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At Westwood Elementary our staff is committed to working together with you to maintain a healthy community where each and every child, family and educator can thrive in a safe environment.
We pride ourselves at Westwood on being a School Family and we are devoted to caring for and educating your child.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kim Dressman, Principal
KimberlyDressman@usd475.org
785-717-4150
News & Announcements
![Members of the JCHS JROTC color guard pose inside the gym during the inspection.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770909890/usd475org/qms3m7ta7eeqnqjq7glj/20260211_083620.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770909890/usd475org/qms3m7ta7eeqnqjq7glj/20260211_083620.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770909890/usd475org/qms3m7ta7eeqnqjq7glj/20260211_083620.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770909890/usd475org/qms3m7ta7eeqnqjq7glj/20260211_083620.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770909890/usd475org/qms3m7ta7eeqnqjq7glj/20260211_083620.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770909890/usd475org/qms3m7ta7eeqnqjq7glj/20260211_083620.jpg","width":2200}])
Junction City High School is proud to announce that its prestigious Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps - JROTC program was named an Honor Unit with Distinction on Wednesday afternoon after passing its three-year inspection with a 99.5 percent score.
![Emily Chandler holding a large check from Exchange Bank worth $500 with admin around her.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765230708/usd475org/z0786wtucnw4vvwglg5p/0M1A1812.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765230708/usd475org/z0786wtucnw4vvwglg5p/0M1A1812.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765230708/usd475org/z0786wtucnw4vvwglg5p/0M1A1812.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765230708/usd475org/z0786wtucnw4vvwglg5p/0M1A1812.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765230708/usd475org/z0786wtucnw4vvwglg5p/0M1A1812.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765230708/usd475org/z0786wtucnw4vvwglg5p/0M1A1812.jpg","width":2200}])
Fort Riley Elementary fifth grade teacher Emily Chandler was named one of seven statewide 2026 Kansas Master Teachers on Wednesday morning by Emporia State University.
![A Hearts Across America Map displays handwritten cards.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770330531/usd475org/qtis2u8riddizc3kxq3w/4f22afcb-c61f-4e5a-80bf-9a50a4c89dc3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770330531/usd475org/qtis2u8riddizc3kxq3w/4f22afcb-c61f-4e5a-80bf-9a50a4c89dc3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770330531/usd475org/qtis2u8riddizc3kxq3w/4f22afcb-c61f-4e5a-80bf-9a50a4c89dc3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770330531/usd475org/qtis2u8riddizc3kxq3w/4f22afcb-c61f-4e5a-80bf-9a50a4c89dc3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770330531/usd475org/qtis2u8riddizc3kxq3w/4f22afcb-c61f-4e5a-80bf-9a50a4c89dc3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770330531/usd475org/qtis2u8riddizc3kxq3w/4f22afcb-c61f-4e5a-80bf-9a50a4c89dc3.jpg","width":1920}])
Learning can travel far beyond the classroom walls even all the way across the United States.
![USD 475 Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704740521/usd475org/kw0on8d5jw8zxv3imlep/webUSD475.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704740521/usd475org/kw0on8d5jw8zxv3imlep/webUSD475.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1704740521/usd475org/kw0on8d5jw8zxv3imlep/webUSD475.jpg","width":762}])
Take a look back at this Monday's USD 475 Board of Education Meeting Highlights.
![Four Members of the FBLA Team smile in a hallway.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769811410/usd475org/jwscmayhmifgrjxhvslg/03dd1411-5f37-4ba1-82c0-4a92c8254a07.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769811410/usd475org/jwscmayhmifgrjxhvslg/03dd1411-5f37-4ba1-82c0-4a92c8254a07.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769811410/usd475org/jwscmayhmifgrjxhvslg/03dd1411-5f37-4ba1-82c0-4a92c8254a07.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769811410/usd475org/jwscmayhmifgrjxhvslg/03dd1411-5f37-4ba1-82c0-4a92c8254a07.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769811410/usd475org/jwscmayhmifgrjxhvslg/03dd1411-5f37-4ba1-82c0-4a92c8254a07.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769811410/usd475org/jwscmayhmifgrjxhvslg/03dd1411-5f37-4ba1-82c0-4a92c8254a07.jpg","width":2048}])
USD 475 is proud to announce that the Junction City High School FBLA team recently placed first overall at the District III FBLA District Competition in Herington.
![Patrick Hancok with K-State ED Staff holding his plaque.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769635940/usd475org/muowosswdonump8eejup/622432066_1334646585326978_4516150238485469239_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769635940/usd475org/muowosswdonump8eejup/622432066_1334646585326978_4516150238485469239_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769635940/usd475org/muowosswdonump8eejup/622432066_1334646585326978_4516150238485469239_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769635940/usd475org/muowosswdonump8eejup/622432066_1334646585326978_4516150238485469239_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769635940/usd475org/muowosswdonump8eejup/622432066_1334646585326978_4516150238485469239_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769635940/usd475org/muowosswdonump8eejup/622432066_1334646585326978_4516150238485469239_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Junction City High School English teacher, Patrick Hancock, made history on Tuesday by becoming the inaugural Kansas State University College of Education Literacy Legacy Award recipient.