Dear Parents: We are pleased that your son/daughter is a student at Westside. This newsletter contains information that will be helpful to you and your student throughout the year. Please read through it and mark the appropriate dates on your calendar. War-rior News is published 5 times a year with the remaining 4 newsletters emailed to parents/guardians. It is also available on the high school website. A paper copy can be mailed home upon request. Contact the high school to request a paper copy.

whs.westside66.org August 2015 Vol. 1Warrior News

Westside High School

Westside High School Mission

StatementIn its quest to be the best high school in the United

States and achieve unequaled excellence,

Westside’s Mission is to ensure that all students

reach for their potential, compete successfully in a

changing world, and demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and

their environment.

Attendance Calls

24 hour attendance line:402-343-2626

No SchoolSept. 4 & Oct. 19 ~ Staff Development

Sept. 7 ~ Labor Day

Oct. 15 ~ Intersession

Oct. 16 ~ No School

WHS Warrior HandbookEvery student and parent is strongly encouraged to read all of the information in the Warrior Handbook that is enclosed in this mailing. The Handbook contains the Westside High School Code of Conduct and other regulations as well as important back-to-school information, attendance, academic, athletic, and general informa-tion. Students and parents must sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the War-rior Handbook included in this mailing. This must be returned to your homeroom teacher on August 13 in order to receive your computer. If you have any questions regarding content, please feel free to give Principal Ricketts a call, 402-343-2617. You can also find the handbook on our website.Curriculum Night for Parents of 9th Graders On Wednesday, August 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., parents are cordially invited to at-tend a curriculum night at Westside High School in room 220. Presentations from Business, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies teachers will cover an overview of the curriculum and expectations of those departments. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions of staff.

Freshmen Orientation August 12We want to welcome our Freshmen, Class of 2019, as they start their high school career at Westside High School. We will hold our Freshman Orientation on Wednesday, August 12, planned and run by our upper classmen. The format will have the freshmen divided into two groups, one group attending in the morn-ing and the other in the afternoon (please see the enclosed flyer.) Both groups will attend a pep rally between the two sessions. There will be breakout sessions the stu-dents will attend and rotate through in small groups with an upper classmen leader and staff member. The activities will include team building, a school scavenger hunt, and team talk on how to be successful at Westside High School.Many freshmen are apprehensive about the first day of school. We want to help make the transition to high school a smooth one. We feel this half day experience and the opening schedule on Thursday will help our freshmen answer their ques-tions before upperclassmen are present. The orientation will provide a connection for our new freshman to their school by creating enthusiasm and appreciation for what Westside offers each unique student.If freshman start the school year with a positive attitude and a personal commitment to do their best work, they will have a productive, fulfilling year. We look forward to all the freshmen participating in our orientation and becoming a valued member of Westside High School.

Wednesday, August 12 - Freshmen Orientation DayThursday, August 13- All Student Opening Schedule Day

Friday, August 14 - First Day of Classes - All Students

Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year!

Academic Information

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Lighthouse Project (formerly Senior Project)The 2015-2016 Lighthouse Project course will be taught by a team of faculty members including: Molly Spisak - hunt-spisak.molly@westside66.net Denise Wegener - wegener.denise@westside66.net Theresa Gosnell - gosnell.theresa@westside66.net Matt Rasgorshek - rasgorshek.matthew@westside66.net Carrie Turner - turner.carrie@westside66.netImportant dates for the 2015-2016 Lighthouse Project are as follows:August 17, 2015 - Lighthouse Project class begins for all seniorsOctober 2, 2015 - Academic Research and Annotated Bibliography dueNovember 6, 2015 - Experiential Research and Annotated Bibliography dueDecember 4, 2015 - All research incorporated into productJanuary 25, 2016 - Early presentation - Westside High SchoolFebruary 26, 2016 - Products dueFebruary 29, 2016 - Early presentation - Westside High SchoolMarch 11, 2016 - Final papers dueApril 20-21, 2016 - Oral Presentations - Westside Career Center

We are looking forward to working with the class of 2016 on this exciting opportunity for self-driven learning. Feel free to contact your student’s Lighthouse Project facilitator if you have questions or concerns.

PowerSchool And Progress Report InformationCritical student information continues to be available through PowerSchool. We strongly urge you to take advan-tage of the automatic e-mail option available to parents. With this option checked, you can receive daily, weekly, bi-monthly or monthly reports automatically e-mailed to you. We suggest checking the “summary” option -- it will provide you with valuable summaries in each class; this will indicate if you need to get online for more detail. Please remember that parents have a separate login from their student -- it gives you this e-mail ability that student access does not provide. The PowerSchool Corporation and Westside staff are continually updating and improving the system’s features. As is done each summer, PowerSchool access will be shut down for annual maintenance from approximately July 1st through the first day of school, August 12. If you have PowerSchool questions, contact Melissa Thompson at 402-343-2603 or thompson.melissa@westside66.net.The following student reports will be distributed within one day of these dates: Quarter 1 grades-via Homeroom-Oct. 22nd Semester 1 grades-Mailed Home-Jan. 8th Quarter 3 grades-via Homeroom-Mar. 17th Semester 2 grades-Mailed Home-May 31st

National Honor SocietyWestside’s Honor Society is a chapter of the national organization and is bound by its rules and regulations. Juniors who have a mark point average of 6.40, have passed the reading competency and Future Plan, and have no fail-ures or incompletes on their records are eligible for induction into the Society. Seniors will have needed to pass all competencies. In addition, Juniors must have completed 60 hours of approved Service Learning. Seniors must have completed 80 hours of approved Service Learning and all competencies. These requirements must be completed by January 22, 2016. No exceptions will be made for this deadline. Selection further depends on consideration of character, leadership, and service. Staff members are given National Honor Society definitions of “character” and “leadership” and are asked to give specific evidence of how any eligible student has not demonstrated these qualities. Students are asked to complete a Student Activity/Service Informa-tion Form and complete an essay on leadership. School activities/service and additional community service beyond the required number of hours are recorded by the student and rated by the appropriate sponsor. A total of ten ap-proved points on this form is required for induction. Seven of the ten points must come from activities at Westside High School. Activities for which the student is paid or the student pays to participate will not be considered. A faculty committee then reviews each student’s qualifications and recommends accordingly. Questions? Contact Bob Brousek, 402-343-2750 or brousek.robert@westside66.net.

Academic Information

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Service Learning 2015-16*There is an 80-hour service learning graduation requirement for all students at Westside High School. Why? To promote citizenship and a lifetime of community activity, career exploration, and the development of intangibles (i.e. empathy and empowerment).

*Summer Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2015. All service hours completed over the summer must be turned in by this date. Even if the student plans on continuing the activity, he or she will need to turn in all hours up to that point and get a new form to record hours accumulated after August 28th.

*1st Semester Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2015*2nd Semester Deadline: Seniors: Friday, April 8, 2016 - Senior hours are due earlier than all other students, due to the need to be-gin processing students for graduation. 9th, 10th, & 11th: Friday, May 6, 2016

*Why are there deadlines? First, WHS must call and verify that the hours have been completed. If a student turns in a form and the person the student served under is no longer employed there, then the student could lose those hours. Second, WHS needs to keep student records up to date so that there’s an accurate tracking system. Third, the longer a student has a form the more likely it is to be misplaced. The final reason is to promote RESPONSIBILITY in meeting deadlines and turning in homework. If a student misses a deadline (without appropriate reason), they may only receive partial credit.

*It is unacceptable for students to perform S.L. hours for any “FOR-profit” organization/business, even if the student is unpaid. This includes dance studios, gymnastic studios, rental homes, and family/friends’ businesses.

*Students can only do up to 20 hours in 3 areas: 1) Family/Individual (this is considered the same category) 2) Political 3) Non-Profit Haunted Houses

*The “Family/Individual” service area is considered one category. It is the student’s choice whether they assist a fam-ily member or an acquaintance, but only 20 hours total will count towards the graduation requirement. A “need” must be present, where the person is deemed “in need” (example: assisting someone who is recovering from surgery or helping the elderly with lawn care). Babysitting, family chores and household responsibilities do not count.

*Students can perform unlimited hours at non-profit organizations, medical sites, hospitals, retirement centers, reli-gious establishments, and schools. All such hours would go towards the graduation requirement. Students can only count up to 8 hours a day for service projects (i.e., camp counselors, mission trips, alternative breaks, etc.)

*Project must be pre-approved by Homeroom Advisor, during homeroom where a signed form is given to the student.

*PowerSchool lists the total amount of service hours earned towards graduation. It does not list the grand total (hon-ors hours). PowerSchool is updated once a week on Mondays.

We hope that students will take advantage of the many volunteer opportunities, especially during school breaks. As with anything, the support of parents is crucial. We advise parents to continually encourage your children to meet, and exceed, the service learning requirement of 80 hours. To keep the students on track and the parents informed, service learning is posted on PowerSchool. Friday, December 5, is the last day to submit first semester service learn-ing hours. This includes all hours—even those completed with ongoing projects. If there are questions, please email Sarah Schau at schau.sarah@westside66.net.

Spring FYI: “9/10 Awards Night” - Freshmen who have 100 or more hours will receive a certificate of achievement. Sophomores who have 200 hours or more will also receive a certificate. Freshmen and Sophomores who would like to receive this honor, should turn in all hours by April 8, 2016.

The students of Westside High School are to be commended on their enthusiasm and commitment to volunteerism. The projects that students have embarked upon are remarkable and speak volumes about our students’ willingness to improve our community.

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Guidance NewsNews from the Guidance Office

A new school year brings plenty of activity to the Guidance Office, one of which is schedule changes. Please be aware that there are no schedule changes the two weeks prior to the start of school. Counselors will be fixing sched-uling errors the first three days of school. During the next three days of school a student may make a schedule change if they do not fall below the minimum number of mods and/or credits, the class is not closed, it works in their schedule with only minor changes to the other classes and they have permission from their parent or guardian.

Freshmen will be attending Group Guidance first quarter where they will meet with their assigned counselor in a small group setting once a week. This allows the students and counselor to get to know each other as well as develop skills that will help them successfully transition to high school. Examples of some of the topics covered in Freshman Group Guidance include graduation requirements, career fields, and a variety of personal/social topics. Freshmen will also be given a presentation on our yellow ribbon program, which is about suicide prevention.

Sophomores will meet with their assigned counselor on an as needed basis during first semester. Sophomore Group Guidance will meet during fourth quarter. It is a class that focuses on self-assessment and reflection in relation to future career goals and educational needs. Academic expectations will increase for sophomores, so please encourage your student to seek help at the first signs of distress. This may include an assigned mod with the teacher, a study group, or a peer tutor. For additional suggestions, contact the classroom teacher or the student’s school counselor.

Juniors will attend Junior Group Guidance during first semester. First quarter there is a test prep class, taught by the various teachers, that is designed to prepare students for the ACT/SAT. In addition, Juniors may want to begin preparing for the PSAT test, which will be given in October. The PSAT test is a national exam that qualifies students for National Merit recognition and provides practice for the SAT, which is a college entrance exam.

Seniors will take Senior Group Guidance, which is a four week refresher course that reviews the necessary steps for the transition from high school to post secondary. Seniors will meet with their assigned counselor for a senior interview during first quarter. During this meeting, they will discuss graduation requirements that still need to be met and where they are in rela-tion to their post-high school plans. Seniors should be very busy first semester with finalizing their college choices, registering to take the ACT and/or SAT, preparing to send out college applica-tions, requesting letters of recommendation as well as searching and applying for scholarships. Please refer to the Senior Planning Booklet, which is online, for a complete list of college planning ac-tivities and deadlines. If you are unfamiliar with the college plan-ning and application process, please feel free to contact or schedule an appointment with your student’s assigned counselor or Vicki Londer, the College Counselor at 402-343-2759.

Naviance is a website for parents and students, that assists with college and career planning, a link can be found on the Guid-ance wiki. This program allows students and parents to research and compare colleges, view when college representatives will visit Westside as well as track applications. Please contact the Guidance office at 343-2616 to set up your account.

Dr. Vicki Londer and 2015 graduate Haley Lifeprepare for the ceremony.

Dual EnrollmentWestside High offers students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Students participat-ing in the UNMC Health Sciences High School or Metro Community College Career academy will attend classes at the respective institution campus during the afternoon. Students also have the opportunity to remain on Westside’s campus to participate in dual enrollment with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska Wesleyan Univer-sity, or Metro Community College. Students must enroll in the respective institution, pay the reduced tuition fees, and successfully complete the high school course. They will receive both high school credit and a specified number of credits from the sponsoring institution. Students may then transfer credits earned to the college of their choice. While there are no guarantees, past experience would indicate that most colleges and universities will accept transfer grades of “C” or higher. Students enrolled in the following Westside courses are eligible for dual enrollment: US History AP, American Government AP, Psychology AP, Sociology, Human Geography AP, English Literature AP, Composition AP, Calculus AP, Statistics AP, Computer Science, Biology AP, Physics 1, 2, C, Studio Art, Marketing I and Advanced Welding. Coordinators of these programs from the respective universities will be visiting with students in classes regarding registration deadlines and costs.If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Theresa Henson at henson.theresa@west-side66.net or 402-343-2620 in the Guidance Office.

Guidance/Important Information

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Student Educational RecordsThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (also known as “FERPA”) is a federal law that protects the privacy of educational records, specifically the use and disclosure of a student’s educational records, access to records, and information about students that may be disclosed without parental consent. The 2015-16 Annual Notice of FERPA Rights is published on the District’s website ~ www.westside66.org and is located under the “About Us” tab - click on “Educational Student Records (FERPA).” A copy of the Notice may also be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Services at 402-390-2107. The following is a summary only of some of the information in the 2015-16 Annual Notice: FERPA allows each school district to establish its own list of information that can be released publically without par-ent (or student if age 18 or over) consent. Westside has designated these items of “directory-type” information that may be disclosed without consent (unless you opt-out): •Student’sname,addressandtelephonelisting •Student’sschoole-mailaddress •Photographs–includinginschoolyearbooks,Districtpublications,calendarsandotherprintedmateri-

als and on District social media. •Video/FilmofStudentwhenfilmedbytheDistrictforeducationalpurposesorforpromotionaluse,and film by news media. •Dateandplaceofbirth •Majorfieldofstudy •Datesstudentbecameenrolled/dis-enrolledintheDistrict,enrollmentstatusandgradelevel •Participationinofficiallyrecognizedactivitiesandsports •Weightandheightofmembersofathleticteams •Degrees,honorsandawardsreceived •ThemostrecentschoolorschooldistrictattendedbythestudentpriortoWestside •ClasslistsThis information may appear in school publications, yearbooks, the District’s website, calendars, newsletters, and any other District publications, honor roll or other recognition lists, graduation programs, sports and other activity sheets, and released to the media. Parents/eligible students may opt-out of the disclosure of any or all of the above information. To obtain an Opt-Out Form contact Melissa Thompson. Opt-Out Forms must be returned by September 1 of each year (or, for students enrolling after the start of the school year within 14 days of enrollment). Disclosure to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Learning:Westside is required by law to comply with requests by military recruiters and institutions of higher education for the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 11th and 12th grade students. Students or their parents may opt- out of this disclosure by checking the appropriate box and signing the form given to 11th & 12th grade students during homeroom in late August.If you need help with denying permission or have any questions, please contact Melissa Thompson at the high school, thompson.melissa@westside66.net or 402-343-2603.

Bus ServiceFor Your Information: Chief Bus provides service to and from Westside High School from several areas of our school district. This is a parent pay service and you must contact Chief Bus to arrange transportation. The monthly charges per family for the 2015-2016 school year are as follows: Two way pass - first student $63.50, second student $58.50, third student $53.50, fourth student or more - freeOne way pass-first student $40.00, second student $37.50, third student $35.00, fourth student or more - free

Chief Bus Service, over the past years, has always been most cooperative and has proven to be a responsible and dependable company. To ensure bus service for the first day of school, you must contact Chief Bus before Au-gust 5. Transportation can always be arranged anytime during the school year. The phone number is 402-392-2144.

Important Information

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WHS Dress Code Student DressStudent dress is basically a concern between the stu-dent and his/her parents or guardian, however, West-side High School has the responsibility to help stu-dents develop values that contribute to good taste in manners of dress and appearance. Student dress and overall appearance should foster a positive and productive environment. In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, all students will follow the regulations be-low. Westside administra-tion will make final deci-sions regarding dress code issues that are disruptive to the educational environment, but not specifically noted in these guidelines.TopsAny shirt or blouse worn to school should completely cover the back, top of shoulders, and stomach. Any top that allows the stomach, cleavage, or undergarments to be exposed is unacceptable. The following items are unacceptable: see-through blouses or shirts, tube tops or crop tops, halter-tops, spaghetti straps and bro tanks. Hang heavy winter coats, long overcoats, trench coats, and letter jackets in lockers between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. Fleece, warm-up jackets, other light jackets and pullovers may be worn during the school day.Pants, Shorts, Skirts, SkortsAll shorts and skirts must be appropriate length, no shorter than mid-thigh. All pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts must be worn no lower than the hips, no sagging. Undergarments must be covered.FootwearAppropriate shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers are an unacceptable footwear item.AccessoriesTraditional bandanas (paisley type), scarves, sweat bands or any other type of garment that covers a significant portion of the head are not allowed.*Hats, caps, visors and hoods may not be worn during the school day. Sunglasses, hair picks, chains, sharp objects, or dog collar type accessories are not allowed at school or school activities.

* An exception can be made with written proof of reli-gious or medical purposes.Offensive DressClothing or other personal items that are racist, sexist, or promote drugs/alcohol/tobacco are not permitted. Clothing which contains obscene, offensive, or sug-gestive words or language are not permitted. Gang-related symbols worn, written, carried, displayed or communicated will not be tolerated.In case of other extreme or undesirable dress or appear-ance, (i.e., clothing that is racist, sexist, or promotes drugs/alcohol), the student may be asked to leave school until the situation is corrected. Violation of this dress code may subject the student to disciplinary action.

Ellie Sadler (10) models appropriate attire.

Ethan Herrera (10) models appropriate attire.

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Important Health InformationHealth Office InformationUpdate FormPlease complete the enclosed Health Update Form and return it to the WHS Health Office. This completed form can be faxed to the school at 402-343-2608 or brought to school the first week of school. When com-pleting this form, be sure to include any medical condi-tions, recent surgeries, medications, immunizations or vision/hearing difficulties. This information helps us give your child the best health care possible. A copy of this form can also be found on the district website.Medication PolicyAny student who is required to take prescription or non-prescription medication while in school must com-ply with the following regulations:•Thehealthofficemusthaveasignedanddatedmedi-cation authorization from the parent/guardian request-ing that their child be given prescribed medication during school hours. This form also requires a Physician Signature. Due to confidentiality regulations (HIPPA), your MD’s office may no longer fax notes to school.•Allmedicationmustbebroughttoschoolintheiroriginal container labeled with the student’s name, date prescribed, name of medication, directions for use, dos-age details, time medication is to be given and physi-cian’s name.•Nomedicationwillbedispensedtostudentsbyverbalconsent.•Non-prescriptionmedicationsrequireonlyaparentsignature on the medication form. The medication must be in the original container to be given while at school.•AllmedicationsmustbekeptintheHealthOffice.•Anauthorizationformisavailableinthenurse’soffice.•Pleasedonotallowyourstudenttokeepanytypeofmedication in their backpack.

Leaving School When IllIf a student becomes ill while at school, he/she must report to the nurses’ office. If it is determined by the Health Office & the parent that the student should go home, the Health Office will issue the “permit to leave the building.” Students should not leave the building with-out first contacting the nurse or health assistant. If the stu-dent leaves without contact-ing the Health Office, his/her classes will be unexcused.

Treatment Plan For Life Threatening Asthma and EmergenciesAccording to a 2004 Nebraska state regulation, all schools are required to have an emergency treatment plan (protocol) in effect for any student or staff who may experience a life threatening asthma attack or al-lergic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis.

Attack on Asthma Nebraska, www.attackonasthma.org defines the protocol that is used in the event of a life threatening event. All students identified with asthma/severe food allergies regardless of how severe are required to have an Asthma/Anaphylaxis form completed and signed by their Medical Doctor. A copy of this form will be kept in the Health Office to follow in case of emer-gency. If a form is not received, the Attack on Asthma/Anaphylaxis protocol will be followed.

Vaccination RequirementsThe Nebraska School Immunizations Rules and Regula-tions requires all students attending school in Nebraska to provide proof of immunization.

•StudentsfromKindergartenthrough12thGradeincluding all transfer students from outside the State of Nebraska and any foreign exchange students to follow these regulations. •3dosesofDTaP,DTP,DTorTdvaccine,onegiven on or after the 4th birthday. •1doseofTdap(mustcontainPertussisbooster)in7th grade. •3dosesofPoliovaccine. •3dosesofpediatricHepatitisBvaccineor2dosesof adolescent vaccine if student is 11-15 years of age. •2dosesofMMRorMMRVvaccine,givenonorafter 12 months of age and separated by at least one month. •2dosesofvaricella(chickenpox)orMMRVgivenon or after 12 months of age. OR Written documenta-tion (including year) of varicella disease from parent, guardian, or health care provider will be accepted. If the child has had varicella disease, they do not need any varicella shots.

*To be sure that the school has a complete listing of all of your students immunizations, please provide us with a current immunization record from your physicians office and attach to the completed Health Update Form. Thank you!

Source: Nebraska Immunization Program, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, 2011. Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/reg.

24-Hour Attendance Line:

402-343-2626

For Your Information

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Underclassmen Picture DayUnderclassmen picture day (for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors) will be held on Monday, August 17 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Entryway. Westside Career Center picture day is Monday, August 17. Pictures must be paid for at the time they are taken. Ninth graders will be allowed to get their photos taken during their assigned IMC time. Picture retake day is Friday,

October 2. Picture packets will be handed out to students by Thursday, August 13. All students should have their picture taken whether or not they purchase a packet. Prices are printed on the picture packet.

Kick-Off CarnivalSAB invites everyone to celebrate the first home foot-ball game on Friday, August 28 against Bellevue West. Carnival games, inflatables, an obstacle course, and hot dogs will be available for a nominal cost from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the main entrance. Everyone is welcome! Homecoming ActivitiesThe Homecoming Parade will be on Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. starting in the south parking lot at WHS and ending at the main parking lot at WHS. The parade route will start at the south parking lot of WHS, south on 88th St, east on Hickory St. and north on 85th Av-enue to the main parking lot at WHS. After the parade, join us in the WHS gym for a pep rally beginning at 7:00p.m.toheartheannouncementoftheKingandQueen candidates. The football game is Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:00 p.m. at WHS against Grand Island. Fireworks will follow the football game, at about 9:00 p.m. Stay in your seats for this wonderful display! Festivities con-clude with the dance and coronation of the Homecom-ingKingandQueenonSaturday,Sept.26from8:00p.m.-11:00 p.m. at WHS.

Nutrition ServicesBreakfast and Lunch InformationBreakfast is offered daily in The Café and The Café Ex-pressfrom7:00a.m.–7:45a.m.Secondchancebreak-fast is offered daily in The Café Express from 8:20 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. unless otherwise determined for a late start or early dismissal.LunchisoffereddailyinTheCaféfrom10:20a.m.–1:00 p.m. and in The Café Express from 10:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise determined for a late start or early dismissal. Both locations proudly serve meals that follow USDA Guidelines under the NSBP, NSLP and Smart Snacks Guidelines. Service includes made from scratch items, farm to school produce and a variety of cuisine from American comfort food to international choices. Free and reduced pricing is available for those that qualify.For information on meal selections, special promotions and prices, visit the high school website at www.whs.westside66.org and look under the Nutrition Services tab / WHS Menu and Information. Students are encouraged to debit their food purchases against prepaid accounts in their name. Students must use a biometric scan or current ID card to access their account. Deposits can be made during normal operat-ing hours by check or cash. Checks should be written out to “WHS Nutrition Services.” Online deposits can be made at www.myschoolbucks.com. Refund forms for transferring or graduating students can be found on the district website.

Food Purchased Outside BuildingStudents are encouraged to either buy breakfast or lunch at school or if they wish, to brown bag it. Stu-dents will not be allowed to bring fast food and/or drinks (purchased at local establishments) into the building during the day, nor will they be allowed to have food delivered from these establishments. Students bringing fast food into the building and/or ordering food to be delivered will be subject to disciplinary ac-tion. Students are not to have open pop or food dur-ing school hours other than in the Courtyard.

Homecoming Court 2014-15

Principal’s Parent CoffeeThursday, Sept. 24

9:00 a.m.WHS Warrior Room

*See Warrior Handbook for more information.

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For Your Information

Attention All WHS Student-AthletesAn athletic mailing including the athletic physical form, student/parent consent forms and information about fall sports was mailed in June. If you did not receive this mailing, please contact the Main Office at 402-343-2602 and we will be glad to send one out to you.

WHS Hotline Number The Westside High School hotline number is 402-390-3333. The hotline offers three selections. The first selec-tion is in regard to school hours. The second selection pertains to postponements and cancellations of school activities and athletic events. The third selection men-tions upcoming special events at the high school. In the event of inclement weather, we would encourage students and parents of students who are involved in athletics and activities to call the hotline number and select choice #2 for current information.

Sports Equivalency Requirement A student may meet all or part of the new Physical Education Requirement for graduation by participat-ing in one or more interscholastic sports during his/her sophomore year. All sports will fulfill this requirement. Participation in a fall, winter, or spring sport in order to meet part of the graduation requirement will be referred to as “sports equivalency”. (Please see enclosure entitled “Sports Equivalency Guidelines for Graduation”. Forms will be available from either the physical education teachers or counselors.)

Welcome Parents of Orchestra StudentsWestside Orchestra Parents Association (WOPA) invites you to join us in supporting and promoting our Orchestra students both in class and at their concerts this year. Opportunities for volunteering and dates for concerts, WOPA meetings etc. will be announced via email. Everyone is welcome. Please send your email and contact information to Elizabeth Hayes at Beth-hayes99@gmail.com. It’s going to be a great year, and we look forward to seeing you all soon!

WHS Community Club NewsThank you to every family who joined the Community Club in 2014-2015. YOUR dues supported the follow-ing events/programs: 1) Back to School Staff Luncheon 2) Spring/Fall Conference lunches for Staff 3) Staff Appreciation Gifts 4) End of Year Staff LuncheonThis was all made possible because you said “YES!” We couldn’t make these events happen without the support and volunteer efforts of our incredible Westside parents. Please say “YES” again this year so that we can show our love, support and respect for our INCREDIBLE WESTSIDE TEACHERS AND STAFF. We continue to need your help to make all of this happen. Any amount–smallorlarge–iswelcome.Ifyouareinter-ested in volunteering at our fun events, please contact Stacy Simon at stacys@omahasteaks.com .The 2015-16 Executive Board for the WHS Commu-nity Club is: President: Stacy Simon Advisor: Deb Selby Secretary: Cathy Haney Treasurer: Traci Hancock

Thank You From StaffThe Westside High School Administration and staff would like to thank all of the parent organizations and the parents for all you do for us throughout the year. We really appreciate all your hard work and generosity!

Westside Post Prom Thank YouA “BIG” thank you is extended to all the wonderful Westside Parents that worked on the Post Prom Party! Many parents volunteered their time before, during and after the Post Prom Party to provide a safe, fun evening for our students. Thank you all for your help!

Varsity Game Admission PricesThe following are the metro conference prices for ad-mission for varsity games for the 2015-16 season:Football and Basketball - $6.00 and $4.00All other sports - $5.00 and $3.00Cross Country - $4.00 and $2.00Lower Level - $3.00 and $1.00

Westside Athletic ClubDon’t miss out this year on the Westside Athletic Club. WAC is a parent-led organization which supports all of our athletic programs and spirit teams. Member-ship dues and other fundraising activities help purchase resources used by all Westside athletes. Consider joining WAC!Adult/family season passes for all sports will be available again this school year. There are three different passes available and each pass allows entrance for an individual or family to all Westside athletic home events for the 2015-16 school year. These passes cannot be used for Metro Conference or NSAA Tournaments.All Sports Pass (Individual) - $100All Sports Family Pass - $225Fall Sports Pass (Individual) - $40Season passes will be available for purchase by August 25.A WAC membership form and further information can be found at www.omahawestsideathletics.com or contact Jason Hellman at whswas@aol.com or visit the WAC website: eteamz.com/omahawestsideathleticclub/

For Your Information

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Welcome Back!Hope that all students and their families had a safe and healthy summer. I thank everyone that participated in the summer support group. Please note that I am avail-able if you have questions or concerns or need infor-mation on recent trends and other data. The WIN’R Support Group will continue to be held each Tuesday from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. in the Guidance Office. This is a group that assists young people who want to learn how to get and stay clean and sober. Susan Schlegel, LADC 402-343-2611

Substance Abuse WebsitesWe would like to recommend the following websites for students and parents to access for interesting and intel-ligent points-of-view on alcohol and other drugs.

www.theantidrug.comwww.drugfree.org

www.teens.drugabuse.gov www.abovetheinfluence.com

TeamMates Mentoring ProgramOur young people have a lot on their minds these days-their hopes, their dreams, and how they want to make the world a better place. The TeamMates Mentoring Program pairs adult volunteers with students to support this experi-ence during their school years.The TeamMates Mentoring program was started by Tom and Nancy Osborne in 1991 to provide an additional sup-port to students. TeamMates is a one-to-one school based mentoring program. Teammates Mentors meet with their mentees one hour weekly during school hours and commit to a minimum of one year. TeamMates is actively recruit-ing mentors for schools in the Westside School District and we need your help to inspire students to dream and to create a vision for their life. Westside students need to volunteer 80 hours in our community before they graduate. By becoming a TeamMate mentor, Westside parents can be an example of why it is important to give back to our schools, local charities and the community.Any time is a great time to sign up to mentor a young person in our community. For more information and an ap-plication, visit the TeamMates Mentoring Program website at teammates.org. Please reference Westside Community School when applying online. For further information regarding Westside’s program, you may contact the District Program Co-Coordinators, Scott Becker, 402-408-8632, becker.scott@westside66.net or Quinn McGuire, 402-408-8670, mcguire.quinn@westside66.net.Make a difference. Become a mentor and “Together We Transform Lives.”

Enrollment ProceduresStarting July 1st, all new enrollments will take place at the district office, located at 909 S. 76th St. We hope that this streamlined procedure will simplify the enroll-ment process and allow for consistency and reliability throughout the district. Currently, enrollment takes place where a student attends, potentially creating multiple trips for families with students at elementary, middle and high school. If you have questions, feel free to call the Guidance Office at 402-343-2616.

Student MessagesPlease understand that we do not have extra staff avail-able to deliver notes, flowers, etc. to your students who are in class. We will, of course, be able to contact your students in case of an emergency. Students who are to receive messages which do not constitute an emergency will be paged at the end of the school day or contacted by e-mail. Please limit your requests to emergency situ-ations only.

Students Bringing Student Visitors To SchoolParents and students are reminded to review the War-rior Bulletin pertaining to visitors to the high school. Westside does not permit student visitors from Omaha area high schools during the school day. Visi-tors from outside the Omaha area are permitted only if the visit has been pre-approved by an administrator. All visitors will be required to wear a visitors name tag and will be subject to provisions of the Westside High School Code of Conduct while on school property. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Visitors arriv-ing unannounced will be expected to provide their own transportation home. Former students who wish to visit teachers should wait until 3:10 p.m. when they have finished teaching classes.

Website InformationFor quick and easy information, the home page of the high school site features a calendar listing daily activi-ties. The sports activities can also be accessed through the athletic calendar link which is found in the top navigation bar under “Athletics.” The drop down menus and side menus allow for easy navigation. Faculty can be located under the side menu item “Departments.” Whenever you see words that are red, you can click on them, as they will link you to more information.The district is designing a new and improved website that will be launched sometime this year.

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Westside High School Honor RollWestside High School awards honor roll recognition for the previous semester’s work twice annually. To be eligible for honor roll, a student must have attempted at least 20 credits of courses that do not have pass/fail or enrichment grades and no failing or incomplete grades. Students may qualify for one of 3 honor roll levels. The 4.00 Honor Roll is a list of students with a 4.00 grade point average. The High Honor Roll lists students with a 3.75 grade point aver-age or better, and the Honor Roll lists students with a 3.00 grade point average or better.

4.00 Honor RollAdams, DanielAlam, Joitree SAlgya, Megan LAlkarute, Majdi MAlston,EmilyKateAmato-Hanner, ElizabethBaker, SamanthaBarton, DanielleBowman, AvaCannon, SarahClark, Sophie MConaway, AmyCosimano, Sophie ICoyle, Daniel JCoziahr, Blair ECoziahr,KelseyLDavis, Fischer JDay,KristenKDeWitt, Asa JDinkel, Jillian MDircks, DanielleDong, StephanieDuin, Derek NErickson,KennethPEsola, Luke REvans, Sara AFan, ZiyuFehr, Lauren EFolly, Ayi EFrankel, SamuelFrerichs, JacksonFrost, JoslynGabel, Robert HGlazer, Jane EGoodwin,KyndallGrogan, Paige NGuo, DanielGuyett, Tabitha LHack, AbigailHansen, Eleanor AHarrison,KathrynHarrison, Sarah RHellman, BennettHellman, EleanorHenderson, Gabrielle RHershiser, Jacob DHoeft, SamaraHofmann, Claire L

Johanningsmeier, GraceJones, Reagan EKhandalavala,CyrusJKohls,JadenDKrenzer,PeterKruger,ErinLeFebvre,KatharineALeonard, Miya MLetzring, Melanie LLi, ShihangMadsen, ChristianMarcus, Miriam BMaynard, CaraMcCarty, Zachary QMcGill, Breanna PMcQueen, Forrest JMerical, MichaelMilitti, JoshuaMizener, BridgetMordhorst, BenjaminMormino, Samuel AMott, Lauren NMumford, TrevorNawojski, Savana VNeubaum, JohnNewton, EmilyNovoa, Peter JO’Doherty, Connor DOnken, Rebecca LPalermo, Collin VPellett, Nicholas APellett, Peter CPeters, Hannah CPetrosyan, AnastasiyaPierson, Noah APlatt, Halie JPodariu, AnaPrucha, Michael ARauhauser, Madeleine GRendell, Aren GRhyner, JordanRomero, Paul DRotermund, Camille TSaklar, Isabella JSalem, Spencer BSchack, AndrewSchendt, TaylorShepherd, CelenaSimmons, DarciSimon, Steven

Slosburg, Max BSmith, MayaSnawerdt, SabrinaSolheim, Jennifer AStanzel,KathrynSullivan, Samantha FSummers, Lauren MSwanson, Teigen RSward, Jesse CSweeney, Samuel E.M.Tessin, MariahThacker, MirandaTierney, Max DTierra, HaileyTorres, EmilyToy, Erin ETucker, Jillian H.Tyler,AshleyKTyler, Elizabeth AVidlak, Anna RWalsh, DelaneyWard, NatalijaWeidner, CassandraWells, PeytonWengert, Lauryn DWetzel, Eva JWieseler, Jace DWilliams, CassidyWilwerding, AnnaWiseman, JacobWitte, EliasXiao, MichelleZabel, MorganZhao, XueweiZimmerman, Lauren R

High Honor RollAckerman,KahliMAkers, Madeline RAlfarra, MohammedAlsuleiman, SarahAmato-Hanner, Stephen JAnderson, Callie DApplegate, Sophia MArant, ElisabethAtri Schuller, DavidBacon, MarkBarger, MadisonBehr, Madeleine

Bekins, Elizabeth GBergin, Alexis ABessmer, AbigailBessmer, SimonBiletsky, Oleg ABlair, MatthewBoettger, Graycen GBoyce, Bridget EBrey,KimballABurdyny,AlexandraK.R.Burkholder, PatrickCalderon, GraceCallahan, JackCallahan, Reghan MCameron, Abigail ECervantes, Shelby LChalupa,KathrynChesire, SamanthaChesterman, Carly SChinn,ShannonK.Christensen, Gabrielle EClaussen,KaileyLClippinger, RyanCooper, SophiaCunningham, Jackson NCurran, LynseyCusimano, CandaceDeSordi, AnnaDrelicharz, Anna EDudziak, AnnaDuggan, Robert PDuminy, Alexandra MErdman, Laura AFauglid, Jacob TFaulkner,SamanthaKFehr, BradyFlores, Taylor LFolsom, Adam JFranco, Jensy LFrost, JulieGoldberg, Max FGoldstein, Gayle CLGoldstein, JackGould, Lucas JGraves, Timothy JGuenette, AllisonHamann, John THamann,KathrineHammel, Beatrice

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Honor RollHammel, Silas MHancock, Dillon CHarwood, ElizabethHayford, PatrickHickey, Michael CHodson, PatrickHolmes, Madeline CHolmes, Melissa HHolzworth, ParkerHuang, DavidHuerter, Thomas LHughes,KateCIrwin, JennaJacobitz, MadeleineJanse Van Noordwyk, SabrinaJaros,OliverKJohnson, Hannah FJohnson, Jaylee AJones, Hannah LJoyce, Rebecca HKedwaii,HadiahKoester,ZacheryKohlscheen,AmyLKopplin,EmmaKrzemien,DaphneLaing, AlexandraLang, AbbyLang, John RLegge, JamesLeiferman, Brian MLemke, DanielleLife, Joseph WLimas, Emma GLippincott, Abigail PLiske, IsabelleLovas, Lilla MLund, Stephanie FMalnack, HaleyMapes, Michaela MMarvin, Lillian AMcCormick, Lindsay RMcMullen, Audrey FMilitti, JacobMiller,KayaSMiller, Leah CMitchell,KatrinaMitteis, Blair CMizener, AndrewMorrow, OwenMuller, AutumnMurray, Megan LMurray, TristanNelson, Claire RNguyen, HuyNolan, DorothyNoll, Preston SNorton, Seth HNovoa, Mary C

O’Dell, Jack AO’Dell, Paul ROverman, Alexis TPena, Lysette GPetersen, SabinaPetri, Haley BPetri, Hannah EPierce, ChristaPierson, Tyler JPlatt, Jacquelyn JPlautz, Dylan MPope, Carleigh APribus, Caroline JPrinz, TaylorPulverenti, Hannah MQuaites, CandaceRadicia, Jake TRadler, Isabella RRamsey, Maura ARector, Barrett JReinert, Michael AReznicek, Hope JRichardson, BrocRobinette,McKennaIRobinson, Brett ARose, AlexisRoss, Jules AnnRussell, NicoleSadler, Elisabeth LSapkota, SujataSchuttler, DelaneySecora, TessSeline, Elizabeth MSeverin, SamanthaShaw, JordanShehan, Anna JShirley, Alexis MShrestha, Saugat LSiegel, Monica HSimmons,KileyLSimon, Thomas WSip, BrookeSmith,EmmaKStepanek, Anne CStodolka, Hannah NStone, Yvonne MStraley, Sarah GStrecker, CamrenSullinger, Benjamin RSuwondo, TroySwanda, Zoey NThomas, Leyah NTracey, Gregory JUpton, TrevorVazzano, Sophia EVolberding, BenjaminWagner, MicahWagner, Nikole R

Wallace, NathanWatanabe, Zane YWatkins, FrancineWeidemann, QuinnWhite, AliyahWilliams,KelsiWilson, Erik DYoo, Andrew J

Honor RollAbraham,KyleneMAdams, DanielleAdams, EdmonAdams, JohnAdamson, BryannaAdan, VanessaAhn, JenniferAl-Hindi, Sean EAlexander, JenniferAllen, MatthewAllison, StevieAlTwal, FarahAmara, CutAnderson, Braxton GAnderson, GriffinAndrews, Jared TAndrews, ZuriArmstrong, Colton RArnold, SamuelArritt, CassandraAshford, ThomasBabe, Bryce LBacon, SamuelBahena, ArianaBailey, Brennan DBailey, GraceBailey, RyanBanark, Tyler LBarchus, IanBargas, HannahBarger, JuliaBarnett, SamanthaBarnhart, Alexa NBarton, SydneyBass, Jonathan CBattafarano, Benjamin JBattershell, MaguireBayles, Alexander WBeasley, BriannaBeaulieu, Michael JBeckBest, SamanthaBeckenhauer, Sarah LBecker, Grace ABeda,KenedyBeda, MadisonBeier, Elliot C.P.Belgrade, Zachary E

Bell, Logan WBellus, GregoryBerentson, Daniel RBergeron, Seth RBergman, Alexandria JBilyeu, AndersonBoatman, BrittanyBohacek, Caitlin GBohacek, Hannah CBollinger, AdriannaBoltin, AndrewBornhoft, EmmaBowen, JacobBowen, ZacharyBowes, HannahBoyd, EmmaBradford, Olivia ABrady, ColeBrandle,KingsleyJosephBrandley, ChristopherBreedlove, Aidan CBrodkey, Benjamin NBrown,KyleighBrtek, TaylorBruckner, ElizabethBruggeman, DylanBrunkhorst, JohnBrunton, Tyler CBuchholz, Brean MBuckley, JamesBuckley, MariaBudwig, Sophie NBurks,KorenMBurns, Daniel JByers, Molly ACalvert, Madelyn OCarlson, Jaydon M.R.Carolus, MaggieCarpenter, SarahCarr, AllisonCarter,KieranCassidy, Colin MCastleman, Connor JChan, Tak SingChaudhary, ShaketChesire, LaurenChloupek, Gillian LChvala, Emma GCirone, Brooke DClark, Joseph FClark, TylerCoen-Taylor, Abby NColdanghise, MarkConfer-Wood, BryceConnelly, Jack TCooper, TrentonCox, Catherine JCox, Dana

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Honor RollCoziahr, Mitchell DCrain, Jared JCreech-Barajas, JoshuaCruz, Bradyn BCubrich, MaryCubrich, Tom MCuevas, Valerie EDarby, Erin NDargy, HaileyDassner, Alison EDay, Natalie EDecker, Nikolas JDegand, NicoleDeGraw, Nadia RDenholm, IngaDenker, GraceDeonarain, Gita ADeVries, Levi CHDeVries, Samuel CHDickson, HannahDier, Jackson ADiGiorgio, ChristopherDilly, JasmineDirks, EmmaDobry,KellenDodoo, Duane NDondlinger, NolanDornacker, Gabrial ADouglass, TylerDryden, CassidyDudley, Sidnee BDuff, Jazmine MDuggan, Madeline CDuin, Aaron DDuis, AlyssaDuncan, SamanthaDurst, Joseph ADuryee, LoganDuryee, PaytonEaton, Monica LynnEhlers, Emma LEickhoff, LoganEmmack, Taylor MEmmanuel,KatherineFEndelman, Claire JEnglish, Taylor AErixon, EmmaEsposito, Alberto IEstee, Jordan PEverhart, Hailee REwerdt, Heaven LeiFarah, Maryan AFarho, Noah PFaucher, Andrea MFaulkner, Jack AFee, Samantha EFehr, JosephFeldman, Allan

Ferate,KalanFerber, Isaac SFisher,KatelynMFisher, Mia LFixley, Elizabeth AFlairty, Connor MFlansburg, JackFleming, Tyler JFogland, Grace YFolda, ZacharyForal, HaleyForbes, Ember LFord, SalikFord, Tia SFrancis, MitchellFrazier, BenjaminFrederick, CharlieFreeman, Makenna IFroendt, Amber LFuccio, Nathen MFulbright, AdamFurchert, ElizabethGaden, GrantGady, NoraGagne, HaleyGailloux, SienaGalde, Makenzie IGalvin, DanielleGalvin, TaylarGarvais, Sequyah JDGaskill, Antonio MGaskill, Nyca-AnnGeise, AbbyGermany,KathleenJGibbons, Luke DGifford, ParkerGinsberg, Elias DGlenn, Lat’ea MGolden, Connor EGolden, Ryan SGoldstein, Blair HGoldstein, Grant PGoodhard, Lauren NGordon, JacobGosnell, Wyatt JGraeve, SophiaGray, MayaGreder, Milo TGreen, Sotonye-Julia MGriffin, RachelGrinvalds, Maija IGross, Nicholas RGuenette, GrahamGuinan, Ashley MGurnett, Matthew WGuyett, CarleeHagen, Lia CHager, Johannah

Hailu, Marta SHall, Isaiha MHallgren, James HHammans,EmilyK.Hammitt,KatherineGHaney, Madaline LHaney, MadisonHanus, Christian EHarrison, AshleyHarrison, SopheeHartin, Dublin WJHawekotte, SydneyHawkins, Sara MHeadlee, Anna SHeath, AmandaHector, BenjaminHellman, JuliannHenderson, BrandonHengen, AnnaHenrichs,NicholasKHenry, EverettHenry, JamesHenry, RebeccaHerd, Brittany MHerman, Drake AHermann, MollyHermann, SarahHerrera, GillianHill, Darlondo MHinrichs, Gabriel MHocij, DominiqueHodges, Blake AHoemann, Hailey MHolbert, Jaiden NHollers, CadenceHolzapfel, Samantha LHoppe, AaronHosman,KadyLHosman,KristineAHouser, Jerry LHowery,BrookeKHoyme, Anna NHrbek, RachelHurlburt, Payton THynek, JamieHynek, JennaIbarra, Maya VIngraham, CarlyJahn, Carly MJames, LydiaJanicek, Wyatt MJankovich, ColeJansky, Monica MJarosz, NoahJasa, Eliza GJasa, Ethan AJensen, Christina MariaJenson, Jack

Johnson, Conner DJohnson, HeatherJohnson, Regan EJohnson, Savannah RJohnson, Tyler MJohnson, Zachariah CJones, Dante WJones, ElizabethJordan, Grant RJordan, Spencer CKabashi,HusnaKangas,LaneSKasel,ChristianKasem,HannahEBKeator,GraceEKellogg,DevinKellogg,TaylorKendall,LaurenKennedy,CassidyEKent,JacobKerby,BenjaminPKhalil,KhalilTKhan,UsmanKirsch,CarlyKisicki,RebeccaKlimek,PrestonJKnight,JaylenMarieKnudsen,AudreyKnutson,AnnaKochheiser,BaileyReneeKoeneke,KatlynnKohl,TylerJKolls,ChelseyKolok,JaredTKonig,MeganAKonuhova,TetianaKopetzky,ElizabethKorengel,EmmaKorff,KylieMKoslaphirom,NicholasKoslaphirom,WilliamKremers,ReeceBKroeger,CoraKroeger,ElisaKKruse,AlexisKueny,MasonKues,CodyKutilek,ThomasRKyle,KaylaNLaHood, Ryan JLaRoda, Niya MLarsen, Jakob CLarson, Haley ILarson, Margaret CLarson, WilliamLawlor, HopeLawlor, John HLawrence,KeraA

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Honor RollLawson, Robert TLawton, Ashley ELawver, Elizabeth DLechnowsky, AlexanderLee, Leah NLee, Zoe ALehr,KayleeLeibel, Caroline DLester, Anthony LLewis, ElizabethLiakos, Victoria ALike,KasandraLimas, Nicholas JLindquist, Alex ELogeman, Avry JLomeli, Destiny CLoney, BrittneyLoney, MelissaLoontjer, Bradlee JLopez, AndreaLopez, Isabella MLoyd, EmmaLoyd,KateLudwig, CarahLund, Eric CLundin, BradleyMadson, Samuel CMalnack, MaxsonMalone, Sophie AManning-Brooks, De’SonjaMarburg, SolomonMarcus, Abanoub BMarquez, Israel AMartin, TristanMartinez, Angelica LMatis, LaurenMatousek, AdiaMatz, SamanthaMaynard, Maura RMcAdams, Dawson EMcAlister,KatieMcAndrews, LathanMcAtee, Eric HMcAtee, JaydenMcCann, Audrey JMcCormack,KirstenAMcCulloh, TarissaMcIntosh, Vyanna JMelcher, RyanMeradith, MckenzieMeyerson, Jacob AMicheels, Delaney FMiles, GuinevereMiller, Emily NMitchell, AlexandriaMitchell, Hayleigh TMohamed, Nagat AMohamed, Naglaa A

Molden, Emma JMonochie,KathrynMorales, Michael AMorris, Erin NMorrow, BenjaminMorrow, James RMorse, Cassidy GMorse, Meghan JMuller, Shayla AMyers, AmberNaab, Alyssa MNaddimulla, SuhailNellor, ZacharyNelson, Julia FNelson, MykiahNeumann, Alexandra B.Newton, Elizabeth ANguyen, AliceNguyen,KhanhNNguyen, Timmothy BNielsen, Alexander SNieto Jr., Patrick TNihsen, SabrinaNoble, Jessica MNoddle, Aaron PNodskov, LouisNolin, AlecNoonan, JosephNorth, Erin MNovacek, MorganO’Donnell, Andrew JO’Kane,MadelineJO’Neal, Ryan DOakman, ZanderOathout, Camden EOldenhuis, Noah COlsen, NachiaOlson, ZyanOmmen, Danielle RPalmesano,KelliMPaprocki, JessicaParizek, Lily APatterson,AmandaKPaulsen, Elise CPeetz, MeredithPepitone, Elena RPerquin, CourtneyPeters, CambriaPetersen, Amanda NPetersen, Luke TPetersen, Maximilian WPetersen, Samantha APetersen, Scout BPflug, Jackson HPhillips, Jakob MPieper, Reis DPiquette, Evan SPivonka,JasmineKPlaczek, Phoebe

Plucinski, Casey APlucinski, Shawn RPoppert,AbigailKPoppert, NicolePorras, RicardoPort, Owen MPorter, Grace EPoth, Hannah JPovey, MitchellPrice, Evan RPuls, Ian MPuls, XavierPursel, ToddRadde,KaitlynRadicia, Brooke ERamaeker,KayleeNRamirez, CuauhtemocRamirez, MarvinRamirez, Sophia MRana, MelisaRandall, QuintonRands, Tierney HRashid, Annaliese H.Rashid, Isabell RRashid, Lily MReeves, JordanReich, MadisonReilly, AlecReilly, EmmaRichardson, Clare ORoach, ConnorRobino, OliviaRomero, Julia CRose,KaceyJRosemond,DeKyahRosenquist, Asher SRoss, JasmynRoth, Adiline RRouse, Emma ERuff, HenryRuffcorn,KaraSalerno, Lauren ESalgado, JessicaSandoval, Lauren CSargent, Miranda NSautter, JustinSawyer, Patrick MSchenken, LauraSchlichte, Hanna LSchnell, Thomas JSchrager, Lucas RSchremmer, Hannah ESchueneman, JamesSchulenberg, Sydney ASchuler, HaleySchultz, LindseySchwarz, Leah NSchweigart, Caleb JScovill, Brittany

Seaman, BayleeSelby, Clairissa RSelling, Emily AShaw-Sutherland, JacobShehan,KathrynM.J.Sheibal, Richard ASheibal, Trevor JShields, Adam CShields, Emmalee RSiebert, EthanSilva-Eraso, David FSimmons, JohnSimon, Ellie PSimon, Gabrielle ESimon, Madeline CSindt, Jared BSlavicek, FelicitySmith, ClaireSmith, Hannah NSmith, Jacob MaSmith, Jameson ASolarana, Maya QSonnleitner,KaylaSorrell, DrewSortino, DanteSt Amant, Austin JStaben, Catherine LStacy, Jake RStandfill, Michael AStark, MadisonStastny,KileyMSteinkamp, SelenaSterling, Shayna MSternberg, Ethan JStevenson, Samuel CStone, Anna MStouffer, AlexanderStouffer, MorganStover, Peyton AStrayer, Courtney ESturm,KaitlynSweeney, Sarah A.M.Swift, Olivia RSwitzer, JosalynSzatko, Riley MSzto, DorothyTate, Hanna JTekla,KenhanSTempero, MackTessin, HunterThelander, Cameron JThomas, JacobThomas, SamanthaThompson, MichaelThompson,MichaelaKThorell, Evan JTigani, Abigail RTighe,KassandraRTimmons, Brian

Warrior MeritsOutstanding Students 2014-2015These students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in academics, school and community at Westside’s year-end awards ceremonies:

OUTSTANDING SENIOR GIRL: Michelle Xiao; Runners up: Alexandria Berg-man, Skylar Ricceri, Leah Schwarz,, Morgan Zabel

OUTSTANDING SENIOR BOY: Aren Rendell; Runners up: Thomas Ashford, Connor Flairty, Cyrus Khandalavala, Max Slosburg, Alex Zimmerman

OUTSTANDING SR.-ROTARY CLUB OF OMAHA AWARD: Aren RendellOMAHA WORLD HERALD AWARD: Michelle Xiao

OUTSTANDING JUNIOR GIRL: Bridget Mizener; Runners up: Amy Conaway, Samantha Faulkner, Savana Nawojski, Candace Quaites, Lauren Zimmerman

OUTSTANDING JUNIOR BOY: Payton Knott; Runners up: Ben Battafarano, Levi DeVries, Sam Frankel, Peter Pellett, Elias Witte

OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE GIRL: Audrey McMullen; Runners up: Reghan Callahan, Mykiah Nelson

OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE BOY: Steven Simon; Runners up: Darlondo Hill, Zane Watanabe

OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE EXCHANGE CLUB AWARD: Steven Simon

OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN GIRL-H. VAUGHN PHELPS AWARD: Joitree Alam; Runners up: Grace Johanningsmeier, Hailey Tierra

OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN BOY-GORDON KUHL AWARD: Samuel DeVries; Runner up: Daniel Adams

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Tombi, Jowe PTomcak, Conner LTracy, Danielle JTracy, NolanTreu, Cara ATrimble, Phillip DTsogtoo, Anu-dariTucker, Chyna STucker, Elisabet MTucker, Jana ATurman, Abigail ZUdhus, EdwinUdhus,KristinVanderloo, Alec TVanHill, DylanVanUnen, AprilVester, AllisonWagner, Nathan MWahl, AustinWalker, Matthew EWard, Grace AWard,KatyaWard, Lindsey AWarren, HannahWarren, OliviaWashburn, Olivia LWatsabaugh, ClaireWatsabaugh, WilliamWatson,KelsieWees, ReginaWeist, ZacharyWenzl, Joseph GWest, Elizabeth RWheeler, Stephanie NWigness, AshleeWigodsky, JacobWilliams, BrookeWilliams, ErikWilliams,KevinWilson, Claire NWilson, Michael MWilson, Morgan MWilson, Sydney NWilwerding,KeithMWilwerding, MeenaWing, OliviaWittwer, AndrewWolfe, GraceWoodard, Bridget RWorkman, HannaWright, TreVonnYohannes, Grace AYoung,KristenEYowell, EmilyZabel, Derek JZetzman, Rachel MZhang, YunZimmerman, Matthew Zito, Jackson R

Academic All-State RecipientsThe Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) announced these student recipi-ents received the 2015 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) winter academic all-state awards:

FORREST MCQUEEN (12) - boys basketball; BRIDGET MIZENER (11) and MIRANDA THACKER (12) - girls basketball; SETH NORTON (10) and PAUL O’DELL (12) - boys swimming; ELIZABETH AMATO-HANNER (11) and SAMANTHA BAKER (11) - girls swimming; MAIJA GRINVALDS (11) - speech and TEIGEN SWANSON (12) - debate.

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Journalism Students Win AwardsThe students earned the following awards at the Nebraska Press Women’s journalism contest in April:

Westside High School - First Place SweepstakesJON BASS (12) - Video feature story-first.JACK COHEN (11) - Radio/TV interview-first.GRACE FOGLAND (12) - Feature story-second.SAMUEL FRANKEL (11) - Radio/TV interview-first.ELIAS GINSBERG (11) - Video news story-first; video feature story-second.TIM GRAVES (12) - Opinion-third.THOMAS HUERTER (12) - Opinion-first.JENNA HYNEK (11 ) - Double-truck layout-first.KATHARINE LEFEBVRE (10) - News story-first; sports photo-second.SARAH LEMKE (12) - Sports photo-first; feature photo-second; cartooning-second.AREN RENDELL (12) - Sports story-first; review-first; opinion-second.CLAIRISSA SELBY (12) - Feature photo-first.MONICA SIEGEL (11) - Sports photo-third;JACE WIESELER (11) - News story-second.

These awards were received at the UNO Journalism contest:

Westside High School - Second Place SweepstakesLIA HAGEN (12) - news story-second; ALLIE LAING (12) - newspaper art/computer graphic-first and second; newspaper single-page layout-second; newspaper two-page layout-third; Sarah Lemke - sports photograph-second; Aren Rendell - review-first; sports story-third; EVA WETZEL (11) - column-second; Jace Wieseler - feature story-third.

Jerred Zegelis is the Journalism advisor.

Chemistry and Physics CompetitionsIn February, AP Physics C students took the Drake Physics Exam. This is a very rigorous exam that is probably even tougher than the AP exam. It is given to students in the 5 state region. Four of the eleven students taking the exam at Westside - ANTONIO GASKILL (12), ELIZABETH TYLER (12), JOSEPH WILES (12) and CYRUS KHANDALAVALA (12) - were in the top 50 and able to apply for a full, 4-year scholarship to Drake University in Des Moines.

Judy Stucky is their Physics instructor.

Westside Warriors did very well at the UNO/Creighton Chemistry Field Day competition held at UNO in April. A team of Westside juniors received third place in the Primary Division (out of 28 teams). Team members were: SAVANA NAWOJSKI (11), CLAIRE NELSON (11), NICK PELLETT (11), LAUREN ZIMMERMAN (11), and BRETT ROBINSON (11).

Mike Fauss is their Chemistry teacher.

Career Center Seniors Earn ScholarshipsThe Breakfast Optimist Club recently awarded a pair of $500 scholarships to Westside High School Career Center students MUERYNDA KELLY (12) and ANDY PINTADO (12). Applicants for the scholarships were judged on their demonstrated involvement and leadership at school, academic standing, and career goals.

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Westside Student Elected to State DECA OfficeCongratulations to MATT JOHNSON (11) who was named as a Vice President of Nebraska DECA in March.

Other results:

Westside DECA had a great showing at the State Career and Development Conference in March. These students were named first place winners: KELSEY COZIAHR (12); JAKE FAUGLID (11); SAM FRANKEL (11); TIM GRAVES (12)/KIERAN CARTER (12)/FORREST MCQUEEN (12) (Project); CYRUS KHANDALAVALA (12)/MAX SLOSBURG (12); MICHAELA MAPES (12); CARLY PRIBUS (12)/GABI CHRISTENSEN (12) (Project) and SAM STEVENSON (12) (Financial Consulting).

These individuals/teams placed in the top eight in their category: EDMON ADAMS (11)/DAVID HUANG (11); JAMES BUCKLEY (11); CHANDLER BUSHNELL (12); LEVI DEVRIES (11)/BEN VOLBERDING (11);ZiIYU FAN (11)/DAVID SILVA-ERASO (11);

MOLLY GRAF (12)/CARA TREU (12); RACHEL GRIFFIN (12)/KADY HOSMAN (12); LIZZIE HARWOOD (11); MADISON HOY (11); KATE HUGHES (11)/MICHAELA THOMPSON (11); JENNA HYNEK (11); COLE JANKOVICH (11)/NATE WAGNER (11); SOL MARBURG (11); TRISTAN MARTIN (11); LAUREN MATIS (12)/LIZ NEWTON (12); ALEX NEUMANN (11)/MARIAH TESSIN (11); JAKOB PHILLIPS (11); DANTE SORTINO (11)/ALEC VANDERLOO (11); COURTNEY STRAYER (12); LUIS TORRES (12); and ERIK WILLIAMS (12).

DECAadvisorsareKatieHarmonandSarahSchau.

SMP Teams in UNO CompetitionThe Student Mentoring Program (SMP) had two teams wrap up their season at the annual engineering/architecture competition held at UNO in March. Team 1 received gold in Research and team members were:Lead - EVERETT HENRY (12), CAMILLE ROTERMUND (9), CLAIRE SMITH (9), JACKSON CUNNINGHAM (11), JACKSON DIER (11), ISAAC FERBER (11), DARIEN HENRY (11), JOSEPH WENZL (11), and SUHAIL NADDIMULLA(12).

These members of Team 2 received an Award of Distinction:Lead - DAVID ATRI (10), SOREN JOHNSON (10), SHAWN PLUCINSKI (10), MATTHEW KISCHER (10), DANIEL GUO (10), MAX GOLDBERG (10), JANA TUCKER (11), and JAMES HALLGREN (10). Additional gold medals were received in Applied Sciences; Innovation; Research; Technology and Proposal.

Here is the website to read a little about each SMP team: https://sites.google.com/site/samesmp/teams-1

Tyler Foster is the advisor for SMP.

Quiz Bowl CompetitionQuiz Bowl team members who won first place at the Grace University tournament were: AVA BOWMAN (10), ROBERT GABEL (10), BEATRICE HAMMEL (9), ZACH MCCARTY (10) and PRESTON NOLL (10).

The Quiz Bowl sponsor is Holly Weeks.

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Robotics and SkillsUSA CompetitionsRobotics students competed against teams from across the U.S. at the U.S. Open Ro-botics tournament in April held in Coun-cil Bluffs. Westside students participating were: (seniors) JORDAN ESTEE, ZANE HOMAN, and ALEXZIMMERMAN and (juniors) BEN FRAZIER, CHRIS SCHMIDT.

At the Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Conference in April, these students received SkillsUSA state champion gold medals: ZACH SUMMERS (12) and ELIZABETH FURCHERT (11). Zach competed in Ac-tion Skills and in a seven minute presenta-tion described the welding courses he has taken at Westside and how he is preparing for a future in welding after graduation.

Elizabeth competed in Welding Art Sculpture and in an interview with judges, plus in a notebook described the process whereby she built a model of her Chevrolet 4x4 pickup. Also competing at the State competition were: DAWSON MCADAMS (11) and RYAN FLETCHER (11) in Plumbing; Jordan Estee and Alex Zimmerman in Mobile Robotics and KALEB BUSS (12) in GMAW welding.The Robotics and SkillsUSA instructor is Paul Cross.

Latin Student AwardsThese Latin students were awarded high marks for their performance on the National Latin Exam in April: Summa Cum Laude gold - Latin 2 - PRESTON NOLL (10); Latin 3 - LINDSAY MCCORMICK (11); Latin 4 - JENNIFER SOLHEIM (12).Maxima Cum Laude silver - Latin 1 - MAIJA GRINVALDS (11), STEPHANIE LUND (9), LAUREN MOTT (10), MADELINE RAUHAUSER (9), CAMREN STRECKER (10), KASSANDRA TIGHE (9); Latin 2 - HEAVEN EWERDT (10), BEATRICE HAMMEL (9), SETH NORTON (10), ANDREW WITTWER (10); Latin 3 - MOLLY BYERS (11), DANIELLE GALVIN (11), HADIAH KEDWAII (11), YVONNE STONE (11).Placing third in Certamen, level 1 (Latin Quiz Bowl) were ninth graders Madeline Rauhauser and REBECCA ONKEN.Congratulations to all of these World Language students!Carolyn Harvey and Elizabeth Black are the instructors for Latin classes.

National German Exam ResultsThese students were honored in April for achieving high scores on the National German Exam: Silver - ELLIE BRUCKNER (12), LIA HAGEN (12), EVERETT HENRY (12), MADELEINE JACOBITZ (9), JACOB M. SMITH (9), SAM SWEENEY (9), JOSALYN SWITZER (12), ERIK WILSON (10); Bronze - HALEY GAGNE (9), ABBY GEISE (9), MICAH WAGNER (9), ANDREW WITTWER (10).Students who placed at the State German Convention in May were: first - HALEY PETRI (9) - spelling level 2; GREG TRACEY (11) - spelling level 3; LIA HAGEN (12) - Directed Dialog level 4; second - KENNETH ERICKSON (11) - spelling level 4; Pass Auf (Quiz Bowl) - EVIE ALLISON (12), ZAC DUMINY (12), Kenny Erickson, Greg Tracey; third - HANNAH PETRI (9) - Artwork; and Kenny Erickson - Directed Dialog level 4.The instructors for German are Pam Hoover and Melissa Roth.

German Student to Participate in Exchange ProgramCongratulations to REBECCA JOYCE (11) who received a U.S. State Department sponsored scholarship to spend the 2015-16 school year in Germany. The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program is a full scholarship pro-gram valued at $10,000. Rebecca will live with a host family and attend a German high school, as well as meet with government officials in the U.S. and Germany.

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To submit information for future Warrior Merits, contact Mrs. Trudi Nolin at 402-343-2787 or email Mrs. Nolin at nolin.trudi@westside66.net.

Web Page InformationAthletic Schedule Web Page: www.mhsaaconference.orgWestside Community Schools Web Page: westside66.org

WHS Web Page: whs.westside66.orgNebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Web Page: www.nsaahome.org

NE Collegiate Athletic Assoc. (NCAA) Web Page: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenterWHS Phone Hot Line Number: 402-390-3333 (Listen for selections)

ATSC Qualifies For National CompetitionATSC was named third runner-up at the FAME Orlando Show Choir Competition in Florida in March. This secured the group a spot in the National Show Choir Finals in Chicago in April. JACOB THOMAS (11) was named Best Male Soloist.Congratulations to the members of the Amaz-ing Technicolor Show Choir, Show Band and Stage crew on their Top Ten finish at the FAME National Show Choir Finals in Chicago in April. They represented Westside with passion and class on a national stage. Congratulations to XZAVIER FORT (11) for being named Best Male Performer of the entire competition.Show Choir directors are Doran Johnson and KyleAvery.

Violinist Receives National AwardJENNIFER AHN (12) placed second at the Music Teachers National Association Solo Competition in Las Vegas in March. Jennifer performed a thirty minute program of music to earn the $1000 award.Lanny Stutheit is the orchestra teacher.

Poetry Slam Team Named Best GroupWestside High School received first place at the “Louder Than a Bomb” Poetry Slam Festival in March at UNO. These students performed very well, and their group piece put them over the top: ELLIE BRUCKNER (12); ZOE DEBOLT (9); ALLISON GUENETTE (12); LIA HAGEN (12); KATHRYN MONOCHIE (9); SARAH SWEE-NEY (12); PEYTON WELLS (12).Eric Sayre is the adviser for this group.

FBLA Announces Student Awards Congratulations to these students for their excellent performance at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in April:

EDMON ADAMS (11) - first - Mobile Applications Development; MICHAELA MAPES (12) and SAM STEVENSON (12) - first - Banking and Financial Systems; Michaela Mapes, Sam Stevenson, and TIM GRAVES (12) - first - Global Business, first - Management Decision Making and second - Marketing; STEPHANIE LUND (9) - eighth - Business Math and Intro to Business.

SydneyKobzaistheFBLAadvisor.

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WHS Upcoming Events8/12 9:00 a.m. Freshman Orientation Day (See Schedule)8/13 7:45-4:00 p.m. All Student Opening Schedule8/14 8:00 a.m. 1st Day of Class - All Students8/17 8:00-2:00 p.m. Under Classman Picture Day - Main Entrance8/17 8:00 a.m. Westside Career Center Picture Day @ CCC8/19 6:00-8:00 p.m. Curriculum Night for 9th Grade Students and Parents8/27 9:00-1:00 p.m. Club Fair Day - Main Entrance8/28 4:30-6:30 p.m. SAB Carnival - WHS Plaza

9/4 No School - Staff Professional Development9/7 No School - Labor Day9/12 8:00 a.m. ACT Test9/24 9:00 a.m. Principal’s Parent Coffee9/21 6:30-8:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally9/25 9:00 p.m. SAB Homecoming Fireworks @ WHS9/26 8:00-11:00 p.m. Homecoming Dance

10/2 8:15 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Picture Retake Day10/3 8:00 a.m. SAT Test 10/13-14 5:00-9:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences10/14 TBD PSAT10/15 No School- Intersession10/16 No School 10/19 No School - Staff Professional Development10/22 8:00 a.m. Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom10/24 8:00 a.m. ACT Test

11/5 8:05-8:25 a.m. Senior Graduation Items Presentation - Auditorium11/7 8:00 a.m. SAT Test11/11-13 Willsie Cap/Gown/Grad Sale11/16 Winter Athletic Practice Begin11/26-27 Thanksgiving Break