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WCS Board of Education Meeting & Property Tax Public Hearing - September 22, 2026
The Westside Community Schools Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the District Administration Office - ABC Building - 909 S. 76th St., Omaha, NE, and will include a Public Hearing regarding the FY27 Proposed Property Tax Request.  Click here for a link to the agenda and meeting documents.
WCS Community Connection: Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball Learn & Play

Come learn about the American Italian Heritage Society and Bocce! Try your hand at this fun Italian lawn game - no experience needed. Families are welcome. There will be free bottled water at the event.

Project SEARCH Award

The WCS Project Search Team is being recognized for its Excellent Employment Outcomes!

WCS Announces the 2026 Phillip & Terri Schrager Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award Winners

Each year, the Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation honors two deserving Westside Community Schools educators leading the way in excellence, community, and innovation in the classroom. On May 20, the 2026 Schrager Distinguished Teaching Awards were presented to two Westside Community Schools educators: Craig Secora, physical education teacher and coach at Westside High School, and Chris Turner, sixth-grade teacher at Hillside Elementary

AD Kerkman Retires After 16-Years

Tom Kerkman has been Westside High School’s Athletic Director and Assistant Principal for the past 16-years. During his time at Westside, Kerkman has watched as facility upgrades and building improvements have positioned Westside High School Athletics to lead for years to come.

AD Kerkman Retires After 16-Years

Tom Kerkman has been Westside High School’s Athletic Director and Assistant Principal for the past 16-years. During his time at Westside, Kerkman has watched as facility upgrades and building improvements have positioned Westside High School Athletics to lead for years to come.

THANK YOU Beth & Dana! WELCOME Sean & Stephanie!

Westside Community Schools expresses our deepest gratitude to Dana Blakely and Beth Morrissette who will be concluding their service on the Westside Board of Education at the end of May. Both elected in 2014, they have been dedicated to serving Westside staff, students and families for 12 years. 

During their tenure, Dana and Beth have helped oversee significant milestones, including the implementation of the District’s Facilities Master Plan, and the successful passage of two bond elections and two levy override elections. They have participated in ribbon-cutting ceremonies at six of our elementary buildings, distributed thousands of high school diplomas and have helped celebrate hundreds of retirees at our End-of-Year Staff Celebrations. And the students who entered kindergarten in the fall of 2014 are wrapping up their junior year of high school! They have consistently prioritized fiscal responsibility and ensuring every student has access to the resources they need for success in the classroom. We are indebted to their long-standing commitment, their thoughtful leadership, and the positive impact they have made on our district.

At the regular Board of Education Meeting in June, we will welcome our two new board members, Stephanie Adams and Sean Conway. We look forward with optimism and excitement as we continue the important work of supporting student success, advancing the district’s mission and vision, and building on Westside’s strong tradition of excellence. 

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