2026 Back to School Information - Herman J. Russell West End Academy

First Day of School!

Monday

August 3, 2026

Open House

Friday

July

31

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Meet Our Administrators & Teachers
Tour the School
Learn About Programs & Opportunities
Get Important Information
Ask Questions & More!

Uniforms
Cellphone & Electronic Devices

Uniforms

Strongly Encouraged Tops

Any Color Collared Shirt

Preferred Colors:

White
Royal Blue
Navy

Strongly Encouraged Bottoms

Preferred Colors:

Black
Khaki
Navy
Jeans

All bottoms should be worn at the waist.
No rips, tears, or excessive distressing.

Alternatives for Girls

Skirts & Dresses

Appropriate finger tip length

Preferred Colors:

Black
Khaki
Navy
Jeans

Cellphone & Electronic Devices

At Herman J. Russell West End Academy, our focus is LEARNING, RESPECT, and RESULTS. To keep our campus distraction-free and safe, the use of cellphones and electronic devices is NOT allowed during the school day.

What this means:

Cellphones and electronic devices should be OFF and AWAY during the school day (9:15 AM - 4:15 PM).
This includes phones, smart watches, earbuds, tablets, gaming devices, cameras, and any other electronics.

Consequences:

Devices seen, heard, or used during the school day will be confiscated.
Consequences will follow our school discipline plan.

Why we do this:

Keeps the focus on learning
Promotes respect and positive relationships
Increases safety for all students
Helps us achieve better results

LET'S STAY PRESENT. LET'S STAY FOCUSED. LET'S LEAD THE WEST END WAY!

A New Day.

A New Year.

BE PREPARED.

Bring your supplies, charged device, and a positive attitude!

BE ON TIME.

Doors open at 8:45 AM.

Class begins at 9:15 AM.

BE READY.

Let's make this our best year yet-together!

BE A BULLDOG.

Show your Bulldog Pride every day!