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Behind
The W
2022-2023 Quality Profile
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Westlake Contact Information Superintendent’s Message
Westlake Families,
BOARD OF EDUCATION We are very proud to release our 2022-2023 quality profile, Behind the W.
When we discuss what makes Westlake City Schools so unique, we talk about
Joseph Kraft, President the opportunities we provide for ALL students, because students of all abilities
Elizabeth Pirnat,Vice President have a place in our classrooms, fields of play and extra-curricular activities.
John Finucane Our people are Behind the W.
Our success would not be possible without a team of administrators, staff and
Barbara Leszynski teachers who care deeply and are dedicated to creating a learning environment
Dr. Robert Stoll that is welcoming, supportive and dynamic. This document is designed to
spotlight the work our students, families, staff, teachers and support organizations do to
provide these opportunities that make our district so successful.
ADMINISTRATION Our community is Behind the W.
Superintendent Dr. Scott Goggin 440-871-7300 It is our community at large who continue to be our biggest supporters. The investment
made to our district and students over the years is greatly appreciated and provides us with
Treasurer Mr. Todd Hopkins 440-835-6301 the support we need to not only provide for each of our students, but to do so in a fiscally
Associate Superintendent responsible way.
of Instruction Mrs. Amanda Musselman 440-250-1269 Because of our community’s support, we have been able to operate with one of the lowest
millage rates in the tri-county area, including Cuyahoga, Lorain and Medina. We have also been
Director of Secondary Education able to accomplish all this while not requiring a new operating levy in nearly two decades.
and ESSERS Programming Mr. Paul Wilson 440-250-1240
It is because our community has supported us over the years that we are able to offer
Business Office Mr. Dave Kocevar 440-835-6319 exceptional, robust educational programs, extensive opportunities for all students and state-of-
the-art facilities.
Human Resources Mr. Robert Maver 440-250-1267
Safety and well-being are Behind the W.
Project Link Mr. Michael Waters 440-835-6306
The safety and well-being of all our students is our top priority, and this document highlights
Student Services Ms. Jane Reilly Perry 440-250-1266 the steps we have taken to ensure all who enter our buildings are safe. These precautions have
been adapted and implemented thanks in large part to our city services who partnered with
Technology Dr. Pete Zagray 440-250-1283 us in providing a safe environment for all who enter our schools. We deeply appreciate our
Transportation Mr. Adam House 440-835-6313 police and fire departments for their continued partnership and dedication to safety.
A safe environment must include looking out for the wellness of our students, including
their social-emotional and mental health. Focusing on these aspects of our students’ health is
BUILDING DIRECTORY possible thanks to the work of our counselors, paraprofessionals and all who provide the care
our students need.
Administration/Central Office 440-871-7300
We are all Behind the W.
Dover Intermediate School 440-835-5494
As you read through this document, take notice of the diversity of our district and all we are
Lee Burneson Middle School 440-835-6340 able to offer our students. Each student has an opportunity to succeed in the classroom, paving
the way for them to attend college, join the workforce or forge their own unique path. Our
Westlake Elementary School 440-250-1200
students are also presented with opportunities to succeed in athletics and in the creative arts,
Westlake High School 440-835-6352 fulfilling our goal of educating for excellence. I hope you will join me in thanking all who help in
providing these opportunities. The success of one is the success of all, and we couldn’t be who
we are without the contribution of everyone in our district community.
Dr. Scott Goggin
Superintendent
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School Residential School Residential School Residential
DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT
Effective Rate Effective Rate Effective Rate
Cuyahoga Heights 27.470329 Bay Villiage 44.633674 Chagrin Falls 54.657034
WESTLAKE 31.079778 Cleveland 45.750328 East Cleveland 54.696195
Independence 34.451077 Lakewood 46.063946 Richmond Hts 56.04529
Rocky River 35.470087 Parma 46.191073 S. Euclid / Lyndhurst 59.105591
Bedford 36.064871 Mayfield 46.742283 Warrensville Heights 59.523021
Brecksville/Broadview Hts 39.160642 Solon 48.325639 Euclid 69.082902
Beachwood 39.667879 North Olmsted 48.728434 Maple Hts 69.764283
Strongsville 41.112562 Brooklyn 52.314239 Garfield Hts 70.452016
Berea 41.127803 Olmsted Falls 52.562120 Cleveland Hts / Univ. Hts 77.876834
Orange 42.332843 Fairview Park 53.848318 Shaker Hts 86.870521
What is happening in our buildings? North Royalton 43.502734 *School Residential Effective Rate is the tax rate homeowners pay in property
taxes for the local school district, including vocational education. This chart does
Facilities not include additional tax levies passed in 2022.
Westlake City School District is home to four academic buildings: Westlake Elementary School, Dover Intermediate School, Lee Burneson **Source: Data has been compiled from Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, & Medina County DTE 515 tax
reports, as well as ODE Report Card Data and ODE Cupp Report Data; October 2022
Middle School and Westlake High School. Thanks to the support of our community, we were recently able to construct a new high school,
middle and elementary school, and Dover was fully renovated in 2014.
Opened in 2013, Westlake High School is 365,450 sq. ft. sitting on 47 acres, boasting a 4,500-seat football stadium, tennis courts, softball
and baseball fields, and an 850-seat performing arts center. The nearly 30 acres that make up the Lee Burneson Middle School and Dover
Intermediate School campus include over 257,700 sq. ft. of parking lots and roadways, allowing for safe and structured traffic patterns during
What is the value of a WCSD education?
student pickup and drop-off. Lee Burneson’s 103,800 sq. ft. building was opened in 2013 and is home to Westlake’s seventh and eighth-grade The Westlake City School District (WCSD) offers an exceptional education to students while
students, while Dover houses our fifth & sixth-grade students in the 92,250 sq. ft. facility. maintaining a reasonable local tax rate for community members.
Our newest building, Westlake Elementary School, was opened in 2019, providing our PK through fourth-grade students with a state-of-the- • Home values are equal to or higher than neighboring communities. Effective millage is less than in
art facility which sets the foundation for academic success during the entirety of their time with Westlake City Schools. The school was built neighboring communities, resulting in lower taxes.
using 6,600 tons of concrete and over 1.6 million pounds of steel; that’s the equivalent of 126 elephants in steel! The electrical wiring within
the 154,000 sq. ft. building could reach from Westlake to Columbus! • Last operating levy passed for WCSD was in 2006.
All Westlake students now enjoy a 21st century learning enviornment. • The district has received the Auditor of the State Award for the past 20 years.
• The credit rating for WCSD is AA+.
WESTLAKE HOUSING VALUES Taxes
Westlake homes have an average value of approximately $375,000. Westlake City School District has not passed an operating levy since
750,000 square feet of district facility space That surpasses the average home value in Cuyahoga County 2006. Thanks to the cooperation and support of our community, we
and 138 acres of green space, ball fields and 330,000 meals prepared 2,500 miles driven per day to and ($200K), Lorain County ($218K) and Medina County ($307K). have been able to maintain one of the lowest tax rates in Cuyahoga
playgrounds are maintained and served annually from our four school buildings Westlake home values are also higher than neighboring cities County. Westlake’s 31.079 millage rate ranks 30th out of 31
Rocky River ($371K), Bay Village ($371K), Avon Lake ($366K), school districts in the county, making Westlake one of the region’s
North Olmsted ($249K) and North Ridgeville (283K). best-performing school districts at one of the lowest prices.
Maintenance, Custodial, Food, Transportation Source (July 31, 2022): www.zillow.com/westlake-oh/home-values/ Source: Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
Everyone at Westlake City Schools works hard to ensure our students are safe, healthy and have the resources they need for success. Our
custodial and maintenance departments maintain over 750,000 square feet of the district’s facility space and 138 acres of green space, ball
fields and playground areas. The district’s six full-time maintenance personnel complete a wide range of work requests yearly, including
repairing and replacing heating and cooling mechanical equipment, electrical and plumbing repairs, and minor building construction projects. DID YOU KNOW? (2006)
Each day that schools are in session, the 32 full- and part-time custodial staff members clean and maintain nearly a half million square feet —
Westlake City School District has not passed • The top-grossing film was “Pirates of the • Pluto lost its status as a planet.
or roughly 10 acres — of carpet and hard surface floors as they prepare the classrooms for the next day of learning. Staff members clean and
an operating levy in 16 years. It’s been so Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” at $423 • Facebook became available to anyone
sanitize classrooms, set up meeting spaces, and maintain healthy building environments.
long that students in kindergarten in 2006 million domestic. over 13.
The food services department provides healthy, appealing, nutritional and affordable meals for our students. The 30 full- and part-time will graduate from a four-year college this • Western Union sent its last telegram, • The first Blu-ray discs were sold.
employees prepare an average of 330,000 meals annually, including options for fresh vegetables and fruits for students. WCSD is part of the year. The year 2006 wasn’t just a different 150 years after its first.
National School Lunch Program and follows USDA nutritional guidelines for meals and snacks. time; it seems like a different world: • #TBT became a trend.
• Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin passed
Thanks to the 47 professionals of the Westlake City Schools Transportation Department, our students have a safe, efficient and economical • The top song of 2006 was away. • Twitter was launched.
mode of getting to and from our schools. Our Transportation team members drive 39 buses and vans an average of 2,500 miles per day to and
from our four school buildings. The fleet is serviced by three mechanics, with the entire operation managed by three office staff and a director.
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Mental Health
At Westlake City School District, our students’ health and well-being are our top priorities, and our mental health support services provide
students with ways to cope with and identify personal areas of concern. As part of our district’s focus on mental health, we administer a
social-emotional curriculum to all students through health class lessons and grade-level presentations on mental health. Students and families
may also access our community resource list to find mental health services in their area.
At Westlake Elementary School, three school counselors provide guidance lessons to all classes, host small guidance and social skills groups,
and work one-on-one with students who need individualized support for social/emotional needs. WES students also have the support of a
full-time social worker who serves grades PK-6, supporting individual students and working closely with families who benefit from access to
additional district and community resources.
DIS employs two school counselors and one PK-6 social worker to support the needs of students and families. LBMS employs two school
counselors and one social worker for grades 7-12. The national school counselor average is 451:1 while in Ohio the average is 403:1. On the
Dover Campus, the Westlake City School district provides one counselor per grade level, which equates to an average of about 247:1.
Our mental health services at Westlake High School provide four school counselors and one social worker focused on grades 7-12 to help
improve student success by implementing a comprehensive program that focuses on academic achievement strategies, emotional intelligence,
interpersonal skills and data analysis to identify student issues and challenges. Students who need tier-3 support can utilize our school social
worker or substance abuse counselor.
The Westlake City School District employs five school psychologists with expertise in mental health and learning and behavior skills to help
children succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally.
All Ohioans who are experiencing a mental health
or addiction crisis, and their family members,
are able to call, chat, or text the 988
number in order to reach a trained
counselor who can offer help
and support.
What is being done to keep students and staff safe? Westlake City Schools
Safety Counseling Departments
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority for the district. We work in partnership with the Westlake
Police and Fire Departments to handle day-to-day safety needs and to prepare for the unexpected. The district WES: 440-250-1200
is fortunate to have School Resource Officers (SROs) in each building as an added layer of protection for our
students and staff. All facility upgrades were completed with security in mind, ensuring our buildings have state- DIS: 440-835-5494
of-the-art security measures at all buildings and throughout the classrooms.
LBMS: 440-899-3075
The district has partnered with Gaggle Safety Management to support student safety and well-being when using
school-provided devices and platforms. Gaggle technology scans every student’s account for harmful content WHS: 440-835-6375
and alerts school officials if content on student devices show signs of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, substance
abuse, cyberbullying, credible threats of violence against others, or other harmful situations. Monitored in live
time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, this service also provides a safe space for students to
anonymously report suspicious behavior through the SpeakUp email system. Implementation of these student
School Number of Social
safety management tools will ensure that the well-being of our students remains at the forefront of our focus.
Counselors Worker
Recently installed cameras on the inside and outside of our school buses protect
the safety of our students while utilizing district transportation. Community
members are reminded to follow state laws in regards to stopping for school
WES 3 3
buses when buses are stopped for students entering and exiting the vehicle. DIS 2 3
Share concerns about
your classmates
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School Resource Officers or school safety.
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WES LBMS EASILY REPORT:
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• Bullying • Threats of violence
• Planned fights • Weapons in school
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• Students in crisis • Other urgent situations
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ESSER Funds
In March of 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, authorizing
$2.2 trillion in federal economic aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Ohio, this included $489.2 million in
Emergency and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. The Westlake City School District was awarded
$5.2 million in ESSER I, II and American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER funds.
These funds were used or budgeted for the following purposes:
• Closing Learning Gaps/Summer Enrichment & Addressing Mental Health Needs
» Addition of a credit recovery position at WHS
» More than 1,300 students have participated in summer enrichment or academic intervention programs during the
What Funds Are Utilized by the District? summer of 2021 and 2022
» Addition of two social workers
» Professional staff development added to work with teachers on addressing learning gaps
Permanent Improvement Funds • Improving access to technology in K-12
In 2016, in combination with the bond issue to build the new elementary school, the community voted to approve an » 1:1 initiative for all students. Chromebooks or iPad technology provided for all students
8/10 of a mill levy (which generates approximately $1.1 million annually) to the WCSD for Permanent Improvements.
The bond and PI aligned with an expiring levy in order to not increase the current taxpayer millage rates. Permanent • Addressing Safety
improvement funds may only be used for the maintenance and repairs of school property and certain equipment
items that are designed to last five years or more. These funds are not used for the daily operations like staff salaries » School Resource Officers employed in each building Cleaning Supplies/PPE ($170,786)
or benefits. » Gaggle Student Safety software purchased and
While promoting this Permanent Improvement levy, the district stated that the primary objectives of these funds implemented Salary Offsets ($327,573)
were to: 1) maintain the buildings - protecting the investment our community makes in our facilities 2) upgrade
safety and security 3) strengthen our technology infrastructure 4) improve our transportation vehicles. • Cleaning Supplies/PPE
Other ($470,499)
» During the pandemic provided PPE and safety
Safety and Security Highlights: equipment to operate school in person during the
($244,144.90) 2021 school year
• Purchased or in the process of purchasing 15 new
buses. The Ohio Department of Education reported • Salary Offsets (2020-2021)
Technology
that Westlake currently has one of the oldest bus fleets » Per the grant, the district used ESSER funds to offset
Infrastructure
($735,772.30)
in Ohio. the salaries of specials employees during the initial
• Technology infrastructure to support our recent stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
1:1 computer device initiative. The goal is to provide
Addressing Safety/
access to a computer for every student in the district. Air Quality Issues
Athletic Fields ($991,367)
($541,427.75)
• Demolition of the 3 closed elementary schools
Closing Learning Gaps-
• General maintenance of facilities and grounds that Summer Enrichment-
Mental Health
include paving/sealing/lining of parking lots, upgrades
Buildings and Grounds Improving access to ($1,992,705)
to Dover Campus traffic pattern, roof repairs, technology in K-12
($4,129,586.62)
maintenance equipment, etc. ($1,247,070)
• Additional initial investment in WES to ensure long
Transportation term maintenance benefits by upgrading windows, LED
($1,330,001.80)
lighting, etc.
• Safety improvements such as upgraded radio/
communication products, building security camera
upgrades, and bus camera enhancements including
Total: $6,980,933.37 “stop-arm” cameras. Total: $5,200,000
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What student engagement activities are available? Music
We pride ourselves on empowering our students to seek out avenues for expression, and our award-winning music programs offer our students
a variety of options for learning and growing their talents in numerous instrumental disciplines.
Athletics With Marching Band, concert bands, orchestras and jazz bands, Westlake City Schools students can hone their skills in any number of instruments
Westlake’s athletic program is built on a solid foundation of strong teams, talented players, and genres. Music is offered at all levels throughout the district, beginning with Specials classes offered to our youngest PK - Grade 4 learners.
dedicated coaches, enthusiastic parents and proud alumni. With 26 high school varsity and 14 When students enter DIS and LBMS, they have the option to participate in band, orchestra, and/or choir. Once at the high school level, WHS
middle school teams, our department stresses the essentials of teamwork, skill development, students may choose from a litany of musical activities, including Chorus, Ensemble, Show Choir, Symphonic Choir, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Band
positive attitude, school spirit, physical fitness and sportsmanship. Our coaches work to show that and Orchestra.
what is learned on the field of play applies to the classroom and throughout life. Thanks to the Westlake bands and orchestras have performed for the Florida Citrus Bowl Parade, the Hollywood Parade of Stars, the Chicago Thanksgiving Day
work of all our coaches, students and families, our high school varsity teams won 10 Great Lakes Parade, the OMEA Conference in Cleveland, performed in Disney World, and many more wonderful events!
Conference Championships in the 2021-2022 school year!
The Choral Department of Westlake City Schools offers singers an opportunity to perform as members of the Chorale, Concert Choir, Men’s
Chorus, Company D, Freshmen Treble and the Women’s Ensemble. With Dover Intermediate, Lee Burneson Middle School and Westlake High
Extracurriculars School supporting our choral department, any student who wishes to experience being a part of a choral group will have a chance to shine.
At Westlake City Schools, we’re focused on providing a complete and transformative educational With multiple concerts throughout the school year, students gain valuable experience and coaching.
experience for our students, including ways in which we can enhance their journeys with extra-
curricular activities. With nearly 100 (and growing!) extra-curricular clubs and organizations offered Arts
in our district, our students have an abundance of opportunities to participate in any number of The art curriculum in the Westlake City School District begins in kindergarten and continues through our students’ senior year. The goal is to
interests. not only meet the needs and interests of our students but to inspire and grow our students’ talents and creativity.
Artists of all disciplines can hone their talents in art & animation, literature, drama, music & choir, In elementary school, all of our students, starting in kindergarten, receive a Specials class dedicated to Art in which students receive Art instruction
Shakespeare, songwriting and more. Language enthusiasts can join clubs focused on Latin, Spanish one time per week for the duration of the year. As they progress to the Dover Campus, students receive Art daily for one quarter per school year.
or French. Students interested in STEM subjects can gain experience in computers, physics, math,
pre-med, Science Olympiad or TechMates. At WHS, the choices available to students grow exponentially. Courses include but are not limited to animation, ceramics, illustration, photography
and sculpture. Students can also take advanced placement Art courses as well as strive for an Art Honors Diploma or become part of the
And, of course, there is also the yearbook, Academic Challenge, Model UN and other clubs that National Art Honors Society.
have been staples in our district for decades.
Students can also participate in the performing arts. This opportunity begins in seventh grade. At LBMS plays are held in the fall and spring. At
WHS, there is a fall play and spring musical. Students are able to perform in our beautiful Performing Arts Center.
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What organizations support our district?
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Our 1,100 devoted, dedicated and diverse members actively fulfill the PTA mission of being a powerful
voice for all children, a reliable source for families and our community, and a strong advocate for the
a member
education and well-being of every child through programs, events and services we coordinate each year. • Join us and volunteer!
In 2021, 1,389 volunteer hours were submitted, and last year our members reported 1,177.5 volunteer
hours and we are pacing toward 1,200 volunteer hours in 2023 in service to our students and schools.
Each fundraising event goes to our students in the following forms: STAFF AND SCHOOL
Westlake Educational Foundation PROGRAMMING: Provide social and educational programs to SUPPORT: Through strong
giving in our district, the PTAs allocate
students, families and the community such as: Hidden in Plain
What is our mission? Who are we? Sight, a drug awareness program, Kindness Run, a two-mile route funds to provide staff grants not funded by
impressing the importance of physical activity, positive mental health WCSD for teachers and staff to apply for
To enhance educational opportunities and experiences A 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1987 in
and kindness at LBMS, Fall Fest, a fun outdoor/indoor afternoon creative and innovative tools and resources to enrich the curriculum.
of Westlake City Schools’ students in the endeavor to support of curricular and extra-curricular activities of the
of games and activities at DIS, and STEM Fest, which enhances the In the past 5 years, $48,000 was donated to purchase technology,
Educate for Excellence. WCSD.
curriculum by providing both hands-on and visual learning at WES. including Chromebooks and charging carts in the K-8 buildings,
Garden Clubs at each school, and chicken incubators in kindergarten
COMMUNITY SERVICE: PTA members exude what it means to teach about life cycles, just to name a few. PTA also appreciates our
How do we accomplish our mission? How can you support our mission? to give back to the benefit and betterment of our community and building staff through week-long appreciation activities, monthly thank
• Staff Grants • Donate neighboring communities. Programs include Westlake Council of yous, conference lunches/dinners, or volunteering in the classroom. We
PTAs Food and Toiletry Drive, (a food and toiletries collection strive to let the staff know we appreciate them and support making
» For inventive learning and growth initiatives not funded to “fill the buses” for the Westlake Community Service and May
by the WCSD operating budget. • Support annual car raffle and special events their role in our children’s development a successful partnership.
Dugan Centers), WES Caring Closet (a safe, confidential place
where WES students can get immediate assistance with everyday INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY and AWARENESS: PTA strives
• Fundraising • Volunteer for the Foundation through membership recruitment, retention, and in our programming
necessities, including personal hygiene products, school supplies,
seasonal clothing, and snacks), and DIS Service Club, with a focus and events to be reflective of the diverse population of Westlake City
» Annual car raffle
on students providing companionship and kindness through service Schools and its community. Examples include WHS Diversity Week and
» Capital campaign WES monthly awareness campaigns.
to seniors in our community.
» Business and community donations FUNDRAISING: Council Dollars for Scholars is an annual
LITERACY: Many units support book fairs and summer reading
programs, as literacy is a core foundation of lifelong success. The community event including a competitive basketball game between staff
Young Authors program at WES provides an opportunity for and seniors, games and raffle baskets to raise scholarship funds for
graduating seniors, over $200,000 in scholarships have been awarded
Board Members students at WES to write and illustrate their first published book,
in the last ten years to eligible WHS seniors. In addition, whether it’s a
Read-A-Thon at DIS raises awareness of the importance of
Ann Beyer, Foundation Secretary Joe Kraft, Foundation Board Member reading in a fun, competitive environment while raising funds to direct donation campaign, Fun Run, Read-A-Thon or Green and White
support the PTA. Revue talent show, the PTAs are able to support all of these amazing
Craig Catanzarite, Foundation Board Member Paul Nebraska, Foundation Treasurer
initiatives, programs, events and services because our families and
Mary Essig, Foundation President Paul Wilson, WCSD Director of Secondary Education and community support our fundraisers each year. Thank you Westlake!
Scott Goggin, WCSD Superintendent and Foundation Chairman Foundation Board Member
Todd Hopkins, WCSD Treasurer and Ad hoc Foundation
Board Member
www.wlake.org/about-us/westlake-educational-foundation We do this through volunteer collaboration and YOU! We invite you to join us, share your time, talents,
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Music Groups
Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters Westlake Schools Music Boosters in our Schools
The Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters (WDAB) is a non-profit organization composed of a group of volunteers who
Our Mission 5th Grade Choir
work together throughout the year to raise funds to support athletics programs at Westlake High School (WHS) and Lee “To support and promote the arts through musical education and 5th Grade Band
Burneson Middle School (LBMS). WDAB’s primary goal is to encourage and foster a sense of camaraderie and student pride performance in our schools, for all students, in all grades, and in all forms.” 5th Grade Orchestra
throughout our schools and the community of Westlake. During the 2021-2022 school year, the Westlake Music Boosters supported
music education and performance of approximately 2,500 PK through 6th Grade Choir
12th grade students in Westlake Schools. 6th Grade Band
WDAB Athletics = All Athletics/One Goal
6th Grade Orchestra
WDAB has provided ongoing financial support for our sports programs, approximately
Elementary School Music Highlights Greensleeves
$500,000 + over the past nine years, to enhance the overall athletics experience of our • All children PK through 4th grade have music class once a week 7th Grade Choir
student-athletes. However, we haven’t done this alone; we collectively provide this high level • Kindergarten: performed a special end of the year song at their graduation celebration 7th Grade Band
of support through contributions from the Westlake School District, corporate partnerships
and sponsorships and from our families, coaching staff, and community supporters. WDAB • 2nd Grade: Music Class Parent Visitation Week during Music In Our Schools Month 7th Grade Orchestra
provides financial assistance to twenty-six athletic teams at WHS and seventeen teams at • 4th Grade: Choral/Recorder concert 8th Grade Choir
LBMS (more than 500 student-athletes total), with the GOAL of maximizing the opportunity
for our teams to achieve competitive success while being a part of an activity that further Accomplishments in Music during 2021/2022 school year 8th Grade Band
enhances their engagement, growth, and development outside of the classroom. 8th Grade Orchestra
Westlake City Schools Receives a Best Communities for Music Education Award
Did you know that WDAB…… Superior ratings at OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) contests for all eight Burneson Brigade
• Dedicated the Hall of Pride located at WHS in 2019 instrumental and vocal groups:
• Funds ongoing enhancements to the WHS Weight Room Jazz Ensemble
District contest: Symphonic Wind Ensemble-Class AA, Concert Band-Class C
• Provides 50% of funding for Fall, Winter and Spring Sports Awards District contest: Chorale, Women’s Ensemble, Concert Choir and Freshmen Treble Ensemble Demon Strings
• Provides T-shirts for GLC Championship Teams State contest: Chamber Orchestra-Class AA, Concert Orchestra-Class C Company D Show Choir
• Coordinates the Annual Veterans Day Recognition Event Three students in All-State Orchestra and two students in All-State Choir Freshmen Treble Ensemble
• Established and runs the W Shop/Spirit Store Nine students OMEA District 4/7 Honors Band
Four students OMEA District 4/7 Honors Choir Concert Chorus
Six students in OMEA District 4 Middle School Honors Fest Men’s Chorus
Westlake Demons Athletic Virnette House-Browning, President Over 30 students participated in Solo & Ensemble contest with many receiving Superior ratings Women’s Ensemble
Delicia Ostrowski, Vice President
Boosters Executive Diane Shupp, Treasurer
Aidan Scheuer - winner of OMEA Young Composers Initiative Composition Competition 2022 Chorale
Leadership Team Carrie Rendziak, Secretary
Instrumental Music took a trip to Walt Disney World in March 2022 which included Jazz 1
performances at Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs
Jazz 2
In March 2023, the choir is planning a trip to perform in Chicago.
Demon Marching Band
Pep Band
Our Graduating Seniors Concert Band
Over a dozen graduating music students are continuing Symphonic Wind Ensemble
on to higher education in music. Students will be Concert Orchestra
studying music education, music performance and theater
performance. Chamber Orchestra
Check our website for concert dates throughout the year.
Concerts are in October, December, February and March.
All concerts are recorded and available on Westlake
Music Boosters YouTube channel.
Music a la Mode is scheduled for Saturday May 6, 2023.
This is a day long performance by all music groups 5th-
12th grade.
WDAB JOIN TODAY!
For information on high school instrumental 24365 Hilliard Blvd. Westlake, OH 44145
music: www.wlake.org/arts/instrumental-music
www.westlakemusicboosters.org
For information on high school vocal music:
NEW this YEAR!! www.wlake.org/arts/vocal-music Visit our YouTube channel:
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What opportunities are available What happens after graduation?
for our students after school and Westlake Alumni Association
over the summer? Est 1992
Board of Trustees
James Leitch ‘76, Mike Antonyzyn ’68, Jeff Chase ‘65, Del Younglas ‘81,
Dana Hartup ‘89, Tom Liebig ’76, Mary Beth Price Schneidler ‘70,
Wade Massad ‘85, Dirk Reimenschnieder ‘84, Carolyn Soeder ’05, Scott Goggin
Then and Now Class Alumni 2020/2021 Hall of Fame Alumni Supporting The WDAB Demon Derby
Keeping Traditions Alive!
1. Assist in serving the needs and interests of the future graduates of Westlake City Schools by utilizing
the resources available through its alumni.
2. Promote unity and loyalty between Westlake City Schools and its Alumni.
3. Partner with other organizations that aid and support the school district.
Things We Do How We Raise Funds
• Membership • Alumni Reunion News • Network Events • Membership Fees • 50/50 Raffles
• Scholarship • Hall of Fame Ceremony • Career Panels for • Charitable Donations • Direct Ask Campaigns
Dinner Current WHS Student
Project Link • Data maintenance
Project link community education facilitates all non-athletic programming outside the regular school day. We offer:
• Project Link before and after school programs for students in Grades K-6
Our History
• Club W before and after school programs for students in Grades 7-8 A group of alumni in 1992 recognized the opportunity to create the Westlake Alumni Association. The main goal of the Westlake Alumni
Association is to provide the future Westlake Alumni and the Westlake City Schools the opportunity to benefit from the vast resources that
• Camp Link summer student enrichment day camp for students entering Grades K-8, the graduates of Westlake High, formally Dover High School, have to offer. We can accomplish this through constantly trying to improve the
• Project Link after-school student enrichment programming for students in Grades PK-12 interaction and communication between the past graduates and today’s Westlake City Schools. To help ensure our continued progress toward
• Community education program this goal, the following purpose statement will serve as our guide post along with the partnership with the Westlake City Schools: Keeping
traditions alive.
Our mission is to provide students with an enriching, creative, and safe before and after school experience – directly aligned with academic
content standards – in which students are empowered to achieve personal growth and satisfaction in an environment that is both exciting and Westlake was originally known as Dover High School. Members of the athletic teams would proudly wear varsity jackets with the letter
nurturing. “D” sewn on them. It became a badge of honor for those letter winners and their peers referred to as the “D-Men”. In 1940, Dover Village
became known as Westlake and the high school was renamed Westlake High School. During that time, team mascots or emblems were
Offering group activities, outdoor recess, library visits, and afternoon snacks, Project Link is a dynamic way to keep younger students engaged growing in popularity, and many schools in the surrounding cities were selecting their own. Westlake decided to keep the nickname
outside of school hours. Club W’s transitional stage grants more autonomy to 7th and 8th grade students, offering a safe environment to focus of “D-Men” by converting it to Demon.
on their studies, complete their homework and socialize. Camp Link offers families the opportunity for fun and educational field trips during
the summer months. Hands-on enrichment, weekly swimming and field trips, and activities such as gardening, cooking and drama keep students Credit to Westlake Historical Society
engaged while they are out of the traditional classroom setting.
Project Link, Camp Link, and Club W are all offered at reasonable rates to support working families and those in need of childcare during
school breaks. For more information regarding the Alumni Association please visit the www.wlake.org/about-us/alumni.
Or contact the Westlake Alumni Coordinator Megan Ferry Moutoux ’92 at moutoux@wlake.org
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www.wlake.org
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