Project: Can Hunger
Acts of Kindness week was held around the World in mid-February. To do our part, West Elementary spread a little kindness into the community by holding a food drive to help ‘Can Hunger’. Staff and . . .
Posted Date: 03/04/2020
5th Grade Students Create the Ultimate Rubber Band Race Car
5th graders put their creativity to the test with an engineering activity! Mr. Bohlander tasked all 5th grade science classes to create a rubber band car with a partner. The pairs constructed their . . .
Posted Date: 02/21/2020
Donuts For Dudes
On February 11, West Elementary had its biggest turn out at the annual Donuts for Dudes. . . .
Posted Date: 02/18/2020
Skateboarding and Science
On Friday, February 7th, West Elementary 5th Graders were invited to join the Wheatland Middle School for a Skateboarding Science Assembly. . . .
Posted Date: 02/18/2020
West Celebrates 2nd Quarter Awards Assembly
It was a packed gym during the West Elementary 2nd quarter awards assembly. West Elementary students proved to be very successful in their academics this quarter. West staff and students also had . . .
Posted Date: 01/14/2020
West Students Celebrate “Take Your Parent to School Day”
West Elementary 5th graders invited their parents and loved ones to come spend the day in 5th grade for, “Take Your Parent to School Day”! 60 adults joined their student creating social media posts fo . . .
Posted Date: 12/13/2019
A Trip Back in Time...........
On Thursday, November 9th, 4th grade went on a field trip to the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper. After an interactive video presentation, students were split into small . . .
Posted Date: 11/21/2019
West Survey Feedback Needed
The purpose of this survey is to ask students, parents and guardians, and staff members for feedback about their school’s climate. Results will help the district understand what schools are doing wel . . .
Posted Date: 11/12/2019
We Salute Our Veterans
The West Elementary 5th grade paid tribute to all veterans by performing a Veterans Day concert under the direction of West music teacher, Karen Loveland. Patriotic songs were sang by students, . . .
Posted Date: 11/13/2019
Arctic Storm of Books Blows into West Elementary......
West had a phenomenal turnout at the Family Literacy Night. Parents and students enjoyed our bookmark craft, face painting and scavenger hunt. However, the highlight of the evening was our guest . . .
Posted Date: 11/07/2019
Now Open SchoolStore...
Just in time for the Holidays! West is excited to announce we are partnering with SchoolStore.com to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed. SchoolStore’s . . .
Posted Date: 11/06/2019
Buster the Bus Educates West Students
National School Bus Safety Week, held during the third full week of October each year, focuses on the importance of school bus safety.
Here are Five Tips to Keep Your Children Safe on the . . .
Posted Date: 10/21/2019
Halloween Candy Buy Back
Anderson Dental is sponsoring a Halloween Candy buy back this year for our community. Halloweencandybuyback.com was started by a dentist who collects all donated candy and sends it to the troops as . . .
Posted Date: 10/21/2019
Torrington Rotary Club Invests In Our Students Educations
Every year the Torrington Rotary Club donates dictionaries to the 3rd grade because education is a priority. There are many adults and children that do not have dictionaries. The Torrington Rotary . . .
Posted Date: 10/17/2019
Experiencing Real Agriculture
3rd graders attended annual field trip to Torrington Livestock Sale Barn and University of Wyoming Sustainable Agriculture Research Extension Center (SAREC). This experience provided a great . . .
Posted Date: 10/17/2019
Not Every Hero Wears A Cape
The National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States, the week in which October 9th falls. During this week, the Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department visited with West students during an . . .
Posted Date: 10/10/2019
Students Benefit From Reading Local Newspaper.
The Platte County Record Times has recently been in implemented in classrooms at West Elementary. Reading the newspaper is a great habit that has provided a great sense of educational value for . . .
Posted Date: 10/03/2019
2019 AG Expo
Third and fourth graders attend the annual AG Expo.This event is sponsored by the Laramie Peak Cattlewomen of Platte County and is meant to educate students on all things agriculture based! Students . . .
Posted Date: 10/01/2019
Third Graders Need Crawdads for Science
You guessed it! It’s that time of the year! The 3rd graders are in need of CRAWDADS for Science class. They would like around 20 and need them in a couple weeks. Please call Skye Dunlap at West Ele . . .
Posted Date: 09/19/2019
West Elementary Celebrates Mrs. Bjelkevig
On Wednesday, September 18, West Elementary celebrated one of the best at West, Mrs. Jana Bjelkevig. Fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Bjelkevig rang the bell Tuesday to celebrate her last treatment of chemot . . .
Posted Date: 09/18/2019
West Elementary 5th Graders celebrate their success in the “Best of West” Summer Reading Challenge!!
Last Spring the 5th grade teachers challenged all incoming 5th Graders to read over the summer. The goal was to read a minimum of 115 steps before the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. One . . .
Posted Date: 09/18/2019
