District News

January 21, 2022 | Omaha native and award-winning educator Dr. Jay Dostal named next Principal of Westside High School

Westside Community Schools announced Friday that Dr. Jay Dostal, currently Principal at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has accepted the position of Principal at Westside High School. Please click the headline above for additional details.

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January 20, 2022 | We-Side Unified Hosting Polar Plunge February 26

All Westside staff, families and students are invited to the WE-SIDE Polar Plunge on February 26! Click the headline above for details and to sign up.

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January 20, 2022 | District Updates Mask Guidelines Through February 4, 2022

Click the headline above for full details regarding COVID-19 regulations and guidelines for students and staff effective through February 4, 2022

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January 7, 2022 | 4 Candidates Running for Westside Board of Education

Click the headline above for more information on the 4 candidates who have submitted letters of intent to run for the Westside Board of Education. The District Caucus will be held February 1.

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Caucus Committee Meeting - Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 4:00 p.m.

The 2022 Caucus Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Westside High School, 8701 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68114. Click the link above for the agenda.

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Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 7, 2022 - 6:00 PM

A Board of Education Meeting for Westside Community Schools will take place on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 6:00 PM 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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December 27, 2021 | Westside E-Sports Wins National, State Championships

Congratulations to the Westside E-Sports Team, who in their inaugural season, swept State Champion awards and won a National Championship! Click the headline above to read more.

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December 21, 2021 | Contract Meal Services Team Awarded Westside Royalty Cup

CONGRATULATIONS to the Westside Contract Meal Services Team, awarded the Westside Royalty Cup for November! Click the headline above for details.

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December 17, 2021 | Westgate Student Wins District Spelling Bee, Will Represent Westside At Championships

The 2021-22 WCS District Spelling bee was held at WMS on December 17th. The top spellers from each elementary school, along with the top spellers from WMS competed to determine the 1st place speller: Brock Leischner from Westgate!

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December 14, 2021 | District Details ESSER Funding Plans

Westside Community Schools is sharing plans regarding use of ESSER funding to public schools. Click the headline above to learn more.

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December 14, 2021 | Golf's Coach Glanzer Retiring; Hellman Named Head Coach

Westside High School has announced Jered Hellman as the next Westside Varsity Girls Golf Coach. Hellman, longtime program assistant coach, will take over for award-winning Coach Barry Glanzer, who is retiring from teaching and coaching at the conclusion of this school year. Click the headline above for details.

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December 8, 2021 | General Education Academy Offers Head Start On College Degrees

Starting in 2022/23, Westside High students will have the option of taking Metro Community College courses at 50% the cost, to get a jump start on a two or four year college degree. Click the headline above to learn more!

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December 8, 2021 WE-SIDE Creative Contest Winners Announced!

Westside invited our students and staff members to create a poem, drawing, photograph, sculpture, digital/electronic art, or painting using the theme of Belonging Builds Community. Click the headline to view the slideshow of our winning entries! Thank you to all our participants!

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December 2, 2021 | Winter Weather Reminders & Contact Information

As we enter another winter season, we wanted to share some reminders and updates on how we make decisions about whether to have school on inclement weather days. Click the headline above for important contact information and cancelation details.

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December 2, 2021 | District Leaders Highlight Legislative Priorities for 2022

Westside leaders and the Board of Education continue to advocate for initiatives that ensure a predictable and sustainable school finance model, critical net option funding and high accountability standards for education in Nebraska. Please click the headline above for details on District 66's legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session.

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December 1, 2021 | Westside Pride Newsletter Now Available!

Click the headline above upcoming events in our district and progress with our new Strategic Plan. PLUS: Westside students and staff in the spotlight, including a Paralympian and a new National Champion!

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November 23, 2021 | Westside Caucus Set For February 1

The District's 2022 Caucus to nominate four candidates for the Board of Education will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Westside High School. Please click the headline above for complete details on the caucus, and how to run for the Board of Education.

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November 22, 2021 | WHS Band Director Awarded District Royalty Cup

CONGRATULATIONS to our Westside Royalty Cup winner for October - Westside High School Band Director Tommy Krueger! Click the headline above to learn more!

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November 12, 2021 | 9 Student Athletes Participate In National Signing Day

Westside High School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments and future paths of our nine student athletes who participated in National Signing Day! Click the headline above for full details.

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November 10, 2021 |District Offers Advice & Help for Student Well-Being & Support

We have two important items we hope you consider as we approach the holidays, both supporting the well-being of our Westside students and families. Click the headline above to learn why you should apply for free & reduced lunch status, and how you can help students in need this holiday season.

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