Westside Middle School

Conferences

Wednesday, Oct. 7th- Webex 400-500 & In person 500-800

*Parent Survey for Webex will be sent on Wed 9/16, needs to be completed by Friday, 9/25.

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.

We are just three weeks away from First Quarter Parent Teacher Conferences. We will be offering in person conferences and Webex (virtual) Conferences on the following days.

Wed. October 7th Schedule

WebEx Meetings: 4:00-5:00pm

In-Person Meetings: 5:00-8:00pm

Thurs. October 8th Schedule

WebEx Meetings: 8:00-11:30am

In-Person Meetings: 12:30-4:00pm

In order for us to prepare we ask that you complete the following survey Fall 2026 Parent Teacher Conferences by Friday, September 25th. If you select a Webex Meeting option you will receive an additional email the week of September 28th with a signup genius link for you to sign up for a conference time for each teacher.

If you select an in person conference, you will not receive an additional email because our conferences are not scheduled. Please come at a time during the scheduled time frame that works for you. Parents will enter through the PAC doors, receive a progress report and visit teachers in their classroom areas.

The Community Club has arranged for catered conference meals on Oct 7th and 8th. However, there are some items, drinks and desserts that we'd greatly appreciate your help furnishing. All items need to be to the WMS office by 3pm on Tuesday, October 6th and labeled "For Conference Meals" please also label your item with the date that corresponds to your signup ." Thank you for supporting our AWESOME teachers!

Sign-up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054DAEAC22A02-65836070-wmsfall

Thanks,

WMS Community Club

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming!!

Dates: Monday, October 5th @ 8:00-3:45

Tuesday, October 6th @ 8:00-3:45

Wednesday, October 7th @ 8:00-3:00 and 5:00-8:00

Thursday, October 8th @12:30-4:00

Location: WMS Library

School homepage: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6204978

This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books that will get them excited about reading, while also earning funds for our school. The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating a Book Fair eWallet through our school homepage. It’s easy to set up and easy for family and friends to add funds. With eWallet, you’ll also have the chance to contribute to Share the Fair™—the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves the Fair empty-handed!

Preview the books coming to the Fair by taking a 360° virtual tour via our school’s Book Fair homepage and explore the titles, watch video book trailers, and more. We can’t wait to see you at the Fair and help every student discover a book they’ll love!

Come hear about the details pertaining to the Westside Middle School Track and Field Project taking place from May 2027 through September 2027.

When: Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00pm

Where: Westside Middle School Cafeteria

Students are expected to report to the health office for vomiting, fever, or having more than one episode of diarrhea. Please keep students home when ill. Students will need to remain home until 24 hours after symptoms subside per WCS policy.

Join us for the annual Westside Unified Fishing Night

October 6th, 5:30-6:30pm at Towl Park, 9310 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68124.

No Fishing License Required – Waiver for all participants from Nebraska Game and Park

No Fishing Equipment Required – Rods, Reels, and Bait Available

No registration is required.

WMS Student Council will host a spirit Week October 26-30. Please remember dress code rules apply. Hats are okay if they are apart of the theme, no hoods or masks.

The Girls Inc Eureka! Program, is a 5-year college & career prep program that builds girls' confidence in STEM. This program is hands-on, minds-on-- from coding to chemistry, from tech fashion to physics. This year, we are also introducing the "Arts" to focus on STEAM.

Currently, we are putting out a call to 7th graders that may be interested in applying to be a part of our 2027 Cohort! Below is a flyer for any 7th grader and their family that you think may be excited or interested in joining. Please note that on the flyer, there is a QR code for folks to fill out to receive more information.

Applications for Eureka! will be available from October 2nd through November 6th via our website and social media pages:

Eureka! Webpage: Eureka! | Inspiring All Girls to be Strong, Smart & Bold

LinkedIn: (26) Girls Inc. of Omaha: Overview | LinkedIn

Instagram: Girls Inc. of Omaha (@girlsinc_omaha) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook: Girls Inc of Omaha | Facebook

Got a story to tell about life with technology? Turn it into a movie.

Your phone. Social media. AI. Group chats. Screens. They’re a huge part of life today—but what do you think they’re doing to us? The ConNEction Project is giving Nebraska middle and high school students a chance to answer that question through storytelling.

Write a short script about your experience with technology, social media, smartphones, AI, mental health, friendship, family—or anything else about growing up in an always-connected world. You don’t have to be a professional writer. You just need a story, an idea, or something you want people to think about.

And there’s a pretty amazing opportunity attached: The winning script will be turned into a professionally produced short film, with the winning student involved in bringing the story to life.

Last year’s winning script became Disconnected, written by an Auburn High School junior. The film explores grief, depression, AI companionship, and what can happen when technology starts to replace real human connection. It has since been shown to students and communities across the state—and was recently selected for the Flatwater Film Festival, a national conference, and more.

Now it’s your turn.

Deadline: October 2
Open to Nebraska middle and high school students

Learn more here and watch the first film: https://clarksoninstitute.org/youth-wellness-initiative/the-connection-project/
Submit your script idea for a chance to see your story become a film: https://www.glowmedia.org/nebraska-student-film-competition

Don’t just be part of the conversation about technology. Help tell the story.

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE WARRIOR BUCK STORE by purchasing items from our AMAZON WISH LIST. We remain low on our candy items which are the quickest items to run out. We like to make sure our stores are well-stocked to offer our hard-working students plenty of options! Thank you!

(https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/313RZ43VLT2LG/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2)

Please make sure you are calling 402-390-6464 or email wms.attendance@westside66.net for attendance.

If you are picking up your student early we need at least 1 hour in advance in order to make sure your student is in the main office ready to go.

Our first Community Connections event will be on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 at 5:00 pm at the American-Italian Heritage Society. It's a BOCCE BALL LEARN & PLAY experience! Come learn about the American Italian Heritage Society and Bocce! Try your hand at this fun Italian lawn game - no experience needed.

Event is free but RSVP's will be required - families and all are encouraged to attend. See flyer that is attached.

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