Military Family Resources
Purple Star Class of 2025
Our School District’s Journey Toward Purple Star Recognition
All Four Westlake City Schools Earn Prestigious Purple Star Designation Westlake, Ohio (May 1, 2025) — Westlake City Schools is proud to announce that all four of its schools—Westlake High School, Lee Burneson Middle School, Dover Intermediate School, and Westlake Elementary School—have been awarded the Purple Star designation by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as part of the Purple Star Class of 2025.
The designation is valid for three years and highlights each Westlake school’s ongoing efforts to meet the unique needs of military-connected students. Schools must designate a military family liaison, complete professional development, and engage in annual activities such as peer-to-peer transition programs, staff training, and schoolwide recognition events honoring military service.
Military families relocating to the district are encouraged to reach out to Catherine Eason, the district's Military Liaison, at 440-835-6303 or via email at easonc@wlake.org for support and information.
Military Family Points of Contact by Building
To better support our military-connected families, the following contacts are available at each school in the Westlake City School District. Feel free to reach out to the appropriate building for any assistance or questions.
Westlake Elementary School: Mr Greg Plantner, phone (440)250-1200,email: plantner@wlake.org
Dover Intermediate School: Mrs. Cathy Dubois, phone (440)835-5494, email: duboisc@wlake.org
Lee Burneson Middle School: Officer Pay Foye, phone(440) 835-6340, email: foyep@wlake.org
Westlake High School: Mr. Rob Woods, phone(440) 835-6352, email: woodsr@wlake.org
New Student Registration
Welcome to our community! If you’ve recently moved to Westlake, we’re excited to have you join our school family.
To begin registering your student, please click here and let us guide you through the process. We are here to ensure a smooth transition for you and your child. Please review our WCSD Board Policy on Educational Opportunities for Military Children here.
We’re here to support you every step of the way—welcome to Westlake!
School Events Celebrating Military Families. Veterans, and Future Service Members
- Westlake Elementary Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony
- Westlake Athletic Demon Boosters (WDAB) Veterans Day Flag Display
- Westlake High Schools Veterans Days Breakfast
- Vet's Voices at Lee Burneson Middle School
- Vet's Voices at Dover Intermediate School
- Wall of Service at Westlake High School
- Military Service Grad Cord- Red, White & Blue cord presented to graduating seniors to be worn at Commencement.
- Westlake Athletics Military Appreciation Night- Friday, January 17th, 2025 Free admission to Veterans and those currently serving in the Armed Forces.
- Purple Up Day/April Month of the Military Child
Family Resources
National Military Family Association
Military Child Education Coalition
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
Cuyahoga Community College - Veteran and Military Connected Services
Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program
Office of Ohio Consumers' Counsel-Assistance for Military Families
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs