Welcome to Westview Elementary
Home of the Bulldogs! We teach, model, expect and reward strong minds, strong bodies and strong character.
Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, approved applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding.
WE ARE BULLDOG S.T.R.O.N.G.
Westview Elementary offers families a strong sense of community in a meaningful learning environment. Students are taught our school philosophy to exhibit self-control, teamwork, respect, ownership, noble actions and gratitude.
SCHOOL NEWS
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District 196 is facing an important decision on facilities that has implications for every school in the district
![District 196 logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666898207/district196org/bkbvf2m6w6sr8ilbaxlq/GreenleafStudentInFrontOfBuilding.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666898207/district196org/bkbvf2m6w6sr8ilbaxlq/GreenleafStudentInFrontOfBuilding.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666898207/district196org/bkbvf2m6w6sr8ilbaxlq/GreenleafStudentInFrontOfBuilding.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1666898207/district196org/bkbvf2m6w6sr8ilbaxlq/GreenleafStudentInFrontOfBuilding.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666898207/district196org/bkbvf2m6w6sr8ilbaxlq/GreenleafStudentInFrontOfBuilding.jpg","width":1440}])
All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.
![Bulldog Bulletin October 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666979524/district196org/mgkrzdfvql9pbgsg2yt2/BBNov2022.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666979524/district196org/mgkrzdfvql9pbgsg2yt2/BBNov2022.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666979524/district196org/mgkrzdfvql9pbgsg2yt2/BBNov2022.pdf","width":612}])
![Bulldog Bulletin October 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665066539/district196org/wpsdsphzber5wtwimdao/WestviewBulldogBulletin1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1665066539/district196org/wpsdsphzber5wtwimdao/WestviewBulldogBulletin1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665066539/district196org/wpsdsphzber5wtwimdao/WestviewBulldogBulletin1.pdf","width":612}])
![Bulldog Bulletin Sept 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664544396/district196org/wriyitqvizcxph0b9are/WestviewBulldogBulletin-September2022.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664544396/district196org/wriyitqvizcxph0b9are/WestviewBulldogBulletin-September2022.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664544396/district196org/wriyitqvizcxph0b9are/WestviewBulldogBulletin-September2022.pdf","width":612}])
Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
![apply for educational benefits at district196.org/edbenefits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":2000}])
The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
![Kindergarten Transition Days Transport Request]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654716876/district196org/x7tsb5n7kld9xfu6nrmj/bus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1654716876/district196org/x7tsb5n7kld9xfu6nrmj/bus.jpg","width":332}])
![Bulldog Bulletin June 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653401959/district196org/wlyd9vow0rc1aeug1f4x/JuneBulletin.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653401959/district196org/wlyd9vow0rc1aeug1f4x/JuneBulletin.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653401959/district196org/wlyd9vow0rc1aeug1f4x/JuneBulletin.pdf","width":612}])
![Bulldog Bulletin March 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1645652717/district196org/vommmio4vqa6fl9q9cb6/WVBulletinMarch2022.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1645652717/district196org/vommmio4vqa6fl9q9cb6/WVBulletinMarch2022.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1645652717/district196org/vommmio4vqa6fl9q9cb6/WVBulletinMarch2022.pdf","width":612}])
![Bulldog Bulletin Nov 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635438850/district196org/mfqyinhvt67dhorkux0a/BulletinNOV2021.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1635438850/district196org/mfqyinhvt67dhorkux0a/BulletinNOV2021.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635438850/district196org/mfqyinhvt67dhorkux0a/BulletinNOV2021.pdf","width":612}])
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