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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
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What does it mean to THRIVE in 475? Sit back, kick your feet up and see for yourself what makes USD 475 one of the best school districts in the entire state of Kansas.
![Three Ware girls pose for a picture outside of the school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780693267/usd475org/hu42zqg4iu5v8w8wlvgg/0M1A0388.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780693267/usd475org/hu42zqg4iu5v8w8wlvgg/0M1A0388.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780693267/usd475org/hu42zqg4iu5v8w8wlvgg/0M1A0388.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780693267/usd475org/hu42zqg4iu5v8w8wlvgg/0M1A0388.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780693267/usd475org/hu42zqg4iu5v8w8wlvgg/0M1A0388.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780693267/usd475org/hu42zqg4iu5v8w8wlvgg/0M1A0388.jpg","width":2200}])
The Geary Community Schools Foundation recently announced that its 2026 Major Saver Fall Campaign will run during the month of September.
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Schools throughout the district will participate in Freedom Walks on Patriot Day, which occurs on Friday, Sept. 11, in memory of those who lost their lives in 2001.
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The No. 8 ranked Junction City High School football teams season opener on Friday, Sept. 4 versus No. 7 Hays High School will now kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
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What started as a simple effort to bring back a morning announcement program has grown into something much more meaningful at the H.D. Karns Alternative School.
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What started as an idea shared by two educators has grown into something much bigger, a living legacy taking root across Junction City High School.