Mrs. Beyer's students celebrated their hard work by dressing in comfy clothes and cuddling up with a cozy blanket to read alongside their classmates on "Flashlight Friday!" 🔦📚 It was a wonderful way to wrap up a busy week of assessments and ease into the weekend. #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Mrs. Beyer's students celebrated their hard work by dressing in comfy clothes and cuddling up with a cozy blanket to read alongside their classmates on "Flashlight Friday!" 🔦📚 It was a wonderful way to wrap up a busy week of assessments and ease into the weekend. #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Mrs. Beyer’s fifth graders rang in the New Year together! 🥳 Students reflected on their holiday experiences, set goals for the year ahead, revisited school-wide and classroom expectations, and took part in a hands-on “fireworks in a jar” activity! 🎇 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Mrs. Beyer’s fifth graders rang in the New Year together! 🥳 Students reflected on their holiday experiences, set goals for the year ahead, revisited school-wide and classroom expectations, and took part in a hands-on “fireworks in a jar” activity! 🎇 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Miss Ellicott's second graders have been learning about different properties in science! They recently created structures with the goal of protecting a cotton ball from "rain" and "wind!" 🌧️💨 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
December 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Miss Ellicott's second graders have been learning about different properties in science! They recently created structures with the goal of protecting a cotton ball from "rain" and "wind!" 🌧️💨 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
After four days of classroom learning to prepare for their visit, West Ward fifth graders traveled to L.E. White Middle School to tour the Anne Frank exhibit. The experience prompted thoughtful reflection and a commitment by the students to always show empathy for others. 🥰 #alleganpsww #alleganpsms
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
After four days of classroom learning to prepare for their visit, West Ward fifth graders traveled to L.E. White Middle School to tour the Anne Frank exhibit. The experience prompted thoughtful reflection and a commitment by the students to always show empathy for others. 🥰 #alleganpsww #alleganpsms
When Mrs. Beyers’s classroom elf couldn’t bring back a snowman for her students, the class decided to take matters into their own hands and build their own! ⛄️ From tiny snow friends to full-size creations, students enjoyed a fun-filled snowy afternoon! ❄️ #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
December 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
When Mrs. Beyers’s classroom elf couldn’t bring back a snowman for her students, the class decided to take matters into their own hands and build their own! ⛄️ From tiny snow friends to full-size creations, students enjoyed a fun-filled snowy afternoon! ❄️ #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
West Ward students enjoyed a visit from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra! 🎶🎻 Students heard familiar tunes played in a variety of styles and clapped along to keep the beat. A big THANKS goes out to the performers and to music teacher Ms. Andrus for making it happen! 👏 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
December 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
West Ward students enjoyed a visit from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra! 🎶🎻 Students heard familiar tunes played in a variety of styles and clapped along to keep the beat. A big THANKS goes out to the performers and to music teacher Ms. Andrus for making it happen! 👏 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
West Ward fifth graders kicked off Thanksgiving Break with a festive hallway parade! The AHS Band, the Allegan Tiger mascot, and even Santa Claus joined the celebration, filling the halls with school spirit and holiday cheer! 🦃🎅 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
West Ward fifth graders kicked off Thanksgiving Break with a festive hallway parade! The AHS Band, the Allegan Tiger mascot, and even Santa Claus joined the celebration, filling the halls with school spirit and holiday cheer! 🦃🎅 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Mrs. Beyer and Mrs. Godwin’s fifth graders combined their PBIS game reward with National Play Monopoly Day and had a blast learning the game, practicing strategy, and enjoying plenty of smiles and friendly competition. 🎲 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Mrs. Beyer and Mrs. Godwin’s fifth graders combined their PBIS game reward with National Play Monopoly Day and had a blast learning the game, practicing strategy, and enjoying plenty of smiles and friendly competition. 🎲 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
There was a great turnout for West Ward's "Doughnuts with Dudes" event! Families had the opportunity to start their day with a delicious snack and visit with our staff. 🤗🍩🐯 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
November 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
There was a great turnout for West Ward's "Doughnuts with Dudes" event! Families had the opportunity to start their day with a delicious snack and visit with our staff. 🤗🍩🐯 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
West Ward students, families, and staff had a blast at its annual STEAM night! From creative crafts to hands-on activities, there was something for everyone to enjoy. ☺️🐾✨ #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
November 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
West Ward students, families, and staff had a blast at its annual STEAM night! From creative crafts to hands-on activities, there was something for everyone to enjoy. ☺️🐾✨ #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Mrs. McPerhson's students celebrated World Kindness Day with a week's worth of activities that included playing bingo, participating in a scavenger hunt, and creating a whole-school kindness chain! ⛓️☺️ #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Mrs. McPerhson's students celebrated World Kindness Day with a week's worth of activities that included playing bingo, participating in a scavenger hunt, and creating a whole-school kindness chain! ⛓️☺️ #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
AHS students from Ms. Conrad's Children's Lit class stopped by West Ward to read to our kindergarteners! 📖 We love when our 🐅 bigs 🐅 make connections with our 🐯 littles 🐯! #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
AHS students from Ms. Conrad's Children's Lit class stopped by West Ward to read to our kindergarteners! 📖 We love when our 🐅 bigs 🐅 make connections with our 🐯 littles 🐯! #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Parent volunteer Mrs. Byarlay stopped by Mrs. Sternberg's class to read some Halloween stories! 📚🎃 On top of that, she also crocheted ghost stuffed animals for each student! 👻 Thank you, Mrs. Byarlay, for making this Halloween so memorable for these third graders! #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Parent volunteer Mrs. Byarlay stopped by Mrs. Sternberg's class to read some Halloween stories! 📚🎃 On top of that, she also crocheted ghost stuffed animals for each student! 👻 Thank you, Mrs. Byarlay, for making this Halloween so memorable for these third graders! #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Mrs. Beyer’s class celebrated National Pumpkin Day by reading "Pumpkin Jack," measuring their class pumpkin, and making predictions in writing! ✍️ Students will continue to observe their pumpkin throughout the months ahead to watch how it changes! 🎃 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Mrs. Beyer’s class celebrated National Pumpkin Day by reading "Pumpkin Jack," measuring their class pumpkin, and making predictions in writing! ✍️ Students will continue to observe their pumpkin throughout the months ahead to watch how it changes! 🎃 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Mrs. Beyer’s fifth graders and Mr. Nash’s second graders teamed up for Reading Buddy time! 📚 Students wrote and illustrated their own Halloween books 👻—practicing reading, writing, and communication—while building meaningful friendships across grades! 🤝 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Mrs. Beyer’s fifth graders and Mr. Nash’s second graders teamed up for Reading Buddy time! 📚 Students wrote and illustrated their own Halloween books 👻—practicing reading, writing, and communication—while building meaningful friendships across grades! 🤝 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
West Ward kindergarteners are having fun in Art class learning about pointillism—a French painting technique that uses tiny dots to create a full image! 🎨 Even our youngest Tigers are super creative! 🤩 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
West Ward kindergarteners are having fun in Art class learning about pointillism—a French painting technique that uses tiny dots to create a full image! 🎨 Even our youngest Tigers are super creative! 🤩 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Up next in our National Principals Month spotlight: West Ward Elementary Principal Mrs. Carl! 🌟 Thank you for leading with heart and passion, Mrs. Carl! 🧡🖤 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Up next in our National Principals Month spotlight: West Ward Elementary Principal Mrs. Carl! 🌟 Thank you for leading with heart and passion, Mrs. Carl! 🧡🖤 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Step by step, West Ward Elementary students, staff, parents, and volunteers made its annual PTO walk-a-thon a success! 👟 Thanks to the funds raised, the PTO can continue supporting classroom activities, field trips, and family events all year long! 🧡🖤 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Step by step, West Ward Elementary students, staff, parents, and volunteers made its annual PTO walk-a-thon a success! 👟 Thanks to the funds raised, the PTO can continue supporting classroom activities, field trips, and family events all year long! 🧡🖤 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
West Ward Elementary first graders got ready for parent-teacher conferences by decorating folders to hold samples of their hard work! 📂 A BIG shoutout goes to all of the parents who took time to participate in conferences and help ensure that our students can thrive! 😊 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
West Ward Elementary first graders got ready for parent-teacher conferences by decorating folders to hold samples of their hard work! 📂 A BIG shoutout goes to all of the parents who took time to participate in conferences and help ensure that our students can thrive! 😊 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Our West Ward ROCK stars represented their school well at last Friday's Homecoming parade! ⭐️ Way to show your school pride, Tigers! 🐯 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our West Ward ROCK stars represented their school well at last Friday's Homecoming parade! ⭐️ Way to show your school pride, Tigers! 🐯 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
A shoutout goes to the Allegan Fire Department who visited West Ward to give kindergarten and first grade students an opportunity to see a fire truck up close! 🚒 Kindergarteners connected their learning about the five senses to recognizing the signs of a possible fire. 👏 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A shoutout goes to the Allegan Fire Department who visited West Ward to give kindergarten and first grade students an opportunity to see a fire truck up close! 🚒 Kindergarteners connected their learning about the five senses to recognizing the signs of a possible fire. 👏 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
West Ward’s fifth graders had a blast celebrating National Gum Chewing Day! 🫧 They explored gum with their five senses, wrote opinion pieces on whether gum should be allowed in school, and even teamed up with Mrs. Godwin’s class to graph bubble-blowing skills. #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
West Ward’s fifth graders had a blast celebrating National Gum Chewing Day! 🫧 They explored gum with their five senses, wrote opinion pieces on whether gum should be allowed in school, and even teamed up with Mrs. Godwin’s class to graph bubble-blowing skills. #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
West Ward Elementary fifth graders made some great memories at camp! 🏕️ They learned new skills, made discoveries, and—most of all—enjoyed time with their friends! #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
October 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
West Ward Elementary fifth graders made some great memories at camp! 🏕️ They learned new skills, made discoveries, and—most of all—enjoyed time with their friends! #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
Miss Ellicott’s second graders used play dough to model mountains, plains, hills, plateaus, and valleys! What a fun way to learn about landforms and topography! ⛰️😄 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
September 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Miss Ellicott’s second graders used play dough to model mountains, plains, hills, plateaus, and valleys! What a fun way to learn about landforms and topography! ⛰️😄 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
West Ward students have learned to show respect throughout the school! 👍 Whether they are learning in class or lining up after lunch, they show why "𝐑" stands for Respect as they ROCK each day! 👏 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride
September 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
West Ward students have learned to show respect throughout the school! 👍 Whether they are learning in class or lining up after lunch, they show why "𝐑" stands for Respect as they ROCK each day! 👏 #alleganpsww #alleganpspride