Hillside News Brief

Feb. 13 - Valentines celebrations in classrooms throughout the day

Feb. 13 - 6:00pm K-1 Music Program at Westside Middle School

Feb. 14 - NO SCHOOL. Teacher Work Day

Feb. 17 - Professional Learning Day -- NO SCHOOL

Feb. 17 - ECreamery fundraiser for Hillside - order deadline

Feb. 21 - Spirit Day (wear Hillside spirit wear or blue/orange)

Feb. 28 - Pick up ice cream orders from ECreamery if participating in fundraiser

If you'd like information on ordering a yearbook, click on this link:

https://shop.memorybook.com/login

ECreamery is hosting a fundraiser for Hillside right now! Scan the link below to place an order from ECreamery, which will donate 5% of the total to Hillside. Orders need to be in by Feb. 17. On Feb. 28, from 4:00-8:00pm, you can pick up your order at ECreamery!

You're Invited!
Westside Community Schools, WE-SIDE, and Film Streams invite you to join in celebrating Black History Month with a special free screening of the movie Hidden Figures!

Date: February 24, 2025
Location: Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Movie starts: 6:00 PM

This powerful film tells the inspiring story of a group of pioneering African-American women who made groundbreaking contributions to aeronautics, astronautics, and played a crucial role in America's victory over the Soviet Union in the Space Race. These women overcame adversity to showcase their brilliance and help shape history. As Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book Hidden Figures, said "Their goal wasn't to stand out because of their differences; it was to fit in because of their talents."

For more information and to RSVP, see the flyer attached. We look forward to celebrating this important chapter of history with you!

Westside Football will be hosting their Youth Football Camp in the spring this year. The camp will be at the Omaha Sports Complex on Saturday, April 13th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The purpose of this camp is to introduce the techniques, fundamentals, and skills needed to play football for Westside High School. All current 3rd-7th graders are invited to Sign Up Here.

Westside Football will be hosting their Youth Football Camp in the spring this year. The camp will be at the Omaha Sports Complex on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The purpose of this camp is to introduce the techniques, fundamentals, and skills needed to play football for Westside High School. All current 3rd-7th graders are invited to Sign Up Here.

Here is the link, too: https://myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZPLR6704EZ4_ZZJUK811MF0POGF…

Dear Parents,

Get ready for an exciting season of basketball!

Jr. Warriors Basketball will be holding tryouts for the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

Tryout Dates: Are on our website. CLICK HERE

Important Information:

• Registration is Required: Please register your child for tryouts by March 1st through Register Here.
• What to Bring: Athletes should come prepared with appropriate athletic wear, comfortable shoes, and plenty of water.
• Questions: If you have any questions, please contact Jr. Warriors at juniorwarriorsbasketball66@gmai.com

We encourage all interested athletes to attend tryouts. Please send this to others that may be interested as well. We look forward to seeing you on the court!

Sincerely,

The Jr. Warrior Board of Directors

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the WE-SIDE Multicultural Fair, happening Saturday, March 29, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Westside High School’s main gymnasium. Mark your calendar—this year, we’re hosting the event in March, a change from previous years!

This vibrant celebration showcases the rich diversity of Westside and the Omaha community through food, activities, performances, and fun. We’d love for you to be part of this exciting event.

Share Your Culture
We’re looking for individuals, families, and groups eager to share their cultural traditions. Whether it’s food, art, music, dance, stories, or a display, this is your chance to highlight what makes your heritage unique and connect with our community.

How You Can Participate:

• Host a cultural information booth
• Share traditional foods or recipes
• Perform a dance, song, or other cultural activity
• Display cultural artifacts or memorabilia
• Volunteer and help make this event special for everyone

Get Involved
Simply click here to fill out this form and let us know how you’d like to participate. Have questions or need more details? Reach out to Danielle Herzog, our Coordinator of District Special Projects—we’re here to help!

We can’t wait to see you at this joyful celebration of culture, connection, and community. Let’s make this year’s WE-SIDE Multicultural Fair the best one yet!

Once again, Westside's preschool program at Underwood Hills is looking for peer models. Please see the two items below for more information.

Hillside's philosophy is that students deserve to learn social skills right along with academics. We want our students to learn how to accept feedback gracefully, how to regulate their emotions appropriately, and how to negotiate skillfully with peers. We are committed to helping all our students to learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally.