❤️🤍 Let’s Go, Vikings! 🤍❤️
Shop our Viking Spirit Store TOMORROW!
So many goodies to choose from while showing your Viking pride and supporting our school!
Go Vikings! 📣
📚🍂 Yay! It’s Fall Book Fair Time at Westside! 🍂📚
Our Fall Book Fair is coming October 19–23, and we can’t wait to welcome our Westside readers!
⏰ Book Fair Hours:
Monday–Friday | 7:45 AM–3:00 PM
⭐ Tuesday, October 20 | Open until 4:00 PM!
We will close at Noon on Friday!
💳 Make shopping easy with Scholastic eWallet!
Set up an eWallet for your child so they can shop the Book Fair without having to keep up with cash. You can also share their eWallet with grandparents, relatives, and family friends who may want to treat your reader to a new book or two! It’s an easy way for loved ones near or far to join in the Book Fair fun and help your child choose something they’re excited to read.
🔗 Set up your child’s eWallet:
https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6216309&sUCN=600126747
🛍️ Can’t make it in person? Shop our Book Fair online:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westsideelementaryschool55
We’re looking forward to a fun week of new books, happy readers, and lots of great finds! ❤️📚
Come see us at the Fall Book Fair!
Our Fall Book Fair is coming October 19–23, and we can’t wait to welcome our Westside readers!
⏰ Book Fair Hours:
Monday–Friday | 7:45 AM–3:00 PM
⭐ Tuesday, October 20 | Open until 4:00 PM!
We will close at Noon on Friday!
💳 Make shopping easy with Scholastic eWallet!
Set up an eWallet for your child so they can shop the Book Fair without having to keep up with cash. You can also share their eWallet with grandparents, relatives, and family friends who may want to treat your reader to a new book or two! It’s an easy way for loved ones near or far to join in the Book Fair fun and help your child choose something they’re excited to read.
🔗 Set up your child’s eWallet:
https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6216309&sUCN=600126747
🛍️ Can’t make it in person? Shop our Book Fair online:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westsideelementaryschool55
We’re looking forward to a fun week of new books, happy readers, and lots of great finds! ❤️📚
Come see us at the Fall Book Fair!
📅 Mark Your Calendars, Westside Families!
Just a reminder about next week’s schedule:
🍂 October 12–13 | Fall Break
💻 October 14 | Digital Learning Day
Students will enjoy Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, followed by our first Digital Learning Day of the school year on Wednesday, October 14.
Please make note of these important dates, and enjoy the long weekend! ❤️🤍
Just a reminder about next week’s schedule:
🍂 October 12–13 | Fall Break
💻 October 14 | Digital Learning Day
Students will enjoy Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, followed by our first Digital Learning Day of the school year on Wednesday, October 14.
Please make note of these important dates, and enjoy the long weekend! ❤️🤍
🎓💼 Career Day is Tomorrow! 💼🎓
We are looking forward to a fun day of learning, exploring, and discovering all kinds of careers at Westside tomorrow!
A special THANK YOU to all of our amazing speakers who are taking time to join us and share their careers and experiences with our students. We appreciate you helping our Vikings dream big and explore what their futures could hold! ❤️🤍
We can’t wait for Career Day!
We are looking forward to a fun day of learning, exploring, and discovering all kinds of careers at Westside tomorrow!
A special THANK YOU to all of our amazing speakers who are taking time to join us and share their careers and experiences with our students. We appreciate you helping our Vikings dream big and explore what their futures could hold! ❤️🤍
We can’t wait for Career Day!
📸✨ Say CHEESE, WES! ✨📸
Hey, WES families! 🖤 Tomorrow is PICTURE DAY! 🥰
Don’t forget those bright smiles and picture-perfect outfits! 👕🎀✨ We can’t wait to see all of our WES students looking their best! 😁📷
📅 Picture Day: TOMORROW!
See you bright and early, ready to smile! 🌟📸
Hey, WES families! 🖤 Tomorrow is PICTURE DAY! 🥰
Don’t forget those bright smiles and picture-perfect outfits! 👕🎀✨ We can’t wait to see all of our WES students looking their best! 😁📷
📅 Picture Day: TOMORROW!
See you bright and early, ready to smile! 🌟📸
We are preparing to kick off our Fall season of Girls on the Run, and are looking to build our team. Girls on the Run is for girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Please view the attached flyers for a program overview and Fall Season details.
Join us for Career Day!
Westside Families, mark your calendar for Open House! We can't wait to see our students.
Westside Welcomes Assistant Principal Dr. Justin Purvis
Dr. Justin Purvis is an educational leader with more than a decade of experience serving students, educators, and families in Lowndes County Schools. Throughout his career, he has been committed to building strong relationships, supporting student achievement, and creating positive learning environments where all students can thrive.
Prior to school leadership, Dr. Purvis served as a middle grades teacher, Team Lead, and Content Lead, where he helped strengthen curriculum implementation and instructional practices, contributing to improved student outcomes. Most recently, he served as Assistant Principal at Hahira Middle School, providing leadership for instructional programs, operational systems, student services, and school improvement initiatives. As a member of the school’s leadership team, he contributed to initiatives that helped Hahira Middle School earn recognition as a Georgia Breakout School, a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School, and a Georgia Seal of Preparedness School. He also served on the Lowndes County Schools Strategic Planning Team.
Dr. Purvis earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum Leadership from Valdosta State University. His dissertation examined the relationship between school leaders’ beliefs/practices and mathematics outcomes for students with disabilities in rural schools. His professional interests include instructional leadership, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and building systems that support success for every student.
Having worked with many Westside Elementary students as they transitioned into middle school, Dr. Purvis is excited for the opportunity to serve Westside students and families directly. He looks forward to partnering with staff, families, and the community to continue building upon Westside’s tradition of excellence.
Dr. Justin Purvis is an educational leader with more than a decade of experience serving students, educators, and families in Lowndes County Schools. Throughout his career, he has been committed to building strong relationships, supporting student achievement, and creating positive learning environments where all students can thrive.
Prior to school leadership, Dr. Purvis served as a middle grades teacher, Team Lead, and Content Lead, where he helped strengthen curriculum implementation and instructional practices, contributing to improved student outcomes. Most recently, he served as Assistant Principal at Hahira Middle School, providing leadership for instructional programs, operational systems, student services, and school improvement initiatives. As a member of the school’s leadership team, he contributed to initiatives that helped Hahira Middle School earn recognition as a Georgia Breakout School, a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School, and a Georgia Seal of Preparedness School. He also served on the Lowndes County Schools Strategic Planning Team.
Dr. Purvis earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum Leadership from Valdosta State University. His dissertation examined the relationship between school leaders’ beliefs/practices and mathematics outcomes for students with disabilities in rural schools. His professional interests include instructional leadership, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and building systems that support success for every student.
Having worked with many Westside Elementary students as they transitioned into middle school, Dr. Purvis is excited for the opportunity to serve Westside students and families directly. He looks forward to partnering with staff, families, and the community to continue building upon Westside’s tradition of excellence.
We are excited to announce our Spelling Bee winners:
🏆 1st Place: Jacqueline Storey
🥈 Runner-Up: Joey Rohlfs
Jacqueline and Joey will go on to represent Westside at the countywide bee this month—let’s cheer them on as they move to the next level!
#WestsidePride #SpellingBee #StudentSuccess
🏆 1st Place: Jacqueline Storey
🥈 Runner-Up: Joey Rohlfs
Jacqueline and Joey will go on to represent Westside at the countywide bee this month—let’s cheer them on as they move to the next level!
#WestsidePride #SpellingBee #StudentSuccess
📣 We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do!
Shop the Viking Spirit Store Friday mornings before LHS home football games. 🏈
Save the dates (see graphic)!
Thank you for supporting Westside Elementary!
Shop the Viking Spirit Store Friday mornings before LHS home football games. 🏈
Save the dates (see graphic)!
Thank you for supporting Westside Elementary!
Show Your School Spirit! 🎉
WES school shirts are now available for pre-sale! Don’t miss your chance to grab one for your student and the whole family. Shirts are available for a limited time only—orders must be placed online by August 31, 2025.
Order here: inkandcottongoods.com/product/wes-spirit-t-shirt-2025/
Please note: Shirts are pre-sale only and will not be available after the link closes. Get yours today and show your WES pride all year long!
WES school shirts are now available for pre-sale! Don’t miss your chance to grab one for your student and the whole family. Shirts are available for a limited time only—orders must be placed online by August 31, 2025.
Order here: inkandcottongoods.com/product/wes-spirit-t-shirt-2025/
Please note: Shirts are pre-sale only and will not be available after the link closes. Get yours today and show your WES pride all year long!
🌞 We hope you’re enjoying your summer break! 🌞
To help you get ready, here’s the school supply list for the upcoming school year. Check it out and start prepping early! ✏️📚🎒
To help you get ready, here’s the school supply list for the upcoming school year. Check it out and start prepping early! ✏️📚🎒
If your child is not returning to Westside Elementary next school year and you have a car rider placard, please return it to the school on the last day of school. Thank you for helping us stay organized!
We are looking for some volunteers to help hang art for the Art Show on May 15th. If you have a stepladder, please bring it.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA5A92BAAFBCF8-56741761-artshow#/
📚🌸 The Spring Book Fair is almost here — mark your calendars for May 5th–9th!
Get ahead of the game and set up your child’s eWallet today for cashless, stress-free shopping. It’s fast, secure, and even allows friends and family to contribute!
👉 Set up your eWallet here: [https://bit.ly/3E2qcY1]
Let’s make this book fair a fun and easy experience for everyone!
#ScholasticBookFairs #SpringBookFair #eWalletEase
Extra Yearbooks available for purchase, $30! First come first serve!
📢 Yearbooks on Sale! 📢
Don't miss out on capturing this year's memories! 📸✨
📅 Final day to order through the office: Thursday
🖥️ Order online until: Saturday, March 30th
Secure your copy today before it's too late! 📖🎓
#WestsideYearbook #MemoriesMade #LastChance
🚨🍧 Kona Ice Pre-Orders Are Open! 🍧🚨
Field Day just got sweeter! 🍧🎉 Kona Ice will be here Thursday & Friday to keep everyone cool and refreshed!
⏳ Pre-orders close at 5 AM on March 27th – don’t miss out! Secure your treat now!
#KonaIce #FieldDayFun #CoolTreats #PreOrderNow
Join us this Earth Day for the official launch of Ecopaths of South Georgia! 🌎✨ Let’s team up to clean our shared spaces and make a real impact in Lowndes County. 📍♻️ Tag them @ecopaths_sg with your cleanup efforts! #EarthDay2025 #CleanUpGA #EcoPaths
