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Hulya 6 math students celebrated Pi day early since today is an asynchronous day . Our annual “pie” eating contest was in full swing yesterday. Students volunteered eating their whip cream pie with bubble gum at the bottom . The first student to blow a bubble was the winner !!
Dr. Cramer reads to Mrs. Bradshaw's class for Read Across America week!
Mrs. Miller's 6th graders work with Mrs. Winkley to build models of American Indian dwellings.
Snow day fun!
PJ Day!
PJ Day!
Duende and Mudita 6 origami day in Coding class #WestsideBestside
The Young Ladies of Excellence helped pass out gifts to some of our WSES families!
The Young Ladies of Excellence had their Pink Pajama Party and what a great time it was!
The Young Ladies of Excellence had their Pink Pajama Party and what a great time it was!
The Young Ladies of Excellence had their Pink Pajama Party and what a great time it was!
Parachute Fun!
Young Men of Excellence picks up litter around WSES.
Westside's Band honors our veterans!
Westside welcomes its families to Trunk or Treat!
On October 23rd, 2024 in WSES’s Auditorium at 5:30 p.m., the Young Ladies of Excellence welcomed new members into their sisterhood!
The YLE are so excited for what the future holds as they work hard to “rebuild our community, one young lady at a time!”
The Young Men of Excellence inducted their new members!
Congratulations to Westside's Teacher of the Year, Angela Pyrtle!
Kickboxing with the Young Men of Excellence!
It's High Five Wednesday!
Thank you to the members of the Smithfield PD who welcomed our students today!
Mini Ms. Goodwyn's on Switch Day
Switch Day - two Diegos!
Red Day Spirit!
Red Day Spirit! Mrs. Farris's 4th graders made Fall trees in art.
Ms. Farris’ 4th grade Language Arts had a fantastic time getting practice in using descriptive language for settings in their personal narratives! They did a great job presenting to their classmates!
Ms. Farris's class did a great job presenting to their classmates!
We wear orange for unity!
Hulya 6 Math working on ratios using candy. Students worked in groups to discuss how ratios could apply to candy. They made observations, wrote candy ratios part to part and part to whole. The class then contributed their data to create a total class ratio of colors and flavors. Of course they enjoyed eating the candy the best !! Hulya 6 did an awesome job in “SHOW ME THE RATIOS!”
Ms. Mueller's 5th grade class
Teambuilding in Ms. Miller's 6th grade class!
First day fun in Ms. Niemi's 5th grade class!
Recent News
Calendar Reminders
Friday, March 14, is an asynchronous day for students. It will be a parent conference day for elementary and middle schools and a professional learning day for high schools. Monday, March 17 is a student holiday and a staff virtual work day.
🦅 2️⃣6️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣6️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for the week of March 17th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar
At the March 13, 2025 School Board meeting, the board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar.
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The Family Huddle for the week of March 10th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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The Family Huddle for the week of March 3rd is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
Daylight Savings Begins this Weekend
Daylight Saving Time officially begins Sunday, March 9, at 2am. Don't forget to move your clocks up one hour.
IWCS Student Art on Display During Youth Art Month
To celebrate, the Art Center @319 Main St. is hosting a student art gallery.
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The Family Huddle for the week of February 24th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
🦅 2️⃣2️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣2️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for the week of February 17th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
2nd Quarter Honor Roll Posted
Congratulations to all 2nd Quarter Honor Roll students on your outstanding academic performance!
🦅 2️⃣1️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣1️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for the week of February 10th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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The Family Huddle for the week of February 3rd is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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The Family Huddle for the week of January 27th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
*Don't forget that there is no school Monday through Wednesday for students this week.*
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
*Don't forget that there is no school Monday through Wednesday for students this week.*
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
2025-2026 School Calendar Survey
The survey closes on February 7.
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The Family Huddle for the week of January 20th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
*Don't forget that there is no school Monday, January 20th for students and staff.*
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
*Don't forget that there is no school Monday, January 20th for students and staff.*
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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The Family Huddle for the week of January 13th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
Weather Related Schedule Changes
All IWCS activities are cancelled for Saturday, January 11.
IWCS Accepting PreSchool Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year
The program is an all-day program, with transportation provided at no cost provided for those families found eligible. Applications and information are available on the Early Childhood webpage.
IWCS Closed Monday, January 6, For All Students & Staff
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area in effect from Sunday evening to Monday morning.
🦅 1️⃣6️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣6️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for the week of January 6th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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The Family Huddle for the week of December 16th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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The Family Huddle for the week of December 9th is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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The Family Huddle for the week of December 2nd is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
Don't forget that there is NO SCHOOL for students this week and parent-teacher conferences are Monday, November 25th.
Wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving!
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
Don't forget that there is NO SCHOOL for students this week and parent-teacher conferences are Monday, November 25th.
Wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving!
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
1st Quarter Honor Roll Posted
Congratulations to all 1st Quarter Honor Roll students on your outstanding academic performance!
🦅 1️⃣2️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣2️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for this week is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
Thanksgiving break for students is November 25 through November 29.
Monday, November 25 is a work day/parent conference day for staff. Tuesday, November 26 is a virtual work day for employees. All IWCS Schools and Offices will be Closed November 27-29 We wish our families and employees a very Happy Thanksgiving.
🦅 1️⃣1️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣1️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for this week is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
🦅 1️⃣0️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣0️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for this week is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
🦅 0️⃣9️⃣ The Family Huddle 0️⃣9️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for this week is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
🦅 0️⃣8️⃣ The Family Huddle 0️⃣8️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for this week is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
🦅 0️⃣7️⃣ The Family Huddle 0️⃣7️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for this week is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
🦅 0️⃣6️⃣ The Family Huddle 0️⃣6️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for this week is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
Phone Outages at IWCS
IWCS is currently experiencing phone outages once again due to a Spectrum issue. We appreciate your patience during this time and will post an update once the problem has been resolved.
Hardy, Carrollton, & Westside to dismiss at 1:00pm on Friday, October 4.
This will give students an opportunity to attend the SHS Homecoming parade in downtown Smithfield at 4pm.
🦅 0️⃣5️⃣ The Family Huddle 0️⃣5️⃣ 🦅
The Family Huddle for this week is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.
Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
Upcoming Events
School Board Meeting: Westside Elementary School
Location: Westside Elementary School, 800 W Main St, Smithfield, VA 23430, USA