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Westside Wired
The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

Westside Wired
The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

Westside Wired
Kidus Tewodros

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Kidus Tewodros! I’m a staff writer for Westside Wired this year. I am currently a junior and this is my third year on Wired. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at [email protected]

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This year's prom was originally planned to be held on the football field, but a rainy forecast has caused for a change in that plan.

Rainy Forecast Causes Last Minute Change to Prom Location

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
Westside High School Students and Staff reflect upon George Floyd Reenactment Incident

Westside Students and Staff React to Recent High School Incident

Areeb Siddiqui and Kidus Tewodros
May 4, 2021
DECA and marketing students missed out on many of their traditional activities like powderpuff and regularly-formatted competitions.

DECA Prepares for State Following COVID-Impacted Competition Season

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
Many Westside students have been cautioned against taking a left turn out of the west parking lot, known as the "senior lot."

[Photo] Traffic-heavy Senior Lot Exit Undergoes Fence Replacement

Peter Collins, Wired Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
The Social Studies IMC faculty recently participated in their annual chili cook-off.

Social Studies IMC Hosts Annual Chili Contest

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
On Friday, Dec. 9, Director of Communications and Engagement Brandi Paul sent an email to Westside students and families regarding plans for the beginning of second semester in response to COVID-19.

Westside District Announces COVID-19 Plans for Second Semester

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
Westside will make the switch from 100% capacity in green mode to 50% capacity in yellow mode beginning Monday, Nov. 30.

Westside Instructors React to COVID-19 Yellow Mode Switch

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
Due to COVID-19, doors at Westside High School are opened at 7:30 a.m.

WHS Campus Doors Unlock Later Than Past Years

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
An email was sent out on Oct. 13 regarding changes to fall activities.

District Adjusts Activity Guidelines to Finish Out Fall Season

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Senior Camille Beaulieu speaks in front of the Douglas County Courthouse during a strike for climate justice on Sept. 25.

Westside Senior Reflects on Successful Climate Strike

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
Westside Community Schools transitioned from 50% capacity in yellow mode to 100% capacity in green mode on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Westside Students Hopeful that District Will Maintain Green Mode

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
Westside High School will be offering summer school courses online this year due to COVID-19.

Westside High School Moves Summer School to Online Format Due to COVID-19

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
Westside High School's Journalism department recently won the NSAA State Journalism competition for the second year in a row, making them back-to-back champions.

Westside Journalism Department Wins State Competition for Second Year in a Row

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Westside High School's baseball field remains empty this spring, due to the cancellation of the spring sports season brought by public health and safety concerns from COVID-19.

Westside Varsity Athletes Reflect on Cancellation of Spring Season Due to COVID-19

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
Westside Dean of Freshman and Sophomore Girls Michaela Brooks will leave the high school to fill the position as assistant principal and instructional coach at Westbrook Elementary for the 2020-2021 school year.

Westside Dean Leaves For New Position After First Year At High School

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
March 22, 2020
Westside High School will be offering summer school courses online this year due to COVID-19.

High School Students And Staff Receive Early Dismissal For State Basketball Game

Kidus Tewodros and Benjamin Kutler
March 9, 2020
Administrative assistant Stephanie Dine has temporarily taken over the responsibilities of the school nurse.

Administrative Assistant Takes Over Health Office Responsibilities

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
Alarms were recently placed on the 'baseball doors' located on the southwest side of the high school.

Alarms Recently Placed On ‘Baseball Doors’ At High School

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Westside High School Principal Jay Opperman recently sent out a survey to students and staff of Westside High School regarding class rank and service learning.

Administration Emails Survey to Students Regarding Class Rank and Service Learning

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Westside High School Spanish instructor Maria Olvera recently sent an email regarding Spanish National Honor Society membership.

Spanish National Honors Society President Reflects on Year of Success

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Westside DECA students organize and host activities to discourage drunk driving in teens.

DECA Students Organize Activities To Prevent Teen Drunk Driving

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
During the spring semester, students at Westside High School will experience a new school-wide tardy policy.

Westside High School Implements New Tardy Policy

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
Orchestra members perform during the annual "flash mob concert" in the landing.

Orchestra Performs Annual “Flash Mob Concert” In Landing

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Westside High School's Guidance Department hosts annual holiday adoption program that received a record number of adoptions this year.

Guidance Department’s Holiday Adoption Program Receives Record Support

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Lauri Cunningham discusses holiday adoption program with a student.

Guidance Department Continues Annual Holiday Adoption Program

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
A private donor has allowed for 24 new trees to be planted around the Westside High School campus.

Private Donation Allows High School To Plant New Trees Around Campus

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Red Shield cheers on the football team at Gretna during the 2019 football season.

Pep Bus Organized for Upcoming Playoff Game

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
A fire alarm malfunctioned at around 10:40 a.m. this morning, which led to confusion among students and staff and unnecessary evacuations.

Fire Alarm Malfunction Creates Confusion Among Students And Staff

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
Engineering and Technology Instructor John Bombac participates in the 'ribbon welding' ceremony to debut the welding lab expansion project.

Welding Lab Expansion Makes Debut At Groundbreaking Ceremony

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
October 8, 2019
Featured above is the box used to enter students into the raffle where they have the chance to win a $20 giftcard.

English IMC Introduces New Reward System

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
Electronic bells down on Monday, September 9, 2019

Bells Aren’t Working And Here Is Why

Charlotte Murphy and Kidus Tewodros
September 9, 2019
Westside is looking to enforce the new law, punishing students under the age of 19 that are found with a nicotine device.

State Of Nebraska Changes Vaping Laws For Minors

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
August 27, 2019
Example of a cell phone holder in school.

New Phone Holding Stations Implemented Into Several Classrooms

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
August 23, 2019
Westside's Key Club Adoption Drive Impacts Students and Families

Westside’s Key Club Adoption Drive Impacts Students and Families

Jack Scioli and Kidus Tewodros
November 30, 2018
Senior Advisor for Global Health, Center for Global Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jordan Tappero speaks to Westside students about his experiences at Westside and his career.

[Photo] Warrior Alumni Speakers Give Words of Wisdom

November 15, 2018
Snowy Struggles: Students and Teachers Face Difficulties Getting to School

Snowy Struggles: Students and Teachers Face Difficulties Getting to School

Laina Bayles and Kidus Tewodros
November 10, 2018

Our Perspective Changing Experience in India

Jack Scioli and Kidus Tewodros
November 9, 2018
Homecoming Behind the Scenes

Homecoming Behind the Scenes

Ella Henningsen and Kidus Tewodros
October 4, 2018

Westside Recycles

Kidus Tewodros, Wired Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
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