March 2026
Spring is in the air!
Our Why
Mission
The West Shore School District is committed to providing this generation with a quality education serving as responsible and successful citizenship.
Vision
The vision of the West Shore School District is to continuously cultivate a safe and invitational school climate that welcomes the involvement of students, parents, educators, staff, and the community. Working cooperatively, the school community will nurture lifelong learners who adapt to the diverse and changing global society. The District insists upon a dynamic approach to teaching and learning that fosters continuous improvement.
From the Desk of Dr. Peck
Dear Newberry Families,
Welcome back and Happy 2026. Now that 2025 is behind us, let's make 2026 even better. I encourage to you to take a moment and celebrate the success you and your child experienced in 2025. Our team continues to work hard preparing for fun-filled learning activities and lessons. At Newberry, we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where all students can succeed.
🏫 What to Expect This Year:
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Engaging academic experiences
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Strong family-school partnerships
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A focus on student well-being and success
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Opportunities to get involved!
🤝 Let’s Stay Connected!
We know that strong relationships with families make all the difference. Be sure to follow us on social media, check Seesaw and emails for updates. Thank you for being part of our Newberry community. Let’s continue making this a great year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Peck
Principal, Newberry Elementary School
Message from the School Nurses
How does the flu and colds spread?
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes, or nose. Many other viruses spread these ways too.
What are the symptoms of the flu versus the symptoms of a cold?
In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms such as fever, body aches, extreme tiredness, and dry cough are more common and intense.
Colds are usually milder than the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.
What are everyday preventive actions?
· Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
· If you or your child gets sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you (or your child) stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. The fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.
· Students may return to school, when they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
· While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
· Your child is permitted to carry chap stick at school.
· Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.
Medications:
Per district policy, students are not permitted to carry to school any medications. This includes, cough drops, Tylenol, etc. All medications that are to be given at school must be brought to school by an adult. Please refer to the school handbook, district handbook and school district website regarding the medication policies.