Westside K-8
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
School News
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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.
School District News
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Safety & Security Measures
View the Safety & Security measures that are keeping Osceola School District students and staff safe.
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Statement from the Osceola County School District regarding NIL for High School Students
On June 4, 2024, the Florida High School Athletic Association’s (FHSAA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the revision of FHSAA Bylaw 9.9, Amateurism, to include Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
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Medical Opt-In Selection for Students
Parents, please be aware that the Osceola School District's medical option form has been changed for the 2024-2025 school year. The new form requires parents to opt-in to any medical services for their children, instead of opting out as in years past.
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Osceola County School District Announces 2024 School Grades Using Updated Grading Scale
Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff is proud to announce the district's overall grade remains a "B" for the 2024 school year, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
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Osceola School District Achieves Significant Gains in State Testing Across Nearly All Grade Levels
Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff is proud to announce that Osceola students have demonstrated significant increases in proficiency rates in core subjects, including Mathematics, Science, English/Language Arts (ELA), and Social Studies, across nearly all grade levels.
Principal's Message
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Dear Westside Community,
As we embark on the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year, I am filled with pride and excitement for the journey ahead. Our students have demonstrated remarkable resilience and dedication, making a strong start to the school year. We acknowledge the challenges posed by our recent school closures, which resulted in some lost learning time. It is even more important that students are at school every day to make the most of every instructional minute. I am confident that we will continue to grow and make up for the lost time with renewed energy and focus.
Moving forward, we are thrilled to dive into new learning experiences and welcome deeper exploration into our content. Our teachers are prepared with engaging and enriching activities that will inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning in our students.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we will make this quarter a successful and enriching experience for all.
Warm regards,
Janine Bracco
Principal, Westside K-8 School
Vision Statement
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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
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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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