Sunset Ridge PK-8

05/26/2026

🐺A Note From Principal Bangsund

I am so excited to begin welcoming our incoming 9th graders to high school! I know this is an exciting time filled with celebrations, big milestones, and the anticipation of what comes next, and I cannot wait to meet and support each of you throughout your high school journey.

Throughout the summer, students and families can expect to receive communications from me via email in my newsletter, Westy's Family News. Summer updates will be sent during the weeks of June 22nd and July 20th, with weekly newsletters beginning every Friday starting August 7th. These communications will include important dates, back-to-school information, reminders, and updates to help make the transition to high school as smooth and exciting as possible.

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming important dates:
• Thursday, August 6th at 5:00 PM: Freshman Ice Cream Social and Information Night. All 9th-grade students and families are highly encouraged to attend this event.
• Tuesday, August 11th, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Freshman Orientation. All 9th-grade students are required to attend.
• Wednesday, August 12th: First Day of School. Students are expected to be in class and ready to learn by 8:45 AM.

I am looking forward to meeting the Class of 2030 and welcoming you to Westy! Go Wolves!

Go Wolves!!

05/11/2026

Kinder Open House
May 21st 4-5pm

05/11/2026

🎉 Kindergarten Open House – Registration Now Open! 🎉

Join us at Sunset Ridge (PK–8) for our Kindergarten Open House!

📅 Date: May 21st
⏰ Time: 4:00–5:00 PM

Come meet our wonderful kindergarten teachers, tour our school, and learn more about what makes our program special. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the upcoming school year!

✅ Staff will be available to help you with on-site registration so you can secure your child’s spot for next year.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your future kindergartener! 🍎📚

05/06/2026

RESCHEDULED:
For those who were planning on attending the Rockies Game on May 4th to sing the National Anthem, here is the rescheduled information for May 30th and how to purchase tickets.

Anyone can still attend the game and support our school. Visit Rockies.com/CHOIR for more information.

The Colorado Rockies would like to welcome local schools participating in Choir Night! This program provides choir members with the thrilling experience of performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the field before a Rockies game. In addition to this unique performance opportunity, participants and t...

05/06/2026

Our district has launched a School Boundary Review Committee to examine enrollment trends, school capacity, and community considerations like proximity to schools, neighborhood connections, and student access to programs, and to develop recommendations for future school boundaries.

As part of this work, we invite families to share what matters most when considering boundary decisions. This is the first of several opportunities for community input as the process moves forward.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your perspective:

English Survey: https://qaw8xihuffe.typeform.com/to/VyDdM42t

Spanish Survey: https://qaw8xihuffe.typeform.com/to/hbFZImHW

Your feedback will play a vital role in guiding the committee’s work and ensuring that community voices help shape the future of our schools.

Nuestro distrito ha creado un Comité de Revisión de Límites Escolares para examinar las tendencias de inscripción, la capacidad de las escuelas y las consideraciones comunitarias, como la proximidad a las escuelas, las conexiones con el vecindario y el acceso de los estudiantes a los programas, y para elaborar recomendaciones sobre los límites escolares futuros.

Como parte de este trabajo, invitamos a las familias a compartir lo que más les importa al considerar las decisiones sobre los límites de las propiedades. Esta es la primera de varias oportunidades para que la comunidad aporte sus ideas a medida que el proceso avance.

Por favor, dedique unos minutos a completar la encuesta y compartir su opinión:

Encuesta en inglés: https://qaw8xihuffe.typeform.com/to/VyDdM42t

Encuesta en español: https://qaw8xihuffe.typeform.com/to/hbFZImHW

Sus comentarios desempeñarán un papel fundamental a la hora de orientar el trabajo del comité y garantizar que las voces de la comunidad ayuden a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas.

05/06/2026

WPS CTE will be hosting it’s first CTE/STEM Camp this summer.

Details are below:

When- June 9th – 11th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where- Westminster High School

What- CSI Westminster: The Case of the Missing Mascot

Why- This camp will focus on solving the case of the missing mascot through skills learned in our Biotechnology, Aviation Engineering and Cybertechnology pathways.
Who? This is open to any 6th-8th grade students at no cost to the student/family (lunch will be included)

How- The registration form is in the What’s Up story here:

https://www.wps.org/view-all-news/all-stories/~board/whats-up-wps/post/csi-westminster-the-case-of-the-missing-mascot

05/06/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing Sunset Ridge PTA for the thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Week treat! 🍪☕️ The Star Wars cookies for May the 4th were out of this world and brought so many smiles to our teachers and staff. We truly appreciate your support and the extra boost of joy (and caffeine!)—you made our day! 💫

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our very own, Amber McDaniel!!!

05/04/2026

Dear Families,

We’re excited to share an opportunity for our incoming freshmen who will be attending Westminster High School next school year!

Westminster High School is hosting Coed Cheerleading Tryouts for students interested in joining the cheer program. This is a great chance for students to get involved, build school spirit, and be part of an energetic and supportive team.

Tryout Dates: May 11th-14th

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Westminster High School Cafeteria

All clinic/tryout days are required unless an exception is approved by the coach.

If your student is interested in participating or you would like more information, please reach out to Coach Mariah through the Band app (details included on the flyer).

We encourage any interested students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!