#WestZD6 band is getting ready to play for a packed house of #ZionD6 parents, family, and friends! #FamilyNight Joseph Edwards

Teamwork definitely makes the dream work! We love the partnership we have at #WestZD6 with our food service provider. Thank you for bringing in delicious home made cookies to celebrate the end of the year. #ZionD6 Joseph Edwards

5th graders at #WestZD6 were welcomed to #ShilohZD6 and learned all about middle school! Our students asked great questions and had a good time. #ZionD6 Joseph Edwards

First evacuation drill of the year was a huge success @WestZD6. Staff did a great job teaching students the procedures. Our students were all safe and respectful throughout the process. #ZionD6 Joseph Edwards

It's Red Ribbon Week at #WestZD6. Today's theme is, "Say Boo to Drugs" and kids are supposed to wear fall themed colors or costumes... but aren't theme days more fun when the adults get to play along??? Joseph Edwards #ZionD6

Grateful for Sue and Bill from the Red Cross to visit and help our learners plan for emergencies. Thanks Ms. Matias for organizing this experience. #WestZD6 Josh Minsley #ZionD6 American Red Cross

Just another way that West is Best! Our families and staff had a wonderful time with our Book or Treat event Thursday evening. I heard the popcorn chef was pretty amazing, too. #WestZD6 Josh Minsley #ZionD6

Meeting so many talented Redbird educators today! #WestZD6 Illinois State #ZionD6

Learning is extended for over 80 students at #WestZD6 on a Friday afternoon. Art Club and Discover Scouts help make West a community of learners! Joseph Edwards

Where does the best learning for teachers come from? Other teachers, of course! Huge thanks to our Dual Language team for sharing the things they have been learning today. #WestZD6 Josh Minsley #ZionD6 OCDE NTC ProjectGLAD

Third annual Westgiving today! Such a wonderful group to be able to be with each day. Each one is truly a blessing. More ways that west is best! #WestZD6 Josh Minsley #ZionD6

At #WestZD6 we started the new year with an assembly teaching PBIS skills and having some fun playing games. The best part was the rainbow of brand new shirts celebrating the West House System! #ImAPuma Joseph Edwards

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Harvest time! Calling all Redbirds to table 76. Illinois State Zion District 6

Today, two gentlemen knocked on our door at #WestZD6. They no longer lived in state, but had fond memories of their time at our school. As we gave them a tour of the building, the stories they shared were as crisp as yesterday. What will your students remember? Joseph Edwards

#WestZD6 teacher Betsy Pondelik was surprised on Friday and received a Youth Leadership award for her work starting a Discover Scouts program for our students. Congratulations Betsy! #WestisBest #ZionD6 Joseph Edwards Learn more @ neic.org/youthleadership

Quite possibly the best principal day ever! #westisbest Josh Minsley Zion District 6

Today I am a principal at East San Jose Elementary School on Albuquerque NM. I didn’t get a new job, I just visited this amazing school today.

What an amazing time learning and connecting with team. Huge proud principal feels when one of our own presents at this conference. #LaCosecha2024 DLeNM #westisbest Zion District 6

Emmons is a happening place this week. Just today, we have a book fair, The Lost Boys and Stella the Sloth. What a rich day for our Raiders. HUGE thanks to our PTO!