West Seattle High School

West Seattle
High School

First Day of School 2025-2026

Summary: First Day of School

First Day of School, September 3 

9th Grade Schedule 

  • 8:15-8:50 a.m. 9th Graders arrive, breakfast available in the cafeteria. 
  • 8:50 a.m. -12:10 p.m. Link Crew Orientation. Start in the main gym. 
  • 12:10-12:40 p.m. 9th Grade Lunch 
  • 12:45-1:15 p.m. Closing assembly. In the Theatre 

10th-12th Grade Schedule: 

  • Building Closed to 10th-12th Grade students until 12:40 p.m.  
  • (except Link Leaders, ASB, and New 10th–12th grade) 
  • 11:35 a.m.-12:40 p.m.  Orientation for new 10th–12th grade students in the Library 
  • 12:45-1:15 p.m.  10th–12th grade lunch 

Afternoon (for all grades 9–12) 

Class lists are posted around the school for students to find their Period 1 class for schedule and locker distribution, welcome back information, etc. Then 15-minute classes to touch base and take attendance. 

  • 1:20-2:00 p.m.  Period 1 (Access schedules, lockers, welcome) 
  • 2:05-2:20 p.m.   Period 2 
  • 2:25-2:40 p.m.  Period 3 
  • 2:45-3:00 p.m.  Period 4 
  • 3:05-3:20 p.m.  Period 5 
  • 3:25-3:40 p.m.  Period 6 

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