West Elementary

For the third year in a row, 3rd graders at West Elementary wrote persuasive letters to Mrs. McCue, the owner of Sugar Makery, in hopes of having their popcorn flavor chosen as a Monday Munchie! 🍿 We're excited to announce that FOUR students were selected! 👏 Check out the schedule below to see when their delicious creations will be featured at Sugar Makery. Congratulations to our amazing young writers and flavor creators! 💛 May 5: Alex Garcia - S’mores Magic May 12: Zoie Adkins - Blueberry Skittle Marshmallow May 19: Aubrey Hare - Twixie Dixie May 26: Taylor Givens - Cotton Candy Pop

May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation Week @ West! Participation in the daily appreciation activities is optional. Feel free to join in any way that works for your family—we’re just excited to celebrate our amazing teachers! Consider donating an item from the PTA Amazon Wish List to help stock the fridge and breakroom! Your generosity will help us keep our team feeling appreciated and fueled all week long. Amazon Wishlist Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3BZXGVWI4HBE9?ref_=wl_fv_le

Happy National School Principals Day! 🎉📚 Today we celebrate the leaders who guide, inspire, and support students, teachers, and staff every single day. Thank you for making schools a place where dreams grow! 👏🏽🍎 #PrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipal #SchoolLeadership #EducationMatters

📚🎙️ Special Visitor Alert! Mrs. Diekmann's class had an exciting morning with a visit from Gina from Steve and Gina in the Morning on Kat 103.7! Gina read a book to the class, shared insights about her career in radio, and even sent each student home with a special gift. 🎁 As a bonus, the class recorded the Pledge of Allegiance—tune in to Kat 103.7 this Friday morning to hear it on the air! 🇺🇸📻 Thank you, Gina, for making today so memorable! 💫 #FutureBroadcasters #Kat1037

Students at West have officially wrapped up ISASP testing! To recognize their hard work, students who showed outstanding effort were entered into a drawing — and here are our lucky winners for showing GREAT EFFORT! Way to go, West students! We’re proud of you!

Glenwood Community School District Tax Rate Decreasing!!!

Today we celebrate the heart of every school — our incredible administrative assistants. From welcoming families to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, your care and commitment make a lasting difference every single day. Thank you for all you do. 💙 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #SchoolHeroes #ThankYou

Kids Place Childcare – Now Enrolling! A safe, fun, and nurturing place your kids will love! Secure your child's spot today! 📞 Call us at 712-527-5264 💰 New rates effective June 30

Kids Place Childcare – Now Enrolling! A safe, fun, and nurturing place your kids will love! Secure your child's spot today! 📞 Call us at 712-527-5264 💰 New rates effective July 1

GCSD School Board adopts Calendar for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year. Can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/3dkjm, on the website, and in the District App.

The Glow Day fun continued in 3rd grade on Friday! Our students were shining bright as they dove into learning activities under the black lights — spotlighting engagement, excitement, and education!

It’s GLOW DAY in Mrs. Yates and Mrs. Fornoff's rooms! The lights are low, the learning is bright, and the excitement is glowing! A perfect mix of fun and engagement!

Today is the day! West Elementary Buy One, Get One FREE book fair is open to the public from 1:30 - 8pm! Come one, come all!!! All items included in BOGO, including crafts, journals, and posters. See you soon! Book Fair Link https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westelementaryschool9

🌟 We're Hiring! Join Our Kids Place Daycare Family! 🌟 Love snuggles, giggles, and the joy of little milestones? Kids Place Daycare is looking for passionate caregivers to join our Infant & Toddler rooms! 👶 Infant Room: Be a comforting presence for our tiniest ones as they grow and thrive. 🧒 Toddler Room: Spark curiosity, encourage first words, and celebrate little victories every day! 💜 Why You'll Love It Here: ✅ Supportive, fun, and welcoming team ✅ Opportunities for growth & training ✅ The reward of shaping young lives If you have a heart for children and want to make a difference, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and be part of something special. ✨ Apply today at www.glenwoodschools.org! #NowHiring #DaycareJobs #InfantCare #ToddlerLove #JoinOurTeam

Kids Place Open Positions- Infant & Toddler Rooms!!!

Its's almost book fair time! Follow this link to set up an eWallet for your student for quick, hassle-free shopping. Unspent balances of less than $3 will be donated to West to purchase more books for students. Book Fair Link https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westelementaryschool9

Glenwood had 3 winners in the Nationwide Fraternal Order of Eagles Children’s Art Contest. Rylee Wippert won 1st Place for 4th grade, Metaleene Holman won 3rd place for 4th grade, and Noah Gutierrez won 4th place for 6th grade. Their art was submitted on behalf of Glenwood Eagles 3784.

The book fair is coming to West Elementary! Get ready to Buy One, Get One FREE from March 31st - April 4th. This will be a change-free fair. All change of less that $1 and unspent eWallet balances of less than $3 will be donated to West to purchase more books! Book Fair Link https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westelementaryschool9

🚍 We're Hiring Bus Drivers! Help Us Spread the Word! 📢 Looking for a rewarding job with great benefits? We're in need of dedicated bus drivers! 🚦 Even if this job isn’t for you, someone in your network might be the perfect fit! Please share this post to help us find great bus drivers to keep our students moving. 🚍 #NowHiring #BusDriversNeeded #JoinOurTeam