District News

January 26, 2023 | 2022 Annual Report Now Available

Click the headline above to view the 2022 Annual Report for Westside Community Schools.

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January 24, 2023 | Westside to unveil Book Vending Machine thanks to community donors

Westside Community Schools is excited to host an official unveiling event of a new book vending machine, thanks to the generosity of Christ Child Society of Omaha. Click the headline above for details.

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Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 6, 2023 - at 6:00pm

A Board of Education Meeting for Westside Community Schools will take place on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Administration Office - ABC Building - 909 S. 76th St., Omaha, NE 68114. Click the link above for the agenda and meeting documents.

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January 19, 2023 | Legislative Overview Meeting Set For February 13

Westside Community Schools will host a community meeting on Monday, February 13, to provide information about upcoming legislation that could impact our community.

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January 16, 2023 | Community Opportunities Now Open For 2023/24 Printed Calendar

Each school year we distribute a FREE District Calendar to all of our students and staff, and we are thrilled to provide this resource once again to our community through our calendar partner, Fun2Raise. Click the headline above for details on how to feature your business!

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January 5, 2023 | January District Newsletter Available!

Click the headline above for important information for students, parents and staff as we head into September!

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November 30, 2022 | Westside High School to name basketball court in honor of Dr. Jim Tangdall

Westside Community Schools is excited to formally dedicate the floor of the Westside High School main gym to Dr. Jim Tangdall, longtime District 66 educator, coach and superintendent. The dedication will take place Saturday, December 10 at 3:00pm, immediately prior to the Westside Varsity Girls Basketball game versus Norfolk. Click the headline above for details!

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November 14, 2022 | 23/24 and 24/25 School Calendars Released

The Westside Board of Education has approved 2023-24 and 2024-25 District Calendars for Westside Community Schools. Click the headline above for more details.

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October 7, 2022 | Westside Schools Earn National Recognition From Special Olympics

Westside Community Schools is proud to share that all 12 District 66 schools have been named National Banner Unified Champion Schools for 2022. Click the headline above for NEW VIDEO!

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September 8, 2022 | Westside Drops Tax Levy, Near Lowest Rate in 25 Years

We are excited to announce that thanks to the efforts of our amazing Board of Education, we are reducing our tax levy rate for the 4th year in a row, with the second highest year-to-year levy rate drop in 25 years! Click the headline above for full details.

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September 7, 2022 | Safety Protocols, Home Varsity Football Games

Please click the headline above for important rules and guidelines for students attending Westside Home Varsity Football games this fall.

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August 17, 2022 | 2022-23 Westside Safe School Plan & Protocols Available

Please click the headline above for 2022-23 Westside Community Schools Safe Return to School Plan related to COVID-19, developed after consultation with public health departments, public input and district leaders.

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August 16, 2022 | District Approved Snack List Available

Please click the headline above to review and download the Westside 2022-23 District Snack List when buying treats for birthdays or other class events that take place in school during the school day.

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June 16, 2022 | Westside School Board Elects New Leadership

The Board of Education voted on several important issues at the June 2022 meeting, including new leadership and a new employment agreement for Superintendent Dr. Mike Lucas. Click above for details.

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June 8, 2022 | No Place for Hate at Westside Community Schools

All 13 Westside Community Schools have been designated “No Place for Hate” participating schools for the upcoming school year.

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May 31, 2022 | Westside Ends School Year With Staff Awards

Westside Human Resources proudly hosted the 2022 End of Year Staff Appreciation event May 27, 2022 to wrap up a successful school year at Westside Community Schools. As part of this fun and celebratory event, 15 staff members were honored with special district awards, including the iconic Schrager Distinguished Teacher honors. Click above to learn more!

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May 27, 2022 | Schmitz & Pueppka Honored with Schrager Distinguished Teaching Awards

The Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation graciously presents the Schrager Distinguished Teaching Awards and $12,500 to two Westside Community Schools educators, Julie Schmitz and Stephanie Pueppka.

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May 23, 2022 | FREE Meals All Summer Long!

USDA is funding a free Summer Meals program, providing free breakfast and lunch to all children ages 1-18 and an accompanying parent/family member. Please click the headline above for locations and times.

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May 25, 2022 | Trauma Resource for Parents & Families

Please click the headline above for a resource on helping support your children, taken from the National Association for School Psychology.

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May 13, 2022 | 8 Students Graduate From Project SEARCH With New Jobs

We are thrilled to congratulate the eight newest graduates of Project SEARCH in Omaha. Click the headline above for more details!

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