School District of West Salem News

The West Salem High School National Honor Society will once again be sponsoring a Giving Tree for disadvantaged students and families this holiday season.  This year we have 225 tags on the tree that will specify either a $25 or $50 gift card to a specific location. Please contact Jennifer Stenberg at stenberg.jennifer@wsalem.k12.wi.us if you have questions or if you would...

The West Salem High School Alumni Hall of Fame will be accepting nominations for our 2025 inductees until December 15th! Please see the web page below for more information and the nomination form.  https://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us/content/district/wshs-alumni-hall-of-fame

All three of our schools will hold their annual Veterans Day ceremonies tomorrow, November 11th. We invite all veterans and community members to join us for these special events. The ceremonies will begin at the following times and all will take place in the building gyms: West Salem Elementary: 9:00 a.m. West Salem Middle: 8:00 a.m. West Salem High: 10:40 a.m.

The WSHS National Honor Society is once again sponsoring a Haunted Trail at the School Forest and all are invited to come join them! 11782 Harvest Ave. Sparta, WI  The trail will be open on Saturday, October 19th beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a "not so scary" trail and 6:30 p.m. with a scary trail.  After the hike, there will be a bonfire, with hot dogs and hot cocoa provided by...

The School Board approved a resolution at their August 21st board meeting to place two referendum questions on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The first question asks voters to exceed the district revenue limit by $3,500,000 on a recurring basis for operational expenses and the second asks voters for $28,000,000 for capital improvements including the construction of a...

We will be hosting three Community Information Sessions for district residents to learn more about the upcoming referendum questions on the November 5 ballot. All sessions will be held in the Heider Meeting Room. Bring your questions! We hope you can join us!     

The results from the community survey conducted in July are available to view below. Thank you for your time and input as we plan for the district's future!   

The first day of school is less than one month away! Looking for all of your 2024-2025 Back to School Info? Check out our Back to School Information hub for everything you need to prepare for the year from calendars, registration and supply lists, to bussing, school nutrition, athletics and more! Check out the link below!  Back to School Info Hub

The WSHS National Honor Society is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive during HS registration.  There is an URGENT need for blood and we hope that you will consider a donation! 🩸 The drive is Tuesday, August 6th from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the High School LMC during registration.  Due to the urgent need for blood donations, all donors will...

For those of you that would like to get a head start on preparing for the 2024-2025 school year, we have school supply lists ready for grades 4K-8. They can be found at the links below. Please note that the WSES list is much smaller this year, as the district is providing the majority of the supplies.  West Salem Elementary School Supply List West Salem Middle School Supply List West Salem...

This past school year the District spent time carefully considering the needs of our facilities as we consider the next phase of projects in our Long-Range Facility Plan. There is a need to address large capital maintenance projects at the high school; update classrooms; expand and renovate the career and technical educational space; improve the music classrooms; and expand gym and fitness...

Please join us this upcoming Monday, June 24 for our second Community Taskforce Facilities Assessment Meeting! 📅 The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the West Salem Elementary LMC. A brief agenda is below. a. Welcome back, review of last meeting, new thoughts b. Projects and cost estimates c. School Finance 101, state of the district, and bond possibilities and costs d. Community...

The WSHS Drama Department will present their summer musical, "Mamma Mia!" on June 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st at the Heider Center. Shows will take place at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Heider Center Box Office on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. or one hour before showtime each night. Cash or check only please. We hope you can join us!

The District Office and all school offices will move to summer hours of 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day, effective June 3rd-August 2nd. Buildings may also be closed some days, which will be noted at the calendar linked below.  July 2024 August 2024

Graduation for the Class of 2024 will take place on Friday, May 24, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the West Salem High School gym. We hope you can join us! For those not able to attend, the ceremony will be livestreamed at the link below. Congratulations, Class of 2024! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKvIM3pH7CE

The Swarthout Pool will open to the public on Wednesday, June 5th. For more information, including pool hours and admission and membership fees, check out the pool webpage at the link below.  https://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us/content/community/swarthout-pool

Summer School Registration for grades K-8 and Swimming Lesson Registration are now open! For more info, please use the links below. Summer School Registration and Info  Swimming Lesson Registration and Info

We are excited to be preparing for Summer School 2024! Please see the web page below for a booklet of course offerings for the upcoming summer school session which will run from July 8-26 and review them with your child. Registration for courses will open on April 1 and we will send an email at that time with a link to register.  Summer School 2024 Swimming lessons will...

The boys basketball team has qualified for the WIAA Division 2 State Tournament and they will take on the Pewaukee Pirates on Friday, March 15th at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Kohl Center in Madison. The Kohl Center is a cashless facility.  They will accept credit cards, ApplePay and GooglePay. For those still needing tickets, they can be purchased at the link below....

The girls basketball team has qualified for the WIAA Division 2 State Tournament and they will take on the Pewaukee Pirates on Friday, March 8th at 1:35 p.m. at the Resch Center in Green Bay. Adult tickets can be purchased at the link below using the code D2T4ADULT https://ticketstar.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?linkID=pmi&evm=prmo&caller=PR For those...

The WSHS National Honor Society is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. There is an URGENT need for blood and we hope that you will consider a donation! 🩸 The drive is Thursday, March 7th from 8:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the High School LMC.   Please note, 16 year olds wishing to donate will need to fill out the parent permission form linked...

Do you have a student that will be four years old by September 1, 2024? Please mark your calendars for our 4K Registration and Screening Night!  Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024 Time: 5:30 p.m.-approximately 7:00 p.m. Location: West Salem Elementary School More details and information will be sent out as we get closer to the date. For more information about our 4K program, please visit...

Mr. Mathison's Construction and Remodeling class has fabricated two small garden tool sheds for sale. The tool sheds were constructed using 2x4 construction. The siding and trim is LP Smartside that are primed. Tamko Heritage architectural shingles were used on the roof. There is no floor as to make it easy to push in a lawn mower, snowblower, or wheelbarrow. Price: $500 Size: The base is...

The District is working with WSB, a consulting engineering/planning firm to study the safety and operations of the transportation facilities around the West Salem Schools campus. The goal of this study is to gather information (traffic data collection, field reviews and public input), to develop alternatives aimed to improve safety and flow on local roadways, and provide sensible, safe...

The School District of West Salem will celebrate Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th with ceremonies at each of our three buildings at the following times:  West Salem Elementary School: 9:00 a.m. West Salem Middle School: 7:55 a.m. West Salem High School: 10:30 a.m.  All community members and especially our local veterans are encouraged to join us! 

The WSHS National Honor Society is hosting a Haunted Trail at School Forest and all are invited to come join them!  The trail will be open on Saturday, November 4th beginning at 5:15 p.m. with a "not so scary" trail and 6:15 p.m. with a scary trail.  After the hike, there will be a light hot dog supper and a bonfire. A free will donation is appreciated to cover the cost of the...

The West Salem High School Show Choirs are hosting their annual Halloween Party on Thursday, October 26th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at West Salem High School. There will be free trick or treating, a Halloween bake sale and concessions, and more! Check out the flyer below for more info. We hope to see you there! 

We know that our staff members make a difference every day, but we don't always get to hear about all of the amazing things they do, which is why we have created the Panther Pride Staff Recognition Award  so that you can share them with us! Parents, community members, and students are welcome to fill out the form below to nominate a staff member that you believe exemplifies our mission...

In order to be more efficient, we are allowing district residents to opt-out of receiving a paper copy of the district newsletter. Please visit the page below where you can find an online copy of our most recent newsletter and fill out a form to remove your name from the mailing list. https://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us/content/families/district-newsletter

Homecoming 2023 is Friday, September 22nd! West Salem DECA's Homecoming shirts are now available! This year's design was created by senior Addie Burt. Orders are open at the link below until Friday, September 1 and shirts will be available for pickup during Homecoming week.  https://westsalemteamstore.weebly.com/#/

Similar to the WIAA state tournaments, the Coulee and MVC Conferences are partnering with GoFan to provide a cashless system for all athletic entry fees.  All purchases for athletic events will need to be purchased through GoFan.  Your ticket will be available on your electronic device on the date of the event.   In addition, your West Salem High School athletic passes will be...

Looking for all of your 2023-2024 Back to School Info? Check out our Back to School Information hub for everything you need to prepare for the year from calendars, registration and supply lists, to bussing, school nutrition, athletics and more! Check out the link below!  Back to School Info Hub

We want your feedback!  In 2020, the School District of West Salem conducted a community-wide survey to guide our long-term planning process. We would like your feedback once again to measure progress we’ve made and plan for the next five years.  District residents should have received a postcard in the mail with a unique survey code, and district parents, you should have received...

The WSHS National Honor Society is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive during HS registration.  There is an URGENT need for blood and we hope that you will consider a donation! 🩸 The drive is Tuesday, August 8th from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the High School LMC during registration.  All presenting donors will be entered into a raffle for a...

For those of you that would like to get a head start on preparing for the 2023-2024 school year, we have school supply lists ready for grades 4K-8. They can be found at the links below. Please note that the WSES list is much smaller this year, as the district is providing the majority of the supplies.  West Salem Elementary School Supply List West Salem Middle School Supply List West...

All buildings and the district office have moved back to regular hours of 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., however, school buildings may have varying days open until the beginning of classes on August 29th.  For the most updated building calendars for August, please click here.   

The West Salem High School National Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive on March 2nd and there is an urgent need for donations! Please see below for more details on how you can sign up and save a life! All donors will also receive a $10 prepaid Visa card by email!  If a student is 16, they must have a parental consent form in order to donate. The form can be found below. Please print...

Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open through April 28, 2023! Are you interested in learning more about our district or applying? 🐾 Check out our Open Enrollment page for applications and more info! We'd love to have you join us! 

Do you have a child who will be four years old by September 1, 2023? We are so excited to welcome our newest class of Panthers! 🐾 Registration and screening will take place on the evenings of Monday, February 20th or Thursday, February 23rd beginning at 5:30 p.m. Look for an email from the elementary school to sign up for a time. If you don't receive an email, please contact the...

The West Salem High School National Honor Society is once again sponsoring a Giving Tree in the HS LMC.  This year's tree contains 200 tags for gift cards for students and families from our district that are in need of a little extra this holiday season. The Giving Tree will be available starting Tuesday, November 29, and will run until Wednesday, December 14, or until the tags are...

Join the WSHS Show Choirs for a fun evening of fall activities on Thursday, October 27, 2022

As part of our revised Strategic Plan, the School Board and the district have made a commitment to increase community engagement by offering  listening sessions with district leadership at least twice a year. Our first district listening session will be held at the following date & time: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Heider Center Parents and community members will have...

Happy Homecoming Week, West Salem! Please see below for a list of dress up days at the high school and middle school and other events for the week. 

🐾 2022 Homecoming T-Shirts are now available for order! Special thanks to this year's designer, Aurora Pine! 🏈 West Salem DECA will be taking orders through next Friday, September 9th via the Panther Plaza online store. You can order using the link below or by scanning the QR code in the image.  Order Here! 🐾 T-shirts are $10 and long-sleeves are $15 with youth and adult sizes...

The  WSHS National Honor Society is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive during HS registration.  There is an URGENT need for blood and we hope that you will consider a donation! 🩸 The drive is Tuesday, August 9th from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the High School LMC during registration.  All presenting donors at this drive will receive...

For those of you that would like to get a head start on preparing for the 2022-2023 school year, we have school supply lists ready for grades 4K-8. They can be found at the links below.  West Salem Elementary School Supply List West Salem Middle School Supply List West Salem High School students in grades 9-12 do not have a set list of supplies they are required to purchase, however, we...

The district office, as well as each building office have moved to summer hours, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Each building office also has a varying schedule of days that they are open throughout the week. For the most updated version for August, please click here.  Have a great summer, Panthers! 

Join the WSHS Drama Department for Summer Drama Camp! The camp is open to students kindergarten through 8th grade. This year, students will be putting on Peter Pan Jr. For more details, please see the flyer below, and if you have questions please contact Amy Hanson at hanson.amy@wsalem.k12.wi.us Summer Drama Camp Registration Form  

The district office, as well as each building office have moved to summer hours, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., effective Monday, June 6th.  Each building office also has a varying schedule that they are open throughout the week. For the most updated version for June, please click here. Have a great summer, Panthers! 

The West Salem High School Drama and Music Departments present "Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat" as their summer musical. Please see below for show dates and times, as well as ticket information.   

The West Salem Swarthout Pool is now open for the 2022 season. For more information on the pool, including admission prices and swimming lesson info, please visit their page here. 

Summer school enrollment for students entering grades K-12 is now open via Skyward. If your child will be a new student for the 2022-2023 school year or if they have not attended our schools before, please contact Julie Kamla at kamla.julie@wsalem.k12.wi.us for more information on how to register. For more information on classes being offered, please visit our Summer School page...

Open Enrollment began February 7, 2022 in Wisconsin and runs through April 29, 2022. The inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside. Any Wisconsin resident may apply. To learn more about Open Enrollment and to access the online application and paper...

The West Salem High School National Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from 8:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the WSHS Library Media Center. The need for blood is greater than ever and you can help save a life with your donation! All presenting donors will also receive a coupon for a free pint of custard from Culver's! To make an appointment, please go to...

The School Board approved a resolution at their January 10th board meeting to hold a referendum on April 5, 2022 to exceed the district revenue limit for three years for non-recurring purposes. To learn more about the referendum, including the Board's priorities, why we are requesting additional funds, the potential tax impacts and more, please visit our Referendum page by clicking the image...

Do you have a child who will be four years old by September 1, 2022? We are so excited to welcome our newest class of Panthers! 🐾 Please contact the elementary school office by calling (608) 786-1662 or emailing frank.jane@wsalem.k12.wi.us to pre-register for one of our 4K in-person screening sessions coming up in February! Want to learn more about our 4K program? Check out our 4K page...

The West Salem High School National Honor Society is holding their annual Giving Tree fundraiser to help out those in need in our community.  The Giving Tree will be available starting Tuesday, November 30, and will run until Tuesday, December 14, or until the tags are gone. All gift cards will need to be turned into Jenny Stenberg at the high school or HS office by Wednesday, December...

Are you passionate about education? Do you want to learn more about the school board? Join us for a Prospective School Board Member Info Session on Monday, December 6th. The 2022 Election will take place on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Three seats are up for election. For more details, please see below. We hope to see you there! 

The West Salem High School National Honor Society will be going to different neighborhoods in West Salem to collect non-perishable food, personal hygiene, paper products, and cleaning supplies for the West Salem Share and Care Food Pantry this Halloween! The Food Pantry has a high need for personal hygiene items like shampoo, toothpaste, etc. as well as paper products like toilet...

Join the WSHS Show Choirs for the return of their annual Fall Fun Fest! This fun event will include a pancake breakfast, craft show, bake sale, trick or treating for the kids, performances by the WSHS Show Choirs and much more! For more information, please see the flyer below. 

Exemption forms are now available for students who have a medical or religious reason for requesting an exemption from wearing a mask. For more information and to access the forms, please visit the link below or go to the COVID-19 tab at the top of the page, hover over, and scroll down to "Mask Exemption Forms." ...

2021 Homecoming Shirts are now on sale! Thanks to WSHS sophomore Calvin Weber for creating this year's design! Shirts are available in both short and long-sleeved and kids and adult sizes. Click the link below or scan the QR code to access the order form. https://panther-plaza.square.site/product/homecoming-2021-shirt/295?cs=true&cst=custom Orders are due by the end of the day Friday,...

A draft of the Return to School Plan for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as the public comments collected from our recent survey, are available here. 

The WSHS National Honor Society is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a critical community blood drive on August 10th.  .  We hope that you will consider the gift of donating in a time of URGENT NEED. When: Tuesday, August 10 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  West Salem High School LMC Anyone 16 years of age or older is eligible to donate, however, 16 year olds need a...

Both West Salem Elementary School and West Salem High School's parking lots will be closed on Tuesday, July 13th and Wednesday, July 14th due to resealing. If you are coming to campus for meals at the elementary school, please park in the West Salem Middle School parking lot located on East Ave. 

The alternative open enrollment period for the 2021-2022 school year is now open! Students and families interested in joining us here at the School District of West Salem can apply by visiting the link to DPI's website below.  https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment For more information on our district, please visit our Enrollment page here.  We'd love to have you join us as a...

For those of you that would like to get a head start on preparing for the 2021-2022 school year, we have school supply lists ready for grades K-8. They can be found at the links below.  West Salem Elementary School Supply List West Salem Middle School Supply List West Salem High School students in grades 9-12 do not have a set list of supplies they are required to purchase, however, we...

The WSHS Drama Department is excited to be bringing back their Summer Drama Camp for students in grades K-8! Students will be presenting "Seussical Kids." Camp will be held August 16-19, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Heider Center with performances on Thursday, August 19th and Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $30 per student and includes a t-shirt, snacks, script, and...

Please join the WSHS Drama Department as they present "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: The Musical" on June 17 and June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Heider Center. Tickets will be available at the door and masks are optional. Please see below for more information.   

Join the WSHS Drama Department for Summer Drama Camp! The camp is open to students kindergarten through 8th grade. For more details, please see the flyer below, and if you have questions please contact Rhonda Andres at andres.rhonda@wsalem.k12.wi.us Summer Drama Camp Registration Form 

The West Salem High School National Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, March 19th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the West Salem American Legion. Appointments can be made online by using the link below. For more information, please view the poster below, or contact Jenny Stenberg at stenberg.jennifer@wsalem.k12.wi.us. Please consider giving blood to help save lives! ...

The Heider Center for the Arts is seeking a customer-service oriented, part-time fine arts business manager. Please click the link below to view the job description and more details. For more information on the Heider Center, please visit their website here. Fine Arts Business Manager  If you are interesting in joining our hardworking, enthusiastic team please send: (1) a cover letter...

Open Enrollment began February 1, 2021 in Wisconsin and runs through April 30, 2021. The inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside. Any Wisconsin resident may apply. To learn more about Open Enrollment and to access the online application and paper...

Due to the weather, all schools are closed for Thursday, February 4, 2021. There will be no required virtual learning, as this day will not be made up. Stay safe, Panthers! 

The School District of West Salem was recently named one of the Top 10 Most Equitable School Districts in Wisconsin by WalletHub! Their team evaluated 422 districts throughout the state by looking at average household income and expenditures for public elementary and secondary schools per pupil. Based on their methodology, the lower the score, the more equitable the district.  West Salem...

The WSHS Youth Frontiers group will be collecting new or gently used hats, scarves, jackets and gloves for Catholic Charities and blankets for the Coulee Region Humane Society this holiday season. For more details, please see below. Thank you in advance for your generosity! 

The West Salem High School National Honor Society will be hosting their annual Trick or Can event to gather non-perishable food items for the West Salem Care and Share Food Pantry. The event will look a bit different than in year's past, with students located at seven different locations around West Salem to collect the items on Sunday, October 25th from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Please see below...

Due to the changes in our learning model and in order to have our students in our buildings as much as possible when it is safe to do so, the Early Release day scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th will now be a full day of school. A printable copy of our district calendar can be found by clicking on the calendar icon at the top of the page.

The West Salem High School DECA chapter is once again selling their annual homecoming shirts! This year's shirt was designed by WSHS senior Reghan Sage. Orders will be strictly online this year. They can be placed using the link below, and are due by October 13th. Unlike past years, the shirts will not be delivered to classrooms, but instead, you will need to pick them up at the high...

You can view the Live Stream for all of the regularly scheduled School Board Meetings here on our District YouTube Channel. Regular board meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of every month in the Heider Room in the District Office. Masks are now optional for all staff and visitors.  The next meeting will begin airing on Monday, March 28th at 7:00 p.m.   

Updated August 17, 2020-There have been revisions made to the K, 1st, and 4th grade supply lists. They can be found below. Revised Kindergarten School Supply List Revised 1st Grade School Supply List Revised 4th Grade School Supply List Updated July 13, 2020-The following changes were made to the 7th grade supply list - 3 ring binder WITH POCKETS  - 2 additional composition...

Beginning the week of June 8, the Feed Our Children Summer Lunch Program will be assisting students and families in need by providing lunches and groceries. The meals are available for any child 18 and under within the West Salem School District.  The process for receiving meals is very similar to how the school district provided meals throughout the COVID-19 closure. In order to...

Link to WECAN job posting Link to informational sheet

On Wednesday, May 6, our three candidates for superintendent participated in a community forum answering questions submitted by parents, staff, community members, and students. To view a recording of the forum, please use the link below. The link will expire at 4 p.m. on May 7.  Superintendent Community Forum After watching, the school board would appreciate your feedback, and invites you to...

July 15, 2020-The annual Skillz and Drillz Youth Football summer camp has been converted to an online format and will still take place July 21-23. Please see the video below from Coach Jehn for the latest update      Coach Jehn  

April 28, 2020, 5:00 p.m.-The School District of West Salem announced today that the three finalists for the superintendent position will participate in an Open Community/Staff Forum as part of their final interview process. The Forum will take place Wednesday, May 6, 2020 beginning at 6:00 pm. In addition, for those who want to submit questions to the candidates prior to the May 6 interviews...

Please click the link below for student and family resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Resources for Students and Families

Coronavirus Update 5 April 16, 2020, 4:15 p.m. SD of WS Parents and Families – Governor Evers issued an updated and extended "Safer at Home" order at 1:30 p.m. today.  The order included the following language in regards to K-12 schools: "4. Closures. All of the following facilities shall be closed: a. Schools. Public and private K-12 schools shall remain closed for...

The School District of West Salem is now hiring for multiple positions for the 2021-2022 school year. Positions include: *Paraprofessionals in all buildings (positions range from 3.75-5 hours per day) *Bus Driver-4 hours per day *Nutrition Services/Cook-4 hours per day  To learn more about these positions and to apply, please visit WECAN. We'd love to have you join our team! ...

Please see below for results from the traffic study survey recently completed in the district.  Comments Results

UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled because it has become too wet and sloppy out at the OEC. We hope to be able to reschedule soon.  The West Salem High School National Honor Society is sponsoring a Winter Family Hike at the School Forest on Friday, January 26th at 6 p.m. Please see below for more info. We hope to see you there! 

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its annual school report cards and the School District of West Salem has continued to exceed expectations. The district received a score of 75.7 out of 100 or four out of five stars, which is considered “Exceeding Expectations,” and the second highest category in the state’s Overall Accountability Ratings. The overall...

The West Salem Swarthout Pool is now open for the 2021 season! For more information including pool hours and admission prices, please visit the Swarthout Pool page by clicking here. Pool memberships are available at the pool.  If you have additional questions, please contact Pool Director Abby Maliszewski at maliszewski.abby@wsalem.k12.wi.us or by calling the pool at...

Please join us for a livestream induction for our 2020 West Salem High School Alumni Hall of Fame inductees on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. on the School District of West Salem YouTube Channel. This year's inductees include Mary Heider, Ph.D ('61), Karla (Selbrede) Huston ('67) and Theresa Lynn Davis ('84). You can access the channel by clicking here. The recording will also...

Support your Panther athletics teams from home by tuning in via our livestream links. A weekly schedule and livestream links for all sports can be found by clicking the link below, or by going to "Schools" > "High School" > "Activities" > "Athletics" and scrolling down to the Livestream link.  West Salem High School Livestream Events

Yearbook orders for West Salem High School are now open. Please order your yearbook using the link below. Questions? Contact Ms. Armstrong at armstrong.andrea@wsalem.k12.wi.us http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09445600

June 23, 2020, 5:00 p.m.-We understand there have been a lot of questions circulating around what school may look like in the fall after the Wisconsin DPI issued reopening guidelines yesterday. Incoming Superintendent Mr. Rieber sat down to hopefully answer some of those questions for our parents, community, and staff. Please take a look at his video here for the most up to date information....

Congratulations to the 8th grade class of 2024! Your teachers have a special message for you: "You are officially done and moving on to high school! We are proud of all your efforts during your 8th-grade year, especially when we went with online learning! Keep meeting your goals! Good luck, freshman!"

Update on the 2020 Swarthout Pool Season: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interests of the health and safety of all village residents and pool users, the School Board has decided to close the Swarthout Pool for the 2020 season. Thank you for your understanding. 

A senior class slideshow is a tradition at WSHS and is shown on the seniors' last day during Senior Sing-Out. Unfortunately, our students were not able to participate in many of these traditions, but our journalism students still worked hard to create their annual slideshow. You can view it by clicking the link below. Class of 2020 Senior Slideshow

May 13, 2020, 10:45 a.m.-The School District of West Salem announced today that Ryan Rieber was selected as the new superintendent effective July 1, 2020. The School Board began their search in March 2020 after Troy Gunderson announced his retirement effective at the end of the current school year. It included a rigorous application process as well as a virtual community forum, an interview with...

April 23, 2020 3:00 p.m. The School District of West Salem has announced the names of the three finalists for their superintendent opening. The finalists were selected from an original field of 16 qualified individuals, including two internal candidates. The finalists are: Brandon Munson, currently the superintendent at the North Crawford School District in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin. Keith...

In accordance with Governor Evers'  "Safer at Home" Order, the District Office and all school district facilities including outdoor fields and playgrounds will be closed for the time being. If you need assistance, you can call (608)-786-0700 and leave a voicemail for the person you need. The voicemail will be monitored every hour throughout the day. You can also email the...

The West Salem School Board has begun the process of searching for the next superintendent for the district. As part of the search, they are working with the Wisconsin Association of School Boards to survey staff and community members. The results of the survey will assist the board in the creation of a profile outlining the skills and characteristics sought in candidates for the position, and to...

The West Salem School Board has begun the process of searching for the next superintendent for the district. As part of the search, they are working with the Wisconsin Association of School Boards to survey staff and community members. The results of the survey will assist the board in the creation of a profile outlining the skills and characteristics sought in candidates for the position, and to...

This week's events include:  Monday, 3/9 High School Track and Field Practice Begins 1st Grade Music Concert @ Heider Center at 6:15 p.m. 3rd Grade Music Concert @ Heider Center at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, 3/10 Kindergarten Music Concert @ Heider Center at 6:15 p.m. 2nd Grade Music Concert @ Heider Center at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, 3/12 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation @ Heider Center at 1:15...

This week's events include:  Monday, 3/2 Beginning of Read Across America Week for WSES. Please see here for a list of dress-up days. ES Science Night @ WSES Gym and Multi-Purpose Room at 6:30 p.m. All students must be accompanied by an adult  Tuesday, 3/3 ACT Assessment for Juniors-All Day Wednesday, 3/4 Early Release for All Schools-Students dismissed at 12:20 p.m., Buses depart...

The 2020-2021 open enrollment application period runs from February 3 to April 30, 2020 at 4 p.m. Open enrollment allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside. Applications can be completed online by following the link here. For more information on Open Enrollment, please see the links below Wisconsin Department of...

The West Salem High School National Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, March 17 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the HS LMC. To schedule an appointment, call 877-232-4376 or go to bit.ly/givemarch17 If you have questions, please contact Jenny Stenberg at stenberg.jennifer@wsalem.k12.wi.us

This week's events include: Monday, 2/24 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Winona @ Home at 4:15 p.m. Spring Sports Meeting @ WSHS Room 247 (Upstairs Conference Room) at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is mandatory for any student that has not yet attended a sports meeting and plans on participating in a spring sport.  Gearbox Heroes Pasta Buffet Dinner Fundraiser @ American Legion Post 51...

This week's events include: Monday, 2/17 C-Team, JV, & Varsity Boys Basketball @ Arcadia-C-Team and JV at 6:00 p.m., Varsity at 7:15 p.m. Spring Trap Team Meeting (Grades 6-12) at the WSHS LMC at 7:00 p.m. Students must be accompanied by a parent.  Tuesday, 2/18 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Westby at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, 2/20 Freshman Boys Basketball @ Cashton at 4:45 p.m....

This week's events include: Monday, 2/10 JV Conference Wrestling Tournament @ Aquinas Middle at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2/11 C-Team, JV & Varsity Boys Basketball @ Tomah-JV at 4:15 p.m., C-Team at 5:45 p.m., Varsity at 7:15 pm. JV & Varsity Girls Basketball @ G-E-T-JV at 6:00 p.m., Varsity at 7:15 p.m. JV & Varsity Gymnastics Meet @ Arcadia at 6:30 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Girls...

This week's events include: Monday, 2/3 JV and Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Mondovi @ Home-JV at 6 p.m., Varsity at 7:15 p.m. Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences (Drop-In Style) from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 2/4 C-Team, JV & Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Black River Falls @ Home-C-Team and JV at 6 p.m., Varsity at 7:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Hockey @ Baraboo-Pierce Park Hockey Rink...

This week's events include: Monday, 1/27 C-Team, JV and Varsity Boys Basketball @ Osseo-Fairchild-C-Team and JV at 6 p.m., Varsity at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 1/28 JV & Varsity Boys Hockey vs. Aquinas @ Omni Center-JV at 5:15 p.m., Varsity at 7 p.m. JV & Varsity Wrestling vs. Sparta @ Home-JV at 6:30 p.m., Varsity at 7 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Holmen Middle at 3:45...

Please see below for a list of important dates in February for WSES students and families. February 5-Early Release, students dismissed at 12:20 p.m. February 11-Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:00 p.m. PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the WSES LMC February 13-Jump for a Cause Fundraiser Parent-Teacher Conference, 3:30-7:00 p.m. February 14-No School February 27-3 Year Old Child Development Days,...

Please see below for a list of important dates in February for WSMS students and families February 3-Mr. Ringlien's Class to the OEC Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:00 p.m. February 4-Mrs. Czajka's Class to the OEC February 5-Ms. Fink's Class to the OEC Early Release-Students dismissed at 12:20 p.m. February 6-Mrs. Lassig's Class to the OEC February 7-Mrs. Kjos's Class...

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Please see below for a list of important dates in February for WSHS students and families February 5-Early Release, students dismissed at 12:30 p.m. February 14-No School February 21-Third Quarter Mid-Term February 25-Grades Submitted for Third Quarter Mid-Term February 27-Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:00 p.m.  

Due to the incoming winter storm, all schools will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m. on Friday January 17, 2020. In addition, all after school and evening activities are canceled. We will be sure to keep you updated with any other activities changes throughout the weekend. Stay safe, Panthers!

Join the WSHS and WSMS Show Choirs, along with our Jr. Singsations Show Choir Camp participants for a wonderful night of performances at their annual Show Choir Extravaganza! There will be two shows, Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22, both at 7 p.m at the Heider Center. Tickets are just $5 at the door and include desserts following the concert. For more information, see below or...

As Superintendent Gunderson stated in his latest district newsletter, district residents will soon receive their 2019 tax bills. To help address some of the questions you may have in regard to your school taxes, he has created a document detailing the changes that occurred with the mil rate due to the passing of the operational referendum. You can access the document using the link below. If you...

Have you signed up for Panther Nation yet? Panther Nation is our new online hub for alumni, community members and supporters of the School District of West Salem. It features a directory to help you connect with former classmates and other supporters, the opportunity to volunteer, a blog, events, and more! It's completely free to join, and a great way to keep up with all that is happening...

West Salem High School social studies teacher Ryan Nelson was recently honored as a "Rising Star under 40" by the 7 Rivers Alliance. He received this honor for making a positive difference within the community. Read more about Ryan and his contributions below and click here to read the Tribune article. We are very lucky to have him as a member of our staff here at the School District of...

Please see below attachment for our annual notice of Educational Options and Accountability Report  2017-2018 Educational Options and Accountability Report