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Note from Dr. Sheers

Parent Input for the 2024-2025 School Year

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, our staff collaborates regarding student placements.  A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, and academic abilities are considered as we create our new classes.  Other factors impacting the decision-making process of student class assignments are new student enrollments and teachers moving to a new assignment.     

West Springfield families may assist in this process by sharing insights. Please note the following when providing information. We do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement.  This includes hints that reference specific teachers.  We cannot guarantee friend requests nor exceptions for other students whereby there may be a conflict. We do our best to create a positive learning year for your child.

Please provide your input by submitting this form as it will ensure we have your request.  Please do not email us additional information.  Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is March 8 at 4 PM. Thank you for your input.


Important Information

New Date For Yearbook Orders!!!
You can order your yearbook through April 19th!!!

Keep your order number 21854 handy when you log on. All orders are due by Friday, April 19, 2024, and can be placed online: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/

FCPS News In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Summer Camp and Learning Opportunities
  • Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
  • Check Schoology for Teacher-Referred Tutoring

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

WSES Community Peers Program
Our Community Peers Program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (2 per class), who are ages 3.5 (by September 30th) to 5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities. Students will be invited to participate in the half-day program either in the AM or PM, but not both.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this opportunity, please complete the Community Peers Preschool Program Interest and Information Form by Friday, March 1st.  West Springfield will host an informational session for interested students in late March/early April. 

Tutor.com Can Help With More Than Homework
Tutor.com offers more than help with homework! This on-demand tutoring service also provides a comprehensive range of resources. Students can take practice quizzes at any time. If they struggle in particular areas, they can immediately connect to a live tutor for help through voice or chat options. Learn more on the FCPS Tutor.com webpage.

Parent Volunteers
WSES is fortunate to have individuals, groups, and organizations who contribute time and energy to students as volunteers. Because student safety is of utmost importance, we ask that our volunteers complete the following prior to volunteering:


Rising Kindergarten Families

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We are excited to begin thinking about 2024-2025!  Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th?  Please start your registration now by filling out this intake form.

If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well.  This form simply collects initial information to help us plan for staffing for the next school year.  

Kindergarten Orientation - Tuesday, April 2nd from 3:00 – 4:00 pm


Save the Date

Monday, February 19 - President's Day Holiday

Friday, February 23 - Mustang Spirit Day

Friday, February 23 - PTA WSES Spelling Bee @ 4 pm

Tuesday, February 27 - Public Schools Week 

Tuesday, March 5 - Election Day- Student Holiday 

Tuesday, March 12 - Science Expo 


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