IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION NOTICE
Dear Parent/Guardian,
To prevent your child from being excluded from school, please make sure your child has received all required immunizations and that the school has a current copy of your child’s immunization record.
Schools may allow up to 20 days for families to complete required immunizations and/or provide documentation showing that the required immunizations have already been received.
Important Deadline: September 28, 2026
If the school does not receive documentation showing that your child has met the required immunization requirements, your child will not be permitted to attend school after September 28, 2026.
If your child has already received the required immunizations, please provide a copy of the updated immunization record to your child’s school nurse as soon as possible.
Current immunization records are required by Indiana law. Students must have one of the following on file with the school:
A current written immunization record;
Documentation from a physician indicating that required immunizations have been delayed due to extreme circumstances and providing an established schedule for completing the immunizations; or
A written statement of medical, religious, or other qualifying objection submitted to the building principal in accordance with applicable Indiana law.
What Families Should Bring
When obtaining immunizations, families should be prepared to provide:
Your child’s current immunization record
Insurance card, if applicable
Parent/Guardian photo identification
Please return a copy of your child’s updated immunization record to the school immediately after receiving the required immunizations.
If you have questions regarding your child’s immunization requirements or records, please contact Nurse Teresa McCarley at 219-440-6673.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important requirement and for helping us keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
To prevent your child from being excluded from school, please make sure your child has received all required immunizations and that the school has a current copy of your child’s immunization record.
Schools may allow up to 20 days for families to complete required immunizations and/or provide documentation showing that the required immunizations have already been received.
Important Deadline: September 28, 2026
If the school does not receive documentation showing that your child has met the required immunization requirements, your child will not be permitted to attend school after September 28, 2026.
If your child has already received the required immunizations, please provide a copy of the updated immunization record to your child’s school nurse as soon as possible.
Current immunization records are required by Indiana law. Students must have one of the following on file with the school:
A current written immunization record;
Documentation from a physician indicating that required immunizations have been delayed due to extreme circumstances and providing an established schedule for completing the immunizations; or
A written statement of medical, religious, or other qualifying objection submitted to the building principal in accordance with applicable Indiana law.
What Families Should Bring
When obtaining immunizations, families should be prepared to provide:
Your child’s current immunization record
Insurance card, if applicable
Parent/Guardian photo identification
Please return a copy of your child’s updated immunization record to the school immediately after receiving the required immunizations.
If you have questions regarding your child’s immunization requirements or records, please contact Nurse Teresa McCarley at 219-440-6673.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important requirement and for helping us keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Dear WSLA Families and Students,
West Side Leadership Academy is aware of videos circulating on social media depicting recent physical altercations involving students at our school. We understand the concern these videos may cause among our families and members of the community.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. The behavior shown in these videos is unacceptable and does not reflect the safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment we expect at West Side Leadership Academy.
School administrators are actively investigating these incidents. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with school and district policies. Because this matter involves students, we cannot discuss individual students or specific disciplinary consequences.
We also want to remind students and families that gathering around an altercation, encouraging a fight, or using a cell phone or other electronic device to record an incident creates additional safety concerns and interferes with the ability of staff to quickly and safely respond. Students identified as violating school expectations regarding these behaviors will also be subject to appropriate consequences. Student use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices during the school day is governed by Indiana law as well as district and school policy.
We are asking our families to reinforce an important message with their students: when a conflict occurs, students should move away from the situation, seek assistance from an adult, and never participate in, encourage, or record a fight.
We take these incidents seriously. West Side Leadership Academy will continue working to ensure that our school is a safe place for students to learn and staff to work. We appreciate the continued partnership of our parents, guardians, staff, and community as we hold students accountable and reinforce the standards of behavior expected of every WSLA student.
West Side Leadership Academy is aware of videos circulating on social media depicting recent physical altercations involving students at our school. We understand the concern these videos may cause among our families and members of the community.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. The behavior shown in these videos is unacceptable and does not reflect the safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment we expect at West Side Leadership Academy.
School administrators are actively investigating these incidents. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with school and district policies. Because this matter involves students, we cannot discuss individual students or specific disciplinary consequences.
We also want to remind students and families that gathering around an altercation, encouraging a fight, or using a cell phone or other electronic device to record an incident creates additional safety concerns and interferes with the ability of staff to quickly and safely respond. Students identified as violating school expectations regarding these behaviors will also be subject to appropriate consequences. Student use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices during the school day is governed by Indiana law as well as district and school policy.
We are asking our families to reinforce an important message with their students: when a conflict occurs, students should move away from the situation, seek assistance from an adult, and never participate in, encourage, or record a fight.
We take these incidents seriously. West Side Leadership Academy will continue working to ensure that our school is a safe place for students to learn and staff to work. We appreciate the continued partnership of our parents, guardians, staff, and community as we hold students accountable and reinforce the standards of behavior expected of every WSLA student.
West Side Leadership Academy is aware of videos circulating on social media depicting recent physical altercations involving students at our school. We understand the concern these videos may cause among our families and members of the community.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. The behavior shown in these videos is unacceptable and does not reflect the safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment we expect at West Side Leadership Academy.
School administrators are actively investigating these incidents. Parents and guardians of the students we have identified as being directly involved have been contacted, and those students have been directed to remain home while the investigation is completed. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with school and district policies. Because this matter involves students, we cannot discuss individual students or specific disciplinary consequences.
We also want to remind students and families that gathering around an altercation, encouraging a fight, or using a cell phone or other electronic device to record an incident creates additional safety concerns and interferes with the ability of staff to quickly and safely respond. Students identified as violating school expectations regarding these behaviors will also be subject to appropriate consequences. Student use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices during the school day is governed by Indiana law as well as district and school policy.
We are asking our families to reinforce an important message with their students: when a conflict occurs, students should move away from the situation, seek assistance from an adult, and never participate in, encourage, or record a fight.
We take these incidents seriously. West Side Leadership Academy will continue working to ensure that our school is a safe place for students to learn and staff to work. We appreciate the continued partnership of our parents, guardians, staff, and community as we hold students accountable and reinforce the standards of behavior expected of every WSLA student.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. The behavior shown in these videos is unacceptable and does not reflect the safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment we expect at West Side Leadership Academy.
School administrators are actively investigating these incidents. Parents and guardians of the students we have identified as being directly involved have been contacted, and those students have been directed to remain home while the investigation is completed. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with school and district policies. Because this matter involves students, we cannot discuss individual students or specific disciplinary consequences.
We also want to remind students and families that gathering around an altercation, encouraging a fight, or using a cell phone or other electronic device to record an incident creates additional safety concerns and interferes with the ability of staff to quickly and safely respond. Students identified as violating school expectations regarding these behaviors will also be subject to appropriate consequences. Student use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices during the school day is governed by Indiana law as well as district and school policy.
We are asking our families to reinforce an important message with their students: when a conflict occurs, students should move away from the situation, seek assistance from an adult, and never participate in, encourage, or record a fight.
We take these incidents seriously. West Side Leadership Academy will continue working to ensure that our school is a safe place for students to learn and staff to work. We appreciate the continued partnership of our parents, guardians, staff, and community as we hold students accountable and reinforce the standards of behavior expected of every WSLA student.
Dear WSLA Cougar Families,
🚨🚨 COUGAR NATION… THIS IS YOUR 1-HOUR WARNING! 🚨🚨
⏰ ONE. HOUR. UNTIL. KICKOFF. 🏈
The lights are coming on, the stands are waiting, and our Cougars are ready to ROAR! 🐾🔥
🏈 WSLA COUGARS vs. EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL CARDINALS 🏈
📍 Cougar Stadium – Home of Champions
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $7
👧🏽 Children 6 & under: FREE!
💵📲💳 Cash, TAP, and CARD are accepted at the ticket gate and concession stand!
🚨 COUGAR FAMILIES—IT'S TIME TO MOVE! 🚨
If you're still sitting at home asking, “Should we go?”
The answer is:
YES. YES. YES. 😂🐾
Grab the family. Grab your orange and blue. Grab your loudest cheering voice and GET TO COUGAR STADIUM! 📣🧡💙
Let's fill those stands, support our scholars, and show the Cardinals exactly what COUGAR PRIDE looks like!
🔥 PRIDE. HUSTLE. FAMILY. 🔥
🐾 COUGAR STRONG! 🐾
COUGAR NATION… WE’LL SEE YOU IN ONE HOUR!
🧡💙 LET’S GOOOOOO, COUGARS!!! 🐾🏈🔥
🚨🚨 COUGAR NATION… THIS IS YOUR 1-HOUR WARNING! 🚨🚨
⏰ ONE. HOUR. UNTIL. KICKOFF. 🏈
The lights are coming on, the stands are waiting, and our Cougars are ready to ROAR! 🐾🔥
🏈 WSLA COUGARS vs. EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL CARDINALS 🏈
📍 Cougar Stadium – Home of Champions
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $7
👧🏽 Children 6 & under: FREE!
💵📲💳 Cash, TAP, and CARD are accepted at the ticket gate and concession stand!
🚨 COUGAR FAMILIES—IT'S TIME TO MOVE! 🚨
If you're still sitting at home asking, “Should we go?”
The answer is:
YES. YES. YES. 😂🐾
Grab the family. Grab your orange and blue. Grab your loudest cheering voice and GET TO COUGAR STADIUM! 📣🧡💙
Let's fill those stands, support our scholars, and show the Cardinals exactly what COUGAR PRIDE looks like!
🔥 PRIDE. HUSTLE. FAMILY. 🔥
🐾 COUGAR STRONG! 🐾
COUGAR NATION… WE’LL SEE YOU IN ONE HOUR!
🧡💙 LET’S GOOOOOO, COUGARS!!! 🐾🏈🔥
Dear WSLA Cougar Families,
🚨 THIS IS YOUR GAME DAY REMINDER! 🚨
Cougar Nation, it’s time to grab your orange and blue, bring the family, and get ready to make some NOISE! 📣🐾
🏈 WSLA COUGARS vs. EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL CARDINALS 🏈
📅 TONIGHT — Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
📍 Cougar Stadium – Home of Champions
🎟️ Admission: $7
👧🏽 Children 6 & under: FREE!
💵💳📲 Cash, tap, AND card are accepted at the ticket gate and concession stand!
🔥 WE NEED COUGAR NATION IN THE STANDS! 🔥
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your loudest cheer. Bring that COUGAR PRIDE! 🧡💙
Let's pack Cougar Stadium and show our scholars what happens when their community comes together to support them!
🐾 PRIDE. HUSTLE. FAMILY. 🐾
COUGAR STRONG
See you under the Friday night lights! 🌟🏈
LET’S GO, COUGARS!!! 🧡💙🐾
🚨 THIS IS YOUR GAME DAY REMINDER! 🚨
Cougar Nation, it’s time to grab your orange and blue, bring the family, and get ready to make some NOISE! 📣🐾
🏈 WSLA COUGARS vs. EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL CARDINALS 🏈
📅 TONIGHT — Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
📍 Cougar Stadium – Home of Champions
🎟️ Admission: $7
👧🏽 Children 6 & under: FREE!
💵💳📲 Cash, tap, AND card are accepted at the ticket gate and concession stand!
🔥 WE NEED COUGAR NATION IN THE STANDS! 🔥
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your loudest cheer. Bring that COUGAR PRIDE! 🧡💙
Let's pack Cougar Stadium and show our scholars what happens when their community comes together to support them!
🐾 PRIDE. HUSTLE. FAMILY. 🐾
COUGAR STRONG
See you under the Friday night lights! 🌟🏈
LET’S GO, COUGARS!!! 🧡💙🐾
Dear WSLA Cougar Families,
🚨 COUGAR NATION, WE NEED YOU IN THE STANDS! 🚨
It’s time to put on that orange and blue, grab the family, bring the energy, and show everyone what it means to be COUGAR STRONG! 🐾🧡💙
Our Gary West Side Leadership Academy Cougars are taking on the East Chicago Central Cardinals, and this is one matchup you DON'T want to miss!
🏈 COUGARS vs. CARDINALS 🏈
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
📍 Cougar Stadium – Home of Champions
🎟️ Admission: $7
👧🏽 Children 6 & under: FREE!
And here's the best part… you don't have to dig around for cash! 💵📲💳
Cash, tap, AND card are accepted at the ticket gate and concession stand!
🔥 THIS IS MORE THAN A GAME—IT'S COUGAR PRIDE! 🔥
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your loudest cheering voice. Bring your COUGAR ENERGY! 📣🐾
Let's fill Cougar Stadium and remind everyone that when it comes to Pride. Hustle. Family....
WE ARE COUGAR STRONG! 🐾
We’ll see you under the lights! 🌟🏈
#pawsup #theynotlikeus 🐾🧡💙
🚨 COUGAR NATION, WE NEED YOU IN THE STANDS! 🚨
It’s time to put on that orange and blue, grab the family, bring the energy, and show everyone what it means to be COUGAR STRONG! 🐾🧡💙
Our Gary West Side Leadership Academy Cougars are taking on the East Chicago Central Cardinals, and this is one matchup you DON'T want to miss!
🏈 COUGARS vs. CARDINALS 🏈
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
📍 Cougar Stadium – Home of Champions
🎟️ Admission: $7
👧🏽 Children 6 & under: FREE!
And here's the best part… you don't have to dig around for cash! 💵📲💳
Cash, tap, AND card are accepted at the ticket gate and concession stand!
🔥 THIS IS MORE THAN A GAME—IT'S COUGAR PRIDE! 🔥
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your loudest cheering voice. Bring your COUGAR ENERGY! 📣🐾
Let's fill Cougar Stadium and remind everyone that when it comes to Pride. Hustle. Family....
WE ARE COUGAR STRONG! 🐾
We’ll see you under the lights! 🌟🏈
#pawsup #theynotlikeus 🐾🧡💙
Good morning WSLA, Families!
Just a friendly reminder that our GCSC F.A.C.E. Department CommUnity Giveback is happening TONIGHT! 🎉
We are excited to welcome our WSLA families for an evening of support, resources, and community connection.
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 WSLA Parking Lot
900 Gerry St., Gary, IN
➡️ Enter through Gerry and 11th Street
Families will have the opportunity to receive school supplies, hygiene kits, snacks, and other valuable resources provided through our amazing community partnerships.
🎒 Please remember: Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
We are grateful to our community partners for coming together to support our scholars and families. Together, we can make a difference!
We look forward to seeing you tonight!
GCSC F.A.C.E. Department
Family and Community Engagement
Building Connections. Supporting Families. Empowering Success.
We Are Stronger Together! 💙🧡
Just a friendly reminder that our GCSC F.A.C.E. Department CommUnity Giveback is happening TONIGHT! 🎉
We are excited to welcome our WSLA families for an evening of support, resources, and community connection.
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 WSLA Parking Lot
900 Gerry St., Gary, IN
➡️ Enter through Gerry and 11th Street
Families will have the opportunity to receive school supplies, hygiene kits, snacks, and other valuable resources provided through our amazing community partnerships.
🎒 Please remember: Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
We are grateful to our community partners for coming together to support our scholars and families. Together, we can make a difference!
We look forward to seeing you tonight!
GCSC F.A.C.E. Department
Family and Community Engagement
Building Connections. Supporting Families. Empowering Success.
We Are Stronger Together! 💙🧡
Dear GCSC Scholars and Families,
As the storm aftermath continues to unfold, the Gary Community School Corporation will remain closed on Thursday, August 20th and Friday, August 21st.
We are awaiting full power restoration in all schools. Meanwhile, the assessment of our buildings continues, and our team has begun addressing repairs and safety concerns in preparation for a safe return.
It is our goal to have a better sense of a return date over the weekend.
We can't say this enough...thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through the impact of the storm.
We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
As the storm aftermath continues to unfold, the Gary Community School Corporation will remain closed on Thursday, August 20th and Friday, August 21st.
We are awaiting full power restoration in all schools. Meanwhile, the assessment of our buildings continues, and our team has begun addressing repairs and safety concerns in preparation for a safe return.
It is our goal to have a better sense of a return date over the weekend.
We can't say this enough...thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through the impact of the storm.
We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Dear GCSC Scholars and Families,
As we begin to regain power across our buildings, we are carefully assessing the needs and conditions of each facility. Our priority is to ensure that every building is safe and ready to occupy before welcoming students and staff back.
At this time, the Gary Community School Corporation will remain closed on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Our teams will continue working diligently to assess building conditions, address any safety concerns, and prepare our schools for a safe return.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through the impact of the storm. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
As we begin to regain power across our buildings, we are carefully assessing the needs and conditions of each facility. Our priority is to ensure that every building is safe and ready to occupy before welcoming students and staff back.
At this time, the Gary Community School Corporation will remain closed on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Our teams will continue working diligently to assess building conditions, address any safety concerns, and prepare our schools for a safe return.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through the impact of the storm. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
🚨 SCHOOL CLOSURE NOTICE
Dear Gary Community School Corporation Families,
Due to the current conditions of several of our school buildings following yesterday's severe weather, the Gary Community School Corporation will be closed on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
The safety and well-being of our students, families, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to address the conditions impacting our school buildings.
Please continue to monitor official Gary Community School Corporation communication channels for additional updates regarding school operations and the return to school.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Gary Community School Corporation
Committed to the safety, success, and well-being of every student.
Dear Gary Community School Corporation Families,
Due to the current conditions of several of our school buildings following yesterday's severe weather, the Gary Community School Corporation will be closed on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
The safety and well-being of our students, families, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to address the conditions impacting our school buildings.
Please continue to monitor official Gary Community School Corporation communication channels for additional updates regarding school operations and the return to school.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Gary Community School Corporation
Committed to the safety, success, and well-being of every student.
📣 WSLA Families – We Need Your Voice! 🧡💙
At West Side Leadership Academy, we believe that strong schools are built through strong partnerships with our families. That's why we're asking every parent and guardian to take a few minutes to complete the Gary Community School Corporation Family Engagement Survey.
Your feedback is incredibly important because it helps us better understand:
✨ What resources and services your family needs
✨ How we can strengthen communication between home and school
✨ Ways we can support not just our students, but the entire family
✨ What programs and opportunities would make the biggest impact in our community
Every response helps us create a clearer picture of how we can continue to grow and ensure that every Cougar family has the support they need to thrive.
✅ The survey is quick, easy, and confidential.
🎁 As an added bonus, one survey participant will be randomly selected to win a gift card!
Please take a few moments to scan the QR code on the flyer and share your voice. Together, we can build a stronger school, stronger families, and a stronger community.
Your voice matters. Your feedback makes a difference. Together, We Thrive! 🐾
#WSLACougars #TogetherWeThrive #FamilyEngagement #ParentVoice #GCSC #PawsUp #StrongerTogether
At West Side Leadership Academy, we believe that strong schools are built through strong partnerships with our families. That's why we're asking every parent and guardian to take a few minutes to complete the Gary Community School Corporation Family Engagement Survey.
Your feedback is incredibly important because it helps us better understand:
✨ What resources and services your family needs
✨ How we can strengthen communication between home and school
✨ Ways we can support not just our students, but the entire family
✨ What programs and opportunities would make the biggest impact in our community
Every response helps us create a clearer picture of how we can continue to grow and ensure that every Cougar family has the support they need to thrive.
✅ The survey is quick, easy, and confidential.
🎁 As an added bonus, one survey participant will be randomly selected to win a gift card!
Please take a few moments to scan the QR code on the flyer and share your voice. Together, we can build a stronger school, stronger families, and a stronger community.
Your voice matters. Your feedback makes a difference. Together, We Thrive! 🐾
#WSLACougars #TogetherWeThrive #FamilyEngagement #ParentVoice #GCSC #PawsUp #StrongerTogether
🎭🎒 WSLA Families & Community — Don’t Miss These Amazing Opportunities! 🎒🎭
There is so much excitement happening in our community this week!
✨ Support our talented young performers at The Wiz, presented by Woodland Child Development Center’s Musical Theatre Intensive Camp! Join us for the final performance on August 8th (this is the rescheduled date) at 3:00 PM in the Mark Spencer Auditorium at West Side Leadership Academy, 900 Gerry Street, Gary, IN 46406. Tickets are only $10 and it promises to be a wonderful show for the entire family!
🎒 Need school supplies? Families are also invited to the Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 8th beginning at 12:00 PM in Merrillville. Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be available while supplies last to help students start the school year prepared and ready to learn!
At WSLA, we are proud to share resources, opportunities, and experiences that support our students and families both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you to our community partners for helping our scholars shine!
#WSLA #PawsUp #CommunityPartners #BackToSchool #TheWiz #WSLAFamily #StudentSuccess
There is so much excitement happening in our community this week!
✨ Support our talented young performers at The Wiz, presented by Woodland Child Development Center’s Musical Theatre Intensive Camp! Join us for the final performance on August 8th (this is the rescheduled date) at 3:00 PM in the Mark Spencer Auditorium at West Side Leadership Academy, 900 Gerry Street, Gary, IN 46406. Tickets are only $10 and it promises to be a wonderful show for the entire family!
🎒 Need school supplies? Families are also invited to the Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 8th beginning at 12:00 PM in Merrillville. Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be available while supplies last to help students start the school year prepared and ready to learn!
At WSLA, we are proud to share resources, opportunities, and experiences that support our students and families both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you to our community partners for helping our scholars shine!
#WSLA #PawsUp #CommunityPartners #BackToSchool #TheWiz #WSLAFamily #StudentSuccess
📚🎉 THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS HERE, COUGARS! 🐾🧡💙
The countdown is over! We are so excited to welcome all of our West Side Leadership Academy students back for an amazing school year!
📅 First Day of School: Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕣 School Begins: 8:30 AM
🚪 Student Entrance: Door J
Our staff can't wait to welcome everyone back to campus.
Let's kick off the 2026-2027 school year with Cougar Pride! 🐾
We Can. We Will. West Side! 🧡💙
#WestSideLeadershipAcademy #WSLACougars #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool #CougarPride #WeCanWeWillWestSide
🎉🐾 TODAY'S THE DAY, COUGAR FAMILIES! 🧡💙
The countdown is over—Orientation is TODAY, and school starts TOMORROW! 🎒✨
📅 Orientation – Today (August 5)
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 WSLA Auditorium (Enter through Door J)
Calling all incoming 9th grade students and new WSLA scholars! Join us this evening to:
🐾 Meet our amazing staff
📚 Learn what to expect this school year
❓ Get your questions answered
💙 Begin your Cougar journey with confidence!
Don't forget to:
✅ Have your school supplies ready
⏰ Set your alarm for tomorrow
🎒 Be ready for the first day of school on August 6 at 8:30 AM!
📱 Important Reminder: Our new no electronic device policy went into effect July 1, 2026. We encourage all families to talk with their scholar today about the importance of following this policy so everyone can stay focused on learning from day one.
👕 Uniform Reminder: Parents and guardians, please take a few moments to review the updated WSLA uniform policy with your scholar before arriving tomorrow to help ensure everyone is ready for a successful start to the school year.
We can't wait to welcome our newest Cougars tonight and see ALL of our scholars tomorrow morning as we kick off an incredible year of learning, leadership, and Cougar Pride!
One Team. One Vision. COUGAR PRIDE! 🐾🧡💙
#WSLA #CougarPride #OrientationDay #BackToSchool #SchoolStartsTomorrow #ReadySetCougars
🏈🏐🏃♀️ ATTENTION WSLA COUGAR ATHLETES! 🧡💙
It's time to gear up for the Fall Sports Season! If you're interested in representing West Side Leadership Academy this year, be sure to review the practice schedules below.
🏈 Varsity Football
Official Practice Begins: Monday, August 3
Non-contact practices: August 3–5
Contact practices begin: August 6
All athletes MUST have an IHSAA physical on file before participating in any official practice or workout. Please see the attached flyer to schedule your physical with Gary Edgewater.
🏐 Varsity Girls Volleyball
Workouts: August 3–4 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Tryouts: August 5–6 | 4:00–6:00 PM
A current physical must be on file with your coach or the GCSC Athletics Department before participating.
🏈 Varsity Girls Flag Football
First Practice: Tuesday, August 4 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Practices will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
A current physical is required before participation.
🏃♂️ Varsity Cross Country
The official start of Cross Country has been postponed. More information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
📧 For questions regarding Cross Country, please contact Athletic Director Jon Nwannunu at jlnwannunu@garyschools.org.
📌 Reminder: An IHSAA sports physical is REQUIRED before participating in any official practice or tryout.
Let's have a great fall season! Go Cougars! 🐾🧡💙
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It's time to gear up for the Fall Sports Season! If you're interested in representing West Side Leadership Academy this year, be sure to review the practice schedules below.
🏈 Varsity Football
Official Practice Begins: Monday, August 3
Non-contact practices: August 3–5
Contact practices begin: August 6
All athletes MUST have an IHSAA physical on file before participating in any official practice or workout. Please see the attached flyer to schedule your physical with Gary Edgewater.
🏐 Varsity Girls Volleyball
Workouts: August 3–4 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Tryouts: August 5–6 | 4:00–6:00 PM
A current physical must be on file with your coach or the GCSC Athletics Department before participating.
🏈 Varsity Girls Flag Football
First Practice: Tuesday, August 4 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Practices will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
A current physical is required before participation.
🏃♂️ Varsity Cross Country
The official start of Cross Country has been postponed. More information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
📧 For questions regarding Cross Country, please contact Athletic Director Jon Nwannunu at jlnwannunu@garyschools.org.
📌 Reminder: An IHSAA sports physical is REQUIRED before participating in any official practice or tryout.
Let's have a great fall season! Go Cougars! 🐾🧡💙
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🚔🌟 Reminder: Join Us Tonight for National Night Out! 🌟🚔
The Gary Police Department invites all Gary families and community members to come out TONIGHT for National Night Out 2026!
📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 RailCats Stadium
1 Stadium Plaza, Gary, IN 46402
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our local law enforcement, strengthen community relationships, and enjoy an evening of fun with family and friends!
🎉 Enjoy:
Delicious food
Live music
Prizes & giveaways
Family-friendly activities
Community resources
And so much more!
Let's come together to celebrate our community and help build a safer, stronger Gary. We hope to see all of our WSLA Cougar families there!
💙🧡 Go Cougars! 🧡💙
🚨📚 REMINDER, COUGAR FAMILIES! 🧡💙
The first day of school is Thursday, August 6th! 🎉
🕣 Classes begin promptly at 8:30 AM, so make plans now to have your student here on time and ready for an amazing start to the 2026-2027 school year!
🐾 Incoming 9th Grade & New Student Orientation Reminder
If your student is entering 9th grade or is new to West Side Leadership Academy, don't miss Orientation!
📅 Wednesday, August 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 WSLA Auditorium (Enter through Door J)
This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn important information, get your questions answered, and prepare for a successful school year.
🎒 School Supply Reminder
Be sure your student has their supplies ready for the first day! General supplies include:
✔️ Binder with dividers
✔️ 2 Composition books
✔️ 2 Poster boards
✔️ Highlighter
✔️ Blue or black ink pens
✔️ College-ruled notebook paper
✔️ Calculator (if required for their courses)
📞 If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office at 219-413-9870.
We can't wait to welcome our Cougar family back and kick off another fantastic year!
🐾 One Team. One Vision. Cougar Pride! 🧡💙
#WSLA #CougarPride #BackToSchool #SchoolStartsAugust6 #OrientationReminder #LeadershipStartsHere
The first day of school is Thursday, August 6th! 🎉
🕣 Classes begin promptly at 8:30 AM, so make plans now to have your student here on time and ready for an amazing start to the 2026-2027 school year!
🐾 Incoming 9th Grade & New Student Orientation Reminder
If your student is entering 9th grade or is new to West Side Leadership Academy, don't miss Orientation!
📅 Wednesday, August 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 WSLA Auditorium (Enter through Door J)
This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn important information, get your questions answered, and prepare for a successful school year.
🎒 School Supply Reminder
Be sure your student has their supplies ready for the first day! General supplies include:
✔️ Binder with dividers
✔️ 2 Composition books
✔️ 2 Poster boards
✔️ Highlighter
✔️ Blue or black ink pens
✔️ College-ruled notebook paper
✔️ Calculator (if required for their courses)
📞 If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office at 219-413-9870.
We can't wait to welcome our Cougar family back and kick off another fantastic year!
🐾 One Team. One Vision. Cougar Pride! 🧡💙
#WSLA #CougarPride #BackToSchool #SchoolStartsAugust6 #OrientationReminder #LeadershipStartsHere
🧡💙 Cougar Families, the August Newsletter is here! 💙🧡
The first day of school is almost here! Be sure to check out our August WSLA Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, orientation information, uniform reminders, family resources, and everything you need to start the school year strong.
📖 Take a few minutes to read through it and stay connected!
Let's make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to West Side Leadership Academy!
🐾 Go Cougars!
The first day of school is almost here! Be sure to check out our August WSLA Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, orientation information, uniform reminders, family resources, and everything you need to start the school year strong.
📖 Take a few minutes to read through it and stay connected!
Let's make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to West Side Leadership Academy!
🐾 Go Cougars!
🧡💙 Cougar Families, the August Newsletter is here! 💙🧡
The first day of school is almost here! Be sure to check out our August WSLA Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, orientation information, uniform reminders, family resources, and everything you need to start the school year strong.
📖 Take a few minutes to read through it and stay connected!
Let's make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to West Side Leadership Academy!
🐾 Go Cougars!
The first day of school is almost here! Be sure to check out our August WSLA Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, orientation information, uniform reminders, family resources, and everything you need to start the school year strong.
📖 Take a few minutes to read through it and stay connected!
Let's make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to West Side Leadership Academy!
🐾 Go Cougars!
🚨📚 REMINDER, COUGAR FAMILIES! 🧡💙
The first day of school is Thursday, August 6th! 🎉
🕣 Classes begin promptly at 8:30 AM, so make plans now to have your student here on time and ready for an amazing start to the 2026-2027 school year!
🐾 Incoming 9th Grade & New Student Orientation Reminder
If your student is entering 9th grade or is new to West Side Leadership Academy, don't miss Orientation!
📅 Wednesday, August 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 WSLA Auditorium (Enter through Door J)
This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn important information, get your questions answered, and prepare for a successful school year.
🎒 School Supply Reminder
Be sure your student has their supplies ready for the first day! General supplies include:
✔️ Binder with dividers
✔️ 2 Composition books
✔️ 2 Poster boards
✔️ Highlighter
✔️ Blue or black ink pens
✔️ College-ruled notebook paper
✔️ Calculator (if required for their courses)
📞 If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office at 219-413-9870.
We can't wait to welcome our Cougar family back and kick off another fantastic year!
🐾 One Team. One Vision. Cougar Pride! 🧡💙
#WSLA #CougarPride #BackToSchool #SchoolStartsAugust6 #OrientationReminder #LeadershipStartsHere
The first day of school is Thursday, August 6th! 🎉
🕣 Classes begin promptly at 8:30 AM, so make plans now to have your student here on time and ready for an amazing start to the 2026-2027 school year!
🐾 Incoming 9th Grade & New Student Orientation Reminder
If your student is entering 9th grade or is new to West Side Leadership Academy, don't miss Orientation!
📅 Wednesday, August 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 WSLA Auditorium (Enter through Door J)
This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn important information, get your questions answered, and prepare for a successful school year.
🎒 School Supply Reminder
Be sure your student has their supplies ready for the first day! General supplies include:
✔️ Binder with dividers
✔️ 2 Composition books
✔️ 2 Poster boards
✔️ Highlighter
✔️ Blue or black ink pens
✔️ College-ruled notebook paper
✔️ Calculator (if required for their courses)
📞 If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office at 219-413-9870.
We can't wait to welcome our Cougar family back and kick off another fantastic year!
🐾 One Team. One Vision. Cougar Pride! 🧡💙
#WSLA #CougarPride #BackToSchool #SchoolStartsAugust6 #OrientationReminder #LeadershipStartsHere
