BACK TO SCHOOL: You can join in red-carpet welcome for West Seattle Elementary students

(WSB photo, September 2024: WSES staffer Akim Finch welcoming students)

Again this year, the first day of school will begin with the exuberant tradition of a red-carpet welcome for students at West Seattle Elementary. You’re invited to join other community members and WSES staff for the welcome. Just be at the school’s main entrance (on the north side of the campus at 6760 34th SW) 7:15-8 am on Wednesday (September 3). It’s the first red-carpet event for Ritchie Garcia as principal; the longtime assistant principal is leading the school this year after Pamela McCowan-Conyers‘ retirement.

2 Replies to "BACK TO SCHOOL: You can join in red-carpet welcome for West Seattle Elementary students"

  • John Nystrand August 28, 2025 (7:44 am)

    Dear West Seattle residents and West Seattle Elementary School Families,Thanks for all of your support over the years.  You are deeply appreciated. This is going to be an excellent kick-off to the 2025-’26 school year!  Please come and join us!Blessings,John Nystrand 

  • McKenzie (WSE teacher) August 28, 2025 (9:35 am)

    YAY! We hope to see you there! We can’t wait to kick-off another amazing school year with our students! 

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