News and Announcements

Please join Westside Community Schools in celebrating our staff in their career milestones and retirements.

Westside Community Schools expresses our deepest gratitude to Dana Blakely and Beth Morrissette who will be concluding their service on the Westside Board of Education at the end of May. Both elected in 2014, they have been dedicated to serving Westside staff, students and families for 12 years. 

During their tenure, Dana and Beth have helped oversee significant milestones, including the implementation of the District’s Facilities Master Plan, and the successful passage of two bond elections and two levy override elections. They have participated in ribbon-cutting ceremonies at six of our elementary buildings, distributed thousands of high school diplomas and have helped celebrate hundreds of retirees at our End-of-Year Staff Celebrations. And the students who entered kindergarten in the fall of 2014 are wrapping up their junior year of high school! They have consistently prioritized fiscal responsibility and ensuring every student has access to the resources they need for success in the classroom. We are indebted to their long-standing commitment, their thoughtful leadership, and the positive impact they have made on our district.

At the regular Board of Education Meeting in June, we will welcome our two new board members, Stephanie Adams and Sean Conway. We look forward with optimism and excitement as we continue the important work of supporting student success, advancing the district’s mission and vision, and building on Westside’s strong tradition of excellence. 

Starting Tuesday, June 3rd, the main lot at WHS will be closed to all parking, student drop off and entry. This area will remain closed for construction staging throughout the summer. Click here to read more.

Each year, the Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation honors two deserving Westside Community Schools educators leading the way in innovation in the classroom. On May 23, the 2025 Schrager Distinguished Teaching Awards were presented to two WCS educators: Ben Baber, math teacher at Westside High School, and Linda Safranek, a reading coordinator at Westbrook Elementary. Click the headline above for more details.

Westside Community Schools has partnered with Second Life Mac to host a Community Tech Sale this summer. If you're looking for a quality refurbished device, this is a great opportunity. Shop today online with code "WestsideSummer" for a $20.00 discount and free Express Shipping. The online store has a wider variety of devices available while supplies last. If you would rather purchase a device in person, Second Life Mac will have a limited variety and number of devices available on July 16th & 17th. All major credit cards are accepted at this sale. The in-person sale will be held at the Westside Community Center at 3534 S 108th Street.