Excellence in Youth

Westside Community Schools

May 2022 Recap

INTEREST & TALENT DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL LEARNERS!

The Excellence in Youth (EY) Program at Westside Community Schools provides expanded learning opportunities for students with high ability, in addition to fostering and encouraging talent development in all students.
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Summer Enrichment

Looking for some fun activities to do this summer? Check out the EY Summer Bucket List for some engaging activities to explore our city and learn something at the same time. Bring your bucket list back with six completed activities to receive a prize from your EY Coordinator. Further details on the document below.
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Attention 6th Graders!

Attention 6th Graders!

Are you wondering what EY will look like at the middle school next year? You won't be pulled out of your classes like you've been doing in elementary, but rather your classroom teachers will provide many opportunities for voice and choice along with enrichment within their classrooms. You can also check the EY Website for middle school opportunities like Quiz Bowl, Math Contests and Seminars just to name a few. Check your email frequently about upcoming opportunities. The emails will come from Dr. Spady. All enrichment/learning opportunities will also be posted on the EY Website under the Middle School tab, so check there frequently! https://ey.westside66.org/
Attention 6th Graders!
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International Academic Competition

International Academic Competitions (IAC) is a consortium of academic competitions for primary and secondary students. IAC’s mission is to reward academic excellence by bringing innovative, stimulating, fair, and relevant competition opportunities to students around the world. This is the 2nd year in which WCS students have participated in the IAC contests and we are proud to announce that several elementary and middle school students not only placed locally in the History, Geography, and Science competitions, but they also placed regionally which qualified some of our students to compete at the national and international levels.
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Math League Contest

EY Coordinators sponsored the Math League contest during the month of April. 4th graders at each elementary building practiced problems then took the 21-22 contest.


Congratulations to these top scorers!


Overall Winners


1st Place

Johnny D. - Loveland


2nd Place

Thea F. - Sunset


3rd Place

Owen E. - Swanson

Genevieve W. - Oakdale

Calvin K. - Paddock

Trace - Hillside


4th Place

Hank M. - Paddock

Kendall C. - Swanson

Brion C. - Sunset

Mallorie B. - Sunset

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21-22 Digital Dozen Winners!

The Excellence In Youth Team is proud to announce Rex M., Marie B., Peter B., Nina L, Michael L. and Tess B. from Swanson, Max G., Gavin L. and Mallorie B. from Sunset, Jayden P. and Christian D. from Westgate, Emma D. and Bennett H. from Oakdale as the most recent recipients of the Digital Dozen award for this school year! This award is presented to students who earn 12 of the digital badges on the EY Website (ey.westside66.org), which is available to students district-wide. It takes self-motivation, grit, and determination to earn these badges and these students should be proud of this accomplishment!
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EY In Action

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EY WEBSITE - YOUR ONE STOP INFORMATION HUB!

The EY program website is the hub of communication for the EY Team. For our K-8 students, monthly challenges, seminars and events, as well as other learning opportunities are posted to the site on a regular basis.


All students are encouraged to participate in the opportunities posted, regardless of whether they have been identified for the EY Program. Students can participate independently by accessing the opportunities at home or during tech time at school. Teachers may also facilitate these whole and small-group enrichment opportunities for students in the classroom.


Click below to check out all our website has to offer!

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College for Kids Classes!

Metropolitan Community College offers many fun classes and camps. Don’t miss out on their College for Kids and College for Teens classes. Spaces fill up fast so don’t hesitate.
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EY Team

Mrs. Henningsen

Mrs. Henningsen

Mrs. Henningsen
  • Swanson
  • Sunset Hills
henningsen.jennifer@westside66.net ey.westside66.org
Mrs. Sindt

Mrs. Sindt

Mrs. Sindt
  • Hillside
  • Oakdale
  • Rockbrook
sindt.katherine@westside66.net ey.westside66.org
Dr. Spady

Dr. Spady

Dr. Spady
  • Paddock Road
  • Westgate
  • Westside Middle School
  • Math 7 Honors Coordinator
spady.lynn@westside66.net ey.westside66.org
Mrs. Thompson

Mrs. Thompson

Mrs. Thompson
  • Loveland
  • Prairie Lane
  • Westbrook
thompson.megan@westside66.net ey.westside66.org