Westside Elementary Buzzes with Fall Activities: Color Run Success, Parent Meetings, and Community Call

Westside Elementary School is actively engaging its community with a series of fall events and fundraising initiatives. The school, home to 540 students from Kindergarten through 5th grade, encourages parents to stay informed and involved through various platforms and activities.

A key event for parents was the Title I Annual Meeting, which took place on September 24 from 5:15–6:45 PM. This meeting provided an opportunity for families to connect with the school and support their children's learning. Additionally, the school has reached the halfway point of its first grading period, prompting an invitation for parents to check student progress and grades via their Skyward parent accounts.

Fundraising efforts are also underway, with the school's Color Run proving to be a significant initiative. To date, the Color Run has successfully raised $3,245. Currently, 49 students are participating in the event, though 89 had registered. The school continues to encourage further participation and donations to boost this total.

In terms of school recognition, nominations for the School-Related Employee of the Year were due to Assistant Principal Mrs. LaPlatney by Friday, September 25. This initiative highlights the contributions of staff members who support the educational environment at Westside Elementary. The school also recently invited students and staff to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 11, to remember, honor, and show patriotism.