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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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Mark your calendar as Junction City High School will host the first of two 2025 JCHS Freshman Orientations on Tuesday, June 10 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
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Are you a high school student who has an interest in drones or 3-D printing? Geary County Schools USD 475 is partnering with Cloud County Community College to offer an exciting four-day high school STEM Camp at Junction City High School during the month of June.
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The Kansas 4-H announced on Wednesday that 2025 Junction City High School graduates Gracie Erichsen and Kourtney Dibben were recently selected as Geary County’s scholarship honorees.
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The Geary County Schools USD 475 communications department recently received five national awards from the National School Public Relations Association.
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The Geary County Schools USD 475 Board of Education approved the hiring of Courtney Eichhorn and Alicia Scofield to leadership positions within USD 475 on Monday night.
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Lisa Bascue has definitely made her mark as a first-grade teacher the last nine years at Westwood Elementary.