Westview Elementary

Our amazing staffulty just wrapped up an unforgettable two day Back-to-School Retreat filled with laughs, teamwork, and a whole lot of learning! We leaned into building strong systems, accelerating academic achievement for all, growing talent, and sprinkling joy all over our school culture. This team brings the energy, the heart, the creativity, and the passion — and we’re just getting started. WVE is ready to shine bright this year… and the best is yet to come! #WVEJostensRenaissance #AMAZINGThingsHappenHere #TheGreatestStaffOnEarth #TeamWVE #JoyfulLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #BuildWithJoy #WVE2025 #WVEspeakswhale

What a fantastic kickoff to our WVE Leadership Retreat! Our team came together with purpose, passion, and a shared commitment to accelerate achievement for all. The school year ahead is full of promise. We can’t wait to grow and lead together. Great things are happening at WVE—and this is just the beginning! 🐳 🎪 #WVECollectiveLeadership #WVEJostensRenaissance #AccelerateAchievement #TheGreatestStaffultyOnEarth #TeamWVE #JoyfulLeadership #WVEspeakswhale #makingapositivedifference #BestSchoolEver

Mark Your Calendars!
Westview Elementary’s Meet the Teacher Night is happening Monday, August 11, from 4:00–6:00 PM!

Come meet your teacher, complete important forms, pick up bus and car rider information, register for after-school care, and explore all the exciting things we have in store for the new school year!

We can’t wait to welcome our Whales back. We hope to see you there!

WVE School Supply List for 2025-2026

Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete the Returning Student Update through the PowerSchool Parent Portal! For more information, visit https://www.bcsdschools.net/registration.

Happy first day of summer, Whales! Thank you for an amazing 2024–2025 school year. We hope you have a fun, safe, and restful summer. We can’t wait to see you in August! 💙

Spring has sprung! We hope all our students have a safe and fun spring break! Students will return to school April 21.

Happy National Assistant Principal Week! We are proud to celebrate Mr. Kelly, whose positive energy, encouragement, and genuine care uplift our entire school community. His dedication to student success, support for staff, and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment leave a lasting impact each and every day. With his constant smile and passion for making a difference, Mr. Kelly helps both students and staff thrive.

WVE is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Jostens Renaissance Culture Builder for our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive school environment throughout February! At WVE, regular student attendance is essential for academic success and a thriving school culture. Thank you to our incredible students, staffulty, and families for making WVE a place where everyone feels valued and inspired to learn every day!

The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All students in grades 3-12 and all teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, ROTC instructors, career specialists, and speech therapists are expected to participate in the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate. Please see the 2024-25 Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys document for additional information. LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UigwCvef4eJ34aO4dpSct7cy_e1Yt138/view

Congratulations to Ms. Shana Taylor for being named Westview Elementary’s Teacher of the Year! We had the honor of celebrating her achievement at tonight’s School Board Meeting, recognizing the incredible dedication and passion she brings to our students every day. Ms. Taylor consistently goes above and beyond to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment. We are so proud to have her as part of the WVE family!

Our school social workers are sparking change, one student at a time. Thank a school social worker this week for being a light in their students' lives!

Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week starts today! To celebrate, students will get to try new menu items for breakfast and be entered to win daily and grand prizes from BCSD Child Nutrition Services.

The BCSD Big Top Hiring Event was a huge success—and so much fun! We had the best time meeting each candidate and sharing what makes BCSD such a special place to work: fun, family, and the future!l! The future is BRIGHT in BCSD. We can’t wait to welcome amazing new talent to our team! To top it all off, WVE won the Most On-Theme award! Our team brought the fun, energy, and WVE spirit to the event. #BCSDBigTop #BestOnTheme #FutureIsBright #WVEspeakswhale

EVERY student DESERVES a school counselor. Feb. 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our school counselors for the role they play in student achievement and success.

🎉 LET’S GO, WVE WHALES! 🎉 Our Westview Elementary Fun Run kicked off on Friday, and we’re on a mission to raise $20,000 for student and staff incentives, assemblies, and family events—and we need YOUR help to make it happen! ✅ Step 1: Sign up at MyBooster.com—it only takes a minute! 📣 Step 2: Share your fundraising page with friends and family to spread the word! Every dollar makes a difference, and YOU are the key to our success. 🙌 Thank you for your support and for making Westview the best place to learn, grow, and have FUN!

We are honored to welcome Chris Singleton to Westview Elementary on February 19 to help us celebrate Black History Month. Chris is a Goose Creek native, and former CSU and Chicago Cubs player. He has written multiple children’s books celebrating love and black history. We want to thank Toys for Tots for giving 100 of our students the chance to win one of Chris’s books.

Join us in welcoming David Kelly as the Interim Assistant Principal at WVE! We’re excited to have him on our team and know he will make a positive impact on our students, staff, and school. Welcome to the WVE family, Mr. Kelly!

We are proud to announce that Ms. Shana Taylor is WVE's 2025 Teacher of the Year! 🐳♥️ Ms. Taylor goes above and beyond in everything she does. She creates a warm, welcoming, and positive learning environment where her students feel right at home. Her dedication extends beyond the classroom—volunteering at school events, leading the Girls on the Run club, serving as Grade Chair, and making a significant impact on both our Academic Action Team and Collective Leadership Team. We are incredibly lucky to have her as part of our WVE family! Please join us in congratulating Ms. Taylor on this well-deserved honor! 🎉

We are excited to announce the top three finalists for WVE Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Candice Levesque, Kayla Obie, and Shana Taylor on this incredible achievement! Your passion, dedication, and impact on our students make WVE a better place every day.