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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
![Laurie Biehler at her desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737751055/usd475org/x396bfvjlshf4invuhy3/6S1A4023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737751055/usd475org/x396bfvjlshf4invuhy3/6S1A4023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737751055/usd475org/x396bfvjlshf4invuhy3/6S1A4023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737751055/usd475org/x396bfvjlshf4invuhy3/6S1A4023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737751055/usd475org/x396bfvjlshf4invuhy3/6S1A4023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737751055/usd475org/x396bfvjlshf4invuhy3/6S1A4023.jpg","width":2200}])
During her first year of teaching French at Junction City High School, Laurie Biehler has allowed her students minds to shine as bright as the sunshine on a mid-January day by partnering and communicating, weekly, with a school in France.
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Did you know that Junction City High School USD 475 has created a scholarship portal feed for seniors?
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The Kansas State Department of Education announced on Monday that Spring Valley Elementary first grade teacher Denise Acosta and Junction City High School audio and video teacher Easton Lager were both named 2024-25 Kansas Horizon Award honorees.
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Join Geary County Schools USD 475 on Jan. 14-15 for the 2025 USD 475 Career Fair.
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With the winter weather in the area overnight, USD 475 will remain closed on Friday, Jan. 10. All activities have been canceled.
For the safety of our students and staff, Geary County Schools USD 475 schools will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 9. All athletic and after-school activities have been canceled.