Students: The Sept. ACT exam sign-up deadline is Friday!
9-11 exam (8-6 deadline)
10-23 exam (9-17 deadline)
12-11 exam (11-5 deadline)
2-12 exam (1-7 deadline)
Start @ https://my.act.org/ or email amanda.gentry@westsideeagles.org for info/study materials.
#WatchUsSoar
Parents of seniors, please visit the link to schedule a meeting with the high school counselor and principal to discuss information about important information for the upcoming senior year!
https://calendly.com/amanda-gentry/senior2022schedule?month=2021-08
West Side High School needs another rock-star science teacher! Please help us find one by visiting https://westsideeagles.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. #WatchUsSoar
Starting in the evening of July 28, through the next day’s dawn, you might get your best chance to catch a glimpse of the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower. Learn more @ https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-delta-aquarid-meteor-shower/
Don't miss tonight's Meet & Greet from 5:30-7 p.m. today!
What do teachers do during summer? Some play music, as high school teacher Jesse Rawls did at Local Fest in Jonesboro. https://www.kait8.com/2021/07/18/downtown-jonesboro-hosts-weekend-music-festival/?fbclid=IwAR3k7vvXAf2nce8DZOsNIgChptDjU72GCGfLIpftHhuzaH78OKaOQ6fJDf8
West Side is expected to receive about $1.35 million to be spent by September 2024, and it is critical that the district receive feedback from ALL stakeholders -- everyone from nonresident property owners to parents, students, and teachers -- who have insight into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning. Please provide feedback with this link @
https://bit.ly/3eCuB3N
The public is invited to a come-and-go reception Thursday afternoon to meet Dr. Brandi Wallace, superintendent; Sarah Shannon, high school principal; and Audra Stewart, instructional facilitator. #WatchUsSoar
We are always looking for high-caliber substitutes! Please apply soon to be ready by Monday, August 16.
New to West Side School District?
Please complete the enrollment packet at school, or print the packet located @ https://bit.ly/3xIJp8E. Not sure if you live in the district? Check @ https://bit.ly/3hEPhtL. Q's? Call WSES at (501) 825-7744 or WSHS at (501) 825-7241.
West Side will once again provide instructional supplies for all students.
Kendra Harness and Emma Johnson finished 1st and 2nd overall in the 2021 Summer Sizzle Golf Tourneys held at Coopers Hawk in Melbourne on June 9/16 and July 14! Way to start off the season, ladies!
The Corps of Engineers announced today that one lane of the Highway 25 bridge across Greers Ferry Dam will close from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. July 19 and 20 to conduct a routine bridge inspection. Flaggers will be present, but motorists should plan for additional travel time.
School begins at 7:50 a.m. Monday, August 16. The hours of Open House on August 12 will be set at a later time. Families new to the district should complete enrollment paperwork as soon as possible. For more info, please call (501) 825-6258. Have a safe summer!
Beginning Tuesday, Summer School Session II begins for WSHS students entering Grades 9-12. Open to students behind on credits or want to advance in coursework. The session is 20 days, July 6-August 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info @ (501) 206-5141 or messages @ (501) 825-7241.
Download our latest app with new features such as a Twitter and Facebook feed without needing an account for either.
iPhones: https://apps.apple.com/kw/app/west-side-school-district-ar/id1037553664
Androids: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.westside
AR testing is available! Tuesday and Thursday from 1-3 in the Elementary AR lab.
AR testing is temporarily suspended! Due to technical issues with the program, there will be no AR testing available until further notice. We will send a notification when testing becomes available again.
K-8th Grade West Side Students are encouraged to participate in our Summer Reading Program to earn a special prize!
Students will be given individual reading goals and the opportunity to visit the school to take Accelerated Reader tests.
To test, please visit West Side Elementary Tuesday, June 1st- Thursday, August 5th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm to take Accelerated Reader tests.
Visit the Greers Ferry Library to check out books!
M/W/F from 12-4:30 and Sat 9-12-Library card required
Grant Wells received Honorable Mention for his portrait in graphite in the Greers Ferry Art Show! Taitum Williams-Conner and Mikaela Ross also received honorable mention in the ceramic passive speaker division at the art show! Congratulations to all of the local artists and thank you to those who came out to view their work!
