Special guest cheering on the Lady E-Hawks in their game tonight vs. GTRA
📢 Food Drive Reminder! 🥫🍕
West Elementary Student Council's Food Drive is halfway through—one week down, and one week to go! 🕒
✨ Help us make a difference by donating non-perishable food items. The class that donates the most wins an awesome pizza party! 🍕🎉
All donations will be delivered by our Student Council to the Palo Alto County Outreach Center Food Pantry through Upper Des Moines.
📅 Final collection day: December 13th
📍 Drop-off: West Elementary
Let’s come together and make this holiday season brighter for those in need!
Congratulations to our Students of the Week at West!🌟 The semester is winding down and these students are still rocking their E-Hawk pride! Thank you to Willow Tree for sponsoring the donuts from Casey's.
December 5 is International Volunteer Day! 🤝
Today, we celebrate the amazing students who volunteer in the broader community. From organizing food drives to supporting local charities, we’re incredibly proud of the positive impact they’re making.
We’re proud to support Inclusive Schools Week and everything it represents. 💙
We are grateful for the dedication of our teachers, staff, and families who make sure no one is left out of a quality education. Let’s continue this important work together!
🌟December Rotary Senior Spotlight featuring Josey Saxton and Byron Maina! Josey and Byron have both earned their purple cord for community service which they will wear with their graduation gowns in May. Thank you for being positive role models in our school and in our community!🌟
International Day of People with Disabilities highlights the importance of creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels valued. We work hard every day to ensure all students are empowered to succeed.
Thank you for supporting our mission of inclusion and respect!
Congratulations to our November MS Students of the Month! We also recognized the 6th Grade class by giving them an extra recess because they were awesome on their field trip earlier in the month!
The district newsletter for December is now available:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGXO10Yu_g/55mFovwrZlpmk_CQ_k5tnQ/view?utm_content=DAGXO10Yu_g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
West was grateful for many things in the month of November!
HAPPENING TONIGHT: The 7th & 8th Grade Winter Vocal Concert begins at 7:00pm at Emmetsburg High School. Come out for what’s sure to be a great show! 🎶❄️
On Special Education Day, we celebrate the strength, determination, and achievements of students in our special education programs.
We also take a moment to thank the teachers, staff, and family members who support them every step of the way. Let’s keep collaborating together! 🙌
Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful teachers, students, staff, and families. We’ll see you again next week! 🍂
All 44 Thanksgiving food bags have been distributed! Have a great Thanksgiving, E-Hawks! 🦃🍂
This November at the high school we're celebrating not only our students, but our staff and teachers too! Congratulations to our November Students of the Month, plus our Staff Members and Teacher of the Month!
Way to go, E-Hawks! Our school is a better place because of each of you! 🌟🙌🏼
(Not pictured: Kalven Winkler- Student of the Month & Doug Ort- Staff of the Month)
West is Grateful!
The students from West Elementary are thankful for many things. These are their "Thankful Turkeys". Many kids said they were thankful family and friends. I am grateful to teach your amazing kids everyday.
REMINDER: There will be no school November 27-29 for Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful break, E-Hawks! 😊
Thanks to generous donations from E-Hawk middle and high school students, members of our community, Fareway, and Dollar Fresh, we have 44 Thanksgiving meals that are packed and ready for MS/HS students and their families!
Each bag contains a few side dishes (potatoes, green beans, etc), stuffing, and pumpkin to make dessert! Additionally, chicken, turkey, or pork will be added to each bag distributed.
Check out the details below for pick-up tomorrow. First come, first serve. Happy Thanksgiving, E-Hawks! 🦃🍂
Check out West Elementary's November Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/azqt8