WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR - AUGUST EDITION
Welcome Back To School
It's hard to believe we are back and getting ready for a new school year. We hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing summer. Back to school updates need to be completed as soon as possible. This is completed through Powerschool. There are upcoming dates that we wanted to make sure you were aware of (Please see below). Our office is open 7:00-3:30. Please reach out if you have any questions.
As always, we appreciate your support and working together as a team in your child's education.
Back To School Update
Please click the red button above if you have not completed your students back to school information. This must be completed each year. This is important so we have the most up-to-date information about your student and in case there is an emergency. Please try to have this completed by the first day of school.
Important Contacts
MAIN OFFICE - phone: 440-284-8017 fax: 440-284-1055
For Attendance and General school related inquiries.
- Secretary - Mrs. Dana Kolesar -kolesardana@elyriaschools.org
- Receptionist - Ms. Lisa Boesken - boeskenlisa@elyriaschools.org
- School Counselor - Ms. Angela Caprara - Capraraangela@elyriaschools.org
- Assistant Principal - Mrs. Michelle Nimene - nimenemichelle@elyriaschools.org
- 5/6 Principal - Mrs. Katie Kalamasz - kalamaszkathrine@elyriaschools.org
- 7/8 Principal - Mr. Jim Rollence - rollencejames@elyriaschools.org
CLINIC - 440-284-8153
Nurse - Mrs. Amanda McCall - mccallamanda@elyriaschools.org
Health Aide - Ms. Hannah Croskey - croskeyhannah@elyriaschools.org
TRANSPORTATION: GGC BUS of Elyria - 440-284-8030
For any transportation requests or questions.
FOOD SERVICE / PAYSCHOOL CENTRAL - 440-284-5225
For any school lunch or free & reduced lunch questions.
ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT - 440-284-8257
For any student athlete questions or needs.
Dress Code and Electronic Devices
Just a quick reminder that hoods may not be worn up during the school day.
The Student Code of Conduct offers guidance on attire. Clothing must be school appropriate and may not present a health or safety hazard or disrupt the educational environment. Pants and tops must fit properly and be in good repair. Crop tops are not permitted.
Additionally, footwear must be school appropriate--slippers and slipper socks are not permitted. Blankets also may not be worn in school.
Students may bring their cell phones and headphones to school but they must be turned off and put away during the day. This is a district policy.
Parents may contact Westwood Office to reach their student during the school day.
Just a quick reminder that hoods may not be worn up during the school day.
The Student Code of Conduct offers guidance on attire. Clothing must be school appropriate and may not present a health or safety hazard or disrupt the educational environment. Pants and tops must fit properly and be in good repair. Crop tops are not permitted.
Additionally, footwear must be school appropriate--slippers and slipper socks are not permitted. Blankets also may not be worn in school.
Students may bring their cell phones and headphones to school but they must be turned off and put away during the day. This is a district policy.
Parents may contact Westwood Office to reach their student during the school day.
PBIS Matrix
Our PBIS matrix for expected behavior here at Westwood Middle School. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Important Dates
August:
8/24- Staggered Start Day Last name A-L
8/25- Staggered Start Day Last name M-Z
8/26- All students
8/28-Picture Day
September:
9/7- Labor Day No School
9/24- Conferences
October:
10/9- NEOEA Day No School
10/23- End of first Grading Period
10/26- Records Day No School
November:
11/23-11/27- No School
December:
12/9- 6-8 Band & Orchestra 5-8 Choir Concert
12/21-1/1- No School
January:
1/15- End of 2nd Grading Period
1/18- Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School
1/19- Records Day No School
1/21- 5th Grade Band, Orchestra, Choir and 6th Grade Choir Concert
1/29- Professional Learning Day No School
2/15- Presidents Day No School
2/16- 7th and 8th grade Choir Concert
2/24- 7th and 8th grade Band and Orchestra Concert
March
3/4- 7th and 8th grade Choir Concert
3/24- World Culture Fest
3/25- End of 3rd Grading Period
3/26-4/2 Spring Break No School
April
4/5- Records Day No School
May
5/17- 5-8 Choir Concert
5/31- Memorial Day No School
June
6/4- Last day of School