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Announcements

Parents- Your Consent Required for Student Digital Learning Tools

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Click here to find out more and provide your consent.

Open House - Aug. 18

Thursday, Aug. 18, WSES will hold an Open House/New Family Welcome

1:30 - 2:00 - New to WSES Family Meeting 
2:00 - 2:30 - New WSES Families Only Open House
2:30 - 3:00 - Last Names A - K Only Open House
3:00 - 3:30 - Last Names L - Z Only Open House

2022-23 Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We're excited to welcome our newest Mustangs to West Springfield Elementary School! Looking for information about registering a new student with us? Begin the registration process!

Book Your Summer!

WSES' summer reading program has begun! Get your bingo board here and get ready to read!

2022-23 School Supply Lists Posted

School supply lists for the 2022-2023 school year have been posted. Click here to view the lists by grade level.

New Cell Phone Use Expectations

New cell phone use expectations are in effect for the 2022-23 school year. Parents will need to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR) and sign the form.

Dr. Sheers Recognized as the FCPS 2022 Region 4 Outstanding Principal

Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Sheers who was recognized as the FCPS 2022 Region 4 Outstanding Principal and one of the five finalists for the FCPS Outstanding Principal at this year's FCPS Honors event. Ms. Houghton, Ms. Boasiako, Ms. O'Connor, Ms. Hibner, and Ms. Feil were also recognized at FCPS Honors!

No-Cost Tutoring for Summer

View steps for accessing Tutor.com during the summer months. Tutor.com is online tutoring service offered at no cost to families. Students have 24/7, unlimited access to the service.

News You Choose: The Mustang Memo

Check out the latest happenings at West Springfield Elementary School. 

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Submit Absences Online

Report your student's absence here. 

Upcoming Events at West Springfield Elementary School

See all events

School Hours

View our bell schedules!

Parent Teacher Assocation

Learn more about the WSES PTA!

Attendance Form

Submit a student absence online!

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

West Springfield Elementary School Features

Dr. Sheers Recognized as the FCPS 2022 Region 4 Outstanding Principal

June 08, 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Sheers who was recognized as the FCPS 2022 Region 4 Outstanding Principal and one of the five finalists for the FCPS Outstanding Principal at this year's FCPS Honors event, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts on June 8th.

WSES Celebrates Completion of its New Mural

May 12, 2022
On May 11, 2022, West Springfield Elementary School held a ceremony to reveal the new mural that will welcome students into the school every morning. Designed by artist Raman Singh with support from the WSES student body, the theme for the mural is “We see you. We welcome you. You belong here.”

WSES Goes Wild at the National Zoo!

May 06, 2022
600 students, 145 chaperones, 81 staff and 19 buses! April 28, 2022 marked the return of the tradition of school-wide field trips that Dr. Kelly Sheers started at West Springfield Elementary School. This year, all WSES staff and students (any many parents and grandparents!) spent the day visiting the National Zoo.
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FCPS News and Features

Special Education (Virtual) Information Session

Make an Impact! Become a Special Education Teacher! Attend Our Special Education (Virtual) Information Session on Wednesday, August 17 (5-6 p.m.)

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates Cell Phone Use at Schools

The "Updates to the FCPS SR&R" web page outlines changes to cell phone use for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the SR&R web page to learn more and to log on to your SIS ParentVue account to acknowledge review of this document OR print, sign, and return the form to your child’s school by September 30, 2022.

Want to Teach?: Residency Program Helps Get Qualified Educators in the Classroom

A new FCPS program will assist qualified educators by enabling them to fulfill classroom teacher duties while following a fast-tracked educational route to obtaining a Virginia teaching license. <br />
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Teacher Resident Hiring Event

Interested in Becoming a Resident Teacher for FCPS?

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the largest school system in Virginia, is searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference in the lives of students. Attend our Teacher Resident Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 (6-7 p.m.) or our Teacher Resident Hiring Event on Thursday, August 11, 2022 (4 - 7 p.m.). The Teacher Resident Hiring Event will take place both virtually as well as in-person at Gatehouse Administration Center.
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