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Incoming 12th Graders

Welcome, Class of 2026!

Welcome to senior year, members of the Class of 2026! As you and your student enter your final year at W.F. West High School, we know you probably have questions, and we have answers! In this page, you will find some helpful tips to successfully navigate your senior year and be prepared for the journey ahead.

Get to Know 12th Grade

School: W.F. West High School

Schedule: 7:40 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. or 7:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. for Wednesday PAWS days

Mascot: Bearcat

Colors: Crimson & Gray

Administrators: Principal Regina Carr, Assistant Principal/CTE Director Don Bunker, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Tommy Elder and Assistant Principal Christine Voelker

Meals: 

Unless your family has applied for and been accepted for free or reduced lunch prices, all W.F. West students pay full price for meals. Students will not be denied a meal due to lack of funds, but their student account will be charged.

  • If you believe your family qualifies for free or reduced lunch, CLICK HERE to learn more about how to apply.
  • Food services cannot send bills or invoices to families. It is your responsibility to keep track of your student’s meal account in order to avoid a large debt on your student’s account. You can sign up through Skyward to receive notification when your student’s account drops below $5, CLICK HERE for more information.

Fees: A complete list of recommended school supplies and fees for W.F. West High School can be found at THIS LINK

Good to Know

Connect With Mrs. Chaput: Besides your academic counselor, Career & College Readiness Counselor Kerri Chaput helps our seniors plan for the journey after graduation. Make sure you bookmark Mrs. Chaput’s website (CLICK HERE for the senior college & career readiness website) and join her Class of 2026 Group on ParentSquare. 

Transportation: 

  • If your student will ride the bus: CLICK HERE for our transportation page, where you will find helpful information for families of bus riders.
  • If you plan to drive your student:  James Lintott Elementary parents use the far right lane for morning drop offs and the middle and far right lane for afternoon pick ups. If you wish to get out of your vehicle and walk your student to the building, please park in a parking spot to do so. Please do not drop students off in the parking lot area.
  • If your student plans to drive themselves:
    • Our parking lots can be very congested right before and right after school, especially on the first day of school. Please plan your schedule to be able to obey the school zone speed limit of 20 mph and to yield to pedestrains.
    • There are a limited number of reserved parking spaces sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting on readiness day through the ASB office. These are the parking spots with paw prints.
    • Double yellow and white parking spots are for staff high school staff. 
    • All parking spaces near the District Office with “Reserved” signs are reserved for district office staff and visitors only
    • All other spots in the parking lot are available to students on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow parking is available on the 18th Street side.