Westside Pride
February 2022
Message From Board of Education President, Doug Krenzer
Our biennial caucus to select candidates for the Board of Education is Tuesday, February 1st at Westside High School. This unique process allows our community to hear directly from those who wish to serve on the board. Please attend this important event if you are able. If you cannot attend the caucus, you can vote in person at the high school from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Thank you to the individuals who have stepped forward to offer their time and energy to serve our district. Westside has a strong tradition of community engagement, and that tradition continues on Tuesday. I look forward to seeing you there!
Yours in education,
Doug Krenzer
2022 Westside Board of Education Caucus
When Can I Vote?
- EARLY DAYTIME VOTING: from 9:00am until 5:30pm on Caucus Day. Early voting ends at 5:30pm. Please note: traffic at Westside High School typically picks up around dismissal time, from 2:45-3:30pm.
- AT THE CAUCUS: ballots are accepted only AFTER all candidate speeches have concluded
Who Are The Candidates?
- Four people have submitted letters of intent to run for the Board of Education. CLICK HERE to learn more about the candidates who will appear on the ballot.
Can I Still Run?
- Yes. Those eligible and interested in running for the Board of Education may be nominated during the Caucus, following 2022 Caucus Rules and Regulations. CLICK HERE to review those guidelines.
How Do I Get More Information?
- You can email communications@westside66.net.
IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 2022...
February 1: 2022 Caucus, Westside High SchoolFebruary 7: Board of Education Meeting, 6pm @ ABC
February 18: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day)
February 21: NO SCHOOL (Presidents' Day/Professional Learning)
February 22: Board of Education Meeting, 6pm @ ABC
February 28-March 4: Westside Inclusion Week
*For Elementary Valentine's Day Party information, check your building calendar or website
PLANNING AHEAD...
March 9-10: Parent Teacher Conferences
March 10-11: NO SCHOOL
March 22: Junior ACT Testing, NO SCHOOL for other WHS students
March 22: 8th Grade Visits to Westside High School
March 31: Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting (6th Grade Parents), 6pm @ WMS
April 9: Prom
April 11-15: NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
May 13: Warrior Walkabout (6th Grade Students)
May 15: Graduation
May 27: Last Day of School
Changes will be updated on each building's calendar, websites, and the Westside app.
Have an incoming Kindergarten student? Watch your school's calendar and newsletters for information about Round-Up and parent meetings!
Want to follow your favorite Westside Warriors activity or sports team? CLICK HERE!
DISTRICT NEWS
WESTSIDE STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS
Coming February 8: Strategic Plan Progress Dashboard
Starting February 8, there will be a link on the district website where anyone can view our progress. The dashboard was created in partnership with OnStrategy, a company specializing in transparent organizational accountability. This site allows all members of our community a glimpse at how we are progressing toward our four goals and accompanying 26 strategies over the next five years. Moving forward, the dashboard will be updated at least twice a year (January and June), indicating progress our teams are making for the current year's goal.
Want to learn more about the Strategic Plan, and what our goals are? Click here.
WESTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
Download the Westside Community Schools App!
CLICK HERE to download the FREE APP for Westside Community Schools!
In one click, you can personalize the information important to you and your family including which schools to follow, important district news and updates, PowerSchool access, and MySchoolBucks - all in one place! You can also search for the app - Westside Community Schools - in the Apple Store and via Google Play.