Welcome back to school!
2023-2024 School Year - August edition
Dear Families,
A quick introduction to our new principals:
Michelle Nimene has been with the district for 12 years serving in the roles of teacher, home liaison, and now Assistant Principal. She has spent the last 4 years helping families including our Westwood family in many ways and we are so fortunate to have her experience and knowledge.
Katie Kalamasz has been with the district for 19 years serving in the roles of teacher, Assistant Principal and now Principal. She has spent the last 5 years as an assistant principal at Elyria High school. She has had experience in various levels from elementary through high school and is here to help our students in any way.
Please feel free to contact the Main Office at 284-8017 with any questions.
Katie Kalamasz - Principal
James Rollence - Principal
Michelle Nimene - Assistant Principal
Welcome to our new staff!
Michelle Nimene - Assistant Principal
Cayla Hillegass - 7/8 Math
Paige Oakes - 7/8 Social Studies
Audrey John Melzer - Orchestra
Jack Kemmett - Intervention Specialist
Keivan Ayat - Intervention Specialist
Megan Ramos - Intervention Specialist
Deputy Lashley - School Resource Officer
Staggered Start to School
Just like last year, we are beginning with a staggered start for all middle school students. The school day is a regular school day as far as start and end times. Bussing will be running. Your student(s) will come to school for 1 of the staggered start days based on the first letter of their last name.
Here are the dates:
8/21 A-G
8/22 H-O
8/23 P-Z
This is a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers, go through their schedule, learn expectations, and prepare for a great school year. All students return on 8/24. If you have questions, please call our main office.
5th Grade Orientation
WHEN
Friday August 11, 2022, 8am-12 pm
42350 Adelbert Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035
The staff and students of Westwood Middle School would like to invite:
WHO: All Westwood Middle School 5th Graders
WHAT: WEB Fifth Grade Orientation
WHERE: Westwood Middle School
WHEN: August 11th from 8-12:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided! Bussing is provided and letters were mailed with bus routes.
Students will receive their schedules for this upcoming school year.
Contact the Westwood Middle School office with any of your questions or concerns at:
440-284-8017
Westwood Open House
We encourage all parents to attend Open House. Attending Open House will be your opportunity to accomplish all of the following:
- Meet your child's teachers
- Tour the campus
- Complete any missing information needed
Thursday, Aug 17, 2023, 04:30 PM
Westwood Middle School, Adelbert Street, Elyria, OH, USA
News From The Nurse
Welcome back to school!
To help get back into the school routine:
Go to bed at the same time every night
Get at least 8 hours or more of sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast every morning
Get plenty of exercise to help you stay healthy
Get into a routine of doing homework
Healthy Habits to help you stay illness free all year!
Wash your hands often with soap and water.
Cover your mouth when you cough: use your elbow not your hands.
Eat nutritious foods like fruits and veggies for snack and lunch every day.
Don’t skip meals.
Please make sure your student’s immunizations are up to date, if they are not according to state mandates, students can’t come to school after September 15th.
Please make sure if your student is to take medication at school that a form is completed by a physician, signed by a legal guardian and brought to the clinic in its original container.
Thank you and for questions please contact me at hessrose@elyriaschools.org or
Rose Hess RN. BSN. LSN. @ 440-284-8153
Upcoming Events
8/17- Open house 4:30-5:30
8/21- Staggered start A-G
8/22- Staggered Start for H-O
8/23- Staggered Start for P-Z
8/24- School for all students
8/28- Food Pantry at Ely Stadium
8/31- Picture day
9/4- Labor Day - No School
9/28- Fall Conference
10/13- NEOEA Day - No school
10/20- End of the Grading period
10/23- Records Day - No School
11/4- Chili Cook Off
11/7- PD day - No School
11/22- Conference Make-Up day - No School
11/23- Thanksgiving - No School
11/24- Thanksgiving break - No School
12/20 - Winter break begins
Links for families
Westwood Middle School
Website: https://westwoodmiddle.elyriaschools.org/
Location: 42350 Adelbert Street, Elyria, OH 44035, USA
Phone: 440-284-8017
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westwoodelementaryecsd