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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
![Marie Hammers, a third-grade teacher at Seitz Elementary, with her third grade class holding a Military Kids Rock sign.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Marie Hammers, a third-grade teacher at Seitz Elementary, has been able to foster a love for learning in her classroom during the 2024-25 school year.
![Elise Nguyen smiling on the campus of Yale University.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":1920}])
Elyse Nguyen, a 2021 Junction City High School graduate, has definitely made the most of her time as a student at Yale University. She will graduate from Yale, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on Monday, May 19.
![Dr. Eggleston and Jean Rafalko smiling at 2025 Celebration of Teaching Banquet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":2200}])
The Geary Community Schools Foundation awarded 16 scholarships and recognized 22 USD 475 retirees on Monday at the 19th annual Celebrating of Teaching Banquet.
![Student in the classroom smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":2200}])
Save your spot for the 2025-26 school year by enrolling today.
![Renee Creque smiling at a conference.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":2048}])
During her first-year teaching at Sheridan Elementary, Renee Creque has been able to inspire her students and create a positive classroom that is fun and engaging.
![Trinity Rodriguez and Makayla Smith posing with medals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1920}])
Geary County Schools USD 475 is proud to announce that Junction City High School recently had three seniors qualify for the 2025 SkillsUSA National Competition.