What's Happening in 
February
Black History Month Fair
Third & Fourth grade students are preparing projects and presentations for the second annual West Black History Fair. Our fair will take place in the gym where all students, preschool thru fourth grade will have the opportunity to observe all of the projects and view student presentations.
Family Based Medical Care-
School Based Health Care
CHANGE, Inc., in partnership with Steubenville City Schools, has school based health centers within SHS, HMS, and at the three elementary buildings. The SBHC's offer med-express examinations as well as the COVID vaccination for adults and students ages 5 and above.

Change, Inc. is located at Pugliese West every Friday. If you are interested in setting up an appointment please call 740-284-5172, press 5. Walk-ins welcome!
On Tuesday, February 7th, West will kick off the literacy collaboration with SHS athletes and the 2nd & 7 Foundation. The mission of the 2nd and 7 Foundation is to promote reading by providing free books and positive role models to 2nd grade students while encouraging athletes of the community to pay it forward. This program allows our 2nd grade students to build their home libraries while getting a glimpse into the life of a high school athlete. We are excited about the opportunity, as this will be the first of several visits by our high school athletes.
3rd & 4th Grade Parent Meeting

Attention 3rd & 4th Grade parents. We invite you to an informational meeting pertaining to the upcoming 3rd & 4th grade state tests in Reading & Math. Please join us in the West STEM Lab on Wednesday, February 1st, at 8:30am.


Click here for Practice Tests & Family Information for State Testing.
Testing Dates to Remember:

Begins March 27th: 3rd & 4th Grade ELA State Assessment (Reading)

Begins April 17th: 3rd & 4th Grade Math State Test Math
Valentines Day-Card Exchange
Date: February 14
Day: Tuesday
Grades: Kindergarten thru Fourth

Valentine's day will be celebrated in the classroom with boxes and a card exchange. Please feel free to get creative with your boxes! Students will exchange cards with classmates only.

Preschool will decorate bags in class and will not need to bring in a box.

Monday, February 20, 2023
End of the Grading Period

Date: Feb. 24


Preschool-Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year will take place February 21-28th. Available spots fill-up fast. Registration packets will not be given out until the week of registration. Copies of birth certificate, record of immunizations, signed medical form, signed dental form are necessary to complete your child's registration. Registration is not complete until all of the required forms are in the student packet.
Yearbooks on Sale

Cost: $15.00

Make Checks Payable to:
Pugliese West Elementary
Pathfinders Celebrates Mrs. Wicker

Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Wicker who was selected as an SHS Pathfinder this year! The Pathfinder award is presented to community members who have enhanced our community's culture and fostered improvements in education, citizenship and humanity!

Mrs. Wicker is a third-grade teacher at Pugliese West Elementary School and has been with Steubenville City Schools since 2010, beginning her career as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional. She is proud to say that she is also a product of Steubenville City Schools, attending Grant Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and graduating from Steubenville High School in 1992. " I’ve always felt a connection and love for my hometown, which is one of the main reasons I decided to stay in Steubenville and go into education."

In addition to working for Steubenville City Schools, Mrs. Wicker is an adjunct professor at Eastern Gateway Community College, where she instructs Characteristics of Exceptional Children, Cognitive and Physical Development of Children, and Society, Family, and Diversity. It is her belief that everyone should have an equal opportunity to learn and that education is something no one can ever take away from you. Her passion for education goes beyond the classroom, as she leads the Pugliese West’s “Acts of Kindness” Club and is a member of the Community Connections Solutions Team. Mrs. Wicker is an active member in the community, having served as a youth director for Second Baptist Church, Chair of Second Baptist’s Trustee Board, and member of the Pastor’s Aide Ministry. During the school shut-down due to the pandemic, Mrs. Wicker volunteered her time to deliver meals to neighborhoods in the community to ensure that kids were eating.

"Teaching children to give back and serve their community allows children to learn empathy and valuable life skills. I believe in life one has to be productive, giving, and always strive toward making a positive difference."

Mrs. Wicker will receive her award on Friday, February 17th at the Steubenville High School Pathfinders Assembly and luncheon. Congratulations Mrs. Wicker you are a leader and role model and your West family is so proud of you!
Please Note:

The West phone number has changed. 740-264-1590
Pugliese West Elementary-435 John Scott Hwy-Steubenville, Ohio 43952