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The Mount Pleasant Central School District is located in the heart of Westchester County and serves approximately 2,000 students. The district encompasses the hamlets of Hawthorne and Thornwood, as well as portions of Valhalla and Pleasantville. Mount Pleasant Central School District is comprised of four schools: Hawthorne Elementary (K-2), Columbus Elementary (3-5), Westlake Middle School (6-8) and Westlake High School (9-12). The middle and high school share the same campus along with the District Office. We are the home of the Wildcats!
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![Ken Amann Named Director of Technology and Data]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675719861/mtplcsdorg/cz4nrrfqdr8myndmert2/KAmann.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675719861/mtplcsdorg/cz4nrrfqdr8myndmert2/KAmann.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675719861/mtplcsdorg/cz4nrrfqdr8myndmert2/KAmann.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675719861/mtplcsdorg/cz4nrrfqdr8myndmert2/KAmann.jpg","width":1080}])
Kenneth Amann, a familiar name to many Westlake families as he is the current Assistant Principal of Westlake High School, will become the District's Director of Technology and Data.
![Science Olympiad]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675695878/mtplcsdorg/iya1em6rbveeiajovwow/ScienceOlympiad.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675695878/mtplcsdorg/iya1em6rbveeiajovwow/ScienceOlympiad.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675695878/mtplcsdorg/iya1em6rbveeiajovwow/ScienceOlympiad.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675695878/mtplcsdorg/iya1em6rbveeiajovwow/ScienceOlympiad.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675695878/mtplcsdorg/iya1em6rbveeiajovwow/ScienceOlympiad.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1675695878/mtplcsdorg/iya1em6rbveeiajovwow/ScienceOlympiad.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to the Westlake Science Olympiad team who competed this past Saturday at Byram Hills High School Regional Competition. The team competed against 45 other teams and ranked 20th overall.
![Kimber the therapy dog visits Columbus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673546297/mtplcsdorg/cwjfb7qjktt1uo05mrti/kimber.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673546297/mtplcsdorg/cwjfb7qjktt1uo05mrti/kimber.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673546297/mtplcsdorg/cwjfb7qjktt1uo05mrti/kimber.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673546297/mtplcsdorg/cwjfb7qjktt1uo05mrti/kimber.jpg","width":960}])
4th grade students enjoy some quality time with Kimber the therapy dog!
![For the 7th straight year, local veterans were honored by Columbus Elementary School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673546784/mtplcsdorg/y2elad0odhgxgpo1v3cn/vets.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673546784/mtplcsdorg/y2elad0odhgxgpo1v3cn/vets.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673546784/mtplcsdorg/y2elad0odhgxgpo1v3cn/vets.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673546784/mtplcsdorg/y2elad0odhgxgpo1v3cn/vets.jpg","width":960}])
For the 7th straight year, local veterans were honored by Columbus Elementary School.
![Groundbreaking]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673541344/mtplcsdorg/isayzefh3nprlzcn4t7g/IMG_3087_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673541344/mtplcsdorg/isayzefh3nprlzcn4t7g/IMG_3087_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673541344/mtplcsdorg/isayzefh3nprlzcn4t7g/IMG_3087_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1673541344/mtplcsdorg/isayzefh3nprlzcn4t7g/IMG_3087_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1673541344/mtplcsdorg/isayzefh3nprlzcn4t7g/IMG_3087_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1673541344/mtplcsdorg/isayzefh3nprlzcn4t7g/IMG_3087_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Mt. Pleasant Breaks Ground for Athletic Facilities Upgrades
![The Westlake Players perform Noises Off!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673551504/mtplcsdorg/plyskwxo9aqvvqkzbits/noisesoff.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673551504/mtplcsdorg/plyskwxo9aqvvqkzbits/noisesoff.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673551504/mtplcsdorg/plyskwxo9aqvvqkzbits/noisesoff.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673551504/mtplcsdorg/plyskwxo9aqvvqkzbits/noisesoff.jpg","width":960}])
A hysterical comedy of timing and entrances
![Coach Sean Mayer records his 200th career win!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673550943/mtplcsdorg/tgaem7fcg9sapjyqjlga/whs200.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673550943/mtplcsdorg/tgaem7fcg9sapjyqjlga/whs200.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673550943/mtplcsdorg/tgaem7fcg9sapjyqjlga/whs200.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673550943/mtplcsdorg/tgaem7fcg9sapjyqjlga/whs200.jpg","width":960}])
Huge congrats to Coach Mayer
![Westlake HS students perform at NYSSMA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673550602/mtplcsdorg/gohb7s1dmmmjd8fikn9b/Screenshot2023-01-12140850.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673550602/mtplcsdorg/gohb7s1dmmmjd8fikn9b/Screenshot2023-01-12140850.png","width":454}])
Javier Wurster played the French Horn and Joseph Miele played the Cello
![Trunk or Treating with the WMS Student Council]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673549644/mtplcsdorg/evj3yigvmrhems52qsxz/wmstrunk.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673549644/mtplcsdorg/evj3yigvmrhems52qsxz/wmstrunk.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673549644/mtplcsdorg/evj3yigvmrhems52qsxz/wmstrunk.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673549644/mtplcsdorg/evj3yigvmrhems52qsxz/wmstrunk.jpg","width":960}])
Everyone had a fang-tastic time!
![Westlake Honors Band Performs at North Salem High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673548362/mtplcsdorg/vcu3n6mcbvndiqpy2yg8/honorband.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673548362/mtplcsdorg/vcu3n6mcbvndiqpy2yg8/honorband.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673548362/mtplcsdorg/vcu3n6mcbvndiqpy2yg8/honorband.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673548362/mtplcsdorg/vcu3n6mcbvndiqpy2yg8/honorband.jpg","width":887}])
WMS students perform at North Salem High School
![Not your typical ropes course]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673547926/mtplcsdorg/v49nxuguovexxgywbnry/boundless.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673547926/mtplcsdorg/v49nxuguovexxgywbnry/boundless.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673547926/mtplcsdorg/v49nxuguovexxgywbnry/boundless.jpg","width":720}])
Westlake Middle School students swing, climb, balance, traverse and zip-line through 11 treetop adventures.
![Westlake with a 46-14 win over Dobbs Ferry for the Class C Section 1 Football Championship.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673547925/mtplcsdorg/e1i5ujnclcpqxlkk6ujk/fb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673547925/mtplcsdorg/e1i5ujnclcpqxlkk6ujk/fb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673547925/mtplcsdorg/e1i5ujnclcpqxlkk6ujk/fb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673547925/mtplcsdorg/e1i5ujnclcpqxlkk6ujk/fb.jpg","width":1080}])
Westlake with a 46-14 win over Dobbs Ferry for the Class C Section 1 Football Championship.
![Next stop: Disney! Huge congratulations to our Westlake Cheerleaders!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673547762/mtplcsdorg/ur2ekstcbplzyldz4dym/cheer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673547762/mtplcsdorg/ur2ekstcbplzyldz4dym/cheer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673547762/mtplcsdorg/ur2ekstcbplzyldz4dym/cheer.jpg","width":768}])
Next stop: Disney! Huge congratulations to our Westlake Cheerleaders!
![Another stellar meet for our rising track stars!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673547659/mtplcsdorg/jw6doaceyjfozl8lfe9v/trackstars.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673547659/mtplcsdorg/jw6doaceyjfozl8lfe9v/trackstars.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673547659/mtplcsdorg/jw6doaceyjfozl8lfe9v/trackstars.jpg","width":720}])
At Rockland Community College, our Freshmen and Sophomores competed successfully against their Section 1 classmates.
![Coach Sean Mayer Records 200th Career Win]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673547448/mtplcsdorg/jy2hl0ur1w2bdnxtlhvd/whs200.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673547448/mtplcsdorg/jy2hl0ur1w2bdnxtlhvd/whs200.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673547448/mtplcsdorg/jy2hl0ur1w2bdnxtlhvd/whs200.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673547448/mtplcsdorg/jy2hl0ur1w2bdnxtlhvd/whs200.jpg","width":960}])
History was made tonight in Westlake as Coach Sean Mayer recorded his 200th career win! The Wildcats put an exclamation point on the event with a decisive 65-38 win over Rye Neck for their beloved coach. Senior Allie Castellone had 21 and freshman Brooke Pfeiffer added 15 to the outstanding team effort. Huge congratulations Coach Mayer and the Westlake Wildcats who improve their record to 8-1 on the season.
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