On May 12, 2015, voters in the Westside Community Schools District approved a $79.9 million bond issue. The bonds will be spent on physical and functional upgrades at all of the elementary schools and Westside Middle School. Click here to learn more.
This site is intended to allow parents, students, faculty, business leaders and other members of our community to view and engage in the process as it progresses during the upcoming months and years. Bookmark this site and check back regularly for updates.
January Construction Updates
January 14, 2020
Posted January 7, 2020 Thanks to good winter weather, we continue to make progress at the new Prairie Lane Elementary! Vrana has begun grading at the site in preparation to begin installation of the foundations and geopiers (stabilized earth) below the gym. Crew members are also starting work on the new storm shelter additions. We …
Foundation Work Planned for Prairie Lane
December 3, 2019
Posted December 3, 2019 We are making great progress on the NEW Prairie Lane Elementary! Vrana has received subcontractor bids for the project and is now finalizing procurement. You will start to see foundations in January dependant on weather conditions. We anticipate delivery of structural steel framing in March of 2020. Thank you all for …
State Leaders, Community Advocates Celebrate Hawkins Family Westside Boys & Girls Club
September 10, 2019
Posted August 21, 2019 Nebraska leaders, educators, and community advocates gathered Monday, August 12 at 6:00pm for the official Ribbon Cutting & Open House at the newly constructed Hawkins Family Westside Boys & Girls Club. The facility at 1312 Robertson Dr. has 15,000 square feet of dedicated club space, connecting hundreds of children with hope …
Hundreds Attend Ribbon Cutting & Open House at Swanson Elementary
September 10, 2019
Posted August 13, 2019 Westside Community Schools leaders, educators, and neighbors gathered Monday, August 12 at 3:00pm for the official Ribbon Cutting & Open House at the newly constructed Swanson Elementary School. The facility at 86th & Harney has been built over the last 18 months, replacing the iconic Swanson School constructed in 1958. The …
Prairie Lane Plans Updated
August 6, 2019
Posted July 30, 2019 Based on economic projections and construction bids, the Westside Board of Education is pursuing an option to replace a substantial part of Prairie Lane Elementary rather than the initial plan to renovate a majority of the existing building. All options and research will be presented to the Prairie Lane Design Advisory …
The Facts
Click here to get the facts on the Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) and the various renovation project timelines.
Renovation Updates
Click here for the latest information regarding the renovation of District schools.