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About Westside Middle
Westside Middle School - A joyful learning community empowering students to reach their full potential as high-achieving students and responsible citizens.
Westside Ways
- We will provide a safe and secure learning environment.
- We will treat all students with fairness and respect.
- We will provide our students with instruction that is engaging and rigorous.
Administration
Principals & Assistant Principals
Board Policies
One of the primary functions of the Board of Education is to formulate policies which serve as the rules to govern the schools in Barrow County.
School Governance Team
SGTs provide a local voice, enhancing accountability and ensuring community needs inform school direction, operating under state guidelines.
BELIEFS
- A safe, caring, and positive environment is essential for student success.
- Education is a dynamic process requiring continuous evaluation and growth, facilitating students in becoming confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
- Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual needs.
- All school employees, students, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission through effective communication and cooperation.
- Individual student achievement is advanced through real-world experiences and active learning.
- Students’ 21st century technology skills are vital for today’s learning and tomorrow’s success.
- Nationally-aligned academic standards and best instructional practices provide each student appropriate opportunities for success.
- Students’ specialized interests and abilities are nurtured through a wide range of exploratory and extracurricular activities.
- In developing continuous, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.
WMS FAST FACTS:
Mascot: Huskies
School Colors: Maroon & Silver
Enrollment: 6th-8th Grade, Approx. 800 students
Feeder Schools: Auburn & Kennedy Elementary
Cluster: Apalachee High
SCHOOL INFO:
240 Matthews School Rd.
Winder, GA 30680
770-307-2972
706-352-9754 (Fax)
Office Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m
