Westside Pride
November 2021
Message From Board of Education President, Doug Krenzer
Dear Westside,
Thank you to the entire community for your vote of confidence on our levy override earlier this month. This will give Westside Community Schools the ability to continue to offer enhanced educational opportunities for all our students in a fiscally responsible way. The campaign to pass this measure took the time and effort of many volunteers, and the Board of Education is grateful to all of them.
We are excited for the fall season of playoffs, performances and special events. Thank you to our hard working students and staff for making these possible.
Go Warriors!
Doug Krenzer
WESTSIDE STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS
Community, Collaboration & Partnerships
Student Achievement and Well-Being
The Westside Clothing Closet is in need of winter coats for all ages of students. We accept gently used coats from sizes 4/5 all the way up to XXL (children, womens and mens). You can send any donations through the Pony to the Family Resource Center (Pipal Community Center 7770 Hascall St.) or drop off Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.-12PM. We gratefully welcome donations to our Westside Family Resource Center. Donations can be dropped off Mon-Fri, 9 am-noon or contact westsidethecloset@gmail.com.
Thank you so much for helping keep our students and families warm this winter!!
Supported and Engaged Staff
Below, check out one of our new guiding documents highlighting our strategies to recruit and retain talented educators for our students. We are focusing on both short and long term steps and goals as part of our Strategic Plan!
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.
WESTSIDE DISTRICT NEWS
Need Westside gear? Shop now!
The Wrestling Parents’ Club apparel fundraiser just went live!
If you need new Westside Warriors gear for yourself or your favorite Warrior, CLICK HERE! Clothes, accessories and gifts - perfect for you or for a holiday gift - with proceeds benefiting Westside Warrior Wrestling!
Winter Weather Information
We are updating district procedures in the event of winter weather. Included below is our 2021/2022 Snow Day Card with important details and contact information you can refer to if school is canceled due to winter weather. We will contact all staff and families by email, phone, and text, and we will share updates online, over social media and with our media partners.
One final note: snow days will be treated traditionally; Westside will not have remote learning on days in which school is canceled due to winter weather.
AWARDS & HONORS
Congratulations to all of our Westside student athletes who competed at State Championships!
Westside Employees Are Finalists For Eyes on Heroes Prize!
Voting closes Monday, November 8. Good luck, Ms. Kopecky and Ms. Birdsall-Scherer, and thank you Midwest Eye Care!
Westside Honors Alumni, Community Partners at Hall of Fame Dinner
- Scott Carlson, CEO of Westin Foods (Class of 1975)
- Linda Sorensen Meigs, Artist & Developer of the Florence Mill (Class of 1968)
- Chris Mundy, Emmy-Award Winning producer & writer (Class of 1984)
- Robert Rose, industry visionary in energy and technology (Class of 1964)
- Michael Staenberg, internationally recognized realtor & philanthropist (Class of 1972)
The Westside Foundation, Alumni Association and District also recognized two Lighthouse Leaders, Nebraska Furniture Mart and Children's Hospital & Medical Center, for their continued and passionate advocacy and partnership with Westside Community Schools.
For more information, and to watch this year's full ceremony, click here!
WESTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
State Volleyball Tournament: November 3
State Football Playoffs: November 5
WATCH THE GAME LIVE: https://youtu.be/eD9MpUYQWzI
LIVE UPDATES ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/westsidewired
Westside Cabaret: November 7
Save the date for the WHS Vocal Music Program's Cabaret! The award-winning choirs and show choirs will have two shows - 2:00 and 6:00 pm - on Sunday, November 7th. Tickets are $12/adult and $8/student. All proceeds support the WHS Vocal Music Program!