09/03/2026
As the first week of school is underway, we’re looking back at one of West Side School’s most memorable traditions. Ellis Island Day brings history to life as fourth graders step into the shoes of early 1900s immigrants, experiencing a journey filled with medical inspections, legal examinations, and the hope of beginning a new life in America. 🇺🇸
After the March fire threatened this year’s event, the West Side community came together to make it happen—proving once again that some traditions are worth preserving. Here’s to a new school year filled with learning, connection, and the traditions that make West Side special!🍎🎒✏️
Thank you and Meghan James for these great photos!