West Elementary Earns National Recognition
Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
West Elementary has been named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education. West is one of only 297 schools nationwide and 5 schools in the state of Iowa to earn this prestigious recognition.
Covid Quarantine Guidance
Please review the following guidelines and make sure that your child follows them if exposed. Also, please keep your child home if they have symptoms of infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Testing is encouraged for any child who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19.
Should your student test positive for or be exposed to Covid-19, we recommend the following actions listed below or:
Positive Covid Test
If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate)
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
- Stay home for 5 days.
- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms resolve after 5 days, you can go to work or attend school.
- Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.
Exposure
If you are exposed to Covid-19:
- Begin masking as soon as you learn you were exposed
- Mask for 10 days from your last exposure
- Testing is recommended on Day 6 from exposure
- If negative test, continue masking through Day 10
Our Mission
The mission of the Glenwood Community School District is to develop in all students the knowledge and competencies required of responsible citizens in a global society.
Communicate Effectively
Writing Speaking Reading Listening
Solve Problems Creatively
Critical Thinking Creative Thinking/Producing Decision-Making
Work Productively
Cooperation Independence
Learn Constantly
Self-Assessment Wise Use of Leisure Aestetic Awareness
Act Responsibly
Environmental Awareness Empathy & Respect Citizenship
Use Technology Capably
Access of Information Increased Productivity Electronic Communication Responsible Use of Tech