Trunk-or-Treat: A Fun and Festive Fall Tradition
November 07, 2025
Halloween week kicked off in true Westview style with POW’s Annual Trunk-or-Treat! Even with rain in the forecast, the skies cleared for a perfect morning of community, creativity, and candy. Thank you to POW President Diane Maness for organizing this beloved event and to all the staff and families who hosted trunks. The imagination and enthusiasm of our community make this tradition so special every year.
Some amazing volunteers from Kinkaid High School and local charity organizations, NCL and YMSL, also joined us. Their helping hands and great energy made the morning even more special.
Thank you to everyone who decorated, handed out treats, and helped make this year’s Trunk-or-Treat such a spooktacular success!
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Honoring Ms. Jane with the Gift of Reading
October 03, 2025
This week, The Westview School celebrated Founder’s Day, a tradition that honors the vision of our founder, Jane Stewart, and the incredible journey of our school community. The day was filled with Westview spirit, gratitude, and a shared sense of purpose.
This year, Westview’s all-school assembly included students from every grade level presenting in front of the school. The students also shared an exciting announcement: a new partnership with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, which gifted Westview two of Barbara’s Book Boxes. In honor of Ms. Jane, Westview will be installing these book boxes on campus. One will be placed near Jane’s Story Spot on the north side of campus, and another near the 1830 playground. This partnership feels especially meaningful, as Barbara Bush herself joined us back in 1999 to cut the ribbon at the dedication of our 1900 building.
In the weeks ahead, Westview families will help fill these book boxes with gently used books, extending Ms. Jane’s love of reading to our students and neighbors. It’s a full-circle moment that connects our history with our future and continues the legacy of learning and community at the heart of Westview.
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Opening New Doors: Ribbon Cutting for Westview High School
July 26, 2025
Westview officially opened its brand-new high school building at 1818 Kersten Drive with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony in late July. Families, faculty, students, and friends of Westview gathered to celebrate this milestone and to get a first look inside the thoughtfully designed space that will serve our high school students for years to come. The event was one filled with excitement, pride, and a deep sense of community. Guests were invited to explore the newly renovated space, connect with Westview staff, and share memories and hopes for the future. More than just the opening of a building, this moment marked a significant step forward for Westview.
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Creating Harmony: Music for Autism Concerts at The Westview School
April 12, 2025
Music for Autism concerts are a joyful experience. During the concerts, a magical partnership develops between our audiences, guest musical artists, and supportive volunteers. Together, we create an inclusive musical experience that encourages listening, moving, dancing, singing, and simply being present in who we are and where we are in this special musical experience.
The mission of Music for Autism is to "orchestra stronger lives," and for 13 years, interactive concerts with celebrated guest artists have captivated audiences in Texas at the Westview School. On concert day, audiences are welcomed into the Westview gym by the smiling faces and bright yellow shirts of our volunteers and kind faculty and staff from Westview. Each concert follows the same structure: Concert, Conducting, and Percussion Time. For new attendees to our concerts, a social story is sent following an RSVP.
Through the support of national partners, Music for Autism concerts are always free. Currently, our in-person concerts are held in Greater Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and Baltimore. We also have an active virtual concert schedule throughout the year.
The Greater Houston branch of Music for Autism has partnered with Westview School for quarterly concerts since 2012. We recently have had favorite performances from the string quartet Apollo Chamber Players, mariachi, New Orleans jazz ensembles, The Phillip Hall Singers, and our featured guest artist for Westview's April concert which was WindSync.
As a Music for Autism Spotlight Artist, WindSync is celebrated for its concert programming and interactive outreach—most of all, its concerts are performed completely memorized! It has been an audience favorite at the Westview School, highlighting the beauty of music with the flute, the bassoon, the French horn, the clarinet, and the oboe.
We are so thankful for all our volunteers and attendees during the 2024-2025 concert calendar at The Westview School. We hope to see you next year at one of our concerts planned throughout the year. Stay tuned for dates to be released this summer. Music for Autism is committed to providing concert experiences that celebrate the power of music and movement with renowned and prolific musical artists.
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Westview’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon Celebrates Community and Impact
March 26, 2025
The Westview School hosted its annual Fundraising Luncheon on Wednesday, March 26, 2025,, at the Junior League of Houston, bringing together families, friends, and supporters for a heartfelt celebration of the school’s mission and impact. This year’s event, themed Writing Our Next Chapter, highlighted the transformative power of a Westview education through moving testimonials, inspiring speeches, and a special student performance.
The program opened with a powerful video featuring parents and staff narrating the profound difference Westview has made in the lives of its students. Westview Middle School students then took the stage to share personal stories of growth and achievement, culminating in a musical performance led by Nelson Armstrong, Westview Music Teacher.
A highlight of the event was a speech given by Jackson McGinnis, a former Westview student now excelling in the Texas A&M PATHS program. His journey and heartfelt words deeply resonated with the audience, earning him a standing ovation.
"My parents tell me that I’m a success story," McGinnis shared. "Westview helped change my direction and altered my path. It’s a very special school. Someone once said, ‘Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try.’ I’m so thankful my parents decided to ‘try' The Westview School. I hope today you all can 'try' to help Westview continue its success story."
Current Westview parents Kelly and Robbie Frost also delivered an emotional speech, sharing their son Willie’s experience and the transformative role Westview has played in shaping his future.
The success of this event was made possible through the generosity of the Christopherson family and Republic National Distributing Company, who underwrote the luncheon, as well as the many sponsors who provided their support. The event also recognized the dedication of Westview’s staff, including Director of Development Julie Aronstein and Director of Communications Sarah Chauvin, whose efforts ensured a meaningful and memorable experience for attendees.
Special appreciation was extended to Nelson Armstrong for mentoring the student performers, as well as to teachers Mrs. Kaylee and Mrs. Angela for guiding students in creating beautiful hand-painted vases that served as unique centerpieces.
The luncheon underscored the unwavering support of the Westview community, with families and friends coming together to advance the school’s mission. As the event concluded, gratitude filled the room, reinforcing a shared commitment to writing the next chapter in Westview’s legacy.
