This Week at West Ranch

This Week at West Ranch, September 1st through September 5th
 
 
 
This Week at West Ranch, September 8th through September 12th
 
 
 
 
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Principal’s Message: September 7, 2025

Good afternoon Wildcats,

I hope everyone had an excellent weekend! This week is Homecoming Week with ASB putting together memorable experiences for our students. Students are encouraged to participate this week in the dress up days and HOCO activities. 

  • Monday= UNMASK THE MUSIC! Incredibles music in the quad to kick off HOCO week!
  • Tuesday= MASK UP! War your favorite sunglasses to school!
  • Wednesday= INCREDIBLE COLORS! Wear Red, Yellow, and Black or your favorite Incredibles t-shirt!
  • Thursday= RALLY DAY-INCREDIBLE HEROS! Wear Red, White, and Blue to school and to the HOCO football game (VHS 7pm)
  • Friday= FROZONE FRIDAY! Wear comfy clothes and grab a popsicle in the quad at brunch! HOCO Dance 7:30pm-11pm at the Hyatt. Limited number of tickets left on sale, see Tim in ASB on Monday 9/8 until sold out!

We will be on a Rally schedule on Thursday as ASB gets us our students ready for homecoming. Finally, the week will culminate with an "Incredible Night" at our HOCO Dance 2025 at the Hyatt from 7:30pm-11pm. 

Have an outstanding week!

Sincerely,
Robert Fisher
Principal, West Ranch High School
 
September 8th through September 12th
ODD/EVEN Schedule
 
Day Date ODD/EVEN
Monday 9/8 ODD
Tuesday 9/9 EVEN
Wednesday 9/10 LSW ODD
Thursday 9/11 EVEN-RALLY
Friday 9/12 ODD
Around The Campus/School News

PSAT Registration is now open

The PSAT/NMSQT is a junior level test in which 11th grade students are eligible to qualify for National Merit Scholarship standing. The PSAT is only given once a year, and will be offered at West Ranch High School on October 22, 2025 from 7:30 am-12:15 pm.    

Juniors can register for the PSAT/NMSQT Exam beginning Tuesday, September 2 - September 26 (at noon). Registration is based upon space availability, and may close early if all seats sell out before deadlines listed above. REGISTER EARLY.  The cost of the exam is $26 (plus processing fees) and all sales are final.

To register online, please go to the West Ranch ASB Online Store and follow the instructions.  Again, registration is only open to Juniors.

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College Application information

Attention Seniors!
Do you have college application questions? Or just want a space to start your applications? If so, stop by the College and Career Center on Tuesdays at lunch. Counselors will be available!

IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS PLANNING TO APPLY TO COLLEGES EA OR ED!
Hi Seniors! Just a reminder that if you plan to apply Early Action or Early Decision to any college or universities that require a Secondary School Report and/or Counselor Recommendation. You must complete the SSR Google form Request and all the steps on or before September 8th at 3pm
You don't need to have your complete college list just those for EA or ED!
 
We understand that it seems early. However, this allows you to get started on your applications and it provides Counselors with the needed time to meet all the deadlines on our end of things.  Your Counselor sent you an email with all the steps on Aug 27th.
 
If students have any questions, please see your Counselor.

 
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School Photographs are here

Students who ordered school pictures at registration should stop by the administration office to pick up there pictures. Some students have already picked them up, however, we have many more to distribute. Please let your student know to come by and pick them up this week. Thank you.


FINAL NOTIFICATION: Credit/No Credit and Drop Fail
The last day forms will be accepted is Tuesday September 9th. 
1. The Credit/No Credit option means that you take a class but do not earn any credits towards graduation.  There is a very specific criteria that must be met in order to qualify for this opportunity. Please be aware that taking a no credit class does not contribute to the required 230 credits needed for graduation. The application for Credit/No Credit can be provided by the student's Counselor and turned in within the first 20 days of the semester or September 9, 2025. 
 
2. Drop/Fail is if a student drops a class after the first 20 days of the semester (Sept. 9th) then the student will receive an F on their transcript. Students are encouraged to do their best in all classes that are on their schedule. 
Upcoming Activities & Athletic Events
Monday 9/8 
Girls Varsity Golf vs. Granada Hills (Woodley, 2pm)

Girls Volleyball vs. Valencia (Frosh 3:30pm, JV 3:30pm, Varsity 5pm)
Flag Football vs. Valencia (6:30pm)
Tuesday 9/9

Girls Varsity Golf vs. Canyon (Vista, 1pm)
Girls Volleyball vs. Saugus (Frosh 3:30pm, JV 3:30pm, Varsity 5pm)
Girls Tennis vs. Canyon (Varsity at Canyon 3pm, JV at WR 3pm)
Wednesday 9/10 
LATE START WEDNESDAY: Gates open at 8:45am, Period 1 starts at 9:30am

Girls JV Golf vs. Valencia (Vista, 3pm)
Girls Tennis vs. Castaic (Varsity at Castaic 3pm, JV at WR 3pm)
Flag Football vs. Castaic (6:30pm)
Thursday 9/11

Girls Tennis vs. Saugus (Varsity at WR 3pm, JV at Saugus 3pm)
Girls Volleyball at Hart (Frosh 3:30pm, JV 3:30pm, Varsity 5pm)
Football vs. Thousand Oaks at VHS (F/S 4pm, Varsity 7pm)  Admission Fees Apply
Friday 9/12
Homecoming Dance at the Hyatt 7:30pm-11pm
 
Academic Support & Tutoring Information
 
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Tutoring is also available through the following resources:

  • Brainfuse Online Tutoring: Get free on-demand help from a live, online tutor, available daily, 1pm-10pm. Tutors cover Math, Science, reading/writing, Social studies, test prep (PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and standardized), and more!
  • The Stevenson Ranch Library has many different services and support available to our students. Feel free to visit there website for more information. 
 
Upcoming Fundraisers/Amazon Wish list
  • Please consider donating to our West Ranch Amazon Wish List. Select Mia Reed's Gift registry shipping address in order to have the items directly shipped to West Ranch.