In April of 1959 construction began on a new school at the corner of 18th Street and Philip Avenue. The new school, Westside Elementary, consisted of eight classrooms, a multipurpose room, an office, and a storage room. Originally there was a canopy that extended from the front door (north side) clear out to the sidewalk and covered the benches. The multipurpose room was added after the original plans were drawn up. Why this decision was made, is unknown. School opened in September of 1960 with eight teachers.

In October 1968 six classrooms, a library, conference room, work room, and audio visual room were added. Interestingly enough, an oil fuel tank and jungle gym had to be moved in order to do the remodeling.

In January 1973, the original building was rewired.

The last addition and remodeling was done in the summer of 1990. Extensive remodeling was done. The office, work room and nurses room were moved to the northeast corner of the building, where a classroom had been. The library was moved across the hall from it's former location and a computer lab was added. Asbestos was removed from the original building and many areas were carpeted. A teachers' lounge, two public bathrooms, a counseling room and a kitchen replaced the original office area. Also during this time, four new classrooms were added to the south end of the building and two bathrooms were added.

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