Welcome back
School starts on WEDNESDAY, August 16!
School hours: 7:45 am - 2:40 pm | Office hours: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm
Summer To-Do List
Required for all students
Required for all students
Hint: Use the parent/guardian email you registered your student with and the forgot password feature if needed.
Data Confirmation
Verify your student’s emergency contact info, authorize school computer use, electronically sign forms, etc. This is required every school year.
Be sure to complete the setup of your Communications account so you get school alerts & notifications via email and/or text!
Student ID cards are now digital and accessible from any mobile device or web. Download the Minga app and login with your school Google account to access your ID card.
If you need a printed ID card, please see the school Registrar to request one.
class schedules will be available on the first day of school
Your schedules will be released in your Aeries portal or you may pick up a hard copy in the appropriate location:
Freshmen - Large gym | Sophomores - Small gym | Juniors - PAC | Seniors - Cafeteria
additional info
Return this contract to the media center if you need to borrow a Chromebook for the school year. All students will need a device other than a smartphone or tablet. Devices may be picked up on the first day of school in the media center.
Parking Permit - Required for all drivers
PE Clothes - Pre-order and pick up the first week of school
Yearbook - Order early and save $
BUS ROUTES & USE
Please note that stops are limited due to driver shortages. Students do not need to sign-up in advance to ride the bus.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
School announcements are sent out via Aeries Communications. See the Access School Accounts page for more information.
IMPORTANT DATES
JULY 31: SENIOR PORTRAITS
Class of 2024 only | Small gym
See schedule in email from Studio 530
AUGUST 11: ADMINISTRATOR MEET & GREET
August 11 | 6:00 pm | PAC
All new students and their parents/guardians are welcome. Join us for a Q & A session with the site administrators and campus tours.
AUGUST 15: PRIORITY PARKING PAINT DAY
August 15 | 8:00 am
Stop by the student store that morning to pay for your spot before painting. Must haul away your own paint and trash!
AUGUST 18: FRESHMAN FLOAT PRESENTED BY LINK CREW
Class of 2027 only - Sorry parents, this is a student only event :)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AUGUST 16: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
First bell rings at 7:40 am, classes start at 7:45 am
AUGUST 17: PICTURE DAY
School photos will be taken during English classes. ID cards are now digital on the Minga app.
West Valley High School
3805 Happy Valley Road | Cottonwood, CA 96022
530.347.7171
Summer Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday | 8 am - 3 pm
