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Six Perfect ACT Scores!
CONGRATULATIONS to six students who achieved either perfect ACT scores, or an ACT Superscore 36*. These students, Andrew Li, Matthew Salfity, Ava Steele, John Dodge, Eddie Morrissette and Isaac Wiles, represent just 0.334% of all students nationwide who take the ACT exam. Click the headline above for more!
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Kerkman Named Athletic Director of the Year
Congratulations to WHS Athletic Director Tom Kerkman, named 2020 Athletic Administrator of the Year! Click the headline above to learn more!
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Jernigan Named Metro Wrestling Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Westside Varsity Wrestling Coach Mike Jernigan, named 2021 Metro Wrestling Coach of the Year by the Omaha Metro Wrestling Coaches Association!
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Krecklow Named Midwest Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Westside High School Swim/Dive Coach Doug Krecklow, named the 2019-20 Midwest Boys Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Click the headline above to learn more!
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Two Westside Students Honored at MLK Living The Dream Competition
Two Westside students were honored at the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Living The Dream competition, hosted by the city of Omaha. Click the headline above to learn more!
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Math Department Offers Robust Opportunities For Students
Do you have an incoming or prospective 9th grader? Welcome to Westside! One of our award-winning departments is Math, offering robust and proven curriculum and opportunities for students. Click the headline above to learn more!
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Westside State Champion Athletes Sign With Division 1 Football Programs
Three Westside High School student athletes participated in National Signing Day on December 16. These state champion football players (Koby Bretz, Cade Haberman and Cole Payton) committed to Division 1 programs.
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Student Andrew Li Named A 2021 National Young Arts Merit Winner
Congratulations to Westside High School student Andrew Li, named a 2021 National Young Arts Merit Winner in Jazz Alto Saxophone! Click the headline above to learn more!
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20 Westside High Students Selected For All State Chorus
CONGRATULATIONS to the 20 Westside High School students selected for the prestigious All State Chorus! Under the direction of WHS Choral Director Doran Johnson and Associate Choral Director Greg Woodin, several of these students have now been selected twice or three times for this elite group.
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19 Westside Students Selected For All State Band and Orchestra
CONGRATULATIONS to the 19 Westside High School students selected for the prestigious All State Band and Orchestra! Under the direction of WHS Director of Bands Tommy Krueger and Band Instructors Keith Schoening and Lanny Stutheit, several of these students have now been selected twice or three times for this elite group.
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Shefsky Wins State Championship, Westside Boys Tennis Earns Bronze
Congratulations to the Westside Boys Varsity Tennis Team, finishing 3rd at the NSAA State Championships for 2020, their highest finish in 11 years! Freshman AJ Shefsky won the 2020 NSAA State Championship in #2 Singles.
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Today
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tennis: Girls JV vs. Papillion-La Vista South High School (Home)
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5:00 PM - 5:00 PM Baseball: Boys Varsity vs. Omaha Northwest High School (Home)
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5:00 PM - 5:00 PM Soccer: Boys JV vs. Gretna (Away)
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7:00 PM - 7:00 PM Baseball: Boys Reserve vs. Omaha Northwest High School (Home)
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7:00 PM - 7:00 PM Soccer: Boys Varsity vs. Gretna (Away)
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Tomorrow
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tennis: Girls JV vs. Omaha Duchesne (Away)
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4:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tennis: Girls Varsity vs. Omaha Duchesne (Home)
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4:30 PM - 4:30 PM Baseball: Boys Varsity vs. Bellevue East Senior (Away)
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5:00 PM - 5:00 PM Baseball: Boys Reserve vs. Bellevue East Senior (Home)
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6:30 PM - 6:30 PM Baseball: Boys JV vs. Bellevue East Senior (Away)
Happening in Our School
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Free ACT Test Prep Courses Available
We will again be providing the opportunity for juniors to take an ACT test preparation course through Westside High School and Westside Community Schools. Generous donations through our Westside Schools Foundation makes this possible.
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April 8, 2021 | Update From Principal Jay Opperman
WHS Principal Jay Opperman provides an April update for students and parents on important topics including yearbook photos, dress code, COVID guidelines and parking. Click the headline above to read more.
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April 8, 2021 | NEW Updates for Westside Seniors
Principal Jay Opperman shares important updates for the graduating Class of 2021. Click the headline for details.
District News
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April 16, 2021 | District Debuts New APP!
The Westside Community Schools APP is now available in the Apple Store and Google Play! Search Westside Community Schools, and you will see the Starman logo, signifying our app!
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April 6, 2021 | Prairie Lane Elementary Opens to Families
Westside Community Schools opened Prairie Lane Elementary to students and staff on April 6, 2021. The school, located at 11444 Hascall Street, has undergone extensive renovation and new construction as part of Westside’s 2015 Facilities Master Plan and bond initiative. Click above to learn more!
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Board of Education Meeting: Monday, May 17, 2021
A Board of Education Meeting for Westside Community Schools will take place on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the District Administration Office - ABC Building - 909 S. 76th St., Omaha, NE 68114. Face masks are required. Click the link above for the agenda and meeting documents.
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March 26, 2021 | New Westside Pride District Newsletter Now Available
Please enjoy the latest edition of Westside Pride, our district newsletter from Westside Community Schools.
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March 15, 2021 | Westside To Honor Six Students With Perfect ACT Scores
Westside Community Schools will hold an ACT Celebration on Tuesday, March 16, to honor six students who achieved either perfect ACT scores, or an ACT Superscore 36. Click the headline above for complete details.
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Westside Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital/parental/pregnancy status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under law in its educational programs and activities or in admission or access to, or treatment in, hiring and employment. Retaliation for reporting discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation is also prohibited. For questions/concerns including, but not limited to, to report discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected class listed above, email titleixcoordinator@westside66.net or click here to complete the online complaint form. For questions/concerns about sex discrimination or sexual harassment under Title IX, please click here to be directed to the District’s Title IX Compliance page.