SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED

Per the Governor's announcement all schools in West Shore School District are closed.
Tenatively, students will return on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

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District Facility Use During Pandemic

With the most recent stay-at-home orders issued by the Governor and the likelihood that our entire community will be included in those orders soon, the District wants to reinforce the importance of adhering to the restrictions and recommendations given by government agencies about gatherings of groups of people and maintaining social distancing. More +

POSTPONED: Cedar Cliff's Production of Into the Woods

As previously shared, due to the closure of schools and to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the community, Cedar Cliff High School's Spring Musical Into The Woods has been postponed until further notice.
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Free Grab-and-Go Bagged Meals

The West Shore School District will offer Free Grab-and-Go Bagged Meals for all children from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, at four designated locations. Lunch for that day and breakfast for the following day will be included in each bag. Similar to the summer meal program, all children 18 and younger are welcome to participate. No questions will be asked. More +

UPDATES from the Superintendent Regarding the Coronavirus and School Closures

Following the Governor’s announcement, all schools in the West Shore School District are closed. Tentatively, students would return to school on Tuesday, April 14. Extracurricular, athletic events/practices, and after-school events will be cancelled during this same timeframe. More +

Points of Pride - Winter 2020 Issue

Coming to District mail boxes the first week of March, Points of Pride! We hope you’ll take a few minutes to flip through its pages for updates on District initiatives, including a feature article on our DaVinci program. There are lots of reasons why we are #WestShoreProud and we look forward to sharing them with you. More +

Celebrating Youth Art Month

Each year, the District participates in Youth Art Month, a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions of young people to the arts. The theme for the 2019-2020 school year is “Take a Journey through Art” and the District has embraced that theme by working in conjunction with Lamar Advertising and the District’s Partners in Education, to display 18 billboards showcasing student art throughout West Shore and our neighboring communities. More +

Looking Ahead: 2020-2021 School Calendar

We received more than 560 responses to our calendar survey this year. After careful review of the comments, concerns, and questions received, one change to the proposed calendar was made; November 30, will be a non-school day, and in exchange, April 1, will be a student day. Additional information regarding this change and answers to other frequently asked questions can be found by clicking the More + link. More +

Board Adopts Resolution Calling for Reform of Cyber Charter School Funding

The District’s charter school expenditures since 2009-2010 reflect extraordinary costs that were borne by its taxpayers. At its meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2020, the Board adopted the following resolution calling for charter school funding reform. More +

RESULTS: 2020 Academic Bowl Competition sponsored by the West Shore Foundation

The Academic Bowl, sponsored by the West Shore Foundation, is designed for students throughout the District in grades four through eight to showcase their general knowledge across a vast spectrum of topics. The competitions consist of double elimination academic contests that stress immediate individual and team recall of factual information in the areas of art, entertainment, geography, grammar & usage, history, literature, mathematics, music, science, sports, television, theater, and world events. The Academic Bowl will begin on January 21, 2020 with eighth grade. Click the More + link below for more details. More +

Planning Ahead: Weather-Related School Closing/Delay Information

With winter weather approaching, we're making sure we're prepared to keep students safe. Below you will find the District's procedures should bad weather necessitate a change in schedule. It is important families be prepared, so please make sure your child understands when you expect them to return home, or to the home of a trusted neighbor, in the event of an early dismissal. More +

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