Celebrating Community: Westview Campus Traditions

Westview is a school where children with autism find a place to be loved and challenged. A place where families can join together and feel accepted. It is a school where siblings can meet other siblings and see that they are not alone. This is a school that gives the gift of hope.

Jane Stewart, 1939-2010

Starting with a simple and heartfelt assembly honoring founder Jane Stewart and moving through our fall calendar to lively concerts and social gatherings with those we love, fall at The Westview School brings much joy and celebration with some well-loved traditions and annual events on campus

FOUNDER’S DAY

In October, all the staff and students gathered for an assembly to celebrate Westview founder, Jane Stewart. At the morning assembly, Middle School student Joe shared a lively and heartfelt retelling of the history of Westview in his own words.

Ms. Jane and her vision for this special school have significantly impacted every child that has walked Westview's halls.

Bevan Koch

Each year, we choose something different and unique to honor Ms. Jane and her work to start The Westview School. This summer, Ms. Jane's Story Spot got a major upgrade thanks to Ben Hoelscher, an Eagle Scout. Ben and his troop built three custom benches, each one adorned with the Westview crest. These beautiful benches are nestled under the trees at the north end of our campus and will be enjoyed by students, staff, and families for years to come.

Westview Holiday Play

WILDCATS TAKE THE STAGE

The Holiday Play is a longstanding tradition at The Westview School It is an opportunity for Wildcats, young and old, to take the stage and perform in front of a live audience This year, Nelson Armstrong, Westview's music teacher, with the help of Kaylee Bond, Westview’s Art teacher, went all in with time, effort, and creativity to make this year's Holiday Play a smashing success Much more goes into our students' performances than simply learning a song, and we cannot thank Nelson and Kaylee enough for their talent and dedication in creating a successful holiday play In the weeks leading up to performance day, students practice walking across the street to the New Life Church They get comfortable wearing costumes They practice walking onto the stage, lining up, and staying calm and quiet while waiting All the extra practice helps to set our students up for success. The Holiday Play highlights what makes Westview so unique - the nurturing and love we put into all aspects of developing our students and bringing out the best. It was a proud moment for our students and families.

By Special Invitation

DADS, GRANDPARENTS, AND SPECIAL FRIENDS

You can set your clock for the special dates on the Westview calendar each year when we invite our families to share a morning on campus with our students

DADS’ DAY

Westview LOVES celebrating dads at Dads' Day every fall Our students were so proud to have these special guests on campus in November Watching all the dads partake in the specially planned activities was a blast!

GRANDPARENTS + SPECIAL FRIENDS

Grandparents and Special Friends' Day arrives in January We know that there are others who love our students aside from just mom and dad, and it is important to Westview to take time to welcome grandparents and those special family members for a glimpse into a day of school with our students. It is a joy for our Wildcats to show off their school, classrooms, friends, and teachers to their families.