Westside Middle School
August 15, 2021
First Day Of School
This year our first day of school for 7th graders will be Tuesday, August 17th. 8th grade students will not attend until Wednesday, August 18th.
Tuesday, August 17th
First Day of School 7th Grade ONLY
From 8:00-12:00
- Breakfast and Lunch will be served
- Students will enter through the PAC entrance.
- The building is open to students everyday starting at 7:30.
- All students will pick up a new copy of their schedule when they enter the building.
- Students should bring their backpack on the first day
- Bus Transportation will be available at dismissal for all bus riders. Buses will leave at approximately 12:15pm
- 2nd Day of school will be Wednesday, August 18th from 8:00-2:44.
Wednesday, August 18th
First Full Day of School for both 7th and 8th Grade
8:00-2:44
**Wednesday's school is dismissed at 2:44. Every other day it is 3:15.
- School will be from 8:00am-2:44pm (Breakfast and Lunch will be served)
- Students will enter through the PAC entrance.
- The building is open to students everyday starting at 7:30.
- All 8th grade students will pick up a new copy of their schedule when they enter the building.
- Students should bring their backpack
- 8th grade students will have a brief presentation in the PAC to start their day off.
Drop off and Pick Up at WMS
Before School:
Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:30 (we do serve breakfast everyday)! If you need to drop your student off before 7:30, students will need to wait outside of the PAC entrance. All students should enter through the PAC entrance until 7:55. Students arriving after 7:55 should enter through the main doors.
After School:
Students will be asked to leave the building by 3:20 unless they are working with a teacher or involved in an activity. Buses will leave by 3:25. All students should be off campus by 3:40. If you are unable to pick up your student by 3:40, please sign them up for after school library.
Important Information from the Nurse
By law, all incoming 7th graders must present evidence of having a complete physical examination, updated immunizations (Tdap is required by state law), and a dental exam prior to entering school. For missing immunizations, state law allows us to accept only valid medical exemption forms, signed by a physician or notarized religious exemption forms. A signed waiver form from parents/guardian refusing to provide physical exam documentation is also required. All forms are available from the District’s ABC Welcome Center on the westside66.net website under the Departments tab > Student Services > Health Forms section.
Physicians may print out results of the physical exam and immunizations on their forms (must have a MD signature) or you may print off a form on the Westside Middle School Website under Health Forms, a visit summary is not a physical form. Exams must be completed anytime after March 1, 2021, and before school starts in the Fall. Students planning to participate in sports must have a physical dated after May 1, 2021.
If your child has a chronic condition such as asthma, allergy, diabetes, or epilepsy, a health action plan is required. All action plans must be completed and signed by a doctor and may be found on the westside66.net website under the Departments Tab > Student Services> Health Forms section or can be picked up from the WMS main office.
Prescription medications required to be given at school must be brought in the original labeled prescription bottle with a medication authorization form signed by a physician AND a parent/ guardian. All over-the-counter medication (including cough drops) must be brought in the original, unexpired, container accompanied by a parent/ guardian-signed medication authorization form.
School Pictures
Homeroom
Curriculum Night
7th Grade - Monday, August 30th 6:00-8:00
8th Grade - Wednesday, September 1st 6:00-8:00
Counseling Department
Last Name starting with A-G = Sarah Lieske
Last Name starting with H-O = Doug Hauserman
Last Name starting with P-Z = Mike McCann
If you have any questions about your student's schedule or classes, please contact their counselor!
Information on Athletics
SPORTS ATHLETIC INFORMATION ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORMS AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS:
Each student-athlete must have an Athletic Physical Exam and his or her Parental Consent Form completed and signed by all necessary individuals prior to the beginning of athletic practices. All forms must be completed with all required signatures prior to a student being allowed to participate. This is an Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) requirement as well as a Westside Middle School requirement. All forms are kept on file at Westside Middle School.
* * * ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEE* * *
All students who participate in sports at Westside Middle School must pay an athletic participation fee. The cost of this fee is $25.00 and will cover all sports for the entire school year. Athletes participating in a fall sport will need to pay this fee by September 1, 2021. Athletes playing a winter or spring sport will need to pay this fee prior to the start of the season.
FALL SPORTS
BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY:
7th/8th grade boys and girls interested in participating in cross country can sign-up for cross country Thursday, August 19th and Friday August, 20th at Westside Middle School. Practice will begin Monday, August 23rd. Parent Meeting at 5:00 to meet coaches and share information about the XC Season.
Head Coach: Emily Vlcek vlcek.emily@westside66.net
Asst. Coaches: Jonathan Pingel, pingel.jonathan@westside66.net and Thomas Benedetto, benedetto.thomas@westside66.net
FOOTBALL:
Equipment checkout and official practice for 8th graders will be held Thursday, August 19th from 3:30-5:00. Parent meeting following equipment checkout August 19th at 5:30 p.m. in the Westside Middle School auditorium.
Head Coach: Todd Johnson, johnson.todd@westside66.net
Assistant Coaches: Zane Cozad, cozad.zane@westside66.net Brandon Madison, madison.brandon@westside66.net and Brandon Pond, pond.brandon@westside66.net
Volunteer Coaches: Kris Brown, Jarrod James, and Dave Kline
INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL
Sign-up information will be distributed at school during the week of August 23. Games will be played from 3:30-4:00 starting September 7th . A schedule of games will be provided.
Intramural Coach: Mike McCann, mccann.michael@westside66.net
VOLLEYBALL:
Try-out for volleyball teams will be held Thursday, August 19, Friday, August 20th, and Monday, August 23rd from 3:30–5:15 in the WMS Gyms. Parent Meetings will be held Thursday, August 26th after practice.
Head Coach: Jaden Daake, daake.jaden@westside66.net
JV Coach: Lauren Jadlowski, jadlowski.lauren@westside66.net
Reserve Coaches: Tiffany Nagel, nagel.tiffany@westside66.net and Corby Cerni, cerni.corby@westside66.net
Intramural Coaches: Liddy Mahacek, mahacek.elizabeth@westside66.net and Megan Albers, albers.megan@westside66.net
If you have questions about any of our fall athletic offerings, please contact Dan Carlson our Athletic Director at 402-408-8669 or carlson.daniel@westside66.net
2021-22 Returning Student Registration
It's time to complete the Returning Student Registration
for 2021-2022. This MUST be completed for each
currently enrolled student returning to Westside in
August. Please log into PowerSchool
(ps.westside66.org) and click on the icon in the lower
left corner. If you have any questions or need
assistance, please email
powerschool.support@westside66.net.
(All new students to Westside Community Schools will complete this when they register at the ABC building).
Ipads
All fines must be paid off from the previous year before the student can receive their new device. Fines may be paid in the WMS main office with cash, cashiers check or money order. No personal checks will be accepted. Or you can go online using MySchoolBucks account and pay with a credit card.
School Supplies
We encourage students to have some notebooks and folders for their classes as well as some writing utensils. Students will find out specific items they might need for classes from their teachers the first week of school.
Things to consider having beyond the basics:
- color pencils
- head phones (wireless ones or an adapter will be needed for new ipads).
After School Library Program
Westside Middle School offers after school library hours. This opportunity allows students to have a quiet work space to complete homework with adult supervision.
After School Library will begin on Monday, August 23rd and run throughout the school year.
After School Library hours are as follows (please note that Wednesday Library hours are only until 4:00) :
Monday - 3:15-5:00
Tuesday - 3:15-5:00
Wednesday 2:44-4:00**
Thursday 3:15-5:00
Friday 3:15-5:00
The library will be closed on the following school days so please arrange a different plan for your student:
Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 13
November 22 and November 23
December 20 and December 21
Parent/Teacher Conferences - March 9
Friday, May 13
Last day of After School Library: Friday, May 20
**After School Library will not be offered during the last week of the school year.**
In order to supervise and track student attendance accurately, we are requiring parents/guardians to fill out the registration found at this link. Each student needs to be signed up in advance.
If you have questions, please contact Corrie Philo. We look forward to another great school year!
Corrie Philo
Dean of Students
402-408-8670
Attendance
The attendance number is 402-408-8649 or 402-390-6464
TAGG
This is a fast and easy way to help our building without fundraising. Watch this video to see how it works. https://youtu.be/WS2u4s1J63c
Below is a list of business that participate in TAGG. Remember to select Westside Middle School!!
Free and Reduced Forms
If you have questions you may contact Michele Divoky at 402-390-3382 or email her at divoky.michele@westside66.net.
Parent AHERA Notifications for 2021-2022 School Year
Annual AHERA Notice
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) requires each public school district to annually notify parents, staff, and employee groups of its asbestos management plans. A management plan is in place for Westside Middle School and is available for review either at the school building or at the Westside Service Center, 9437 J St. Omaha, NE.
This school building was originally inspected in the1980’s and re-inspected by a certified inspector every three years thereafter. The three-year re-inspection and a ceiling tile inspection was conducted in 2019, and periodic surveillance will be conducted as required. No abatement activities are currently in progress or scheduled for the 2021-2022 school year at this building.
The Designated Person responsible for managing the District’s AHERA compliance and the contact person for questions or to review a management plan is the Director of Facilities, Russ Olsen (402) 390-8331.
Student Handbook
Westside Middle School
Website: http://wms.westside66.org
Location: 8601 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6464
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WMS66/