In honor of Pi Day 5th graders at West Side gathered outside for a fun exploration of the number Pi in Ms. Markin’s class. Various math stations were set up along the track, and each group tackled a different "Pi" challenge.
What happens in CSH when you mix a little friendly competition with fierce camaraderie? A Charity Sports Night beyond expectation! It was reminiscent of a hometown Superbowl – where the crowds cheered for their favorite team! Banners and pom poms were flying high for Goosehill, Lloyd Harbor, West Side and the Jr./Sr. High School. Faces were painted, team jerseys and even fat heads swayed in the rafters.
Each year, students from SWWATAV (Student Waging War Against Tobacco and Vaping) visit the elementary schools, with Health teacher and Club Advisor, Karen Uhl Smith. Together they engage in student-to-student peer discussion on the benefits of a drug-free life. Topics include the dangers of vaping, drinking, smoking, and prescription drugs, as well as the importance and understanding of good decision-making skills and refusal skills.
West Side welcomed back the Hollyrocks brain challenge assembly to the Hilton Gymnasium on March 8. Hollyrocks brought the whole school together for jeopardy-style trivia about history and geography, as well as math problems to solve, spelling challenges, hula hooping, tug-of-wars, Simon Says and more. Most of the students had the chance to participate and everyone cheered on their team. Even the teachers had an opportunity to score points for their team, hitting that buzzer and showing off their trivia skills.
Footloose the Musical Friday March, 22 and Saturday March 23 7 PM and Sunday March 24 at 2 PM. All Performances held in the Jr./Sr. HS PAC -- Click the heading to purchase tickets
2024 SCOPE Awards for Excellence Recipients: Nance Fastuca, Karen Spehler and Denise Vigilo
It was an unforgettable night of wonder, exploration and engagement, with the perfect blend of STEAM combined with a deep dive into the Humanities! In fact, this districtwide K-8 initiative offered so many exciting booths and activities to navigate – that each family received a map to begin their quest. It was a little like Dorothy following the yellow brick road, at every turn you didn’t know what would jump out at you next?
The annual West Side Talent show kicked off pre-game Superbowl performances with a lineup of talent that delighted the crowd! There were bands, singing, dancing, hula-hoops, musical numbers on guitars, violin, piano and more. The dance numbers had the crowd lighting up their cell phones with raised arms to cheer on their classmates.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM FOCUS-SEPTO Joint Presentation 7 PM
5:00 PM Grade K-6 Report Cards (Available Online After 5PM Parent Portal)
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM WSSPTG Sports/Game Family Night