Calendar

Westerly School will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We hope all families enjoy a safe and restful holiday weekend.

Welcome back! On this day, students begin the academic year with a full day of school. The school start and end times are shared below:

School Start Time

• K-8 Classes begin at 8:10 am, Monday through Friday.
• Drop-off is available as early as 7:40 am.

Pick-Up Times

• Grades K-4: M–Th 3:00–3:10 pm; Fri 1:30–1:40 pm
• Grades 5-8: M–Th 3:15–3:25 pm; Fri 1:45–1:55 pm

Wildcat After-School Hours

After-care charges apply during these times:

• M–Th: 3:30–6:00 pm
• Fri: 2:00–6:00 pm

**Families also need to complete the following by this date – more details to be shared with families via email in August:

Join us as we celebrate the official start of the school year with a community-wide assembly.

All parents are invited to attend our Westerly Parent Association (WPA) meetings to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and school events. Monthly meetings typically alternate between morning/in-person and evening/Zoom format.

The Middle School Retreat is a highly anticipated overnight field study for all Middle schoolers. The location varies year to year (e.g. Santa Barbara, Channel Islands). The retreat focuses on team-building, community, and leadership. Additional details, including permission slips and packing lists, will be provided in summer.

Save the date for our Virtual Middle School Retreat Info Session:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom.

The Middle School Retreat is a highly anticipated overnight field study for all Middle schoolers. The location varies year to year (e.g. Santa Barbara, Channel Islands). The retreat focuses on team-building, community, and leadership. Additional details, including permission slips and packing lists, will be provided in summer.

Save the date for our Virtual Middle School Retreat Info Session:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom.

The Middle School Retreat is a highly anticipated overnight field study for all Middle schoolers. The location varies year to year (e.g. Santa Barbara, Channel Islands). The retreat focuses on team-building, community, and leadership. Additional details, including permission slips and packing lists, will be provided in summer.

Save the date for our Virtual Middle School Retreat Info Session:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom.

Westerly honors Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with classroom learning, community events, and a special assembly celebrating the cultures, contributions, and stories of Latinx communities.

Students should come to school in their uniforms and be ready to smile! Order forms and instructions will be shared in September.

If you miss the date, don’t worry:
Picture Makeup Day will be October 7, 2025.

We will conduct a test of our emergency alert system at 11:00 AM on this date. Families should receive a test message via phone (recorded message), email, and text.


No action is required UNLESS you do not receive these messages, please contact info@westerlyschool.org.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure your contact information on FACTS/ParentsWeb is up-to-date by the first day of school so that you receive these alerts.

Families in Grades K-5 are invited to visit classrooms and meet teachers. This evening is designed for adults only, but childcare with pizza will be available if needed via sign-up form (to be shared in September).

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year festival, held on the first (and sometimes the second) day of Tishri in September. It is marked by the blowing of the shofar, and begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur.

Families observing this holiday should contact info@westerlyschool.org if their student will be absent from school.

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year festival, held on the first (and sometimes the second) day of Tishri in September. It is marked by the blowing of the shofar, and begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur.

Families observing this holiday should contact info@westerlyschool.org if their student will be absent from school.

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year festival, held on the first (and sometimes the second) day of Tishri in September. It is marked by the blowing of the shofar, and begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur.

Families observing this holiday should contact info@westerlyschool.org if their student will be absent from school.

Families in Grades 6-8 are invited to visit classrooms and meet teachers. This evening is designed for adults only, but childcare with pizza will be available via sign-up form (to be shared in September).

Join us for a community assembly celebrating Latinx/Hispanic heritage through performances, readings, and reflections.