Thank you, Mammoths, for a very successful toy drive! Over 400 families qualified to receive toys this year. 🎁

We are grateful for a community that embraces the spirit of giving! 💙💚💙💚
2 days ago, Melanie Thornburg
Toys for Tots thank you
WCA Students are all smiles at the CTE Mock Interview Competition! 🤝

👏👏Congratulations to Riley George, Emma Wright, and
Camilla Gutirrez, who placed while representing WCA! 🦣
4 days ago, Melanie Thornburg
Mock Interview Competition - 11

We hope your fall break is going great! 🍂
Just a reminder, when you are out holiday shopping, that our annual Toy Drive to benefit Toys for Tots is Dec. 5th! 🪀🧸

19 days ago, Melanie Thornburg
toys for toys
Western Center Academy is proud to recognize Rebecca Shefchik and Kaitlyn Chadwick as Employees of Excellence!

Western Center Academy celebrates the outstanding work of Rebecca Shefchik and Kaitlyn Chadwick, a strong partnership in our math department whose efforts have strengthened learning across both middle and high school. Their commitment to student success shows in the range of courses they teach and the support they provide to students and colleagues.

Mrs. Shefchik teaches Geometry, AP Computer Science Principles, and STEM Engineering. She guides students through hands-on projects that build problem-solving skills and introduce them to real applications of computer science and engineering. Her work expands opportunities for students and helps them develop confidence in advanced STEM pathways.

Ms. Chadwick supports student learning in several areas as well. She teaches Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, multimedia, and college-level math courses on campus, and she leads our middle school yearbook program. Her attention to detail, clear communication, and steady support help students develop strong technical and creative skills.

Together, they recently organized and hosted a regional math competition that brought students from across Riverside County to our campus. Their leadership, planning, and commitment made the event a success and helped raise the profile of mathematics at WCA.

Rebecca Shefchik and Kaitlyn Chadwick bring dedication, creativity, and a student-centered approach to everything they do. Their partnership strengthens our programs, and their contributions make a meaningful impact on our Mammoth Herd.

Thank you, Rebecca and Kaitlyn, for your hard work and for the difference you make every day.
23 days ago, Hemet Unified
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CADA 2025! Our HS ASB students, learning, laughing, and leading the way.

@cada_area_f thank you for a great conference!

@wca_asb
24 days ago, Melanie Thornburg
CADA
🎟️Tickets are on sale now for our HS Theater production of Animal Farm! 🐷Use the link below to get yours today!

*Please note that this show is not recommended for young elementary students.

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/western-center-academy/68157020ff79e16e8a11866f/tickets#/productions-view
30 days ago, Melanie Thornburg
Animal Farm Social
WCA is very proud of Katherine Pfeffer and Sebastian Hilloman's Senior Community Service project. 👏👏👏
Together, they have developed a series of presentations to help underclass students understand the importance of dual and concurrent enrollment.
Their objective is to share their success and help others understand what it takes to be successful in dual and concurrent college courses while managing life as a high school student.

#SealofCivicEngagement #WCAMammoths #SCHOLARS #Service

about 1 month ago, Melanie Thornburg
College Success
🎉Congratulations, Diego Gomez! 👏 Diego, a senior, was honored last week as the WCA Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month! 🏆
about 1 month ago, Melanie Thornburg
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A huge thank you to @suutbirds for visiting WCA! We are committed to providing our students with exposure to excellent post-graduation paths, and SUU certainly delivered. We appreciate you taking the time to share your insights with our high school students! #soarhigher
about 1 month ago, Melanie Thornburg
SUU
@wca__2028 visit to CBU!
They watched a presentation on the foundation of CBU,
ate all they could eat in the student dining hall, and
walked the entire campus with stops in the state-of-the-art engineering building and sports complex!
Thank you, @calbaptist, for hosting WCA!
about 1 month ago, Melanie Thornburg
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WCA juniors and seniors had an amazing opportunity to visit Pomona College on October 21! 🎓 They explored the beautiful campus, learned about student life, and gained valuable insight into Pomona’s admissions process. 🦣➡️🐔

@pomonacollege
about 2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
POMONA College
At the end of September, when we prepared for the PSAT, PSAAT/NMSQT and SAT, we encouraged all students to download the BigFuture School app. The app is the the fastest way to access scores that will be released later this evening, October 23, 2025 .

Still need the app?

🍎Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bigfuture-school/id6462904878

🏬 Google Play Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bigfuture-school/id6462904878
about 2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
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📆Mark your calendars! The WCA Family Trunk or Treat is on Wednesday, October 29! 👻🎃
This year, it also includes a Rock Band Concert,🎸a Five Nights at Freddy's themed Haunted House, 🧟🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️ and multiple food vendors! 🥭🌽🍿🥪

*This is a family event; all students/children must be accompanied by an adult

@the.bearded.lemon @valeriesapples @papasandcorn @konaicemoval @peraltaskettlecornandchurros @elreaperchicken

about 2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
Trunk or Treat Flyer 2025
Shoutout to @ucsandiego for swinging by WCA! We're totally pumped about all the amazing programs and opportunities you shared. Future Tritons in the house! 🦣➡️🔱
about 2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
UCSD Visit Post
🤖Good Luck to our Robotics Teams, they are off to the Week 0 competition this weekend! 🤖

We would like to give a sincere thank you to the teams sponsors! 💙🦣💚

Sunshine Children's Dental Care
California Ear, Nose, & Throat, Dr. Carvalho, M.D.
Rural Retreat
Advanced Physicians Billing Services, Inc.
Rotary Club of Hemet
TE Connectivity
Soboba Foundation
Goodrich Properties
Jim's Backflow Service
Willdebietz Music Conservatory
Polymaker
Law Offices of Parker & Irwin
Backs Automotive
Cops for Kids
Sounds Good Events
Debbie Green, Realtor
Econtech Initiative
California Steel Industries

about 2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
Robotics Teams
Thank you @CSUSMCougars for a great tour for the WCA Class of 2026! 🦣➡️🐈#collegekickoffmonth @wca_asb
2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
CSSMU
Thank you, @stanford, for stopping by WCA to talk to our students! 🦣➡️🌲
2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
Stanford
🦣🦣🦣 Mammoths are SCHOLARS!! 🦣🦣🦣

Congratulations to the students who were recognized in September as SCHOLASTIC! 👏👏👏

Congratulations and keep up the good work!
2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
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TRAP tickets are available! 🎟️🎟️

Get them before they sell out.

Our HS Theater's first show of the school year is October 9, 10, & 11 at 7:00 pm. All performances are in the new WC MPR!

Tickets available here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/western-center-academy/67c1edbced8db50f68115043

@wcatheatre
2 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
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Last Friday was our annual Cardboard Boat Regatta! 🛶 Congratulations to the winning team, Pirates of the Caribbean! 🏴‍☠️
Thank you to DVAC @valleywiderec for your continued support!
3 months ago, Melanie Thornburg
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