Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I am truly honored and excited to serve as the principal of West Elementary. As we begin this new year together, I look forward to partnering with our students, families, staff, and community to make this an outstanding year of learning, growth, and success.

West Elementary holds a special place in my heart. As a lifelong member of the Cullman community, I attended West Elementary before graduating from Cullman High School in 1993. Years later, my own children also walked these hallways. Because of these lifelong connections, I understand the pride our community has in this school and the importance of providing every child with a safe, caring, and engaging environment where they can thrive.

At West Elementary, we are committed to creating a positive school culture where every student feels welcomed, valued, challenged, and supported. Our dedicated faculty and staff are passionate about helping each child reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we will celebrate successes, overcome challenges, and create meaningful learning experiences every day.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children. It is a privilege to serve this wonderful community, and I look forward to getting to know each of you throughout the year. I encourage you to stay connected, become involved, and never hesitate to reach out with questions or ideas.

I'm excited to welcome our students back to West Elementary!

Sincerely,

Principal

West Elementary School

We are suggesting a schedule based on last names: A-I from 3-4 PM and J-Z from 4-5 PM. This aims to improve the experience for our families while considering construction, parking availability, and foot traffic within the building.

Meet Your Teacher. This is a “meet your teacher” and “come and go” event. 

Groups in the Lunchroom. In the lunchroom, the following groups will be available for parents:

Extended Day - Parents can register and pay for Extended Day services. The registration fee is $45.00 for the first child and $35.00 for the second child. The daily rate for Extended Day is $10.00 for the first child and $8.00 for the second child. You can find the Extended Day payment link under the fees section, or you can make your payment in person at Open House in the lunchroom.

PTA - PTA will be signing up for memberships and selling merchandise, including the t-shirts shown below. They will also have popcorn and popsicles available for purchase.

Lunchroom - Mrs. Emmert, our Lunchroom Manager, will be in the lunchroom. She can take payment for lunch. She will also have the information on Free and Reduced Lunch forms. She has a barcode to link to the Free and Reduced Lunch application. She also has limited paper copies in English and Spanish.   

Mrs. Laney, Interpreter - Mrs. Laney will be available to translate for parents.

7:00-7:30 Early Morning Care

7:30-7:45 Drop Off

7:45-7:55 Scheduled Classroom Arrival 

7:55 Tardy

2:55 Begin Dismissal of Students

2:55-3:10 Scheduled Dismissal 

3:20-5:30 Extended Day Program