Congratulations to Kristin Sky, 1st grade teacher at West Park Elementary School, on being named the 2026 New Educator of the Year!
The CPS Foundation, in partnership with OneNebraska Federal Credit Union, proudly announced this honor during the CPS Employee Celebration yesterday afternoon. This award recognizes outstanding new educators who are already making a meaningful impact through their passion, dedication, and commitment to students. Kristin’s work in the classroom is helping young Mustangs and Discoverers learn, grow, and thrive each day.
A nominator described Kristin as "a hard worker who pours remarkable time and love into helping her students succeed. She pushes them to keep trying, to be respectful and responsible, and she finds creative new ways to make learning come alive — often with a well-timed joke to keep things fun. She listens carefully to her students and coworkers alike, and she contributes to the school community through her involvement with the PTO. " As another nominator put it, "West Park is so lucky to have her!"
1 day ago, Columbus Public Schools
LAST DAY of school -- May 19
3:25 pm Dismissal
4 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
Congratulations to these former West Park Mustangs! We wish you all the best!
4 days ago, West Park Elementary
Last Day of Columbus After School Program -- 5/15/2026
8 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
Get ready for Field Day! 🏃♂️☀️ Don't forget to show your school spirit by wearing your best class colors Friday. We can't wait to see a sea of color on the field! Let’s go, West Park!
9 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
Student Council served dessert to our teachers and gave treat bags to our classified staff for Teacher Appreciation Week. We appreciate everything our wonderful staff does for students!
9 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
West Park End of Year Picnic
May 18th, 5:00-6:30 pm
West Park Playground
11 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
Ordering is now open for next year school supplies! This is very easy and convenient.
23 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
Student Council members recently did a cleanup of the West Park property. Thank you StuCo for taking time after school to pick up trash and keep our playground clean!
24 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
Smencil Sale Kdg, 2nd & 4th Grades
Tuesday after school
$1.25 for each Smencil
25 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
Kindergarten has started the Alphabet Countdown. Here are some fun ways we used the letters:
B for Bubbles, F for Flashlight, and G for Glow party!
25 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
NO SCHOOL for students -- Friday, April 24, 2026
29 days ago, Kathy Pospisil
West Park First Grade went to Vehicle Day. They got to see lots of cool vehicles.
about 1 month ago, Kathy Pospisil
After learning about the American Revolution, Mrs. Svatora's first graders posed for their version of "George Washington Crossing the Delaware".
about 1 month ago, Kathy Pospisil
This week, 4B Student Council members came to 2G to be Bank Tellers. They helped them practice how to count coins and bills and then added up their money. Then, they filled out a deposit slip. Their customer service was amazing and 2nd grade had so much fun.
about 1 month ago, Kathy Pospisil
Smencil Sale 1st & 3rd Grades
Tuesday after school
$1.25 for each Smencil
about 2 months ago, Kathy Pospisil
West Park -- K - 2 Music Concert!
Thursday, April 9th -- 7:00 p.m. at Columbus High School
about 2 months ago, Kathy Pospisil
NO SCHOOL -- April 3 & 6, 2026
about 2 months ago, Kathy Pospisil
Smencil Sale
Tuesday, March 24
Kindergarten, 2nd & 4th grades
about 2 months ago, Kathy Pospisil
Welcome Back to School -- Tuesday, March 17th
2 months ago, Kathy Pospisil
