Westside K-8

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    School News

    • 6th grade Orientation (Info for Current 5th graders)

      Click on "View 11 Topics" under our school picture to see all the videos

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    • 2020-2021 Westside K-8 Virtual Open House

      Visit our 2020 Westside K-8 Virtual Open House! Our Warrior families will have a chance to "meet" their teacher and learn more about Westside. Click the link above or visit flipgrid.com/wk8s

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    • Keep Osceola Safe

      The Osceola School Board is committed to the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors. The Osceola School District has detailed comprehensive safety and emergency plans for every site, and all schools regularly conduct various drills, such as fire drills, severe weather drills, and intruder drills, to prepare students for an emergency.

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    • Let's Talk with the Osceola School District

      The Osceola School District is committed to engaging all stakeholders in the education of our children. Only when we build strong relationships with our staff, students, families and community members can we best meet the needs of each and every student.

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    • Share Your Great

      Have you been inspired by someone in our schools? Is your school helping us build our legacy as we move from Good to Great? Do you have a teacher who has made a difference on your life or the life of your child? Share the good news with us!

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    • Learn More About Here Comes The Bus

      ​Here Comes the Bus is easy-to-use school bus tracking software that gives parents and students the ability to track the location of their school buses.

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    District News

    • Back-To-School Resources

      You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these "new" worries only stick around for a little while. Let's find out more about going back to school!

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    • OHS AP Capstone Diploma

      Diploma program focuses on college-level research, collaboration, and presentation skills crucial for college and career success. Read more here!

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    • Empowering Parents In Media Center Partnerships

      Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace has instructed staff to gather the following books from school libraries in Osceola County pending review by a Book Review Committee.

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    • Osceola Prosper

      Gathered in gymnasiums and auditoriums across Osceola County’s public high schools Monday – the first day after Spring Break -- students, teachers and administrators had no idea why.

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    • Taylor Kuwik Named Osceola School District’s Teacher of the Year

      Ms. Taylor Kuwik, First Grade Teacher at St. Cloud Elementary, has been named as Osceola County’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.

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    Principal's Message

    • Dear Warrior Family, 

      It is an honor to be the Principal of Westside K-8 School and to serve the community.  This is my 17th year in the School District of Osceola County, in which I have served as a Teacher, Learning Resource Specialist, and Administrator.  My basic belief is that every student can and will learn.  

      Our mission is to provide a safe learning environment that fosters integrity, accountability, and responsibility in academic and social emotional growth. Westside’s unique programs such as Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, Arts, Athletics, and Clubs provide our students with the opportunity to explore interests and find the passion that will drive their educational purpose.  

      I want to thank you for visiting our website and being an active member of our school.  We will continue to build relationships with our students, parents, and community members and invite you to join our School Advisory Committee (SAC) and Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO).  In addition, we encourage you to volunteer with Osceola Adults Serving and Inspiring Students (OASIS).  Click on the “Volunteer Link” on the Westside Parent Links page to begin the application process.  Applications must be re-submitted every year.   

      I look forward to a great year of demonstrating “Warrior Pride”.  Please continue to check our website and social media for important dates and events.   If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

       Thank you, 

      Henry Santiago, Principal 

      #WarriorPRIDE!! #WestsidetheBestside!!

       

    Vision Statement

    • Vision Statement:

      Our community at Westside K-8 strives to develop motivated students who self-advocate using strategies to solve problems and who experience consistent academic growth with integrity and determination.

    Mission Statement

    • Mission Statement:

      Westside K8 School creates a student-centered learning environment in which students exhibit consistent academic and personal growth using problem solving strategies.  Our school promotes a safe, caring and supportive environment that empowers students to self-advocate through motivation and determination to succeed academically and personally each academic year.  We foster integrity, accountability, and responsibility.  We encourage families and our community to partner in supporting academic and personal growth in all students.

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