Hello Westside Family!
Where did the school year go?!?! We were so busy having fun, growing and learning, the year just flew by!
Once again I am so impressed with the academic and social emotional growth our students saw this year. I am equally impressed with our staff and the work they did each and every day with our Wildcats. Westside is a truly special place and I wake up every morning grateful for the chance to be part of this beautiful community.
For those of you who will not be returning to Westside in the fall, we will miss you and wish the best of luck. Remember, Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat! For those of you who will be returning in the Fall, I can’t wait to see you!!!!
Have a wonderful summer!
With love and gratitude,
Nikki Harcus, Principal
I’m honored to be the new community site coordinator at Westside! I’m excited to be able to collaborate with local organizations, engage with our diverse students and families, and work towards creating positive change. Being at the forefront of community development, implementing programs, and witnessing the impact of our efforts is truly inspiring. I am eager to dive into this role, bring my skills and passion to the table, and contribute to the community in meaningful ways.
Please take a moment this summer to update your student(s) Infinite Campus Information. Watch your email for District Information and Updates. Having up-to-date information (i.e. phone numbers, email address, etc.) in Infinite Campus is important for staff to be able to contact you.
If you need assistance with updating Infinite Campus, please contact the office, 608-834-7503.
Parents/Guardians may report a student absence to Westside Elementary 24 hours a day by calling our Attendance Line at
(608) 834-7500, press 1 to report a student absence.
Please leave a short message with the following information:
- Child's name
- Teacher's name or grade
- Reason for absence
- Who is calling
Please contact the office, 608-834-7509 before 7:30 a.m. any morning your child will not be in school, even if they will be joining us late. If we do not hear from you, a safe arrival call will be made to you at home and/or work. We want to make sure every child is safe!
- Name of Student
- Teacher's name or grade
- Time of pick up
- If the student will be returning to school
If you are picking up a student during the school day, you will need to sign them out in the main office and please bring your ID with you. We do ask that you give yourself adequate time for check out before your appointment.
If you are interested in volunteering and/or being a chaperone, please check out the District's Volunteer Procedure.
Here are the links from the District website to the Background Check Form(s).
Thank you for considering!
Who We Are & What We Do:
Westside OPTS is the parent-teacher organization at Westside Elementary School. All members are volunteers, made up of parents, grandparents and caregivers of Westside students, as well as teachers and school staff. Our mission is to support education for Westside Elementary School students by fostering relationships between the school, parents, and teachers.
How To Get Involved:
We are committed to supporting our teachers, students and families and we would love your help!
- Volunteer your time and/or talent! If you have a special skill, want to help with fundraising, or like to work on teacher appreciate activities, please let us know.
- Board Members:
Presidents - Chiquita Hall
Vice President - Matt Weyer
Secretary - Nikki Wachter
Treasurer - Cathy Weyer
Volunteer Coordinator - Holly DeGroot
OPTS Meetings
Westside OPTS meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 10, 2024 at Westside Elementary.
We hope to see everyone there!
Let’s Connect!
Via Email: westsideopts@gmail.com
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