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Two people at a purple picnic table with others nearby, enjoying an outdoor activity.

Enjoying lunch outside on a beautiful Spring day!

A band performing on stage with a conductor and various instruments under purple lighting.
Four children posing happily with a large fish statue in a zoo setting.

Fun at the zoo!

Four children posing with animal cutouts in a playful outdoor setting.
Classroom scene with students engaged in activities at individual tables.
A woman marking a bingo card on a blue board in an indoor setting.

Great Behavior BINGO Showdown!

A family enjoying a meal together at a table with pizza and drinks.

Great Behavior BINGO Showdown!

A family sitting at a table with food, drinks, and bingo cards, laughing together.

Great Behavior BINGO Showdown!

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Ms. Kesha Smith - Westside's Support Staff Employee of the Year!  🎉🎉🎉

Three people in a colorful venue holding hats and a red sweatshirt amidst fog.

Ms. Kesha Smith - Westside's Support Staff Employee of the Year!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Ms. McDonald - Rookie Teacher of the Year!!! 💙💙💙

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Ms. McDonald - Rookie Teacher of the Year!!! 🎉🎉

Four children standing together in a gym, smiling and interacting.

Kefi Heads of House at a house meeing

A classroom scene with students engaged at their desks and a teacher at the front.

Ms. Ingwerson's class

Students working collaboratively around desks in a classroom.

Science in Ms. Peterson's 6th grade class

Students and teachers engaged in a classroom setting with desks and educational materials.

Read alouds in Mrs. Markham's class, video-style!

A classroom with several students attentively listening to a lesson at their desks.

Learning in Ms. Sinclair's class

Students engaged in reading and studying in a classroom setting.

Ms. McDonald's 5th grade class hard at work!

One person at a printer and another at a desk in a busy office space.

Our office staff keep the school running!

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Our office staff hard at work!

Two children reading on the floor in a classroom with boxes and shelves in the background.

Reading in Ms. Adcock's class!

Smiling woman sitting at a desk with a laptop in a classroom setting.

Ms. Vaughn

Four girls laughing and playing a board game together at a table.

Indoor recess in Mrs. Ferguson's class

A group activity with two children and an adult engaging at a table with games.

Playing games in Mrs. Zwick's class!

A student types on a laptop while viewing colorful digital content on the screen.
A student focused on drawing at a classroom desk, with other students in the background.
Music instructor leading a band practice session with students seated at music stands.

Band class with Mr. Syrell

Music teacher conducting a group lesson with students in a classroom.
Child engrossed in tablet with hand on chin near window.
Child focused on tablet in classroom with beads in hair.
Top Golf

The Young Men of Excellence take on Top Golf!

Top Golf
YME at Top Golf!
Three children holding plush toys and award signs, smiling in front of a decorated wall.

Great Pumpkin Contest Winners!

Two girls in black tops and pink tutus posing with an adult in a matching outfit.

Decades Day!

Two adults in pink-themed outfits, one with a zebra print skirt and leggings, smiling for the camera.
Ms. Hollowell - 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!!!

🎉 Ms. Hollowell - 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!!! 🎉

Three students collaborating on a project at a classroom table.

Mrs. Carey's students making qualitative and quantitative observations of mystery samples from planet Earth. 

breast cancer awareness

Westside Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness!

observing properties of matter

Mrs. Carey's science class observes properties of matter!

A group of children wearing safety goggles engaged in a hands-on science activity.
Mrs. Carey's 5th grade science class
Students collaborating around a table filled with papers and a whiteboard sketch.

Mrs. Winkley and Mrs. Carey collaborate on a jigsaw research project on extreme weather! Students each took a turn as the teacher to share the information he or she learned with the group.

Group of six people smiling and wearing colorful shirts with an 'S' on each.

Skittles! Taste the Rainbow during Spirit Week at Westside!

Sketch of a forest scene with large trees and bushes in the background.

6th grade art

Drawing of a woman's face with a serious expression and flowing hair.
Two smiling children at a table displaying products and informational materials.

Imani volunteered to be a representative for the Young Ladies of Excellence at Hardy’s “Farm to School” event! Shout out to Imani! 

Child holding a drawing with various colorful creatures in a school setting.

National Space Society Art Project from Ms. Peterson's class

Two children in a classroom engaged in a hands-on activity, surrounded by educational posters.
Two girls looking at a paper with a pencil in hand, surrounded by classroom materials.

Practicing our Legacy Core Values in Ms. Bradshaw's 5th grade class! 

Two girls holding a paper and standing in a colorful classroom setting.
Students dancing joyfully in a colorful classroom with a screen displaying 'DANCE!!!'

Fact Fluency Freeze Dance in Ms. Pyrtle's classs!

Students exiting vehicles and walking on the sidewalk towards school, smiling and chatting.

Welcome back to school, Eagles!

Students walking on a sidewalk towards a school, chatting and carrying backpacks.

Welcome back to school, Eagles!

Recent News

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #32! | Week of April 27th 🌟 🦅

📰✨ In this week's Westside Weekly Huddle: PTA Fundraiser for House Incentives +, Yearbook Ordering Deadlines, BLUE Wednesday, Asynchronous Friday & more 🎭📚

Stay in the loop with important updates happening at your child’s school this week - don’t miss what’s coming up!

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

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🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #31! | Week of April 20th 🌟 🦅

📰✨ In this week's Westside Weekly Huddle: SOL Information, PTA Meeting & Board of Supervisors Meeting & more 🎭📚

Stay in the loop with important updates happening at your child’s school this week - don’t miss what’s coming up!

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

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🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #30! | Week of April 13th 🌟 🦅

📰✨ In this week's Westside Weekly Huddle: Another Fundraiser, Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, Report Cards & More! 🎭📚

Stay in the loop with important updates happening at your child’s school this week - don’t miss what’s coming up!

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

🌴 Students and Staff Return to School on Monday, April 13th 🌴

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

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🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #29! | Week of March 30th 🌟 🦅

📰✨ In this week's Westside Weekly Huddle: Fundraisers, Picture Day, Career Day, Band Concert, Gifted & Talented Night & More! 🎭📚

Stay in the loop with important updates happening at your child’s school this week - don’t miss what’s coming up!

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

🌴 Spring Break for students begins Friday, April 3rd - students return to school on Monday, April 13th. 🌴

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #28! | Week of March 23rd 🌟 🦅

📰✨ In this week's Westside Weekly Huddle: Family Life Instruction This Week, Yearbooks on Sale, Talent Show this Friday & More! 🎭📚

Stay in the loop with important updates happening at your child’s school this week - don’t miss what’s coming up!

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

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Zonar MyView: Real-Time Bus Tracking for IWCS Families

🚌 Zonar MyView: Real-Time Bus Tracking for IWCS Families

Isle of Wight County Schools is excited to introduce Zonar MyView, a new bus-tracking app designed to give families greater confidence, convenience, and connection when it comes to student transportation.

This powerful tool allows parents and guardians to stay informed about their child’s bus in real time—helping reduce the uncertainty of pick-up and drop-off times while enhancing overall safety and communication.

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #27! | Week of March 16th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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Friday, March 20th is Asynchronous Learning Day for students and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #26! | Week of March 9th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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Great Behavior BINGO Showdown is Monday @ 6:00 PM - tickets are still on sale until Monday @ 12:00 PM.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #25! | Week of March 2nd 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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The Great Behavior BINGO Showdown event has been moved from Monday, March 2nd to Monday, March 9th due to the potential for wintry weather Monday evening and still table availability (tickets are on sale all week, until sold out).

If you are unable to attend on March 9th and have already submitted payment, please contact the front office for reimbursement. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding.


Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
literacy with books

Supporting Strong Readers Across IWCS

The Winter Literacy Update offers a snapshot of how Isle of Wight County Schools is implementing our Division Literacy Plan to support student reading growth and strengthen literacy outcomes divisionwide.

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #24! | Week of February 23rd 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #23! | Week of February 16th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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‼️ Remember, there is no school Monday, February 16th. ‼️

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #22! | Week of February 9th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
winter weather updated

UPDATE: All WEEKEND activities, including athletic events, are cancelled.

We are also closely monitoring the potential for additional snow this weekend. If weather conditions impact Monday’s schedule, families and employees will receive an update no later than 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 1.

Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community.

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #21! | Week of February 2nd 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
Hand holding a blue marker writing the word 'SURVEY' on a white background.

2025-2026 SPED Parent Survey

Each school year the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is required to report to the U.S. Department of Education the "Percent of parents with a child receiving special education services who report that schools facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities."

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #20! | Week of January 26th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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‼️ Reminder - there is no school Wednesday through Friday of this week (teacher work day and professional development days).

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
literacy with books

Supporting Strong Readers Across IWCS

The Fall Literacy Update offers a snapshot of how Isle of Wight County Schools is implementing our Division Literacy Plan to support student reading growth and strengthen literacy outcomes divisionwide.

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #19! | Week of January 19th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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‼️ Reminder - there is no school on Monday, January 19th.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #18! | Week of January 12th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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‼️ Reminder - there is no school on Monday, January 19th.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #17! | Week of January 5th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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‼️ Reminder - students return to school on Tuesday, January 6th as Monday, January 5th is a staff work day.

Happy New Year!

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #16! | Week of December 15th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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Reminder - winter break begins next week from Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5th (students return to school on Tuesday, January 6th).

Have a happy holiday and new year!

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #15! | Week of December 8th 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 🌟 The Weekly Family Huddle #14! | Week of December 1st 🌟 🦅

Here is this week's Family Huddle: Connected, Informed, and Moving Forward as One.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqtWdyczOmrFEwk4QanUj2QklJaYsD9ewjmIE_42Iz4/edit?usp=sharing

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Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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