📚🌎 Mrs. Reuscher’s 3rd graders are diving into history as they learn all about Immigration and Ellis Island! 🇺🇸
Students took a virtual interactive tour of Ellis Island, making ten different stops to discover what immigrants experienced on their journey to America. They read to each other, discussed the challenges and hopes of new arrivals, and explored Ellis Island using Google Earth for a closer look.
To wrap up the experience, each student wrote a pretend letter as an immigrant to a loved one back home — sharing what they experienced at Ellis Island. ❤️✉️
about 2 months ago, Haley Reuscher
✨⭐ This week’s KWAY Teacher of the Week is Kacy Lee, First-Grade Teacher at Prairie West Elementary! ⭐✨
Kacy is being recognized for her extraordinary dedication and for making learning an immersive adventure for her first graders. She received multiple nominations from both colleagues and parents, all praising the warm, supportive environment she creates in her classroom.
One parent shared how Mrs. Lee brings learning to life—having students wear hospital gear to learn about the human body, sampling foods from different countries, and even designing their own planets. They wrote: “She engages students in a variety of ways and lives out the WSR mission of making sure everyone belongs, grows, and succeeds.”
Kacy brings learning to life while maintaining high expectations, ensuring every student has the opportunity to connect with the material and the support they need to grow.
Please join us in celebrating Kacy Lee, an invaluable member of the Waverly-Shell Rock team!
💛🖤 It’s a great day to be a Go-Hawk! Thank you for showing true Go-Hawk spirit 🦅✨
2 days ago, David Hill
Creating memories!
7 days ago, Jean Kampman
So many great memories made throughout the day.
7 days ago, Jean Kampman
Thank you to all the grandparents, parents, neighbors, mentors, and friends who made today unforgettable.
7 days ago, Jean Kampman
Our VIP Day was a huge success! We are so grateful for the love and support our students receive from their very important people—today and every day.
7 days ago, Jean Kampman
Thank you to everyone who joined us for McTeacher’s Night at McDonald’s. Our teachers enjoyed serving families, and it was great to see so many students and community members gathering together.
McDonald’s will be donating a portion of the evening’s proceeds back to our school, and we truly appreciate your support of Prairie West.
Please enjoy the photos of our teachers and families from the event.
19 days ago, Jean Kampman
Celebrating Halloween in 4th grade
30 days ago, Jean Kampman
Visiting the 3rd Grade zoo
30 days ago, Jean Kampman
First Public library visit this year for Mrs. Phillip's 4th grade
30 days ago, Jean Kampman
Mrs. Reuscher's 3rd grade on Halloween
30 days ago, Jean Kampman
🎃 Mrs. Heyer's 1st Grade Had a Spooktacular Halloween Bash! 👻
The spirits were high and the costumes were absolutely AMAZING today in Mrs. Heyer's classroom! 🧡🖤
30 days ago, Kacy Lee
🎃 Mrs. Lee's 1st Grade Had a Spooktacular Halloween Party! 👻
We had an absolutely fang-tastic day celebrating Halloween in Mrs. Lee's 1st-grade class! 🧡🖤
30 days ago, Kacy Lee
More Halloween fun at Prairie West!
about 1 month ago, Emilee Metcalf
Our staff also showed off their creativity!
about 1 month ago, Jean Kampman
Mrs. Phillip's 4th Grade
about 1 month ago, Jean Kampman
Halloween fun was in full swing at Prairie West today! From the costume parade to trick-or-treating at Bartels, we have lots of boo-tiful highlights! 👻
about 1 month ago, Jean Kampman
What a spooktacular day we had at Prairie West! It was frightfully fun to see all the creative costumes at our Halloween parade! Afterward, our students enjoyed trick-or-treating and bewitching at Bartels. Enjoy viewing the fa-bOO-lous festivities from today!
about 1 month ago, Jean Kampman
Last Friday was all about celebrating our wonderful boss, Mrs. Westendorf, for Boss's Day. We truly cannot thank you enough for the incredible impact you’ve had on our lives. You’re so much more than a boss — you’re a leader who inspires, a mentor who guides, and a supporter who always believes in us. Your kindness, strength, and encouragement make every day brighter and every challenge easier to face. Thank you for leading with both your heart and your wisdom. We’re so grateful for you today and always.
about 1 month ago, Jean Kampman
In Library, students have enjoyed a variety of STEM activities after checking out their books.
about 2 months ago, Jean Kampman
