Our first day was filled with sweet smiles and endless excitement for our WVE Whales. #BackToSchool #MakingAPositiveDifference
Calling All Whales! 🐳 If you have any first-day-of-school pictures you'd like to share, we'd love to see them! Please email them to wyatte@bcsdschools.net.
WVE First Day of School Photos 24-25
This year marks 50 years of excellence, and it's set to be our most incredible one yet—let's make it unforgettable together! 🎉
For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff.
“We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.”
School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders.
Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.”
Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.
Good morning WVE families. Due to the unpredictable weather and the closure of BCSD schools and offices today, we have had to cancel tonight’s Meet the Teacher event. However, we’re excited to let you know that we’ve rescheduled it for Monday, August 12, from 12:30 pm to 3 pm (drop-in). We understand this may not be the most convenient time, but this schedule helps us avoid the parking and traffic issues that may occur with the other Westview schools' Meet the Teacher events. If you are unable to come to Meet the Teacher on Monday, you will have the opportunity to walk your student into school on Wednesday morning to meet the teacher.
Car rider tags will be issued during Meet the Teacher event. We will also issue car rider tags on Tuesday, August 13 from 8:00am until 3:00pm.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you on Monday and starting a fantastic new school year together!
BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9
Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9.
All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads.
In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices.
BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our
🐳 New Teacher Spotlight 🐳
Please join us in welcoming Emily Heidkamp to Westview Elementary! She will be joining us as our new Multiple and Severe Disabilities (MSD) Teacher Assistant. We are excited to have her as part of our team!
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🐳 New Teacher Spotlight 🐳
WVE is thrilled to welcome back Macy Hawkins! Ms. Hawkins will join us as our new Multiple and Severe Disabilities (MSD) Teacher Assistant. We are excited to have her as part of our team again!
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🐳 New Teacher Spotlight 🐳
Join me in welcoming Aja Wright to Westview! She’s making a splash as our new 3rd grade teacher, and we’re excited to have her join our Whale family. Welcome aboard, Aja!
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🐳 New Teacher Spotlight 🐳
We are thrilled to introduce Morgan Chapman as the newest member of our school family! She will be joining us as our new Cross Cat Teacher. Let's give Morgan a warm welcome!
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Mrs. Wyatt, Mrs. Shaw, and Dr. Bradley enjoyed volunteering at the OneBerkeley Back to School Festival today. It was wonderful to see so many of our amazing students!
Welcome to the Whale Family! We are so excited to meet our newest Whales and just as excited to welcome back our returning Whales! Enjoy the rest of your summer. We will see you soon!
🎉NEW YEAR, NEW SIGN 🎉 Our new neon sign was installed this week, and it looks AMAZING! A special shout-out to Mr. Randy and Mr. Will from our fantastic Maintenance Department for their hard work. We can't wait to welcome back our Whales soon! 🐳
🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Officer Baldwin has been named BCSD's 2024 SRO of the Year! In her first year at Westview Elementary, she has kept our school safe, built positive relationships with students, and been a friendly presence for families. Congratulations, Officer Baldwin! We are so proud of you! 🐳 #makingapositivedifference
Today our Collective Leadership Team came together to prepare for the best school year yet! We're developing a plan that focuses on our students, staffulty, and families to ensure the year ahead is filled with memorable and magical moments. We are so excited to ROCK and ROLL into our 50th year of excellence and look forward to celebrating this milestone together! #WVEspeakswhale #WVE50YearsofExcellence #InOurFiftiesEra
🐳 New Teacher Spotlight 🐳
Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth Rose Grech, another new face to Westview Elementary! Elizabeth Rose is a perfect addition to our team. She will serve as our school psychologist. We are thrilled to have her join our WVE family and look forward to all she has to offer our students.
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🐳 New Teacher Spotlight 🐳
We are excited to introduce Lexie Bolton as the newest addition to our school family. She will be joining us as our new Multiple and Severe Disabilities (MSD) Teacher! Lexie, we look forward to your positive impact on our Westview community.
Let's give Lexie a warm welcome and celebrate her arrival!
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🐳 Staff Spotlight 🐳
Please join us in congratulating Jenny Valadez on her promotion to Head Custodian! We are proud of Jenny’s hard work and dedication.
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🎉 A warm welcome to all our new WVE teachers! 🍎 We loved spending time with you this morning at the New Teacher Symposium. It’s going to be a ROCKIN' year as we celebrate 50 years of excellence! 🎸 #WVEspeakswhale #WVE50YearsofExcellence #InMy50sEra #WVEproudprincipal
