Welcome to the Middle School!

Dear Families,

Welcome to Westlake Academy and the Middle School!

We are excited to begin another year of learning and growth with you and your students. The Middle School at Westlake Academy thrives under the curriculum of the International Baccalaureate’s first three years of the Middle Years Programme. The MYP is a dynamic and challenging framework that encourages students to make connections between their studies and the world around them. Through inquiry-based learning driven by real-world application, our students develop the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing global society.

At Westlake Academy, we are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where students are challenged to take ownership of their learning, collaborate with others, and grow as principled, open-minded individuals. Our dedicated faculty works to ensure that each student is known, valued, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential.

We believe that strong partnerships with families are essential to student success, and we look forward to working together throughout the year.

Thank you for being part of our learning community. We are excited for the school year ahead and know it will be a great year to be a Blacksmith.

Warm regards,
Serena McMillon

Middle School Principal

The Middle School Experience

2026-2027 Calendar

Uniform Guidelines

A/B School Calendar

Back to School Night Coming Soon!

Middle School Resources

Important Dates

New Family Meeting

August 11, 4:15pm in the Multipurpose Hall

Back to School Night/Meet the Teacher

August 11, 2026

5:00-6:00pm Families with Last Names A-M

6:15-7:15pm Families with Last Names N-Z

This is a time to meet your classroom teacher(s), drop off school supplies, reconnect with friends or make new ones and say hello! You will also receive your car tag for dismissal during this time. Please ensure to have that ready for the first day of school pick up line.

First Day of School

August 13

Student IDs

Lunches

Dining at Westlake Academy

Westlake Academy offers a healthy and delicious hot lunch program. Food is prepared on campus by our food service company, Westlake Cafe. Lunches are served in the dining hall and Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) on grade level schedules. The lunch period is supervised by faculty and staff members.

Hot Lunch
Hot Lunch is provided daily by the Westlake Cafe. Current monthly menus are posted on their website. Lunches are purchased with cash or with a lunch account. The Westlake Cafe uses a dedicated system for your student's lunch accounts. For initial set-up, please email Walter@westlakecafe.com. Walter Bermudez, our Catering Manager, will contact you to set up a new account.

Once you have set up your accounts, it is easy to manage your student's accounts, add funds, and see how your lunch money is being spent all from one location. You can even transfer funds from one student to another within your family account. If you have any questions please email Walter Bermudez at Walter@westlakecafe.com

Homemade Lunch
As an alternative to our catered cafeteria, Westlake Academy students are allowed to bring lunch from home. We ask that you send your child with packages and containers they can open themselves. Microwaves are available for students if used to warm items, not cook a meal, which could delay other students in line.

Beverages and Snacks

Choice of beverages and snacks are available through the caterer for cash or lunch account deductions.