October's Character Strong focus was Responsibility! West Elementary celebrated students chosen for being Responsible at the monthly Positive Panthers Assembly. Way to be responsible, Panthers! We are proud of you! 💛🐾🖤
🚨📣 Mark your calendars 📣🚨
November 6th and 7th will be 2-hour early outs for Parent-Teacher Conferences at West, Northstar, and KMS!
There will be No School on November 8th!
September's Character Strong focus was being Respectful! West Elementary celebrated students chosen for being Respectful at the monthly Positive Panthers Assembly. Way to be respectful, Panthers! We are proud of you! 💛🐾🖤
Reminder: There is no school Monday, October 7th for Professional Development.
Students will return to class Tuesday, October 8th!
Reminder: There is no school Monday, October 7th for Professional Development.
Students will return to class Tuesday, October 8th!
Join us onTuesday, September 24th, at 1:45 p.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new West Elementary playground!
🎉 Welcome Back to School, Panthers! 🎉
We're excited to kick off another great year! Just a reminder to all families that today, 8/26, and tomorrow, 8/27, are 2-hour early outs. Let's make this year the best one yet! 🖤💛 #BackToSchool #PantherPride
📱 Stopfinder App for Bus Schedules 📱
Check out all the information about the new Stopfinder app to give parents and caretakers access to their child's bus schedules and information. If you have questions or need assistance please contact the Transportation Department, 641-842-3313, or email brenda.dunkin@kcsd.k12.ia.us
First Day of School News!
Just a friendly reminder: the school bell is about to ring! 🔔
School starts August 26th at 7:55am (please note this is NOT your typical late start Monday)!
School will dismiss 2 hours early at 1:25pm both Monday and Tuesday!
Need help with registration? Today is the day! Come see us at the Back to School Bash from 3pm-6pm in the High School Commons (enter the door on Madison St. across from the tennis courts).
📅 Mark Your Calendars 📅
We want to welcome all of our students and families to an Open House on Thursday, August 22nd, from 4:00-6:00 PM. All school buildings will be open for you to come and say hello to your child's teacher, check out the building, and build excitement for the 2024-2025 school year! We can't wait to see you all soon!
Add this event to your calendar here: https://bit.ly/3Y93pRM
It's less than 2 weeks away! The Back to School Bash is happening soon!
When: July 31st 3pm-6pm
Where: High School Commons
What: Registration Assistance
KCSD staff members will be available on-site to help you with school registration. You will also have an opportunity meet some of our community partners and learn about their organizations and how they may be able to help you!
Mark your calendars! The Back to School Bash is happening soon!!
When: July 31st 3pm-6pm
Where: High School Commons
What: Registration assistance
KCSD staff members will be available on-site to help you with school registration.
You will also have an opportunity meet some of our community partners and learn about their organizations and how they may be able to help you!
We are excited to announce that Jory Houser will be the Principal at West Elementary! Here is an introductory statement from Mr. Houser:
"I am very honored and excited to join West Elementary as your new Principal. My passion has always been to assist as many students as possible. It led me to start my career in education in school counseling so that I could broaden my impact on students and work with students multiple years in a row to build relationships with them and their families. I have previously worked in elementary, middle, and high school. I have education experience in the USA, Turkey, Mexico and China that have helped me grow as an educator. I have experience in urban and rural school districts that assist me in bringing ideas to the table. I have also worked at court ordered institutions for youth. I hope these varied experiences will enhance my impact in this position."
Mr. Houser has served as the assistant principal at Crocker Elementary in Ankeny for the past four years, and he is returning home to Marion County. We are thrilled that he chose Knoxville and look forward to introducing him to our community!
With this new addition, we do want to also recognize and appreciate Mrs. Amy Taylor for her leadership of West Elementary over the last two years.
West celebrated our last Positive Panther Assembly today. We recognized our Creativity Creators! 🖤🐆💛
KCSD dismissing 2-hours early Tues. May 21 due to weather. KMS storm shelter will be open. Please use KMS entrance.
West will have it's annual Field Day on May 23rd. Due to construction we will not be able to use Randy Wilson Track. Please see the image below for parking and location information.
West wants to thank Officer Nichol for being a Courage Captain for all of KCSD
ONE WEEK AWAY!! We are so excited to see everyone for Kindergarten Round up NEXT WEEK!!
Are you ready for Kindergarten Round-Up??? May 15th we will be hosting our incoming Kindergarteners for Round-Up! They will come in either the AM/PM Sessions you are assigned.
