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Next week is a BIG week in the Westover Community! We cannot wait to have our halls filled with smiling faces. See you next week Bear Family!

Parents, Please note the slight change in our dress code policy.

Hi! My name is Elizabeth Leach. My family and I moved to Lexington from Alaska in 2021. Having worked in the health care field for nearly 20 years as a registered nurse, I have always found joy in providing care and educating patients. I am excited to bring this passion for care and nurturing to the classroom in my new role as a paraprofessional. My husband Christopher and I have 2 sons, Everett and Rowan. I stay busy with a home baking business and love tending to my fruitful garden. I cant wait to start working alongside dedicated teachers and being part of the Westover family💙💛

Hi! I’m Cecelia Jones, the new band director for the northern portion of Henderson County! I graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2014 with a Bachelors degree in Flute Performance, as well as holding two Masters degrees from the University of Memphis in Flute Performance and Music Education. As a musician, I have travelled around the world performing across the United States and Europe. I most recently taught at Lexington Middle School for the past four years. I am very excited to work with the students of Henderson County.  My home school is Westover, and I’m so excited to be part of the amazing Westover Bear Family!

My name is Kelly Moffitt, and I will be teaching Special Education at Westover Elementary school this year . I got my Bachelors Degree from UT Martin, and my Masters in Leadership from WGU. I have been in the educational field for the past 19 years. The last eight years of my career have been at JMCSS, and I am excited to be returning to Henderson County Schools! I have two grown daughters, and have been a long-time resident of Lexington. I’m looking forward to this school year and I’m glad to be a Westover Bear!

Hi everyone! I’m Mallory Hart and I am so excited to be joining the Bears family! This will be my third year with Henderson County schools and my third year in first grade. I am married to Aaron and we have two wonderful boys, Daniel and Asher. We also have the most friendly (and lazy) dog in the world, Athens. When I’m not teaching kiddos to read, which is my passion, you can find me cheering on the LHS Tigers or Georgia Bulldogs. Our family loves sports and I can’t wait to cheer on the Westover Bears this year too!!

Hello Westover Family! My name is Natalie Sorensen and I am so very excited to be starting my 12th year of teaching at Westover! Go Bears! Prior to coming to Henderson county I taught 5th grade ELA at Pope School in Jackson as well as Caywood Elementary in Lexington City. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis, Masters degree in education from Ashford University, and my EdS. in administration from Arkansas State University. Needless to say, I love school and feel like I myself am a forever student! I am married to John Sorensen and am a boy mom with 4 sons-all of whom I love very much. My oldest, Tyler, is 21 and a senior at University of Tennessee at Martin. My 17 year old son, Nico, and my 16 year old step-son, Jaden, both attend Madison Academic High School in Jackson and will be an upcoming senior and junior this year. My youngest, Miles, is starting 5th grade and will attend Westover with me. He is very excited to become a Bear! As an educator, I believe ALL children have the ability to be successful in the classroom and I look forward to helping all of my students at Westover have a fantastic year! 

Hey, Hey, Bear Fam!! 🩵💛 I’m Kelly Eliff, and I  am excited to return home to teach 3rd grade at Westover!  I received my bachelor’s  degree in education from The University of Memphis. I received my master’s degree in educational leadership from Arkansas State. This is my 17th year in education. I   am committed to building relationships and inspiring all students to learn.   I am married to David Eliff. We have two children, Wesley and Charli.   I am excited about this new school year and being a part of my Westover family.  Go Bears! 🌟🐻🌟

My name is Bethany Abraham, and I’m 25 years old. I am married to David Abraham and have two sweet little ones: Remi-Mae and Beau. I graduated from UTMPC with a bachelors in K-5 education. This will be my 4th year teaching, and I’m so happy to be coming back home to the elementary school I attended! I have spent the last 3 years at South Haven teaching 6th grade. I am so excited to be teaching 4th grade math at Westover! Once a bear, always a bear!💙💛

My name is Daniel Mitchell. This is my 11th year of teaching PE.  After graduation from MTSU in 2013 with a degree in PE, I went back to get my masters degree in administration in 2020. I previously taught in Nashville for 8 years, before moving to Lexington in 2022. My wife of 16 years is also a teacher.  She currently teaches 1st grade at Westover. We have 2 daughters, one in 9th grade and the other in 6th. We also have 2 dogs who love to run around the yard chasing a frisbee any chance they get. My goal is to teach children the physical skills they need to learn different activities/sports so that they can be healthy and active long after they leave my classes. I’m looking forward to being at Westover!

All children who will be four (4) years old on or before August 15, 2024, are eligible to apply for PreK for the 2024-2025 school year. Requested documents to bring when completing an application: -Proof of Income (ex: check stub, income tax return, public assistance case, etc.) -Proof of age such as birth certificate, other medical documents -Social Security Card -Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office -Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year) -Two (2) Proofs of County Residence (E911 address) (ex: electric bill, water bill, etc.) If you have any questions, please contact: Casey McDaniel (731)968-3661 ext. 1227 mcdaniel.casey@hcschoolstn.org Stacey Valle (731)968-3661 ext. 1215 valle.stacey@hcschoolstn.org Voluntary PreK (VPK) is an income-based program and first priority will go to those families that qualify. Completing the Henderson County PreK application packet does not necessarily guarantee enrollment in the PreK program. Non-income eligible students are placed on a waiting list once all paperwork is complete. Once all qualifying students are placed, non-income eligible students will receive notice informing them of their status after the beginning of school, per the VPK grant guidelines.

Are you interested in being a substitute teacher? Here is your opportunity!

✂️🖍️Supply Drop Off ✏️📚 August 1st from 8:00 to 10:30 come and drop off your student's school supplies before the first day of school!!! We will also be able to help with any registration questions you might have for your student.

Are you ready?!? We are prepared for a great new school year!!

On July 29th Westover is hosting their annual back to school night! Come meet your teachers, get help with registration (if needed), fill out important paperwork for our cafeteria, and visit with old and new friends! 2024-2025 is going to be the best school year yet! 💙🐻💛

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gennifer Leslie at 731.968.3661 ext. 6096.

Mrs. Gennifer Leslie, Henderson County School Nurse Supervisor, would like all parents to know that the health department is offering a Saturday clinic this weekend in order to help working parents get their child immunized prior to returning to school!

It's almost that time again, Bears! Attached are the school supply lists for 2024-2025. Kindergarten students send in money and teachers will purchase supplies. We can't wait to see you all! 🩵🐻💛

Westover is always seeking reliable subs who love kids. Training is coming up in August.

Online registration for new students and online verification for returning students is now open.   New students in the Henderson County School District should visit the Henderson County Board of Education to complete the online registration. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment, so someone can assist you. 731-249-1212   For new student registrations, please bring a birth certificate, social security card, updated immunization records, including a recent physical examination, as well as two proofs of residency.   Returning students in the Henderson County School District can now update and/or verify current information associated with your child through ParentVUE. This step is critical to ensure that parent information is correct in the system in order that all communication through Rooms, texts, emails, and phone calls efficiently reaches our parents. If you need assistance logging into ParentVUE, please contact the Henderson County Board of Education for support.   The Henderson County Board of Education office hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.They will be closed tomorrow, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday.