West Elementary School

08/19/2026

📆Mark your calendars for the 2026-2027 school year!

08/18/2026

Don't forget to register for Hornet Hustle by August 21st to receive a FREE shirt!

ONE WEEK left to register for Hornet Hustle and receive a FREE t-shirt!

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/ValleyCenter/VCHornetHustle

08/11/2026

💜 Hey, West families! 💛

Ready to show off your Hornet pride? 💜✨ School gear is available now! Grab a shirt, sweatshirt, or your favorite Hornet gear and let everyone know where your school spirit lives! 😎🙌

Wear it. Love it. Go Hornets! 💜💛
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08/10/2026

It’s almost time WEST ELEMENTARY FAMILIES! We are so excited to welcome everyone back for another great school year! 💜

Before we officially kick off the first day, we wanted to share a few important reminders:

✉️ **Check your emails!**
Be sure to check your emails for an important message from our principal, Mr. Hoy.

🏫 **Open House Tonight - ONLY for 1st-4th Grades!**
We can’t wait to see our 1st-4th grade families at Open House tonight! This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, visit their classroom, and get ready for the year ahead.

📆: Monday, August 10th (1st-4th grade)
🕒: 5:30-6:30 PM

🍎 **School Menus**
August school menus are attached. See below!

🏫 **Tomorrow is the First Day of School for 1st - 4th Grade!**
The big day is finally here! We are so excited to see our students back in the building tomorrow. As you get ready tonight, make sure backpacks are packed, alarm clocks are set, and everyone gets a good night’s sleep!

We’re looking forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, growing, and making memories together. **We’re so glad you’re here!** 💜💛

08/05/2026

✏️ The countdown is ON... Back to School is almost here!🍎

We are getting ready for an incredible year filled with learning, laughter, new friendships, and unforgettable memories! 💜

Before the first bell rings, be sure to save these important dates📅:

⭐ Open House (1st-4th Grades): Monday, August 10, 5:30-6:30 PM
🎒First Day of School (1st-4th Grades): Tuesday, August 11
⭐ Open House (Pre-K & Kindergarten): Thursday, August 13, 5:30-6:30 PM
🎒 First Day of School (Kindergarten): Friday, August 14
🎒 First Day of School (Pre-K): Monday, August 17
☀️ PTO Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 PM

Get those backpacks packed, alarms set, and smiles ready—we can't wait to welcome everyone back!

💜✨ Here's to a year of growing, learning, achieving, and making memories together. See you soon!

06/25/2026

We might all be in summer mode, but it's never too early to plan!

05/27/2026

☀️ Looking for ways to make this summer extra fun? Check out these great ideas for keeping kids active, creative, and making memories all summer long! Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and adventure-filled summer! 💜

☀️ ¿Buscan maneras de hacer este verano aún más divertido? ¡Miren estas excelentes ideas para mantener a los niños activos, creativos y creando recuerdos durante todo el verano! ¡Les deseamos a todos un verano seguro, feliz y lleno de aventuras! 💜

05/26/2026

Wow, West Elementary families! 🎉
Thanks to your generosity and teamwork, we had 235 pounds of pop tabs collected this year - totaling $1,358.30! All proceeds will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities to help support families in need.

Thank you to everyone who saved, collected, and donated throughout the year — every little tab made a big difference! 💙

05/21/2026

Information about our Summer Food Program! 👇🏻

05/21/2026

Este verano regresan las comidas gratuitas para los Hornets, y las familias también podrían calificar para recibir apoyo adicional con la compra de alimentos a través del programa SUN Bucks.
El Programa de Alimentos de Verano del USD 262 comienza el lunes 1 de junio de 2026 y se extiende hasta el jueves 23 de julio de 2026 en la Escuela Intermedia Valley Center (Valley Center Intermediate School).
Todas las comidas se sirven en la escuela indicada y están disponibles sin costo alguno para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. No se requiere inscripción previa.
Horarios de comida en junio (del 1 al 30 de junio)
Desayuno: 7:30 a. m. a 8:30 a. m.
Almuerzo: 11:00 a. m. a 12:15 p. m.
Horarios de comida en julio (del 1 al 23 de julio)
Desayuno: 8:00 a. m. a 9:00 a. m.
Almuerzo: 11:15 a. m. a 12:30 p. m.
Las familias pueden consultar los menús de las comidas de verano, los horarios del autobús de transporte y otros detalles aquí: https://www.usd262.net/departments/food-service
Las familias también podrían calificar para SUN Bucks —conocido también como Summer EBT—, el cual otorga a las familias elegibles un beneficio único de $120 por niño para ayudarles a comprar alimentos durante los meses de verano. Los niños que reciben SUN Bucks pueden participar, de igual manera, en los programas de comidas de verano.
Obtenga más información sobre SUN Bucks aquí: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/SUNBucks.aspx
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