Westside Middle School

April 13, 2025

Early Dismissal 12:45 - Lunch will be served!

Friday, April 18th

Staff Development Day - No School

Monday, April 28th

NSCAS Testing

During the month of April WMS students will participate in the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Tests (NSCAS). These tests will be given in during class time with no special bell schedule. Please avoid making appointments during these times and make sure your student has a charged iPad when the come to school.

Math - April 22-25

NJHS Food Drive

NJHS is hosting a food drive to support our Westside food pantry.

Items in need:

pasta, soup, cereal, toilet paper and canned goods (NO Beans please!)

The food drive will be held from April 14th to the 18th. Items that are brought in can be placed in homerooms. There will be a surprise for the 7th and 8th grade homerooms that bring the most items!

Career Day - Last semester, 8th graders completed the Self-Directed Search during homeroom. The Self-Directed Search (SDS) is a career interest survey that asks questions about interests, aspirations, skills, and activities. From their responses, a three-letter Summary Code, which is based upon the Holland Career Theory, is generated. More information about the Self-Directed Search can be found here. As a follow-up activity, counselors visited 8th grade classrooms and provided students with more information on Holland Codes and what they mean. More information about Holland Codes can be found here. Students were asked to research some possible career clusters based on their three-letter SDS summary code. More information about career clusters can be found here. Applying their preferences, student schedules have been created for their use on May 9, WMS Career Day for eighth graders.

Click here to access the Warrior Buck Store Wish List

WHS Soccer is in need of Ball Shaggers

Westside High School Girls Soccer team is looking for ball shaggers. Please sign up using the link below if you are interested!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054EAEA829A57-54328965-ball#/

WMS Summer Show Choir Camp

Jadin Booth Camp

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

Westside We-Side

WE-SIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

We are excited to announce the launch of our WE-SIDE Community Events Calendar. This calendar includes dates and times for local events and community offerings.

While we are not a partner, sponsor, or organizer of the listed events, we’d like to share them with you as part of our WE-SIDE initiative, which highlights opportunities available in the greater Omaha community.

Started in the summer of 2020, WE-SIDE stands for Welcoming Equity Support Inclusion Dignity Everyone. This initiative was created to foster a district community where everyone feels valued, connected, and respected. The initiative seeks to build a supportive environment that honors the dignity of every individual, creating a sense of belonging and unity within the Westside community.

The events are listed on the right-hand side of the WCS website homepage. Click on each event for specific logistical information. However, for details or inquiries regarding any of these events, please contact the official event organizers directly.

We are excited to share these opportunities with you and hope you find something new to explore with friends or family members

Community Club Information

Are you looking for an impactful way to support teachers, staff and students at WMS? If so, the WMS Community Club (WMS CC) needs YOU!

The Community Club’s meets from 3:30 – 4:30. For your convenience, the meeting is available via Zoom or in person at WMS.

WMS CC supports our teachers and staff by organizing fall and spring conference meals, providing gift cards for the monthly teacher recognition program and the teacher/staff end of year celebration. WMS CC celebrates our student body by providing refreshments at the academic awards night and organizing the 8th grade end of year dance.

2024 – 2025 Meetings

4/14 3:30 – 3:30 PM

If you have questions and/or interested in attending, please contact susanclauser@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting or attend the first meeting on August 15th! We will gather in the main office at the Middle School and then move from there to our meeting space.