Westside Middle School
April 29, 2022
Important Dates
- 8th Grade Career Day 8:00-11:00 (no buses available from School at 11:00)
- 7th Grade - No School
Friday, May 27th
- Last day of school- Dismissal at 12:00 (all buses will run to and from school).
WMS Career Day Friday, May 13th
Career Day is an annual WMS event including a keynote career presenter, Omaha professionals presenting career information representing 16 career clusters (preferenced by students) and learning about the WHS community service graduation requirement (students can receive permission to participate in service learning hours after they finish eighth grade).
Eighth grade students only!!
- Attend school from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
- No buses will be available to bring home students. Please arrange for a ride to pick up your 8th grade student!
- Students will be able to sign up to receive a sack lunch prior to leaving for the day. They will sign up in homeroom.
There will be no school for current 7th Graders on Friday, May 13th!!!
- Current 6th graders will begin arriving at WMS, before noon, to attend the Warrior Walk-About orientation in the afternoon.
Homeroom
Westside Unified Events
Attention current 8th Grade Students!
Class of 2026 Transition to Westside High School
We wanted to share upcoming opportunities to help your future 9th grade student transition from middle school to high school. The following are planned to help make this transition smooth.
August 9, 2022 6-8 pm 9th Grade Parent Orientation (Parents)
We will host an opportunity for parents to learn about the high school and how to access resources for your student and family.
Learn more about modular scheduling, IMC, lunch, how to put money in lunch accounts, parking, where to pick up/drop off, how to call your student out of school, and time for questions.
Become more familiar with the building, school counseling services, and a variety of programs offered through the high school.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 First Day of School (Students)
First day of school at Westside High School. Only incoming 9th grade students and 10-12 grade students new to Westside attend on this day.
Homeroom teachers and classroom teachers will focus on helping new students be ready and knowledgeable before all students come to school.
Westside Show Choir Camp
Have you always wanted to be a part of Westside show choir? Maybe you want to improve your voice or learn how to shake those bad dancing habits? Sorry parents, this ad is just for the kids. Westside Middle School is hosting their annual summer show choir camp June 7-11 at Westside Middle School for any student entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade in the Fall of 2021. Students will learn to sing and dance a full show as well as gain insights into the audition process for Westside Middle School Show Choir. Registration and more information can be found at the website: https://sites.google.com/westside66.net/westside-middle-school-choirs/edge-show-choir-camp.
Does your family need assistance?
School work when your student is absent!!
Attendance
The attendance number is 402-408-8649 or 402-390-6464
Check out the attendance handouts below on the importance of attendance here at school.
WMS Bell Schedule
7th Grade Bell Schedule
Pd 1: 8:00-8:40
Pd 2: 8:43-9:23
Pd 3: 9:26-10:06
Pd 4: 10:09-10:49
Pd 5: (7th) 10:52-11:32
Pd 6: (7th) 11:35-12:15
Spark/Lunch: 12:18-1:18
Pd 8: 1:21-2:01
Pd 9: 2:04-2:44
Warrior Time 2:47-3:15
8th Grade Bell Schedule
Pd 1: 8:00-8:43
Pd 2: 8:46-9:26
Pd 3: 9:29-10:09
Pd 4: 10:12-10:52
Spark/Lunch 10:55-11:55
Pd 6: (8th) 11:58-12:38
Pd 7: (8th) 12:41-1:21
Pd 8: 1:24-2:04
Pd 9: 2:07-2:47
WarriorTime 2:50-3:15
TAGG
This is a fast and easy way to help our building without fundraising. Watch this video to see how it works. https://youtu.be/WS2u4s1J63c
Below is a list of business that participate in TAGG. Remember to select Westside Middle School!!
Student Handbook
Kim Eymann - Principal
eymann.kimberly@westside66.net
402-390-8211
Brian Stevens - Assistant Principal (He will handle all questions on Busing)
Dean for 8A & 7C
402-390-6494
Jenni Allen - Assistant Principal & Director of Special Services
402-408-8589
Dan Carlson - Dean & Athletic Director
Dean for 7A, 7B, & 8B
402-390-8669
Corrie Philo - Dean for 7D, 8C, & 8D (Handles all questions on after school Library)
402-408-8670
Westside Middle School
Website: http://wms.westside66.org
Location: 8601 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6464
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WMS66/