House Kick Off!

January 28, 2025 was an exciting day at West Springfield Elementary School as we kicked off our House system!  Every student was welcomed to their House and whether it was Ethica, Innovara, Resilio, or Synerix the excitement was jolting.  Students have already begun to earn points for their positive behavior in the cafeteria. 

During the kickoff assembly , students not only learned the name of their House, they also learned about its POG (Portrait of a Graduate) attribute, their unique chant and handshake, and were introduced to their House leaders and Corral groups.  Students were also informed about the opportunity to become House student leaders and the process for doing so which varies by grade level to allow every student to access it should they choose to.  Meet the Houses

Students were first introduced to the houses through this video and quickly the school was a buzz on what house they would be assigned to! Be on the look out in this week's Thursday Folder, where your child will come home with information about their assigned House.

Champions of global and ethical citizenship.  They are known for its swift and elegant movements, embodying the ideals of unity and ethical values.  Members of this house are dedicated to demonstrating integrity and promoting global understanding and environmental stewardship. POG Attribute: Global and Ethical Citizen

Unwavering resilience and goal-directed nature They are symbolized by a horse with a vibrant orange coat, representing energy and determination.  Members of this house are admired for their ability to overcome challenges and stay focused on their goals, embodying the spirit of perseverance and strength. POG Attribute: Resilient and Goal-Directed

This horse is said to have the ability to traverse any terrain with ease, symbolizing boundless exploration and innovation.  The eight legs represent the eight directions of the world: north, south, east, west, up, down, inside, and outside.   Members of this house are known for their ability to think outside the box and approach problems with innovative solutions. POG Attribute: Critical and Creative Thinking

Renowned for their collaboration skills.  The House is celebrated for its efforts to bring people together and foster teamwork and cooperation.  Members of this house are known for working collaboratively, supporting one another to achieve common goals and embodying the spirit of unity and collective strength. POG Attribute: Collaborator

How can parents help?

Parents can volunteer by SIGNING UP HERE to help us recognize our students in the cafeteria.  We need parents' help to positively recognize students who demonstrate cafeteria expectations and positive behavior, allowing them to earn House points. We can’t wait to see you in the cafeteria!

What is Houses?

The House system is a positive behavior strategy in which students are grouped into teams known as Houses.  The House system provides students with a sense of belonging by allowing them to be part of a group, team, and family. It fosters unity among students and staff across grade levels and classrooms, while promoting positive behavior through a shared sense of community and culture. As we shared with students, while they have an assigned House, they are all part of the Mustang House, working together.

Thank You

A special thank you to our House Committee: James Koontz, Rachel Calderin, Katrina Glista, Heather Gomez, Ryann Laden, Emma Python, Sean Scinta, Jennifer Quinn, Rin Henry, Julia Reardon, Meghan Murphy, Amy Bell, Kristen McDaniel, Daryl Yarmolovich, Meghan Maloney, Mulu Ejigu, Jason Potten and Kelly Sheers.

An additional thanks to parents, Tiffany Anderson and Courtney Lopes, for their behind the scenes support!