Take a minute to check out the May issue of KIDsource by clicking here: https://aptg.co/YnMcBv
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400

Serving up smiles in style! 💤🍽️ Our students (and staff) got cozy in their pajama sets to celebrate the real stars of the day—our amazing lunch heroes! #LunchHeroAppreciationWeek

This week we’re celebrating our amazing Lunch Heroes! 🥪✨
In honor of all they do, we’ll be celebrating with special dress-up days all week long—check out each day’s theme! 🎉
Thank you to the incredible team who keeps our students fueled, smiling, and ready to learn each day. Your hard work, kindness, and dedication make a difference we appreciate more than words can say! 🧡
Be sure to join us in showing them some extra appreciation this week!
In honor of all they do, we’ll be celebrating with special dress-up days all week long—check out each day’s theme! 🎉
Thank you to the incredible team who keeps our students fueled, smiling, and ready to learn each day. Your hard work, kindness, and dedication make a difference we appreciate more than words can say! 🧡
Be sure to join us in showing them some extra appreciation this week!

Join us for BINGO Night on April 30th at 6:00 PM! 🎉
Bingo is FREE to play, and we’ll have pizza, drinks, and candy available for purchase at concessions.
Bring the whole family and get ready for a fun night filled with lots of prizes! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎯🍕
Bingo is FREE to play, and we’ll have pizza, drinks, and candy available for purchase at concessions.
Bring the whole family and get ready for a fun night filled with lots of prizes! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎯🍕

🥳 Congratulations to Allison DeKrey for her implementation of The Catalyst Approach, 12 Foundational Skills.
Allison DeKrey (6th grade Math/Social Studies) recently reached her Whole Group Foundational Skills Certification through data collection and goal setting.
She has dedicated time to implementing foundational skills that prioritize connection over compliance, fostering a calm, productive, and equitable learning environment.
Allison DeKrey (6th grade Math/Social Studies) recently reached her Whole Group Foundational Skills Certification through data collection and goal setting.
She has dedicated time to implementing foundational skills that prioritize connection over compliance, fostering a calm, productive, and equitable learning environment.

Happy Administrative Assistants Day, thank you for all you do at West!

Our talent show was a night to remember! 🎤✨
On March 30th, our stage came alive with standout performances, big smiles, and incredible school spirit. Thank you to everyone who performed, supported, and helped make the night such a success—we’re already looking forward to next year! 👏🎭

Horizon West's April Newsletter is Live! 🌞🐝🌸🪴🐌
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1do8RMBZKvlJ2ag8k7gAXsDjrSGsQnWcJ/view?usp=sharing
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Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, Mr. Lapka! 🎉
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make every single day. Your support for students and staff does not go unnoticed—you truly help make our school a better place!
We appreciate all that you do! 👏📚 #AssistantPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouMrLapka
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make every single day. Your support for students and staff does not go unnoticed—you truly help make our school a better place!
We appreciate all that you do! 👏📚 #AssistantPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouMrLapka

Fresh from their garden to their plates 🌱🍝
Our students are enjoying delicious pesto pasta made with ingredients grown right here in their very own hydroponics garden! From planting to harvesting to tasting—this is hands-on learning at its best.
Growing minds, growing food, and growing a love for learning 💚
Our students are enjoying delicious pesto pasta made with ingredients grown right here in their very own hydroponics garden! From planting to harvesting to tasting—this is hands-on learning at its best.
Growing minds, growing food, and growing a love for learning 💚

Reminder: There’s no school today, April 3rd 🚨
Make the most of your long weekend and enjoy the break—we’ll see you Monday, refreshed and ready to go! ✨
Make the most of your long weekend and enjoy the break—we’ll see you Monday, refreshed and ready to go! ✨

🥳 Congratulations to the following teachers for their implementation of The Catalyst Approach, 12 Foundational Skills.
Amber Arndt (6th grade Science/Social Studies) Whole Group Foundational Skills Recertification
Jocelyn Estrem (6th grade SI Science/ELA) Whole Group Foundational Skills Recertification
Autumn Thompson (5th grade Math/Social Studie) Whole Group Foundational Skills Certification
These teachers have dedicated time to implementing foundational skills that prioritize connection over compliance, fostering calm, productive, and equitable learning environments.
Amber Arndt (6th grade Science/Social Studies) Whole Group Foundational Skills Recertification
Jocelyn Estrem (6th grade SI Science/ELA) Whole Group Foundational Skills Recertification
Autumn Thompson (5th grade Math/Social Studie) Whole Group Foundational Skills Certification
These teachers have dedicated time to implementing foundational skills that prioritize connection over compliance, fostering calm, productive, and equitable learning environments.

Take a minute to check out the April issue of KIDsource by clicking here: https://aptg.co/mrN9dq
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400

Take a minute to check out the Special Edition Summer Camps issue of KIDsource by clicking here: https://aptg.co/L0yZ21
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400

Horizon Families: the deadline to order your 2025-26 yearbook has been extended to Friday, March 27! This is the LAST CHANCE to order; yearbooks are not guaranteed for orders placed after the deadline. Order your book now at https://v2.myproimages.com/rwp-inc/code/HRZN26
🌸 Spring Break Reminder! ☀️
There will be no school on March 19–20 for Spring Break.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! Students will be welcomed back to school on Monday, March 23.
We look forward to seeing everyone back and ready to learn!
There will be no school on March 19–20 for Spring Break.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! Students will be welcomed back to school on Monday, March 23.
We look forward to seeing everyone back and ready to learn!

⏰ Early Out Reminder!
Just a reminder that today is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed two hours early, and the school day will end at 2:00 PM.
Please plan accordingly for transportation and pick-up times. Thank you!
Just a reminder that today is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed two hours early, and the school day will end at 2:00 PM.
Please plan accordingly for transportation and pick-up times. Thank you!

Big thanks to #7Brew for keeping our school community energized this morning ☕️🙌
The coffee helped power us through our last night of conferences—we appreciate the boost as we wrapped up such a meaningful time connecting with our students and families!

⚽ Girls Soccer Informational Meeting ⚽
Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in playing soccer! Join us for an informational meeting to learn more about the upcoming fall season and summer preparation opportunities.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 25
⏰ Time: 8:30–9:00 AM
📍 Location: Horizon PAC
Meet the coaches and team captains, ask questions, and find out how to get involved. We hope to see you there!
Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in playing soccer! Join us for an informational meeting to learn more about the upcoming fall season and summer preparation opportunities.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 25
⏰ Time: 8:30–9:00 AM
📍 Location: Horizon PAC
Meet the coaches and team captains, ask questions, and find out how to get involved. We hope to see you there!

Spud Hockey’s own Max Cullen stopped by to visit his former 5th grade teacher, Carrie Hartwig, today!
Max brought along his two state championship medals and shared them with students while signing autographs and talking about the incredible run by the Spuds. The team just captured its second state championship in program history, and did it in back-to-back seasons!
Congratulations again to Max and the Spuds on another historic season, and thanks for visiting! 🏒🥇🥔
Max brought along his two state championship medals and shared them with students while signing autographs and talking about the incredible run by the Spuds. The team just captured its second state championship in program history, and did it in back-to-back seasons!
Congratulations again to Max and the Spuds on another historic season, and thanks for visiting! 🏒🥇🥔

