Westside Pride
December 2018
A Message From The Superintendent
As I reflect on the recent passing of George H.W. Bush, I am reminded of his 1,000 points of light initiative he spoke about when active in politics. His commitment to public service and a kinder, gentler approach to governing got me thinking about the 1,000 points of light found in the Westside Community Schools. I would like to share some examples.
This month, instead of seeing my photo with this message, you are seeing two Westside friends, Louden and Jeff. Louden is a 1st grader at Paddock Road; Jeff lives in our community and loves riding his bike near 90th and Center. A few weeks ago, Louden and his family found Jeff without his bike; it was very old, and had broken down.
“We saw Jeff not smiling for the first time in 14+ years,” recalls Louden’s mom, Jen. Louden called his father and asked if they could get Jeff a new bike. The family returned a few hours later, found Jeff in his neighborhood, and surprised him with a new set of wheels.
“Louden was smiling from ear to ear,” said Jen. “The best part is seeing Jeff riding it around town and Louden knows he helped make Jeff happy again.” It is great to see such an act of kindness in our year of #bekind. It is also wonderful to be reminded that those who give receive as much in return.
We can change the world through simple acts of generosity and kindness; we see proof of that through the Westside Foundation, our extended network of volunteers and donors, and through our caring and compassionate staff.
AWARDS & HONORS
Westside ACT Champions Club
Theodore Jansen and Reese Pike!
Top Spellers Represent Westside
National Signing Day
- Sylvia Fehr: Soccer at Augustana
- Kaley Heinz: Soccer at Concordia
- Ryley Nolin: Soccer at UMKC
- Georgia Wimmer: Soccer at Iowa State
- Jordan Bowen: Volleyball at Limestone College (SC)
- Christian Snawerdt: Cross Country & Track at Iowa Central
- Madison Jagels: Cheerleading at Hastings College
THIS MONTH AT WESTSIDE
WHS visits Drake Williams Steel
Westside Welding students toured Drake Williams Steel November 30 to get a firsthand look at careers in engineering and technology. Among their guides: Westside alum, Zack Treska!
Rockbrook organizes Family Volunteer Day
WMS students share Genius Hour projects
An estimated 70 student groups at Westside Middle School explored their passions this fall during Genius Time! Students created products or services based on their own areas of interest, from baking, to service, to engineering,
iHeart Cabaret 2018
Swanson students visit Sunrise Senior Living
Prairie Lane Girls on The Run
Oakdale students & staff collect more than 1,000 donations for Westside Food Pantry!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Westside Gear Makes Great Holiday Gifts!
Swing by The Colosseum at Westside High School to pick up a perfect gift for the Warriors in your family! OR - our students will mail it to you, and gift wrap for FREE!
All new merchandise, designed and pressed by Westside DECA members!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
12/7 Girls Varsity Basketball & Sparkles Performance, 5:30pm @ WHS
12/8 Rising Stars Show Choir Camp @ WHS
12/11 Bond Oversight Committee meeting, 6pm @ ABC
12/11 WHS Winter Choral Concert, 7pm @ WHS
12/12 Mr. WHS, 7pm @ WHS
12/13 WHS Winter Band Concert, 7pm @ WHS
12/13 WMS Westside Connection Concert, 7pm @ WMS
12/17 Board of Education meeting, 6:30pm @ ABC
12/20 Special Board of Education meeting, 2:00pm @ ABC
12/20 Language Arts Culminating Event, 6:00pm @ WMS
12/20-12/21 WHS Final Exams
12/21 Elementary Winter Parties
12/22-1/6 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
12/22 Special Board of Education meeting, 2:00pm @ ABC
12/28-12/29 Metro Basketball Tournament @ Ralston Arena
1/7 SCHOOL RESUMES
Westside #BeKind Shirts Now Available
In the spirit of the districtwide theme, “Be Kind”, Westside High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Club designed the “One District One Shirt” initiative in efforts to celebrate all Westside Community Schools and support our district as a whole. Proceeds from t-shirt sales will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). CLICK HERE TO ORDER!
Delivery Location: Each participating school will have shirts delivered weekly by Westside High School CAPS students.