
At CICS West Belden, we build joyful classrooms, develop a sense of belonging, and provide growth opportunities for our students and staff alike. CICS West Belden is an amazing pla...

Hello West Belden Families & Community!
Welcome to our April 2023 Community Newsletter! The monthly newsletter will offer a central place for families and the community to see t...

Celebrating School Social Workers
Happy School Social Work Week ! Mental health and wellness is a core priority at Distinctive Schools, and we are excited to celebrate our schoo...

Hello West Belden Families!
Welcome to our March 2023 Community Newsletter! In every newsletter we will share news that is happening in West Belden, upcoming events, school part...

March is Women's History Month, a month to study, observe, and celebrate the vital role women play in American life and history. We will continue to encourage girls and young women...

National School Counseling Week is February 7-11th. We thank our school counselors for their contributions to our students and school communities. School counselors help students s...

Hello WB Family! Can you believe it is February already? It has been such a great year and I am so excited for what 2023 has in store for us!
¡Hola familia WB! ¿Puedes creer qu...

Ms. Goodrich's 2nd Grade class is studying 3D shapes and created cubes using Play-Doh and toothpicks. What a great way to explore different dimensions and learn about geometry!

Happy Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year is a fifteen-day celebration marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, determined by both th...

It’s National Thank You Month! Thank You Month is an opportunity to spread kindness by thanking all the people who’ve helped us along the way.
To kick off Thank You Month, we wa...

Happy 2023, Distinctive Schools! We look forward to a successful year. This year, we encourage you to show self-compassion as you think of your New Year’s Resolutions. When we show...

As we approach the close of the year and reflect on 2022, we have so much to be thankful for – and even more to look forward to in the New Year! We are embarking on our most ambiti...

Our December Community Newsletter is here! Every month we share our newsletter, highlighting West Belden news, events, resources and opportunities in our community! Click on the li...

Our WB Community Hub bulletin board is always updated with events, resources and opportunities happening right here in our neighborhood! Check out our "Community News" tab on our w...

Did you know that today is #GivingTuesday? We'd love your support!
This year, Distinctive Schools campuses launched a series of initiatives to bring our students and famil...

It is with great excitement that we are officially launching the next iteration of the Distinctive Schools Strategic Plan ! With guidance from partners, the voice of our students ...

Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served and the families who support them. The brave members of the United States Mil...

Happy November, Distinctive Schools family! We are having a great fall so far- here are some highlights from the last month: Our schools hosted a variety of fun events such as Fall...

At Distinctive Schools, we believe every student deserves a safe space for learning and self-expression. In October, we recognize National Bullying Prevention Month to highlight th...

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Thank you for taking the time to complete the YouthTruth Family Survey! Your responses will guide our efforts in creating positive and joyful learning environm...