Westside Middle School

8th Grade Dance Party

• Thursday, May 22nd 6:00 see below for more information

Last Day of School

• Friday, May 23rd, 12:00 Dismissal, all students must be off campus by 12:20

Summer Orientation Dates

• 7th Grade = Monday, July 28th 2:00-6:30
• 8th Grade = Tuesday, July 29th 2:00-6:30
• This is open house style, so come when it works for you. More information to come later.

First Day of School for 25-26 School Year

• 7th Grade only = Thursday, August 7th 8:00-12:00
• 8th Grade = Friday, August 8th 8:00-3:15 (both grades attend)

ALL WMS Students will turn in their iPad, keyboard case, charger, charging cord, and Apple Pencil on May 20th. See below for the cost of replacing missing items. Students can bring cash or check with them to pay for any missing items or any fines that they have. If you want to use a credit card, you will have to log onto MySchoolBucks to pay, which will be updated on Tuesday, May 27th.

Please make sure you have all previous fines paid off. It is essential to get these paid for before the next school year. Families will receive emails from their dean if your student has a fine.

In order to make the 8th grade Celebration a huge hit, we need your help. Please consider donating items or your time. Click on the link below to see how you can help.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AA4AC29A4FB6-56718880-8thgrade

What to Bring:

• Students will not be allowed to bring anything but a pen/pencil and a lunch if they choose to.
• If they anything more than that, they will have to check it in and pick it up in the main office at dismissal time.

Logistics:

• School day will be from 8:00-12:00.
• All buses will be running. There will be NO Late bus.
• If they want a school sack lunch they will need to sign up for one in their homeroom by Wednesday 5/21.

Yearbooks:

• If the student ordered a yearbook, it will be distributed to them in homeroom at the beginning of the day.

Medication Pick Up:

• All medication needs to be picked up from the health office by May 23rd or it will be disposed of.
• Don't forget EpiPens and Inhalers.
• Contact the health office with any questions regarding this.

Health Information for 25-26 School Year:

• Exam forms, Emergency Action Plans, Vaccine records and other needed documentation can be emailed to Sarah Ocken (Ocken.Sarah@westside66.net) or faxed to WMS 402-390-8652 as you get them completed for next school year.
• Emergency Action Plans (Asthma, Allergy, Seizures) are valid for a full calendar year. Please provide updated plans to the Health Office when available.
• Medication Authorizations for medication at school should be submitted at the start of every school year if needed.
• If your student is going to be a 9th grader, please send this information to WHS.

Attendance is a huge key to Success at Westside Middle School

• The goal is to miss less than 9 days per year of school.

• Several layers of support:

• 5 days student meeting with homeroom teacher

• 10 days student meeting with Counselor

• 15 days student meeting with parent and dean

• 20 days report to County Attorney

Starting the 25-26 school year: After 10 days of absence, all absences will be unexcused unless accompanied by a doctor's note.

*Deans and counselors will work with families who have special circumstances.*

For more information Check out the attachment below!

Jadin Booth class of 2020 and Westside all time leading scorer will be holding his 4th annual Jadin Booth Elite Camp this June 9th-11th. The cost is $125 and will be held at Westside middle school. This camp is for 3rd-8th graders boys and girls. The kids will enhance their basketball skills from professional and college players as well as learning Jadins keys to life and hoops. You can register at jadinboothelitecamp.com

2024-25 WMS Administration:

Kim Eymann - Principal eymann.kimberly@westside66.net

Jordan Rhodes - Assistant Principal (Dean 7C, 8A). rhodes.jordan@westside66.net

Amber Biegler - Asst Principal and Special Services Department Chair beigler.amber@westside66.net

Dan Carlson - Dean and Athletic Director (Dean 7A, 7B, 8C). carlson.daniel@westside66.net

Kellon Johnson - Dean (7D, 8B, 8D). johnson.kellon@westside66.net