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No School Monday, Oct. 13 ; Homecoming Week Oct. 14-17

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Photo Credit A. Campbell

Photo Credit A. Campbell

Photo Credit A. Campbell

Photo Credit A. Campbell

Photo Credit A. Campbell

Field Day 2024 Photo by A. Campbell

Homecoming Week Oct. 14-17

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Homecoming is a time for Fun and Excitement at Woodside High School. A sense of belonging is created when students come together and show off their school spirit. The overall theme for Homecoming is HoCochella. Each grade has a sub-theme that is connected to Coachella/Music in one way or another. 
 
Every day all grades are encouraged to dress according to the predetermined spirit theme. Everyone, including staff, is encouraged to get involved and have fun. An example of dressing up could be on Jersey Day wearing a jersey from the Giants or coming in a football jersey. 
 
At lunch, there will be various activities happening in the quad. Students are encouraged to come out to the quad and participate. 
 
The Homecoming football game will be on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 with JV playing at 4pm and V at 7pm. There will be a special halftime performance by Woodside's band, cheer, and dance teams.
 
Friday, October 17 will be the All School Rally. Woodside will be on the Wildcat Schedule. Students are to dress in the theme or color according to their grade level. The staff is to dress in Woodside attire. Students will perform their class skit at the All School Rally 

Finally, on Saturday, October 18 will be the Homecoming Dance, HoCochella. Tickets will go on sale in D7 starting October 2 and end October 17. Tickets are NOT sold at the door. Students who wish to bring a guest that is a non-Woodside student, must complete a Guest Pass form and submit it to their AVPs office by October 14. Students will then be given a Guest Pass slip that is used to purchase a ticket out of D7. Students must be off the Administrative Clearance List to purchase a ticket. 
 
SPIRIT DAYS

 
Monday 
10/13
Tuesday 
10/14
A-Day
Wednesday 10/15
B-Day
Thursday 
10/16
A-Day
Friday 
10/17
B-Day
Theme
 
Superhero
BBQ vs Soccer Parent
Twin Day
Class Themes 
Class Colors
Details
 
Dress up as your favorite superhero! 
Dress up as if you were working a
BBQ or taking your kid to a soccer game!
Find another person and match with them!
9th: White/ROCK
10th: Black/ COUNTRY
11th: Orange/ HOUSE,EDM
12th: Orange, Black, and White/ HIP-HOP
WHS Football vs Half Moon Bay High School

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The Wildcats are currently undefeated this season. Their next game against will determine who is top team in league when the Wildcats take on Half Moon Bay High School on Friday, Oct. 17 at Bradley Field. Everyone is encouraged to wear WHS attire as we celebrate Homecoming. Before the varsity game, seniors on Band, Cheer, and Dance will be recognized. We look forward to many people attending and encourage people to purchase their tickets in advance through Go Fan
 
Woodside’s motto is “Promote, don’t demote,” we want to cheer on our students but not at the expense of anyone else. Woodside is happy to be good hosts to all guests who come on our campus. 
 
The entrance to the game is at the top of Bradley Field. Everyone is to have a ticket prior to entering Bradley field. To purchase a ticket, please go to the ticket office located at the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Those who have purchased an ABO season pass  or a Wildside Sticker are to check in at the ABO table located outside the top of the front gates. People are also encouraged to purchase tickets through the Go Fan app at bit.ly/WHSGoFan  
 
Ticket Pricing: General Admission $10, Students $5, People 60+ $5, Children 6-12 (K-8) $5, Children 5 and under are Free
When purchasing a ticket, please note that cash is preferred. We are currently limited to selling tickets with a credit card and will need to charge a processing fee. Cash helps the line keep moving. CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. The money raised through the gate goes into the general student body funds which supports ALL students on campus.
 
There are no assigned seats at the game. Traditionally the students sit in the student section or The Wildside which is to the left of the press box. Only school personnel and those with a field pass are allowed on the track and sidelines.
 
We encourage people to avoid going in and out of the stadium. Adults who need to step out must get a wristband to re-enter. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN AND OUT PRIVILEGES. If a student leaves the stadium, they will need to re-purchase a ticket to re-enter the stadium. Students are not to bring backpacks and filled water bottles with them. 
 
A concession area is located near the restrooms. The concessions are overseen by the Junior class students and parent group.
 
We look forward to cheering on all the students out at Bradley field. Everyone is encouraged to wear WHS attire. If you don’t have any, our Athletic Booster Organization will be on hand selling some. 
WILDSIDE STICKER

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Get involved with the school and support Student Activities by purchasing a Wildside Sticker. This sticker is available for all current WHS students. 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
HOMECOMING DANCE 2025

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This year’s Homecoming Dance, HoCochella will be held on Saturday, October 18, on the Football Field. The doors open at 7:00 pm and doors close at 8:00 pm. The dance will end at 10:00 pm. Families are asked to pick-up their students promptly at 10:00 pm.  Students who wish to leave the dance before it concludes must wait until the doors close and will not be allowed back into the venue. 

TICKETS:  Tickets for the dance will be on sale starting October 2 out of D7 during brunch, lunch, and after-school for up to 20 minutes. 
October 2-3      $30 WHS Students, $35 non-WHS students
October 6-10    $35 WHS Students, $40 non-WHS students 
October 14-17  $40 WHS Students, $45 non-WHS students 

Student Activities accepts cash and credit cards (with a $1 processing fee). NO CHECKS! 
Tickets are NOT sold at the door.  Students must be off the administrative clearance list and show a current WHS student ID card to purchase tickets. Students who have a WILDSIDE sticker will get a $5 discount.  

GUESTS - PLAN AHEAD:  Woodside students are allowed to bring one non-Woodside guest provided a Guest Pass is properly obtained and processed by October 14. Guests must be in high school. Guest Request Forms, also known as Guest Passes, may be picked up in D7 or on the school website and require the signature of the Woodside student's parents and the Vice Principal of the guest's school. When the Guest Request Form is complete, the students are to turn it into their appropriate AVP office for approval from the WHS administration. The Woodside student will be given a slip that is to be brought to D7 to purchase a ticket. 


DANCE NIGHT:  Our dances are very well attended and safe.  Attire for this dance is nice or semi-formal; dress code applies. Due to the event being on Bradley Field, stilettos/thin heels are not allowed. Wedges are ok. Students who have shoes that are deemed not appropriate for the field will be provided flip-flops to wear at the event. Students should bring the following with them to the dance: school ID, ticket receipt, guest pass (if applicable).  Water and light snacks are provided at no cost.  Parent volunteers operate a coat check.  At the dance entrance, students will be screened by school administrators and campus aides. Students are NOT to bring overnight bags to the dance.  Students who wish to leave before the dance ends must wait until all attendees have been checked in and the entrance has closed. 

We expect a great night of fun for students celebrating our WHS Homecoming!
New to Woodside Info Night

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Thank you to all who attended the Class of 2029/New to Woodside information night. 
 
Here is a link to the slides from the presentation. 
Click Below to Buy Your 25-26 Yearbook

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YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION-2025

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Students who purchased a 2025 yearbook and still need to pick it up will have to wait until the start of the school year
 
Students who wish to still purchase a 2025 yearbook can stop by D-5 between 9am-3pm M-F till June 25 (closed June 19). The cost is $115. 
 
Any questions please reach out to Ms. Lipiansky at dlipiansky@seq.org.
 
RESERVE CAP AND GOWN

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All students will reserve a graduation unit (cap, gown and tassel) at NO COST! Please go to the link bit.ly/whsgrad26 or scan the QR code. Families who are interested in purchasing graduation announcements and class rings should mark the boxes at the end of the form.
 
¡Todos los estudiantes reservarán una unidad de graduación (birrete, toga y borla) SIN COSTO! Por favor, ingrese al enlace bit.ly/whsgrad26 o escanee el código QR. Las familias que estén interesadas en comprar anuncios de graduación y anillos de clase deben marcar las casillas al final del formulario.
 
 
 
 
                                        
Class of 2026- Senior Portrait

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Senior Portrait - Class of 2026
STEP ONE: Go to the booking website
STEP TWO: Create an account of log in (if you already have an account from prior graduates) 
STEP THREE: Click on "Book Appointment" 
STEP FOUR: Type in Your School Name in the school search field 
STEP FIVE: Be sure to select "Your School Name" [Grad Year 2026] 
STEP SIX: Select the session type that you want. Read the details carefully. Whatever you decide, you DO NOT PAY until you get to the studio.If you want to take photos ONLY FOR YEAROOK PURPOSES, select the BASIC SESSION. Once you arrive to your appointment, let them know that you're there for the "No Pay Yearbook Only" session and you will not be charged. 
STEP SEVEN: Select the date and time that works best for you. DO NOT schedule a session during school hours as this is an unexcused absence. 
STEP EIGHT: Complete the contact form and "Finalize Appointment" 
STEP NINE: Remember your log in details and have fun at your photography session!
 
Senior portraits must be taken by December 1, 2025
PARKING PASSES

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Juniors and Seniors are allowed to purchase a school parking pass. In order to make the purchase, all required forms must be turned in. Passes are sold on a first come basis for $50. 
 
At Wildcat Welcome Day on Tuesday, August 13 during the Junior/Senior time ONLY, there will be a station set up for students to submit their required paperwork and to pay for the parking pass. Students must bring their OWN COPIES of the the required forms. We will NOT be able to make copies for anyone. 
 
Required Forms
PTSA-Buy a Brick

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Leave a legacy with this great gift for Woodside High School students, past and present, or to thank a special teacher or staff member. For $150, your personalized brick will be placed on the entrance walkway in front of the administration building, a permanent part of the landscape at Woodside High School.
To purchase, use this link:
Questions? 
Email Naomi at dragonyoga@hotmail.com
Buy a Brick
ABO Spirit Wear

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Time to stock up on some new WHS spirit attire through the Athletic Booster Organization.
 
Please go to the online store and purchase items.
 
ABO Spirit Wear
Academic Assistance

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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors is a free 24/7 online tutorial offered through the Sequoia Union High School District.
 
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Tutorial

Tutorial is a time period built into the school day that allows students time to work on assignments, meet with teachers, and make up tests or quizzes. This time is dedicated to students to use for academic puposes. 
To learn more about how the tutorial program works, please click on this link
 
Tutorial Program
RWC Boys & Girls Club

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The Boys and Girls Club has all kinds of programs to support you academically, socially, and vocationally. 
Click HERE for the application and information.
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Welcome to Woodside High School

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Woodside High School is a fully accredited four-year comprehensive secondary school that has been serving the communities of the mid-peninsula since its opening in 1958. The 34-acre campus lies just east of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is one of four comprehensive campuses in the Sequoia Union High School District. The District’s total student population is
approximately 10,000.

The mid-peninsula is an area of great economic diversity containing some of the most affluent and the most economically deprived communities in the state. Just north of Silicon Valley and Stanford University, Woodside High School is influenced greatly by the rapidly evolving business and cultural interests of the region. Over the past half-century, Woodside High School has
emerged as one of the most dynamic and diverse comprehensive high schools on the San Francisco peninsula. We have been listed in Newsweek Magazine’s list of top high schools, and offer one of the most rigorous advanced placement college preparatory programs in the region.
 
Please review the most recent school profile to learn more. 
 


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Why Sequoia Union High School District?

The mission of the Sequoia Union High School District is to engage and prepare all students to excel in a global society. The Sequoia Union High School District will provide a rigorous, engaging, and comprehensive instructional program with strong supports to prepare all students for high standards of academic achievement and future career opportunities.