Elementary School

Congratulations to our first semester story time readers. Each morning after announcements a story was read for all to listen together before morning meeting. Readers: Left to right Emily Mendez Bustamante, Gerardo Ortiz Diaz, Kylie Ziemer, Taya Sandal, Arabella Oftana, Ree Stickland, Ensley Iliff, O’zanzan Pratt. We also celebrated and recognized November Westside WAVE staff and students nominated by staff for their daily attributes of well prepared, always safe, value respect and eager to learn. Mrs. Veflin, Mrs, Hortness, Carlton Crawford Jr., Ree Stickland, Laila Kongi, Legna Bryant, Connor Funmaker, Braely Shepherd, Kysa Block, Valeria Reyes Bermudas. We are thankful for each of you as your daily positive choices make a difference for you, our school and community now and for the future.

It was a BIG day at school yesterday! Pajamas, presents, parties, parent volunteers for the parties (thank you), volunteer readers, sing-a-long, treats for days, hot cocoa, and....elf Kallyn was found🎄 Merry Christmas to all! We will see you back at school January 5, 2026.

It is the most wonderful time of year! We have collected quite a few lost and found items this semester. If any of the item(s) belong to you please stop in today to take home before winter break.

Due to predicted weather conditions, the Sisseton School District is closed today, December 18, 2025. All school activities are cancelled/postponed.

Winter Break is December 22 - January 2. PD on January 2.
School will resume on Monday, January 5.

Have a safe Winter Break!

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 17, 2025 4:30-5pm Room 8 Agenda 1st Semester Progress Discussion/Input

Outstanding Performance Day! Thank you to all that made this day possible. Our students sang and narrated beautifully! Miss Z - it is evident in the students you have relationship with them and your love for music shines through each one. Sisseton School District (administration, staff, bus dept, janitors) all stepped in and up for this day to occur and we thank each department that joined us today. Parents/Guardians, Family and Community Members -thank you for joining us today, your presence meant so much to each of us. Merry Christmas from Sisseton Elementary School! We are grateful for you!

Sisseton School District Westside Elementary Performance Day! We look forward to celebrating our learners and the gift of music together. Thank you Sisseton Courier for providing livestream of the performances.

Due to predicted weather conditions, Sisseton Public Schools will start at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Breakfast will not be served. Buses will run where able.

Due to forecasted weather conditions, the Sisseton School District is closed today, December 9. All school activities are cancelled.

Winter Elementary Performance Day Sisseton Performing Arts Center Friday, December 12 9-10am: Jr Kgn/Kgn/1st/2nd 1-2pm: 3rd/4th/Honor Choir Performances will be live-streamed through the Sisseton Courier.

WINTER WEATHER is HERE! WE GET to BE SLOW AND SURE!
The PICK UP LINE will BEGIN to PROCEED AFTER BUSES have PARKED.
THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING ALL CROSSING GUARD and SIDEWALK STAFF DIRECTIONS FOR SAFETY!

PICK UP LINE IS PRIORITY
Walk up requests for students will be added after the pick up line is complete
Walkers will exit after the pick up line is complete

Due to road conditions, Sisseton Public Schools will start at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. Breakfast will not be served. Buses will run where able.

Due to forecasted weather conditions, the Sisseton School District will dismiss early today. SMS/SHS will dismiss at 12:45, and WS will dismiss at 12:55 p.m. School will resume on Monday, December 1. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

We are thankful for each of you. Have a safe Thanksgiving break.
No School Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28.

School will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.

It is the season to celebrate thankfulness. Westside students and staff are grateful each day as we get to be Well Prepared, Always Safe, Value Respect, Eager to Learn! -Preschool Art and delivered treats to all staff -Mrs. Keough - Instructional - Literacy Coach/Intervention - progress monitors our students each week -Positive Principal Calls Home- 4th Graders with zero office referrals their career at Westside: Rebekah White, Hanna Vega Bojorquez, Valeria Reyes Bermudez, Wendy Pantuj Mejia, -Libray Class -Science (STEAM) outdoors this week -2nd grade instruction time together - Miss Pistorius and Emily B 'twinning' -Brenda Bartz keeps our school clean and sparking! Happy Thanksgiving Week! Enjoy each moment with those that mean the most to you.

🍎 Happy American Education Week! 🍎

This week, we celebrate the incredible team of professionals who support our students and make our schools thrive. From paraeducators and office staff, to bus drivers, teachers, food service teams, maintenance support, and student service professionals — each of you plays a vital role in helping our students succeed every day.

Your dedication, kindness, and behind-the-scenes work do not go unnoticed. You create safe, welcoming schools, support learning in countless ways, and keep everything running smoothly for our students and families.

Thank you for all you do for our students, our schools, and our community. We are truly grateful for you! 🍎

Preschool had the opportunity to visit the farm of Alan and Jill Schmidt this week. 'The best day ever! Hip, Hip Hooray!' Thank you Alan and Jill for the invite and your time spent with preschool this week!