Westside Middle School
August 23, 2026
Monday, August 24th - Picture Day (for those that missed Orientation)-
Tuesday, August 25th. - WMS Open House/Curriculum Night (Information Below)
MAP Testing:
August 25-27 = Math MAP testing during Math Class
September 1-3 = ELA MAP testing during Language Arts Class
No School:
Monday, September 7th (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 8th (Teacher Professional Learning Day)
At the bottom of every newsletter you will find buttons that will take you directly to our Social Media sites, WMS Website, Homework Tracker, and Lunch Menu.
Monday, August 24th from 8:00--10:30 we will have Martin Photography here to take pictures of students that did not attend Orientation or who did not get their photo that day. All students must have an updated photo, even if you do not want to purchase them.
*If your student had their photo taken during Orientation, they will NOT get their photo taken on Monday.
Use this link to purchase school pictures.
https://martinphotography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/Index
We will have picture retake day on Oct 22nd!
Students will be completing the MAP test the next two weeks. These will be completed in their Math and Language Arts classes. Students should be charging their iPads at night and bringing their charger with them for these tests.
It is important for students to do their best on these tests as we use them to show their individual progress, as well as letting teachers know what they do not know and what they are ready to learn!
All medications must be stored in and administered by the health office. Students may not carry any medications, including over-the-counter drugs like Advil or Tylenol.
To store medications in the health office for your student:
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications: Parents must submit a signed Medication Authorization Form. Parent signatures are valid for up to two weeks; a provider’s signature is required for the entire school year.
Prescription Medications: Requires a formal provider authorization. Your provider can fax an authorization letter directly to the health office, which remains valid for the full school year.
The only exception to this medication policy is the medication self carry rules for emergency rescue medication for diabetes, asthma, severe allergy, or seizures, and there is a form to fill out for self carry permission for those special circumstances.
Questions?
Contact School Nurse Sarah Ocken: 402-408-8652
Fax: 402-390-6454
August 20th Parent Information Meeting at WMS Auditorium.
Vocal & Choreo Audition Rehearsals Before School from 7:00-7:50
Monday 8/24
Tuesday 8/25
Wednesday 8/26
Thursday 8/27
Friday 8/28
Mandatory Parent & Student Information Meeting: Thursday, August 20th at 5:30 WMS PC
AUDITIONS!!! We cannot wait to see you at the WMS Musical, "The Addams Family".
Be sure to sign up for your audition day by Sunday, August 23rd AND attend the Parent/Guardian Meeting on the 20th at 5:30pm in the PAC.
Sign up Here: Audition Link
Auditions will be after school from 3:30-6:00 on the following dates:
Monday 8/24
Tuesday 8/25
Wednesday 8/26
Call Backs - Thursday 8/27 from 3:30-6:00
Questions? Contact Mrs. Ludington at ludington.jill@westside66.net
Westside Middle School and Westside High School's libraries offer digital access to a curated collection of ebooks and audiobooks through the Sora app. The Sora app now offers parental controls that can be used to view the digital collection, lock individual books, see your student's checkout history, and receive email notification when books are borrowed. To set up these controls, please use the following guidelines to access your student's account. If you have any questions or need support, please contact Ms. Saetveit, the WMS librarian, at 402-408-8662.
Students are not allowed to bring outside food and drink into the building. Only water is allowed in the halls and classrooms. Other beverages, like Alani's/Celsius/Pop, may be brought in their lunch and drank during their lunch period in the cafeteria.
If anyone brings in Scooters or Dunkin' in the morning, it must be consumed in the cafeteria before dismissal. This includes students coming in late or after an appointment. They will have to consume it before they can go to class which means they will miss more class time.
Before School Expectations
Students will enter through the PAC doors starting at 7:30. If they arrive after 7:55, then they will enter through the main office. Students can either sit in the gym or the cafeteria. If students need breakfast, they must eat first before going to the gym. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00.
Busing
I you need to sign up for in district busing please contact Jordan Rhodes at 402-390-6494 or at rhodes.jordan@westside66.net.
If you live out of district and you have questions on busing please contact the ABC building at 402-390-2107.
After School Expectations
Students are expected to be out of the building by 3:25 unless they are working with a teacher or involved in a school sponsored activity. And all students should be picked up by 3:30. If students leave WMS campus, they are not allowed to return.
2026-27 WMS Administration:
Kim Eymann - Principal eymann.kimberly@westside66.net
Jordan Rhodes - Assistant Principal (Dean 7C, 8A). rhodes.jordan@westside66.net
Amber Biegler - Asst Principal and Special Education Coordinator biegler.amber@westside66.net
Dan Carlson - Dean and Athletic Director (Dean 7A, 7B, 8C). carlson.daniel@westside66.net
Kellon Johnson - Dean (7D, 8B, 8D). johnson.kellon@westside66.net