West Burlington School District will be dismissing early today (Wednesday, February 5th) at 1:30 PM due to the projected freezing rain expected between 2:00 – 3:00 PM.
Please plan accordingly and stay safe! ❄️
Learning about the artists Chris Uphues and Jim Dine.
Thank You to our amazing School Guidance Counselors! Mrs. Amy Ryan (WBAHS, 7-12) and Mr. Aaron Wagner (WBES, PK-6) If you see them please let them know how valued they are. Go Falcons!
Save the date! The elementary school book fair will be coming up soon!
February 24 to 27!
The 25 and 27 it will be open in our lovely library during conferences! See you then!
Wandy Luna (115) 4th place
Emma Warth (125) 3rd place
Amaziah Twillie (155) 2nd place and first ever West Burlington girls state qualifier
Great Day of Professional Learning by the WBISD District Leadership Team @ the University of Iowa
Great Day of Professional Learning by the WBISd District Leadership Team @ the University of Iowa! Thank you to Learning Couture for facilitating this work.
Ms. Morey's first grade students began a rough draft writing on grapes today! They learned a song to help organize their thoughts too! What a fun way to make connections and make writing fun!
Mrs. Hexom's music students enjoyed making some traditional Chinese drums celebrating the Lunar New Year!
Sixth graders practicing for an upcoming play!
Mosaic snowflakes and a lot of painting in the art room today. Happy Art. Happy kids.
WBHS band students and JH oboist Derrik M., learned from Western Illinois University School of Music faculty. Professors led sectionals, offering valuable insight to advance their musicianship. Students explored various exciting music industry career paths.
Our speech team shined at the contest this past weekend! Top ratings for Ensemble Acting, Senior Improv, and Radio News. The 9-11 Grade Improv team did great too. Excited for everyone to advance to the State Contest in Cedar Rapids in a few weeks. Go team!
Hayden Etchison & Juan Jeronimo work to finish the End Table/Nightstand project in Wood Tech. class. Hard Wood Cherry, Walnut, and White Ash are the lumber selection for this project. The last step in the process seals it with clear coat or polyurethane.
These two students take pride in their work and craftsmanship.
Great Job-
Keep SOARING Falcons!
The after school club continues to be a huge hit at the Elementary! Nearly a quarter of our student body attends each week. Here we have Will just minutes before solving the Rubic's Pyramid.
Congratulations to our three staff members who have been recognized as the January Employees of the Month:
- Shawn Blin
- Grace Even
- Amber Springsteen
The 1st grade learned how to make ice cream today from Sarah (Farm Bureau). They got a sample when they were done and it was a big hit!
Sarah from Farm Bureau came and helped us make ice cream in first grade today!
Mrs. Leopard's room working super hard on division problems!
There are so many exciting learning opportunities happening at West Burlington Elementary! This is Mrs. Dotson's room learning about interstellar science facts. Astronaut McCampbell is sharing some important facts about outer space!
