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Each year, the West Shore School District participates in Youth Art Month, a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions of young people to the arts. The theme for the 2022-2023 school year is “Your Art, Your Voice” 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.

On March 10, Dr. Stoltz provided our school community with an update on school safety and substance abuse. Parents, please take a few minutes to read this important message.

Throughout the school year, the Board and administration work to prepare a budget for the following school year. Presentations made to the Board during the budget development process are available for the public to review. Click here to view.

The opening of the Intermediate Schools, along with the closure of Fairview Elementary, will significantly impact the elementary attendance areas. When the updated boundaries are put in place, all of the elementary schools and middle schools will have boundaries that align with one of the two high schools. On February 9, 2023, Mr. Sanders provided the School Board with information outlining the District's tentative Attendance Boundary Plan. Click here to view his presentation.

At its meeting on February 16, the Board approved an academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Next school year for students will begin on August 28, 2023 and end on June 7, 2024.

Kindergarten registration has begun in the West Shore School District for the 2023-2024 school year and we can't wait to meet the class of 2036! West Shore uses PowerSchool Registration, an easy to use, secure online registration system which makes uploading this documentation from home easy and convenient.

When deciding whether to switch to remote learning, delay classes, or dismiss school early, there are multiple factors to be considered, but always at the forefront of our decision-making process is the safety of our children and District staff members. Unless there is an announcement, assume school is in session, in-person, as usual.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal of this month is to break the stigma around mental health and encourage people to seek help. In support of Mental Health Awareness Month and our ongoing commitment to the well-being of our students, staff, and families, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community.