🎓 Student ID Update for Raider Nation! 🎓
🟦 7th & 8th Grade Families:
Hold on to those ID cards! If your child still has their ID from last year — they’re good to go for the 2025–2026 school year. No need to replace it unless it's damaged.
🟥 6th Grade Families:
We’ll be issuing new student IDs for all 6th graders by the end of the first week of school.
✅ IDs help with safety, cafeteria checkouts, and bus boarding — so please make sure your student brings theirs every day!
#OneWestside #RaiderReady #UrgencyInAction #MiddleSchoolStrong
🚍 Transportation Update for Raider Nation! 🚍
Parents & Guardians — due to a technical error in the new routing software, bus information is not currently showing in FOCUS. But don’t worry — if your student is transportation-eligible and you've submitted a ride request, they have a bus!
📌 If you live within 2 miles of the school, your student is NOT eligible for bus service.
📞 Please call the District Transportation Office at (904) 858-6200 ASAP to get your child’s bus number and route before the first day of school.
🧠 Make sure your child knows what bus they ride!
🚫 Please note: Westside staff does not control bus assignments or eligibility. All transportation is managed by Duval County Public Schools and contracted vendors.
Let’s get #RaiderReady and keep that #UrgencyInAction rolling!
#OneWestside #BackToSchool2025
👏 THANK YOU, RAIDER NATION!
We’re grateful to all returning families who joined us for Day 2 of Raider Orientation! 🐎💥 Your energy sets the tone for an amazing year ahead.
🗓 Student schedules will be live in Parent Portal and student accounts starting August 4th.
📣 6th Grade Families! Don’t forget — Raider Training Camp (RTC) is this Wednesday, July 30 | 9 AM–12 PM. Your Raider will tour the campus, meet teachers, and enjoy breakfast & lunch!
#RaiderReady #RaiderNation #TeamDuval #UrgencyinAction #OneWestside
We’re grateful to every student, parent, and family member who showed up and showed OUT for our first Orientation events during Raider Welcome Back Week! Your energy, questions, and commitment to student success set the tone for an amazing year ahead.
“Raider Ready” and “Urgency in Action” is more than a motto—it’s our mindset. Let’s keep that energy going strong!
#RaiderNation #RaiderReady #OneWestside #UrgencyInAction #TeamDuval
We’re bringing convenience to YOU! The Immunization Truck will be on-site during Orientation to support our families.
💉 Services Provided:
✅ Official Immunization Records
✅ TDAP Shots for all incoming 7th graders
📍 Orientation Dates & Times:
🗓️ July 28 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🗓️ July 29 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Let’s keep Raider Nation healthy and Raider Ready! No appointments needed—just show up!
#RaiderReady #UrgencyInAction #OneWestside #TeamDuval #RaiderNation
Get #RaiderReady for the 2025–2026 school year at Westside Middle School! 🐎💥
📅 July 28 | 10AM–12PM – 6th Grade & New Students
📅 July 29 | 1PM–3PM – Make-Up & Returning Students
📍 4815 Wesconnett Blvd, Jax, FL 32210
💥 Come tour the campus, learn about clubs & student life, and enjoy Lolo Hawaiian Shaved Ice on-site! 🍧
🔥 6th Graders Only – Don’t miss our Raider Training Camp on Wednesday, July 30 | 9AM–12PM
✔️ Learn the Raider Creed
✔️ Tour the campus
✔️ Meet teachers
✔️ Enjoy breakfast & lunch
🖱 RSVP with the QR Code below!
#RaiderReady #TeamDuval #UrgencyinAction #OneWestside #RaiderNation
It’s time to make sure your address is up to date in the Parent Portal! 🏠🚍
Why is this important?
The bus routes and stops are generated based on the address linked to your Parent Portal account. If your address is outdated, it could cause delays or confusion with your child’s bus route.
👉 How to update:
Log in to your Parent Portal account
Go to My Contact Info
Select Edit Info
Under the address line, update your address if necessary
Taking a few minutes now will help ensure smooth bus rides for your student this year! If you need help updating your information, please contact the school office at (904) 573-1000.
Let’s get ready for a successful school year! 🚌🎒
#RaiderReady #ParentPortal #WestsideMiddle
Raider Families! As we gear up for a phenomenal year at Westside Middle School, please take a moment to review our Uniform and Appearance Policy and make sure your student is ready for Day One success. 👕🎒
✅ Uniform shirts must be ordered through our official supplier, [Total Impact Jax – Westside Middle School].
🔒 Non-compliance with the uniform policy will be treated as a violation of the Duval County Student Code of Conduct.
Here’s what you need to know:
👚 Grade-Level Colors (Logo Required!)
6th Grade – Red
7th Grade – Black
8th Grade – Grey
(Shirts, polos, or jackets MUST have the official Westside logo—no hoodies allowed.)
👖 Bottoms (Pants/Shorts)
✔ Black, Navy Blue, or Khaki
❌ No jeans, leggings, pajama pants, or anything torn/frayed
👟 Shoes
✔ Closed-toe shoes with secure backs
❌ No Crocs, slides, flip-flops, furry boots, or slippers
🧥 Outerwear
✔ Plain jackets/sweaters in grade-level color or official WMS outerwear
❌ No hoodies or sports jerseys
🎒 Backpacks
✔ Clear or mesh ONLY
❌ Non-transparent backpacks will be held in the front office for parent pickup
🆔 Student ID Badges must be worn daily
(First set is FREE; replacements are $5 each for badge, lanyard, or case)
💬 Contact our front office at (904) 573-1000
Let’s show up in style, stay in compliance, and represent Raider Nation with PRIDE & PURPOSE from Day One! 💪🏽
#RaiderReady #UniformMatters #WMS2025 #UrgencyInAction
📢 IMPORTANT PASSWORD UPDATE – EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 2025
To improve data security and simplify access for families, we’ve made an important update to student passwords for grades Pre-K through 5th. Please read the details below carefully:
🔐 What’s Changed:
All students' Social Security Numbers have been removed from Focus.
Student passwords for grades Pre-K–5th have been reset to eliminate confusion and support consistent access.
🆕 New Password Format (Pre-K–5th ONLY):
Formula:
First letter of first name (capitalized) + day of birth (2 digits) + first letter of last name (lowercase) + last 4 digits of student ID
Example:
Student: Jordan Smith
Birthday: March 28
Student ID: ends in 5678
Password: J28s5678
📌 Important Notes:
This update only affects students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
Students in grades 6–12 are NOT affected; their passwords remain the same.
All students (Pre-K–12) enrolling after May 15, 2025, will follow this new password formula.
If a 6–12 student needs a password reset, standard reset procedures still apply.
Thank you for your attention to this important update as we continue to prioritize student data security. 💻🔒
#WestsideMiddle #RaiderNation #TeamDuval #PasswordUpdate #StudentSupport #UrgencyInAction
