Westy's Family News
Our high school newsletter is your go-to source for all the latest buzz on campus! From upcoming events and sports highlights to student spotlights, club news, and fun features, it’s packed with everything you need to stay connected. Think of it as a snapshot of school life—celebrating achievements, sharing important updates, and keeping the whole school community in the loop.
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![Westy Family News | September 5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757438581/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lj4rbfq8vql3i5fcr7el/WestyFamilyNews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757438581/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lj4rbfq8vql3i5fcr7el/WestyFamilyNews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757438581/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lj4rbfq8vql3i5fcr7el/WestyFamilyNews.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757438581/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lj4rbfq8vql3i5fcr7el/WestyFamilyNews.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757438581/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lj4rbfq8vql3i5fcr7el/WestyFamilyNews.png","width":1280}])
![Athletics + Activities | August 18]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757626149/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jlqmjfstepb05undl7po/Screenshot2025-09-11at24523PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757626149/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jlqmjfstepb05undl7po/Screenshot2025-09-11at24523PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757626149/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jlqmjfstepb05undl7po/Screenshot2025-09-11at24523PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757626149/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jlqmjfstepb05undl7po/Screenshot2025-09-11at24523PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757626149/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jlqmjfstepb05undl7po/Screenshot2025-09-11at24523PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757626149/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jlqmjfstepb05undl7po/Screenshot2025-09-11at24523PM.png","width":1744}])
Westy stories from What's Up WPS
![Learning That Saves Lives: Ranum Students Connect Classroom Learning to Real-World Healing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761688846/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/yo7kajjmuuxcgedezsxt/Ranum.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761688846/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/yo7kajjmuuxcgedezsxt/Ranum.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761688846/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/yo7kajjmuuxcgedezsxt/Ranum.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761688846/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/yo7kajjmuuxcgedezsxt/Ranum.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761688846/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/yo7kajjmuuxcgedezsxt/Ranum.png","width":1280}])
The visit kicked off a new partnership between HOSA, Ranum, and the Emily Whitehead Foundation.
![Westminster High Wins $20,000 Shopping Spree!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761677797/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kastqxpnibsbj536uqyv/BestBuy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761677797/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kastqxpnibsbj536uqyv/BestBuy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761677797/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kastqxpnibsbj536uqyv/BestBuy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761677797/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kastqxpnibsbj536uqyv/BestBuy.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761677797/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kastqxpnibsbj536uqyv/BestBuy.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761677797/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kastqxpnibsbj536uqyv/BestBuy.png","width":2200}])
The school used much of the prize money to buy products to motivate students throughout the year.
![Meet Fernanda Galvan, WHS Student Ambassador]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761672205/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/rddwakwjxyb0pkgkmxxu/Fernanda.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761672205/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/rddwakwjxyb0pkgkmxxu/Fernanda.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761672205/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/rddwakwjxyb0pkgkmxxu/Fernanda.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761672205/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/rddwakwjxyb0pkgkmxxu/Fernanda.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761672205/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/rddwakwjxyb0pkgkmxxu/Fernanda.png","width":1280}])
“I want to give a voice and place in our community to all students."
![8th Grade ‘Career Expo’ Prepares Students for Bright Futures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759165549/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/uok8ulpm3mlgmpleotyg/ACEC.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759165549/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/uok8ulpm3mlgmpleotyg/ACEC.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759165549/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/uok8ulpm3mlgmpleotyg/ACEC.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759165549/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/uok8ulpm3mlgmpleotyg/ACEC.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759165549/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/uok8ulpm3mlgmpleotyg/ACEC.png","width":1280}])
Eighth graders across the district explored potential career paths at the Adams County Career Expo
![BMX Riders Deliver Message of Kindness and Resilience at Westminster High]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758052967/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kbqy1va3twrozpe0uhi0/NoHateBMX.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758052967/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kbqy1va3twrozpe0uhi0/NoHateBMX.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758052967/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kbqy1va3twrozpe0uhi0/NoHateBMX.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758052967/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kbqy1va3twrozpe0uhi0/NoHateBMX.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758052967/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/kbqy1va3twrozpe0uhi0/NoHateBMX.png","width":1280}])
Beyond the flips and tricks, the program was about the need to stop bullying in all forms
![WPS Students Remember 9/11 with Stair Climb Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758050443/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lqonij4xxnusqjrcgfcp/StairClimb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758050443/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lqonij4xxnusqjrcgfcp/StairClimb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758050443/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lqonij4xxnusqjrcgfcp/StairClimb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758050443/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lqonij4xxnusqjrcgfcp/StairClimb.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758050443/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lqonij4xxnusqjrcgfcp/StairClimb.png","width":1280}])
Cross-country team raises money for fallen firefighters
![Westminster High School Homecoming Carnival set for September 27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758043753/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dkfegtaopjotvsyi7u4i/Carnival.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758043753/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dkfegtaopjotvsyi7u4i/Carnival.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758043753/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dkfegtaopjotvsyi7u4i/Carnival.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758043753/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dkfegtaopjotvsyi7u4i/Carnival.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758043753/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dkfegtaopjotvsyi7u4i/Carnival.png","width":1280}])
Brand-new Homecoming Carnival to take the place of Homecoming Parade
![Ranum-Anschutz Research Internship Battles Cancer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756487497/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/vuueo6yzf3txzki79unz/RanumAnschutz.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756487497/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/vuueo6yzf3txzki79unz/RanumAnschutz.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756487497/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/vuueo6yzf3txzki79unz/RanumAnschutz.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756487497/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/vuueo6yzf3txzki79unz/RanumAnschutz.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756487497/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/vuueo6yzf3txzki79unz/RanumAnschutz.png","width":1280}])
“I got to dive into cancer research hands-on and really understood how challenging and exciting this field is,” he said. “It confirmed that I want to pursue science as a career. It’s an amazing opportunity.”
![Wolves Football Players Have Safer Helmets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756416303/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ek7hohptwebivzuow650/HelbigHelmet.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756416303/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ek7hohptwebivzuow650/HelbigHelmet.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756416303/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ek7hohptwebivzuow650/HelbigHelmet.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756416303/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ek7hohptwebivzuow650/HelbigHelmet.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756416303/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/ek7hohptwebivzuow650/HelbigHelmet.png","width":1280}])
WHS Wolves test out their new high-tech helmets from Denver Broncos.