Greetings from the DC West Community School District Office! Only 15 days until the end of our first semester. Boy time flies when you are having fun and learning! We have so many wonderful things happening in our school district, the newsletter is just a brief snapshot of some of those things.
As you know, our Board of Education with a vision for the future has embraced a unique solution to update and expand our facilities. Our goal of building a new elementary school opening in 2019 is in progress and we are very excited at how it has advanced. Though the outside is very visible, much is going on inside as well. Here are a few pictures from our most recent tour.
Scott Perrigo, Director of Buildings and Grounds; Melissa Poloncic, Superintendent; and Duane Krusemark, Elementary Principal touring the progress
Library
Main Corridor
Back entrance to commons with connecting walks to the back of the main Valley campus
Commons area with performance stage
Interior of classroom pod, one large multi-use learning space surrounded by classrooms
Classroom
Multipurpose gymnasium
View of a classroom from the center learning space in the pod
#BeFalconKind
National Honor Society at DC West High School donates over 1000 rolls during the toilet paper drive
Falcon Kindness
DC West HOSA, Future Health Professionals, made tie blankets for the UNMC Pediatric Oncology Unit
DC West Middle School Students Initiate Lunch Buddies
DC West Middle School Student Council members have been joining the students at DC West Elementary at lunch as lunch buddies. This activity started as a
#BeFalconKind activity and was so enjoyed by all students that they have continued! We are very proud of the middle school students and their leadership in teaching our elementary students about inclusiveness and kindness. Great kids, great leaders!
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Holiday Helpers at DC West
There are many families in the DC West School District struggling this season to provide presents for their children or even basic personal care items. If your family is interested in becoming a DC West Holiday Helper this season, please contact Sue Guerrero, Family Facilitator, at 402-359-2151 or
[email protected].
Donations in the past have included:
Gift Certificates for Clothing
Wal-Mart or Target Gift Cards
Local Gas Station Gift Cards
Personal Care Items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, shampoo, etc.)
Students grades 6-12 have the opportunity to take more STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) classes at DC West this year. In an expanded curriculum taught by Mr. Dan Maline, students are offered several elective classes in STEM.
Senior Regan Glock Honored as Runza Student of the Week
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