Reminder to WSLA Parents and Students
This is a reminder that today, Thursday, January 22, 2026, WSLA will be holding a Senior Student and Parent Meeting.
There are two meeting options available:
2:30 PM
4:30 PM
The meeting will cover important graduation information.
If you have any questions, please contact WSLA Administration at 219-413-9870.
Thank you!
Reminder!!!!! WSLA Senior Parents and Guardians,
Has your student begun applying for scholarships? If not, no worries—over the next few weeks, there will be several opportunities for students to receive assistance with completing scholarship applications during school hours. We strongly encourage you to motivate your student to learn about and take advantage of these amazing opportunities, as having multiple funding sources can be extremely beneficial.
Please note that Boeing will be talking to students on Wed Jan 21, 2026, during their advisory block to discuss how they can apply for the Gary Stem scholarship.
Additionally, we strongly encourage all parents and students to attend one of our two Parent and Student Meetings on Thursday, January 22, 2026, 2:30p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Important information regarding graduation dates and graduation requirements will be shared.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
WSLA Administration
Has your student begun applying for scholarships? If not, no worries—over the next few weeks, there will be several opportunities for students to receive assistance with completing scholarship applications during school hours. We strongly encourage you to motivate your student to learn about and take advantage of these amazing opportunities, as having multiple funding sources can be extremely beneficial.
Please note that Boeing will be talking to students on Wed Jan 21, 2026, during their advisory block to discuss how they can apply for the Gary Stem scholarship.
Additionally, we strongly encourage all parents and students to attend one of our two Parent and Student Meetings on Thursday, January 22, 2026, 2:30p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Important information regarding graduation dates and graduation requirements will be shared.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
WSLA Administration
Dear WSLA Seniors and Parents,
We would like to inform you of an important class meeting regarding upcoming graduation requirements and events.
📅 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
📍 Location: Main Auditorium
⏰ Meeting Times:
• 2:30 PM
• 4:30 PM
Both meetings will cover the same important information, so families may attend whichever time is most convenient.
This meeting will include critical details about graduation, and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your continued support as we prepare our seniors for graduation.
Sincerely,
WSLA Administration
We would like to inform you of an important class meeting regarding upcoming graduation requirements and events.
📅 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
📍 Location: Main Auditorium
⏰ Meeting Times:
• 2:30 PM
• 4:30 PM
Both meetings will cover the same important information, so families may attend whichever time is most convenient.
This meeting will include critical details about graduation, and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your continued support as we prepare our seniors for graduation.
Sincerely,
WSLA Administration
Have you filled out your FAFSA yet? No worries!
Tanika House from Purdue Northwest University will be at the WSLA Library Media Center on January 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a Financial Aid Workshop to assist parents and students with filling out their FAFSA.
Please enter through Door A.
We hope to see you there!
Tanika House from Purdue Northwest University will be at the WSLA Library Media Center on January 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a Financial Aid Workshop to assist parents and students with filling out their FAFSA.
Please enter through Door A.
We hope to see you there!
🎲🏆 Parent vs. Student Game Night! 🏆🎲
Who will take home the bragging rights—Parents or Students? 👀
WSLA families are invited to join us for a Parent vs. Student Game Night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and fun for all ages!
📅 Wednesday, January 28th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 WSLA Library
✨ What to expect:
Games for parents and students
Fun prizes to win
Light refreshments
Lots of laughs and great memories
Bring your game face and your school spirit—we hope you’ll join us for an evening of fun and connection! 🎉
🎉 Game On, WSLA Families! 🎉
Ready for a night of friendly competition and family fun? Join us for Parent vs. Student Game Night at WSLA!
📍 WSLA Library
📅 Wednesday, January 28th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
All ages are welcome! Enjoy games, prizes, light refreshments, and plenty of laughs. We hope you’ll come out for a night of fun you won’t want to miss!
Who will take home the bragging rights—Parents or Students? 👀
WSLA families are invited to join us for a Parent vs. Student Game Night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and fun for all ages!
📅 Wednesday, January 28th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 WSLA Library
✨ What to expect:
Games for parents and students
Fun prizes to win
Light refreshments
Lots of laughs and great memories
Bring your game face and your school spirit—we hope you’ll join us for an evening of fun and connection! 🎉
🎉 Game On, WSLA Families! 🎉
Ready for a night of friendly competition and family fun? Join us for Parent vs. Student Game Night at WSLA!
📍 WSLA Library
📅 Wednesday, January 28th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
All ages are welcome! Enjoy games, prizes, light refreshments, and plenty of laughs. We hope you’ll come out for a night of fun you won’t want to miss!
Dear WSLA Cougar Families,
Want to know about the amazing things happening at West Side? Please join us for our PAC Meeting on Friday, January 16th, from 1:00–2:00 PM in the Parent Room (Room 120).
This is a great opportunity to share any concerns you may have and learn about upcoming school events. We hope to see you there!
Want to know about the amazing things happening at West Side? Please join us for our PAC Meeting on Friday, January 16th, from 1:00–2:00 PM in the Parent Room (Room 120).
This is a great opportunity to share any concerns you may have and learn about upcoming school events. We hope to see you there!
Hello GCSC Families,
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is an Asynchronous eLearning Day for all students.
🕘 What this means:
Students will not report to school in person. Instead, learning will take place at home, and students are expected to log in during their scheduled times to complete assignments and participate as directed by their teachers.
📅 Please review the detailed schedule carefully to ensure your student:
Logs in on time
Completes assigned work
Checks messages from teachers
👨👩👧👦 Families play an important role in helping students stay on track—thank you for your continued partnership and support.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your school directly.
Welcome back to West Side Leadership Academy! We hope you had a safe and restful holiday break. As we return, we're ready to finish the semester strong and continue building a positive, focused learning environment for every Cougar.
Uniforms Are Mandatory
Beginning this week, students are expected to be in full uniform each day. Students who do not adhere to the uniform expectations will receive tiered consequences, which may include removal from extracurricular activities (athletics, clubs, events, and other school activities) if noncompliance continues.
We look forward to seeing you on campus tomorrow!
Uniforms Are Mandatory
Beginning this week, students are expected to be in full uniform each day. Students who do not adhere to the uniform expectations will receive tiered consequences, which may include removal from extracurricular activities (athletics, clubs, events, and other school activities) if noncompliance continues.
We look forward to seeing you on campus tomorrow!
Dear WSLA Cougar Families,
Happy New Year!
This is a friendly reminder that students will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026, and are expected to resume the mandatory uniform requirements. The required uniform consists of navy blue collared tops and khaki bottoms.
Cougar gear is also an acceptable form of uniform. If your family does not yet have Cougar gear, it can be ordered at the following link:
https://gcsc.printful.me/
Enjoy the remainder of your winter break, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to campus in uniform on Monday morning. Thank You!
Happy New Year!
This is a friendly reminder that students will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026, and are expected to resume the mandatory uniform requirements. The required uniform consists of navy blue collared tops and khaki bottoms.
Cougar gear is also an acceptable form of uniform. If your family does not yet have Cougar gear, it can be ordered at the following link:
https://gcsc.printful.me/
Enjoy the remainder of your winter break, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to campus in uniform on Monday morning. Thank You!
Dear WSLA Cougar Families,
We hope that you and your family are having a wonderful and restful winter break.
This is a reminder that after winter break, beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, all students will be required to resume compliance with the mandatory uniform policy. Please note that Cougar gear is considered an acceptable form of uniform.
Cougar gear is available for purchase at the following link:
https://gcsc.printful.me/
We look forward to welcoming back all of our bright scholars in uniform on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Thank you, guardians, for your continued partnership in creating a successful, lifelong learning experience for our students. We appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation.
We hope that you and your family are having a wonderful and restful winter break.
This is a reminder that after winter break, beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, all students will be required to resume compliance with the mandatory uniform policy. Please note that Cougar gear is considered an acceptable form of uniform.
Cougar gear is available for purchase at the following link:
https://gcsc.printful.me/
We look forward to welcoming back all of our bright scholars in uniform on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Thank you, guardians, for your continued partnership in creating a successful, lifelong learning experience for our students. We appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation.
As we head out to our winter break we wish all a safe and happy holiday season…..we will see everyone back January 5th. PAWS UP Cougars……
Reminder to WSLA Families
When we return from Winter Break on Monday, January 5, 2026, all WSLA students are expected to be in full uniform in accordance with the Student Handbook. Students may also wear approved Cougar gear.
Don’t have any Cougar gear, or need to purchase more? Items are available online at http://gcsc.printful.me/
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Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning success for our students.
When we return from Winter Break on Monday, January 5, 2026, all WSLA students are expected to be in full uniform in accordance with the Student Handbook. Students may also wear approved Cougar gear.
Don’t have any Cougar gear, or need to purchase more? Items are available online at http://gcsc.printful.me/
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Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning success for our students.
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Dear West Side Leadership Academy Families,
I hope this message finds you and your family well. At West Side, our goal has always been to
remove barriers and make it as easy as possible for students to come to school ready to learn. In
that spirit, we shifted to a uniform option so that clothing would not stand in the way of students
walking through our doors. As we continue to grow as a school community, it has become clear
that we also need to be intentional about building a stronger sense of school pride, unity, and
focus. One of the ways we can do this is through a consistent, visible identity for our students.
When our students look like Cougars, they are more likely to feel like Cougars, and to carry
themselves with the pride and responsibility that comes with that.
Beginning when we return from Winter Break on January 5th, we will return to mandatory
uniforms for all students, as noted in the Student Code of Conduct.
Please check your Skyward inbox for full details.
Reminder:
There will be a Parent Advisory Meeting for all families today from 1:00–2:00 PM in the West Side Parent Room.
Immediately following, there will be a Jostens meeting for all seniors in the auditorium from 2:00–3:00 PM.
We can't wait to see you there!
There will be a Parent Advisory Meeting for all families today from 1:00–2:00 PM in the West Side Parent Room.
Immediately following, there will be a Jostens meeting for all seniors in the auditorium from 2:00–3:00 PM.
We can't wait to see you there!
Dear GCSC Students, families and stakeholders,
In order to ensure a safe commute for families and staff, the Gary Community School Corporation will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Safety is our first priority, so please exercise caution when navigating the storm. Please watch for any updates via our website, social media, email, WGVE 88.7 FM and robocall in case the need arises for a full-day cancelation.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Dear Families,
Due to power outages, classes are canceled today at West Side Leadership Academy and Gary Middle School.
All other schools in the district will operate on a two-hour delay at this time.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as information becomes available. Please continue to check the district website, social media pages, and WGVE 88.7FM for the latest announcements.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
Due to a forecast of inclement weather, the Gary Community School Corporation will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Safety is our first priority, so please exercise caution when navigating the storm. Please watch for any updates via our website, social media, email, WGVE 88.7 FM and robocall in case the need arises for a full-day cancelation.
WSLA PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING!
Nov 18, 1 -2 p.m. WSLA Parent Room (120)
West Side and G.A.P.S. Career Day!
