Westside Pride
Westside Community Schools, December 2019
Happy Thanksgiving from Westside Community Schools!
NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 27
Westside Plays For State Football Championship Tuesday Night
GOOD LUCK to the Westside Warrior Football Team, competing for the NSAA State Championship Tuesday night! Thank you to all of our hard-working student athletes and coaches, and to our incredible student body, staff members, and family members who have supported them along the way!
We know many of you plan to make the trip to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Tuesday to cheer on our Warriors. We hope to provide you with some details to help you plan out your day. Please note: the safety of our students and staff is top priority, and we will be monitoring weather forecasts throughout the day. At this time, the game and related events are on as scheduled. YOU are always your child’s #1 decision maker; if you believe weather conditions are too dangerous for travel, please do what YOU think is best for your child.
For those who cannot attend in person, the game will be televised live on NET at 7:00pm. Westside Wired will also provide live game updates on Twitter at @westsidewired.
Westside Board of Education Meeting: Monday, December 16
District Accepting Board of Education Candidates
The 2020 Caucus will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Westside High School, 8701 Pacific Street. Voter sign-in begins at 6 p.m. and the Caucus will begin at 7 p.m. WE HOPE YOU WILL ATTEND!
Purpose of Caucus: To nominate up to four individuals for two positions on the Westside Community Schools Board of Education. The names of up to four persons receiving the most votes at the Caucus will then be placed on the ballot for the statewide primary election on May 12, 2020, where two will then be elected to the Board.
INTERESTED IN RUNNING?
Registered voters who reside in District 66 are eligible and should submit a written letter of intent to run, no later than December 19, 2019 at 4 p.m. to: Superintendent’s Office, ABC Building, 909 S. 76th Street, Omaha, NE 68114. We ask that you include your full legal name, address, and affirm your status as a registered voter (eligibility subject to verification through Douglas County Election Commission).
Letters of intent must be received by 4 p.m. on December 19, 2019 for candidates to be included in pre-Caucus events, press releases, and for the candidate’s name to appear pre-printed on the Caucus ballot.
WHEN CAN I VOTE?
EARLY (daytime) voting (Note: limited hours): Daytime voting is available at Westside High School from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Caucus Day. EARLY VOTING ENDS AT 5:30 p.m.
OR…
AT the Caucus AFTER all candidates have spoken: Ballots at the Caucus are accepted ONLY AFTER all candidate speeches have concluded. If you will be unable to wait to vote until all candidates have spoken, please use the daytime voting option from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Who can vote? You must be a registered voter residing in District 66 to vote. If you are not currently registered to vote, you must register at the Douglas County Election Commission, 12220 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68144 prior to voting at the Caucus. Voter registration is not available at the Caucus.
Questions? Contact Brandi Paul, Director of Communications and Engagement, at paul.brandi@westside66.net.
Sincerely,
District 66 2020 Caucus Committee Members
Rod Anderson (Chair) Amy Brown (Vice-Chair) Michael J. Grier
Charlie Liakos Kellie Tagge Todd Johnson
Ready for Snow Days?
Please note the following:
- In the event of a school closing due to winter weather, we will notify you via text message, phone call and email. Please refer to the attached instructions to verify you are signed up to receive district communication.
- We will also post closing information on our website(s) and social media, and we will notify local news outlets.
- NEW this year, Westside leadership may consider a 'late start' as an option in winter weather. Please refer to the attached informational guide for additional details involved should a late start be implemented.
- PLEASE remember that YOU are always your child’s #1 decision maker. If we ever have a full day of school or a late start on a day that YOU think we should have cancelled, please do what YOU think is best for your child.
Thank you for your continued help and support as we move into another Nebraska winter!
Westside Leads The Way In STEAM Education
Westside Community Schools currently has job postings for the following positions. Please help us by sharing these opportunities with your family, friends, and neighbors. Click here to apply!
Certified:
Intermediate Grades Teacher - Elementary
Elementary Special Education Teacher
School Psychologist or Qualified School Psychologist Intern
Ralston/Westside Select Substitute Teacher Program
Guest/Substitute Teacher
Support:
Certified Medical Assistant
Educational Assistants:
General Education
Substitute Assistants
Food Services:
Dishwasher ~ Various Locations
Building Services:
Part-Time Inside/Outside Maintenance (Groundskeeper)Part-Time Custodian
WESTSIDE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Boys Golf Fundraiser
Please consider supporting & helping our student athletes "Hit a HOLE in ONE!" for Westside Boys Golf. The Golf Wreath fundraiser is the program's only fundraiser of the year.
Email hellman.jered@westside66.net to place your order.