SUMMER 2025, VOLUME 55
SCHOOL STARTS
AUGUST 13!
Elementary & Bridgestone
MEET the TEACHER
August 11, 4-6 pm
Middle School & High School
OPEN HOUSE
August 11, 5:30-7:30 pm
Indian Education
School Supply Pick-Up
August 5, 5pm-7pm
Aug 6 10am-7pm
2025-26
School Hours
Elementary 8:15am-3:15pm Bridgestone & Middle School 7:30am-2:30pm High School 9:00am-4:00pm
NOW HIRING CERTIFIED & SUPPORT STAFF!
for the 2025-26 school year!
Dates & Times Coming Soon!
2025-26 ONLINE ENROLLMENT & RE-ENTRY OPEN NOW!
All enrollment (new students) and re-entry (returning WH students) will be online for the 2025-26 school year.
Click on the button below to get to the enrollment & re-entry online form. It will have you fill in your name and email and then send you an email verification link to get you started.
Items you will need:
Parent/Guardian Picture ID
Proof of residence: Utility bill in parent/guardian name (Electric, Water, Gas, or Lease). * We cannot accept cell phone bills as proof of residence.
Shot records: Mandatory for New Students and Updated for Returning students Pre-K moving to Kindergarten and 6th Grade moving to 7th Grade
New students will need copies of birth certificate, shot records, and a completed Release of Records Request.
Click on the link button below to get to the fillable
Release of Records Request.
If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to us at:
Enrollment Center: 405-350-3498 or svonholland@whisd.org
IT Department: 405-261-6744 or klmize@whisd.org
If you need further assistance with the enrollment/re-entry process, we have PC workstations available in our Enrollment Center Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00pm. On August 4th, the Enrollment Center and all school sites will be open from 4:00-7:00pm to assist parents with the online enrollment process.
OPEN TRANSFERS
Interested in getting an open transfer? Click on the button below to get started!
Download the Western Heights Public Schools app for all Apple & Android devices!
WHPS Dual Language Program at Council Grove and John Glenn!
Contact Dual Language Coordinator, Ms. Iriana Del Carmen Sanchez Borrely for more information! ibborrely@whisd.org
GREETINGS FROM DR. SAVAGE, SUPERINTENDENT
Dear Western Heights Students and Families,
It may be the middle of a hot Oklahoma summer, but that means we are already looking ahead with excitement and energy to the start of a brand-new school year at Western Heights! As we prepare to welcome students and families back, we want to share some of the incredible things happening across our district.
Thanks to your support of our recent bond initiatives, we are making great strides in improving and investing in our campuses. One of our major 2024 bond projects, the construction of new fencing around the main campus, was unfortunately delayed due to the city’s road-widening project in front of the school. We appreciate your patience as we work through this delay and are excited about the added safety and security the fencing will bring once it is complete.
This summer, we are also kicking off several projects from our February 2025 Bond, which will fund essential updates districtwide over the coming years. First up is the construction of a secure vestibule at the 9th Grade Center. Once that is complete, we’ll begin a full-scale remodel of Greenvale Elementary School, a much-deserved transformation we are incredibly proud to deliver. During this construction period, Greenvale students and staff will temporarily relocate to the 9th Grade Center, which will serve as their home until the remodel is finished.
Looking ahead to next school year, we will also be implementing the new "Bell to Bell, No Cell" law across all campuses. This statewide initiative is designed to help students stay more engaged in their learning throughout the day. Be on the lookout for upcoming guidance and expectations from your child’s school on how this will be implemented.
We continue to celebrate the progress we've made across our district, academically, socially, and culturally. From improved reading and math outcomes to the success of our HOPE rooms and WHIRE Center, and from student achievements in the arts and athletics to the incredible dedication of our educators and families, Western Heights is thriving!!!
Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we work to ensure every Jet is “Soaring to New Heights.” Our mission remains strong: to help all students discover their purpose, pride, and passion through innovative and inclusive educational experiences rooted in collaboration, engagement, and community.
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and we look forward to another outstanding school year. Welcome back to the 2025–2026 school year, Jet family!
With gratitude and excitement,
Dr. Brayden Savage
Superintendent
Western Heights Public Schools
What the Law Requires:
Senate Bill 139 goes into effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to all public school districts.
For the 2025-2026 school year, each school district Board of Education shall adopt a policy prohibiting students from using cell phones and personal electronic devices while on the campus of a public school district from bell-to-bell (Makes exceptions for medical needs).
The law addresses use, not possession.
Goes into effect July 1, 2025.
What’s Changing?
Beginning July 1, 2025, students will follow these expectations from bell to bell:
Not Allowed to be Used During the School Day:
Cell phones
Smartwatches
Earbuds or headphones
iPods or smart glasses
Any device that connects to a network
Use of personal electronic devices is prohibited by students on the school campus from bell to bell (start to end of instructional day, including lunch and passing).
Includes any personal electronic device that can connect to a smartphone, internet, cellular/Wi-Fi, or similar device (smart watches, smart headphones, tablets, smart glasses, etc.)
Does NOT include school-issued or school-approved instructional devices.
Violations may result in disciplinary action and will be handled according to the student code of conduct under noncompliance.
Why This Matters
When devices are away, students:
Stay more focused in class
Build stronger relationships
Perform better academically
We’re not just turning off devices, we’re turning on learning.
What Students Should Know
Bringing a phone is a personal choice. Western Heights Public Schools is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Devices must be out of sight and turned off during instructional time, including hallways, restrooms, and passing periods.
Repeated violations will result in disciplinary consequences as outlined in the WHPS Student Handbook.
