Why Choose Platte #1 - West Elementary

Posted Date: 05/21/2025

Why choose Platte #1? Platte County School District #1 endeavors to provide students with the best in teaching, learning, and innovation. Come back every week to see how PCSD#1 is setting a new standard in education. From new programs, equipment, and curriculum, to mental health, sports, activities and more! We look forward to sharing with you all that Platte #1 has to offer. #whychoosePCSD#1

May 2025

In conjunction with their study of Wyoming history, West 4th grade students presented their Hoedown for the public on May 15th. This has been a tradition at West for many, many years. In addition to singing Western songs, students performed a line dance called "Cotton Eye Joe. "  America's rich history of social activities in rural areas of the 18th and 19th centuries helped develop a tradition of square dancing. The 4th graders learned to square dance with a partner and follow calls with the music. Each square dance was followed by a fabulous swing dance. Of course the program wouldn't be complete without the students singing "Git Along Little Dogies", complete with three whip crackers dazzling the audience! The program concluded with a poem called "Cowboy's Prayer."