Westside Elementary

School Mission Statement

Our mission is to produce high-achieving students.

Our vision is to create high-levels of learning through collaboration, results, and a culturally responsive environment.

School Awards

• 2005: Title I Distinguished School and has made adequate yearly progress from three consecutive years.
• 2009: Title I Distinguished School and has made adequate yearly progress for eight consecutive years

School Principal History

• 1952-1971: Joe Smith
• 1971-1988: William Farris
• 1988-1995: Gary Cook
• 1995-2001: Vivian Pennington
• 2001-2005: Greg Peavy
• 2005-2009: Sharon Daniel
• 2009-2023: Cynthia Hammond
• 2023-Current: Angienik Allen

Completed School Improvement/Renovations

• 1967: Media Center & 4 Classroom Addition
• 1989: Added A/C to the School
• 1993: New Music, Art and PE Facility
• 1993: New Roof
• 2004: Paving
• 2005: 14 Classroom Additions
• 2022: Parking and Drive Improvements
• 2023: HVAC Upgrades