We Can't Wait to See You Tomorrow!

Join us for:
📚 SAC/Annual Title 1 Meeting @ 5:00 PM

🤝 PTA Meeting @ 5:30 PM

🏫 Open House @ 6:00 PM

Come meet your child’s teachers, learn about what’s ahead this year, and find out how you can get involved.

2 days ago, West Riverside Elementary
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3 days ago, West Riverside Elementary
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Dismissal:
Effective Immediately:
Car Riders: Any person picking up a student MUST have a PikMyKid placard to display in the car window. If you do not have a PikMyKid placard, you will be required to park and come into the building to obtain one. You MUST show ID to receive your PikMyKid placard. If you need extra placards for multiple pick up persons, please contact Ms. Mann in the office. When you arrive in the car rider line, announce yourself in the PikMyKid app.
Car Rider Ettiquette: DO NOT use James St. to jump ahead in the car rider line. This confuses the order of the cars in the PikMyKid app. Come down King St. and turn on Herschel St. to get in the car rider line.
Walkers: If you are walking up to pick up your child to walk home, you MUST have a PikMyKid placard or know your student's PikMyKid number.
DO NOT walk up to the front of the building to pick up your child during dismissal. You must drive through the car line or walk to the walkers gate.
These protocols are for the safety of ALL students. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we make dismissal safe for everyone.

Volunteer Clearance:

Background screening is required for all volunteers. There are two types of background screening: Level I and Level II. To apply to be a volunteer, go to www.duvalschools.org/o/humanresources/page/volunteer-hr.

Human Resources
website
www.duvalschools.org

Level I Volunteers
These are volunteers who are always under the direct supervision of district staff and are never alone with students. Examples include classroom helper, book fair volunteer, or cafeteria monitor. If you would like to eat lunch with your student, you must have a Level 1 screening. Level I screening includes a check against the Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Public Website.

There is no fee for the Level I screening.


Level II Volunteers/Chaperones


These are volunteers who may be out of direct view of staff or responsible for supervising students, such as chaperones. This screening process includes: A fingerprint-based background check, a review of felonies and other criminal offenses, and a national sexual offender registry check.

There is a fee for the Level II screening, which is paid for by the volunteer. The fee is $74.50 (subject to change.)

9 days ago, West Riverside Elementary
Dear Families,

Join us on Thursday, August 21, 2025 for an evening of connection and information at West Riverside Elementary!

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Title I Annual/SAC Meeting & Meet Our New Principal
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – PTA General Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Open House
11 days ago, West Riverside Elementary
Meet the Principal
SAC/PTA

Dear Families,

We apologize for today’s dismissal delay. The PikMyKid app experienced a districtwide outage. The district is actively working to resolve the issue, and we expect it to be fully operational tomorrow for a smoother dismissal process.
To ensure a safe and efficient dismissal, please review the reminders below:

Daily Transportation
Please remind your child each day how they will be going home. If there are any changes, notify your child’s teacher or the front office so we can have them ready at dismissal. Ensure you have your PikMyKid tag number and/or a photo ID available so we can verify your identity.

Extended Day
Beginning at 3:10 PM, families must park and sign students out in the front office, even if car dismissal is still in progress.

Walkers
If you plan to pick your child up from the walkers’ area, inform your child’s teacher so they can be placed in the correct dismissal zone. Walker pick-up is located at the back of the playground on Park Street.

Car Riders
Enter the carline from King St. and Herschel Ave. and remain in your vehicle.
Display your PikMyKid tag number on your dashboard and check your child out through the PikMyKid app.
Students will be released in the order they are called as you queue them into PikMyKid.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these beginning-of-year technical challenges. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and organized for all students.

11 days ago, West Riverside Elementary
Welcome Back, West Riverside Families! We are excited to see all of our students tomorrow for the first day of school! Doors open at 8:00 AM, and classes begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Please be sure your child arrives on time, ready to learn, and full of Gator pride!
12 days ago, West Riverside Elementary
welcome back to school
Greetings WRES Families! We are excited about the upcoming school year! Please click the link below to view the WRES Scrabble Script Parent Newsletter with school updates and information. https://secure.smore.com/n/vedas Educationally, Dr. Taylor Principal
about 1 month ago, West Riverside Elementary School
Greetings West Riverside Elementary family! We're thrilled to announce that we've been recognized as an 'A' school for the 2024-2025 academic year from the Florida Department of Education! This is a huge accomplishment that reflects the dedication, hard work, and passion of our students, teachers, and staff. We're so proud of everyone's efforts and we can't wait to see what we'll achieve together in the future. Keep up the great work, everyone! Let's continue to strive for excellence and make our school the best it can be. Go, West Riverside!
about 2 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
A School
Back to School Orientation VPK-Kindergarten Thursday, August 7 at 9:30-10:30 am 1st-2nd Grades-Thursday, August 7 at 11:00-12:00 am 3rd-5th Grades -Thursday, August 7 at 1:00-2:00 pm
2 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
Orientation
West Riverside Elementary School Supply Lists 2025-2026 https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wres/page/school-supply-list
2 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/wres/page/school-supply-list
West Riverside Elementary Last Day of School-Friday, May 30 Dismissal begins at 11:45 for VPK. All other students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm There is no PM Extended Day for students.
3 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
Last Day
West Riverside Elementary Last Day of School-Friday, May 30 Dismissal begins at 11:45 for VPK. All other students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm There is no PM Extended Day for students.
3 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH A WAX MUSEUM – This shoutout celebrates a fun, interactive take on history – a Wax Museum event at West Riverside Elementary School! Dr. April Slade, Director of K-12 Social Studies, shares her reflections: “Students amazed us all by transforming into historical figures, politicians, music artists, and athletes, each one standing proudly to share the story of their chosen icon. It was truly inspiring to see our young scholars embody greatness from the past and present.”
3 months ago, Duval County Public Schools
West Riverside ES Wax Museum Event
West Riverside ES Wax Museum Event
West Riverside ES Wax Museum Event
West Riverside ES Wax Museum Event
Our special formal for 4th and 5th grade students will be held from 6:00–8:30 PM. Tickets are $45 per student, which includes a catered dinner and special dance events. Payments can be made by cash or at DCPS.SchoolCashOnline.com Permission slips and payment are due by May 14. No tickets will be sold May 15–23.
3 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
Dance
Walk/Bike to School Day-May 7 The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Community Engagement Section invites West Riverside students and families to the Annual Walk, Bike, Roll Initiative on Wednesday May 7 at 8:00 am West Riverside Elementary community will meet at 8:00 at the front of the Willow Branch Library. We will walk/bike from the library to West Riverside Elementary. Members of JSO will be accompany students and families as we walk to school.
4 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
Walk to School Day Wednesday-May 7
Let's celebrate our amazing West Riverside Teachers May 5-9. Teachers will appreciate any acts or words of kindness. We take the time to show our love for the teachers who go above and beyond each day
4 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
Teacher Appreciation
Join the Safety Patrol for our last school dance of the year! It will take place from 3:00–5:45 PM, Friday, May 2. Tickets are $16 which includes 5 snack tickets and entry. Permission slips and payment are due by April 30. No tickets will be sold May 1–2. Purchase your tickets online at: DCPS.SchoolCashOnline.com
4 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
Dance
Greetings, The Spring Dual Language Program is tomorrow, Thursday, April 17 at the following times: 1:00 - K-2nd Grade Dual Language Classes 2:00 - 3rd-5th Grade Dual Language Classes We want your feedback! Please complete the 5 Essentials Parent Survey to help West Riverside Elementary School continuously improve. To complete the parent survey, click the link below: Visit survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent There is no school Friday, April 18. Thank you!
4 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
PTA Family Fiesta! April 25, 2025 West Riverside Elementary PTA presents: FAMILY FIESTA Dance and musical performances from Mexico, Peru, Panama and Colombia Friday, April 25th, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Performances start at 6:30pm* Join us at West Riverside in the schoolyard for a night of delicious food and cultural performances! Dinner will be catered by La Bodega Original and we will be offering empanadas, stewed chicken and roast pork, rice, and beans for dinner. Each ticket includes entertainment, dinner, and a drink! Dinner 6:00-6:30 pm (**pre-registration required**) Only $10.00/person *This is a catered event so we will need a head count to preorder and we will NOT be selling food tickets at the door of the event* Online - via https://westriverside.memberhub.com/store . Add your tickets to the cart and check out! No need to turn in anything else! We will have your tickets at the door!
4 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
Family Fiesta
Early Release Day is tomorrow. VPK students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm. K-5 students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm. Please ensure your student has a plan in place for dismissal.
5 months ago, West Riverside Elementary School
ER Day