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The 2025-26 school year is complete after another AWESOME Wild West Days. We started it all off with some hair dye for Mr. Gunderson, and then he had to kiss a pig. Why? Because the 4th grade hit 73% for their WY-TOPP growth goals, and 5th grade hit 64%. The deal was for both 4th and 5th to hit 70%, but since we had the pig ... well, why not? Thanks to Mrs. Keller for the fabulous hair treatment, to Mr. Matt Miller for the pig, and to Mr. Steve Snyder for bringing the pig!
What a great way to finish up the year! West Side held it's 4th quarter awards assembly this morning. I'm splitting this into two posts because we have too many photos for one post. Here are the WYTOPP-related awards:
4th grade WY-TOPP Knowers -- Jensen Atkinson, Kenzlee Bilodeau, Ryker Kiser, Brody Miller, Winter Marchant, Evan Clark, Izaiah Bravo, Emilee Abbott, Axten Utterback, Walter Johnston, Carter Moore, Leo Scheuerman, Freyja Spargo, Lucy Flint, and Jameson Donahue.
4th grade WY-TOPP Growers -- Jensen Atkinson, Camilla Richard, Ryker Kiser, Ryder Fausett, Brody Miller, Richard Smith, Vivian Sinn, Emilee Abbott, Izaiah Bravo, Jaylee Gay, Emberlee Diede, Freya Mueller, Walter Johnston, Hoyt Bradshaw, Lucy Flint, and Ryan Earl.
5th grade Top Math Knowers -- Granett Deromedi, Kensho Hake, Jett Miller, Jaxton Clark, Emery Stone, Jackson White, Madelyn Olsen, Sophia Snyder, Vinny Ramirez, Sam Fink, Claire Page, and Tafua Peterson.
5th grade Top ELA Knowers -- Kensho Hake, Aralon Harry, Riley Dworshak, Jaxton Clark, Emery Stone, Natalie Cochrane, Sophia Snyder, Madelyn Olsen, Tenley Miller, Zoe Jansma, Abby Cauffman, and Claire Page.
5th grade Top Total Knowers -- Kensho Hake, Jaxton Clark, Vinny Ramirez, and Zoe Jansma
5th grade Top Math Growers -- Elyse Kluver, Aralon Harry, Griffin Bishop, Camden Denton, Finley Bryant, Jackson White, Jack Fowler, Brandon Hardy, Madelyn Olsen, Parker Hinkel, Gracelynn Coronado, and Conner McMillan.
5th grade Top ELA Growers -- Griffin Bishop, Aralon Harry, James Frimml, Camden Denton, Riley Giudice, Braelynn Acheson, Malachi Sinn, Jackie Jimenez, Isaac Clayborne, Zoe Jansma, Aiden Dooley, and Nick Turner.
5th grade Top Total Growers -- Griffin Bishop, Braelynn Acheson, Sophia Snyder, and Zoe Jansma
4th grade WY-TOPP Scratch Paper Drawing Winners: Vidya Olman and Brantley Rimmer
5th grade WY-TOPP Scratch Paper Drawing Winners: Granett Deromedi and Aiden Dooley
4th grade WY-TOPP Knowers -- Jensen Atkinson, Kenzlee Bilodeau, Ryker Kiser, Brody Miller, Winter Marchant, Evan Clark, Izaiah Bravo, Emilee Abbott, Axten Utterback, Walter Johnston, Carter Moore, Leo Scheuerman, Freyja Spargo, Lucy Flint, and Jameson Donahue.
4th grade WY-TOPP Growers -- Jensen Atkinson, Camilla Richard, Ryker Kiser, Ryder Fausett, Brody Miller, Richard Smith, Vivian Sinn, Emilee Abbott, Izaiah Bravo, Jaylee Gay, Emberlee Diede, Freya Mueller, Walter Johnston, Hoyt Bradshaw, Lucy Flint, and Ryan Earl.
5th grade Top Math Knowers -- Granett Deromedi, Kensho Hake, Jett Miller, Jaxton Clark, Emery Stone, Jackson White, Madelyn Olsen, Sophia Snyder, Vinny Ramirez, Sam Fink, Claire Page, and Tafua Peterson.
5th grade Top ELA Knowers -- Kensho Hake, Aralon Harry, Riley Dworshak, Jaxton Clark, Emery Stone, Natalie Cochrane, Sophia Snyder, Madelyn Olsen, Tenley Miller, Zoe Jansma, Abby Cauffman, and Claire Page.
5th grade Top Total Knowers -- Kensho Hake, Jaxton Clark, Vinny Ramirez, and Zoe Jansma
5th grade Top Math Growers -- Elyse Kluver, Aralon Harry, Griffin Bishop, Camden Denton, Finley Bryant, Jackson White, Jack Fowler, Brandon Hardy, Madelyn Olsen, Parker Hinkel, Gracelynn Coronado, and Conner McMillan.
5th grade Top ELA Growers -- Griffin Bishop, Aralon Harry, James Frimml, Camden Denton, Riley Giudice, Braelynn Acheson, Malachi Sinn, Jackie Jimenez, Isaac Clayborne, Zoe Jansma, Aiden Dooley, and Nick Turner.
5th grade Top Total Growers -- Griffin Bishop, Braelynn Acheson, Sophia Snyder, and Zoe Jansma
4th grade WY-TOPP Scratch Paper Drawing Winners: Vidya Olman and Brantley Rimmer
5th grade WY-TOPP Scratch Paper Drawing Winners: Granett Deromedi and Aiden Dooley
What a great way to finish up the year! West Side held it's 4th quarter awards assembly this morning. I'm splitting this into two posts because we have too many photos for one post. Here are the traditional 4th quarter awards and recipients:
Academic Award
4th grade -- Jordan Christopherson, Sawyer Frisbee, Brody Miller, Ruby Weaver, Lucy Flint, and Freya Mueller
5th grade -- Vinny Ramirez, Gracen Burton, Jackson White, Griffin Bishop, and Nick Turner
Effort Award
4th grade -- Missy Hoyer, Emberlee Diede, Sawyer Whitlock, Vivian Sinn, Azriel Leyva, and Kasandra Zamora-Ferrel
5th grade -- Gracelynn Coronado, Sophia Snyder, Casey Rose, Weston Tommerup, and Colter Craft
SOAR Award
4th grade -- Desmond Ortega, Aspen Green, Remington Anderson, Leo Scheuerman, Jaden Green, and Issac Nunez (Excellence Award)
5th grade -- Jack Fowler, Conner McMillan, Malika Nelson, Finley Bryant, Harper McElhinny
Reading Awards
Top Readers -- Freyja Spargo, Leo Scheuerman, Camden Denton, and Sophia Snyder
Million Word Readers -- Madelyn Olsen, Sophia Snyder, Weston Morado, Sawyer Frisbee, Tafua Peterson, Brody Miller, Steven Tyner, Kasandra Zamora-Ferrel, Raimey Lang, Deagan Stuckey
Two Million Word Readers -- Claire Page, Jett Miller, Hannah Davis, and Freyja Spargo
Academic Award
4th grade -- Jordan Christopherson, Sawyer Frisbee, Brody Miller, Ruby Weaver, Lucy Flint, and Freya Mueller
5th grade -- Vinny Ramirez, Gracen Burton, Jackson White, Griffin Bishop, and Nick Turner
Effort Award
4th grade -- Missy Hoyer, Emberlee Diede, Sawyer Whitlock, Vivian Sinn, Azriel Leyva, and Kasandra Zamora-Ferrel
5th grade -- Gracelynn Coronado, Sophia Snyder, Casey Rose, Weston Tommerup, and Colter Craft
SOAR Award
4th grade -- Desmond Ortega, Aspen Green, Remington Anderson, Leo Scheuerman, Jaden Green, and Issac Nunez (Excellence Award)
5th grade -- Jack Fowler, Conner McMillan, Malika Nelson, Finley Bryant, Harper McElhinny
Reading Awards
Top Readers -- Freyja Spargo, Leo Scheuerman, Camden Denton, and Sophia Snyder
Million Word Readers -- Madelyn Olsen, Sophia Snyder, Weston Morado, Sawyer Frisbee, Tafua Peterson, Brody Miller, Steven Tyner, Kasandra Zamora-Ferrel, Raimey Lang, Deagan Stuckey
Two Million Word Readers -- Claire Page, Jett Miller, Hannah Davis, and Freyja Spargo
Check out the Summer Meal Program information below!
WCSD#1 School Board Meeting Notice
West Side families,
Our 2025-26 yearbook is available for purchase. Each class has its own spread. Plus, there are several pages of random candids and a few pages for notes and autographs. The cost is $15. We will be taking orders by Monday, May 18, and we would need payment by Thursday, May 21 (cash only, please). If you are interested, please let your student know by the 18th: teachers will be taking orders. Any questions? Call Mr. Gunderson. Thanks!
To the Washakie #1 Community:
UPDATE - Canvas Instructure Breach Incident
Washakie #1 was notified last evening by Steve Daly, CEO Instructure that they have "reached an agreement" with the unauthorized actor involved in this incident. All data were returned, and we have been assured that any data gathered (from any university or K-12 school) will not be further shared on the dark web or elsewhere. Their cybersecurity insurance team received proof that all copies of data were deleted, and that no Canvas Instructure customers will be extorted - publicly or otherwise.
While core learning data (course content, assignment submission, account credentials) for Worland schools was not compromised, Washakie #1 felt it necessary to follow through with training and efforts to protect student privacy. All students with internal school emails have gone through password reset protocol forcing strong password rules. In addition, all students in grades 6-12 received lessons on email security and the ever-increasing potential for phishing scams. Students were instructed to protect their passwords, never to use the same password for multiple accounts, to watch for fake accounts, and to consult an adult if something seems wrong. For personal accounts, students were advised to use multifactor authentication whenever possible - especially with personal financial accounts.
As additional information comes in regarding the Canvas Instructure incident, we will keep you informed.
UPDATE - Canvas Instructure Breach Incident
Washakie #1 was notified last evening by Steve Daly, CEO Instructure that they have "reached an agreement" with the unauthorized actor involved in this incident. All data were returned, and we have been assured that any data gathered (from any university or K-12 school) will not be further shared on the dark web or elsewhere. Their cybersecurity insurance team received proof that all copies of data were deleted, and that no Canvas Instructure customers will be extorted - publicly or otherwise.
While core learning data (course content, assignment submission, account credentials) for Worland schools was not compromised, Washakie #1 felt it necessary to follow through with training and efforts to protect student privacy. All students with internal school emails have gone through password reset protocol forcing strong password rules. In addition, all students in grades 6-12 received lessons on email security and the ever-increasing potential for phishing scams. Students were instructed to protect their passwords, never to use the same password for multiple accounts, to watch for fake accounts, and to consult an adult if something seems wrong. For personal accounts, students were advised to use multifactor authentication whenever possible - especially with personal financial accounts.
As additional information comes in regarding the Canvas Instructure incident, we will keep you informed.
Just a reminder: Bingo for Books is Monday night at the WHS commons. It runs from 5:00-6:30 PM. Free ice cream! Two books per student attendee! Be there!
To the Washakie #1 Community:
By now you may have heard on the news that universities and K-12 schools across the country have been impacted by a data breach involving Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS); all Canvas sites appear to have been shut down. The Wyoming Cyber Assistance Response Effort (CARE) Team is aware of, and is monitoring, the situation.
As a precautionary measure, District and Building Administrators will guide students through the password reset process, with brief lessons on Data Privacy and Online Safety measures. As new information comes in we will let you know.
WCSD#1 School Board Meeting Notice
Great Final Battle! The Chefs and the Book Worms fought hard to the bitter end, but as they say, there can be only one. Congratulations to the Chefs on winning the 2026 Battle of the Books Championship! Congratulations to all the students who took part in this competition. We had 13 teams this year, and that is a new record at West Side!
The finals start at 2:30 PM! Book Worms vs Chefs!!!
The finals are set!!!
Semi-final #1: Book Worms vs Flaming Flamingos @ 1:15 PM
Semi-final #2: The G.O.A.T.S. vs The Chefs @ 1:30 PM
Semi-final #1: Book Worms vs Flaming Flamingos @ 1:15 PM
Semi-final #2: The G.O.A.T.S. vs The Chefs @ 1:30 PM
The battle is set! Join us for West Side Elementary's annual Battle of the Books competition this Wednesday. Each qualified team is guaranteed two battles. Quarter finalist teams will be announced before our pizza party celebration!
Dear School Community:
We are aware that fake text messages are being sent to parents stating that school buildings will be closed today, Friday, April 10th, due to a water main break. This information is not true. School is in session as normal today. Please rely only on official communication from the school district for accurate updates.
Thank you,
WCSD#1
We are aware that fake text messages are being sent to parents stating that school buildings will be closed today, Friday, April 10th, due to a water main break. This information is not true. School is in session as normal today. Please rely only on official communication from the school district for accurate updates.
Thank you,
WCSD#1