unique from other usernames you have used in the past, but it's one you will remember. 3. Select a password. Again, this should be unique to the FAFSA website, secure, and not easily guessed by others. If you need inspiration for asecurepassword, use a password tool like that in Google Chrome or your securitysoftware for suggestions. Just be sure to write it down so you donʼt forget. 4. Provide your personal information. Be sure not to use a school-affiliatedemail address when registering for your FSA ID. You may change schoolsorneed to access your information after school is finished, and havinganactiveemail address is important. 5. Answer the four challenge questions. These should be questions youcananswer easily, but that others wonʼt guess. They will help you log intoyouraccount if you forget how to get in. 6. Verify your selected communication methods, including email, text, andauthenticator app. Follow any instructions on these notifications toensureyour FSA ID is ready. 7. Get and store your backup code, which will be a series of letters andnumbers. To create a parent account on FAFSA, follow these steps: Choose “Parent” if you’re starting the FAFSA form on behalf of your child1. 1. Visit the FSA ID website and select “Create Account”. 2. Fill out personal information, including name, Social Security number, and contact details23. 3. Write down your FSA ID information in a safe place4. Follow remainder of steps only set up account and we can assist with the process after setting up. You must have you own email and phone number from the dependent.

Greetings, West Las Vegas Families This message is to inform you that West Las Vegas High School, West Las Vegas Family Partnership, and West Las Vegas Middle School were placed on a 5-minute lockdown. The Las Vegas Police Department was in pursuit of an individual. The lockdown was short, and all students and staff acted quickly to ensure our campuses were safe. Thank you. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Seniors, please mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Make sure you start creating your FASFA account.

This notice reminds you that this week, we will have school on Monday and Tuesday. In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones. We wish you all a wonderful, safe, and happy Thanksgiving filled with joy, gratitude, and delicious food! Students, if you should need any support, please reach out and someone will get back to you. We are very Thankful for you!

Good Afternoon, Students and Families. This important announcement reminds you that school WILL be in session tomorrow, November 11th. Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, and we would like to express our honor and gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on our wonderful Veterans and appreciate their dedication and service. After our two snow days off, we ask that students come prepared for a productive day of learning. Please ensure you have your Chromebooks, chargers, paper, and writing utensils. As always, we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing our wonderful Dons and Lady Dons at school tomorrow.

Due to inclement weather, West Las Vegas Schools will not have school tomorrow, November 8th. Please stay safe and warm.

Good Morning, West Las Vegas High School and Family Partnership families. Due to inclement weather, the school will be closed today. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay warm and safe.

Greetings to all. We are currently on a two-hour delay. Students will report to first period, second period, and then lunch. Thank you.

Afterschool Tutoring for West Las Vegas High School and Family Partnership has been canceled for today. Thank you for understanding.

Good Morning Lady Don Volleyball Fans! There has been a change in today's schedule due to the expected weather. Our Varsity will play today at 4:00 PM against the St. Michael's Lady Horseman. Gooooooo Lady Dons.

Dons football fans. Below find the information needed to purchase tickets, for the Dons vs Ruidoso Class 3A Football Playoff Game, for Saturday, November 9. Game time 1:00 PM. Prices Adult - $12* Student (K-12) / Senior (65+) / Military - $7* Note: Only online tickets will be accepted No cash will be accepted. https://gofan.co/event/2140738?schoolId=NMAA&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0MukfT8Hq8OpeX6EZGa1QaBS7Oq007K9SRsGMZGQsWiXtNoHQnFpLd_Io_aem_Sz8CpUgRotvUk78eq729Kw

Greetings families. Due to the inclement weather, students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM today.

Shout out to our West Las Vegas Cross Country Team! What an incredible season of running these athletes had. Their hard work, dedication to running numerous miles every week have truly payed off. Each of these athletes have pushed each other and supported each other in a way that truly represents our Dons and Lady Dons Pride. This weekend our runners represented the Green and Gold very well at the District Meet. While non of the runners qualified for state, we want them to know how proud we are of them. Their resilience and sportsmanship is certainly inspiring.

Calling all Dons Fans to support our Lady Dons today at home as they take on the Robertson Lady Cardinals. C team at 11:00, followed by JV and then Varsity. Let's bring our school pride to the forefront and cheer on our Lady Dons to victory.

WLVHS & WLVFP Seniors, Herff Jones will be at the WLV high school today from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Get your orders in for jackets, graduation gowns, etc.

Good afternoon West Las Vegas Athletics will begin charging admission to students, as follows For WLVHS Events: High students will be admitted FREE for high school ONLY events, with Power School Schedule. All other students will pay $3 WLVMS students admitted free to middle school events ONLY with Power School Schedule; all other students will pay $3. All elementary students will be charged $3 with Power School Schedule. Adult supervision will be required. General admission will not change. All fans will continue to be charged $7. We will start this on Tuesday, Oct 22, as the Lady Dons Volleyball team will host SFIS And also remind students that NO BACKPACKS WILL BE ALLOWED. Thank you all - Richard Tripp

West Las Vegas High School and Family Partnership is happy to invite you to our upcoming Open House/Parent Teacher Conferences: Conferences are this Friday, October 18th, from 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM. The schools will close for lunch from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity to discuss your child's progress with their teachers while gaining valuable insights into their academic journey. We look forward to seeing you there!

Important message for WLV Seniors...graduation steps. Please see attached flyers.

Reminder: Homecoming dance tonight from 7:30 - 10:00pm. Students will be given a breathalyzer on entry. All bags and jackets will be searched for the safety of everyone. If you did not purchase your ticket, they will be available at the door. Entry fee is $10. Have a great time and be safe!

WLV High School Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday- 09/28/2024 at the Cafeteria from 7:30-10:00.