West Elementary School

2025 – 2026 Academic Calendar

July          District Office Open Mondays – Thursdays 7:30am – 4pm

4^th            Independence Day

                        All District Buildings Closed

August

4^th – 6^th            New Teacher/Mentor Training

7^th                    Teacher Float/Work Day

8^th                    Teacher PLC

11^th                  Teacher PLC

12^th                  Teacher PLC/Work Day

13^th                  Teacher PLC K-5, 7-8, 10-12

                        Transition Day for 6^th & 9^th Grades

14^th                  Day of School, 1-5, 7-8, 10-12

                        Tentative Kindergarten P/T Conferences

15^th                  Kindergarten 1^st Day of School

18^th                  Pre-K 1^st Day of School

September

1^st                    Labor Day

                        No School - All District Buildings Closed

22^nd                  Teacher PLC Day – NO SCHOOL

October

10^th                  End of 1^st 9 Weeks

                        Teacher PLC/Work Day – NO SCHOOL

14^th                  PT Conference PK-12 from 4pm – 8pm

15^th                  PT Conference PK-12 from 4pm – 8pm

16^th                  PT Conference PK-12 from 11am – 8pm

16^th                  NO SCHOOL

17^th                  Teacher Comp Day – NO SCHOOL

November

2^nd                    End of Daylight Savings Time – Fall Back 1 hour

10^th                  Teacher PLC Day – NO SCHOOL

24^th – 28^th        Fall Break

                        NO SCHOOL - All District Buildings Closed

27^TH                 Thanksgiving Day

December

19^th                  End of 1^st Semester

22^nd – 31^st        Winter Break

                        NO SCHOOL - All District Buildings Closed

January

1^st                    Winter Break Continues

                        NO SCHOOL - All District Buildings Closed

2^nd                    Teacher Float/Work Day – NO SCHOOL

5^th                    Teacher PLC Day – NO SCHOOL

6^th                    2^nd Semester Begins

19^th                  Teacher PLC Day – NO SCHOOL

February

16^th                  Teacher PLC Day – NO SCHOOL

March

6^th                    End of 3^rd 9 Weeks

                        Teacher PLC/Work Day – NO SCHOOL

8^th                    Daylight Savings Time Begins – Spring Forward 1 Hour

10^th                  PT Conference PK-12 from 4pm – 8pm

11^th                  PT Conference PK-12 from 4pm – 8pm

12^th                  PT Conference PK-12 from 11am – 8pm

12^th                  NO SCHOOL

13^th                  Teacher Comp Day – NO SCHOOL

16^th – 20^th        Spring Break

                        NO SCHOOL - All District Buildings Closed

April

3^rd                    NO SCHOOL - All District Buildings Closed

                        Inclement Weather Make-Up Day

6^th                    NO SCHOOL - All District Buildings Closed

                        Inclement Weather Make-Up Day

May

15^th                  Senior’s Last Day of School

17^th                  Graduation

18^th                  WMS Recognition

21^st                  Last Day of School

Half Day for Students/Half Teacher PLC Day

22^nd                  Teacher Work/Float Day

25^th                  Memorial Day – All District Buildings Closed

June              District Office Open Mondays – Thursdays 7:30am – 4pm

                        School Secretaries in buildings until June

                        School Admins in buildings until June
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I am honored to be afforded the opportunity to serve as the principal of West Elementary School! The students and families we serve are second to none! We have an incredibly strong staff that works together for the success of each child in our care. We strive to create an environment that supports all students and staff. The culture we work so hard to create includes establishing an atmosphere of “community” with every staff member taking responsibility for the success of the students we serve.

As a staff, we believe that educating the whole child is the key to success. This includes providing continuity of instructional practices and common formative assessments, which are a focus of our Professional Learning Communities, as well as providing interventions through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports for students that need additional support. We know that helping students develop social/emotional skills is also key. We use the Second Step Social/Emotional Learning Curriculum to support students in this area. Our school also provides students the opportunity to extend their learning with technology by providing a 1:1 ratio of student iPads. Teachers work collaboratively in PLC teams to design interactive and effective lessons both with and without technology tools. We also demonstrate a dedication to the fine arts and specialized classes like music, physical education, art, technology, library, and counseling classes, which demonstrates our commitment to educating the whole child. Our goal is to lead our students in meeting their highest potential by providing rich, diverse, and rigorous learning opportunities that will help them achieve success beyond the school doors.

This is my 23rd year as the principal of West Elementary School. Prior to my time in USD 320, I served as a teacher/principal at Havensville Grade School and Onaga Grade School in the USD 322 School District. My husband and I also run a cow/calf ranching operation and raise American Quarter Horses. We have one son, who loves to help his dad with our ranch, when he is not in school. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, riding horses, working cattle, reading, and supporting our Kansas State Wildcats in all sporting events!

My door is always open to our parents and guardians. If you should ever feel the need to speak to me regarding any questions or concerns you may have, please feel free to contact me. I am happy to communicate with you through any avenue that best meets your needs. We look forward to another great year at West Elementary School –Where Champions Are Made!

Respectfully,

Amy R. Flinn

Principal, West Elementary School

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Grades: 3^rd – 5th
Enrollment: 351 students
Principal: Amy Flinn
School Hours: 7:55 AM – 3:10 PM
Average Class Size: 21
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1911 Sixth Street
Wamego, Kansas 66547

Phone: +1 785-456-8333

westoffice@usd320.com

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