West Side Elementary

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    • West Side School takes great pride in our students, parents, and staff. We work together as a school community to provide a quality education for all students in a safe and caring environment. Our high expectations result in improved academic performance and help to create well-rounded individuals.

      Mrs. Shannon Green

      Principal
       
      "Where Children Believe, Achieve, And Succeed!"
       
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    Latest News

    • Two Mountain Ridge Teams Earn MPSSAA State Tournament Sportsmanship Awards

      The fall sports season was a pretty good one for the Mountain Ridge Miners. Both the volleyball team and the varsity football team were the recipients of MPSSAA State Tournament Sportsmanship Awards this year, an award that is presented to one team per sport.

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    • Superintendent Announces Administrative Staffing Update

      Allegany County Public Schools Superintendent, Mr. Jeff Blank, recently announced the appointment of Mr. Timothy Farrell as the acting principal at George’s Creek Elementary School effective December 16, 2021, through the remainder of this school year.

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    • Maryland Early Fall Assessment Data and Kindergarten Readiness Results Reflect National Trends on Learning Loss

      Today, the Maryland State Department of Education released preliminary early fall assessment and kindergarten readiness scores for the 2021-22 school year, which demonstrated an overall decline in student proficiency for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Kindergarten Readiness.

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    • Mountain Ridge High School Hosts NHS Induction Ceremony

      The Mountain Ridge High School Chapter of the National Honor Society recently held its induction ceremony for the 2021-2022 school year welcoming 65 new members to the organization.

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    • Induction Ceremony of the Allegany High School Chapter of the National Honor Society

      Forty-four junior and senior students from Allegany High School were inducted into membership of the National Honor Society (NHS) on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in front of parents, staff, students, and guests.

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    • Allegany Marching Band Wins Atlantic Coast Championship

      On Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Landis Field in Harrisburg, PA, the Allegany High School Marching Band made school history when they won their first ever Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast High School Marching Band Championship (ACC's).

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    • Allegany County Volunteer Speakers’ Bureau and the STEM Specialist in the Classroom Program

      Do you want to be a volunteer speaker for the Speakers’ Bureau and/or STEM Specialist in the Classroom?

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    Vision & Mission

    • CORE VALUES
      Together we will RESPECT, EXCEL, and INSPIRE.

       

      VISION STATEMENT
      Through collaboration and continuous learning, West Side Elementary School will be a place of excellence where all students are engaged in high quality, real-world learning. A professional and highly motivated staff, in partnership with parents, will encourage children to achieve their full potential and become responsible citizens who are lifelong learners.

       

      MISSION STATEMENT
      West Side strives to guarantee each child a superior education through high quality, integrated learning experiences.
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    Contact Us

    • 425 Paca Street 
      Cumberland, MD 21502 
       
      Office Telephone:
      301-724-0340

      School Fax:
      301-724-1651

      Cafeteria Manager:
      301-724-4112

      School Day:
      8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
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