Excellence in Youth
Westside Community Schools
INTEREST & TALENT DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL LEARNERS!
EY WEBSITE - YOUR ONE STOP INFORMATION HUB!
All students are encouraged to participate in the opportunities posted, regardless of whether they have been identified for the EY Program. Students can participate independently by accessing the opportunities at home or during tech time at school. Teachers may also facilitate these whole and small-group enrichment opportunities for students in the classroom.
Click below to check out all our website has to offer!
Young Writers Contest!
WCS students entered a writing contest last October from Young Writers, USA. The students were asked to write a mini-saga that had a spooky theme. A mini-saga is a complete story composed of 100 words or less. Quite a challenge! All of these students had their work chosen to be published by Young Writers in a book called Spooky Sagas - Spine Tinglers!
This book is scheduled to be published on April 30th, 2024. Each school will receive a complimentary copy of the book for their library! Congratulations to these talented writers!
Swanson
Maddie T., Olivia B., Maddox S., Cooper F., Stella H., Peter B., Jeremiah T
Krish P.
Prairie Lane
Kytrin D. and Clara S.
Loveland
Digital Dozen Award
The Excellence In Youth Team is excited to showcase Arju A., Karnitha K. (second set), Cooper F., Henry L. and Peter B. from Swanson, Maggie M. and Lucille D. from Prairie, Henry C., Sanda H., Ainslee N., Harriet B., Margaret H. and Aleayah J. from Sunset, Joslyn O. and Emma D. from Oakdale and Sloane T. from Hillside as the most recent recipients of the Digital Dozen award for the 23-24 school year! The Digital Dozen Award is presented to WCS students who earn 12 of the digital badges from the EY Website (ey.westside66.org), which is available to students district-wide. It takes self-motivation, grit, and determination to earn these badges and these star students should be proud of this accomplishment!
Check Out These New Badges!
March Challenge
Each month, check out the EY Calendar Challenge. We encourage all students to participate in the challenge. Students choose a number of challenges to compete based on their grade level. Students who complete the monthly challenge and get an adult signature can submit for the monthly badge!
We are celebrating Women's History Month with a "Fact Finder" challenge. Students will collect facts about selected women and then create a "Pop Up" about their person.
SPARK YOUR LEARNING!
SPARK HIGHLIGHT - Back To The Moon!
This month we feature the newest Science Mini Spark. Complete this spark to learn about Odysseus’ landing that occured in February of 2024.
Marian Math Contest
Congratulations to the WCS students who competed in
Marian High’s 7th Annual Math Contest over the weekend!
Three Warriors finished in the top ten including Whitney L’s. 1st Place finish, Lucy B. in 5th and Clarissa K. in 7th!
In the 6th Grade Division, Mallorie B. finished 5th!
Keep up the good work!
Mad Hatter Quiz Bowl
Although they didn't bring home any hardware, these WMS students had fun at the
ESU 3 Mad Hatter Quiz Bowl!
EY Team
Mrs. Henningsen
- Swanson
- Sunset Hills
Email: henningsen.jennifer@westside66.net
Website: ey.westside66.org
Twitter: @JHenningsen
Mrs. Sindt
- Hillside
- Oakdale
- Rockbrook
Email: sindt.katherine@westside66.net
Website: ey.westside66.org
Twitter: @ksindt1972
Dr. Spady
- Paddock Road
- Westgate
- Westside Middle School
- Math 7 Honors Coordinator
Email: spady.lynn@westside66.net
Website: ey.westside66.org
Twitter: @LynnSpady
Mrs. Thompson
- Loveland
- Prairie Lane
- Westbrook
Email: thompson.megan@westside66.net
Website: ey.westside66.org
Twitter: @MegT_Westside