With a solar eclipse coming to our area on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024, I wanted to share with you the safety measures we will have in place as well as some resources you may find interesting. Weather permitting, the eclipse is expected to be viewable in our area between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Based on the timing, we will follow our regular school schedule and will not be making any changes to dismissal times or our athletic events/afterschool activities.

One of the many options being explored is relying on some families to provide transportation for their student(s) and rerouting the District to meet the needs of those families unable to do so. To help us gauge interest and determine if it is a viable option, we are asking families to participate in a Transportation Survey. 

 

In October, we will return to our regular schedule with all students learning in person October 2-4, a scheduled remote learning day on October 5, and Fall Break on October 6 and October 9. For the next two weeks, our intention is to transport all students assigned a bus stop to and from school each day; however, adjustments to pick up and drop off times will continue to be necessary as our existing drivers cover multiple runs. 

Every three years, we develop a comprehensive plan to identify our specific goals and outline a detailed plan to achieve them. On May 11, 2023, the District's Proposed Future Ready Comprehensive Plan for 2023-2026 was shared with the Board, and as always, we welcome community feedback and involvement in making these plans a reality. Click here to learn more.

We are delighted to announce the selection of Mr. Mathew Gay as the next Assistant Superintendent of the West Shore School District. On April 20, the Board of School Directors unanimously approved his appointment to replace Dr. Jamie Whye who is retiring in June following nine years of service to the District.

Due to current and projected future enrollment related to residential development and the shift of fifth grade students to the new intermediate schools, elementary attendance boundary changes are required and may impact the elementary school your child attends. On Thursday, April 20, an informational presentation will be made to the Board. The presentation is being shared as informational only to gather feedback and continue discussion.