Westside Middle School

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October 22 - Picture Retake 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.

Picture Retake Day

Thursday 10/22 is Picture retake day. This is for anyone who has NOT got their picture taken this year. OR someone who needs to retake them. We will call students down to the PAC Hallway starting at 8:00 for the retakes.

If your student wants retakes, please send your original packet back to school with your student on Thursday 10/22.

If your student needs their picture for the first time, you can order pictures from this link.

https://martinphotography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/Index

WMS Fall Musical

IT'S FINALLY TIME to get Creepy and Cooky with The Addams Family, so get your tickets today!

Scan the QR Code below or click on this link for tickets: Addams Family Tickets

WHS Food Drive

WHS Student Council is hosting a Food Drive at the Varsity Football game on Friday October 30. All donations will go to the Westside Food Pantry.

Student Council Spirit Week

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.

It’s that time of year again for Scholars in STEM with the University of Nebraska at Omaha Scott Scholars Program! Scholars in STEM provides rich STEM exposure to middle school students. Students will participate in a morning full of activities learning about real-world applications of STEM topics all led by current Scott Scholars.

When: Saturday, November 14th, 2026 | 8:30 - 12:00 PM

Drop off will begin at 8:00 AM

Where: Maverick Landing (6648 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106)
Who: All middle schoolers in 5-8th grade

Sign up: here!

News from the Social Worker!

Applications for holiday assistance from community organizations are underway. It is important to be aware of their deadlines. Programs and deadlines can be found in the Social Work Newsletter.

Westside Community Schools now offers a student-focused food pantry and clothing closet called the Carriage House. Designed specifically for students at Westside Middle School (WMS) and Westside High School (WHS), the Carriage House is a convenient resource for students who need a little extra support. The food pantry offers small, ready-to-eat food items and snacks that students can take home, along with clothing and everyday hygiene products.The Carriage House is located on the Westside High School campus near the west parking lot. Students can request a visit by contacting their school social worker or completing the Carriage House Visit Request Form.

The Family Resource Center (FRC) will continue to be available to Westside Community Schools families. Located on the northeast side of Westgate Elementary School, the FRC offers a food pantry and clothing closet to help support families in our school community. Parents and guardians can request an appointment by contacting the school social worker, Kim Schenkelberg, via email or by calling 402-452-3147.

Attached below is a flyer for a Community Resource Fair for individuals who may be behind on utility bills and need assistance.

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Community Resource Fair for individuals who may be behind on Utility assistance.

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Warrior Buck Store Donations

Please consider Donating!!!

At Westside Middle School students earn Warrior Bucks for positive behavior, academic achievement and consistent attendance. They use the Warrior Bucks to purchase snacks or treats from the mobile store or by ordering an item through the Online Warrior Buck store. We want to thank the families who have donated items from our Amazon Wish List. Our students appreciate when there is a wide variety of items to choose. We are extremely low on the following popular items: Skittles, Airhead Extremes, Sour Patch Kids & Hershey Kisses. Our Wish List can be sorted from highest to lowest need if you would like to donate other items. Your donations are greatly appreciated!