Westside Middle School

April 27, 2025

Staff Development Day - No School

Monday, April 28th

Friday, May 9th Career Day

8th Grade Only 8:00-11:00
No School for 7th Graders

8th Grade Dance Party

Thursday, May 22nd 6:00 (more info to come)

Last Day of School

Friday, May 23rd, 12:00 Dismissal

Author Visit

WMS students have an amazing opportunity on Tuesday, May 13th to meet New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter during 9th period and Warrior Time. Lynn Painter is the author of numerous YA rom-coms, including Better Than the Movies, The Do-Over, and Betting on You. To attend the author visit, students must sign up and have their attendance approved by 9th period teachers.

Copies of Lynn Painter's lates middle-grade rom-com, The Wish Switch, can be pre-ordered in the library ($10 paperback or $20 hardcover). Please bring cash or pay with a check made out to WMS. Ms. Painter will sign books and take photos at the conclusion of her presentation and Q & A session!

Future You Starts Now!
Middle school might seem early to think about jobs and college, but it’s the perfect time to start dreaming big! Whether you want to be a doctor, a game designer, an artist, or something totally unique, learning about careers now helps you plan for later.

Career Search Tips for Middle Schoolers

Follow Your Interests
What do you love to do in your free time? Drawing, building, helping others, gaming, writing? Your hobbies can give clues about careers that might be an excellent fit for you.
Explore with Career Quizzes
Try fun online quizzes (like the one on MyNextMove.org for Students) to discover jobs that match your personality and skills.
Ask Questions
Talk to family, teachers, or people in your community about what they do. Ask what they like about their jobs and how they got there - real stories can be super inspiring!
Try New Things
Join clubs, try electives, volunteer, or shadow someone at work if you get the chance. Every new experience teaches you something about yourself and what you enjoy.
Think About Your Strengths
Are you a good communicator? A team player? Super organized? Different careers need different skills; knowing yours can help you match them to the right path.
Dream Big - Then Plan Small Steps
It’s totally okay if you don’t know “what you want to be” yet. Start by learning about some cool careers, then keep exploring. You’ve got time!
Start with Saving
Find ways to earn money! Walk dogs, babysit, mow lawns, and get a part-time job in high school. Learn more about how to find ways to pay for college by visiting eqf.org/489565.
Reach out to EducationQuest
EducationQuest is a nonprofit organization in Omaha that provides FREE services and programs for Nebraska students and families, covering topics such as college-prep information and one-on-one help at college planning offices. Check out their website at EducationQuest.org.

Heads up, 8th graders! Career Day is coming on May 9th, and it will be awesome. You’ll meet real professionals, hear their stories, and maybe even discover a job you’ve never heard of before. Get ready to ask questions, be curious, and imagine your future!

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.

8th Grade Celebration/Dance Party!!

This information has been shared with the 8th graders since March 24th.

Westside Mountain Biking Club

For more information Check out the attachment below!

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Click here to access the Warrior Buck Store Wish List

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.