EAST Applications were made available today for next year's 3rd-6th grade. There was an assembly today to explain EAST. Students had an opportunity to pick up an application if they wanted to apply. If your child is interested in applying for EAST for the 2021-2022 school year, they must have the application turned in by the deadline on Wednesday, May 26th at 3:00 p.m.
Late applications will not be accepted. There are only 15 slots available for the 3rd/4th EAST and 15 slots available for the 5th/6th EAST. Detailed instructions are included in the application.
Please visit https://www.eastinitiative.org/ for more information about EAST. For information or questions you may contact Peyton Ward via email, Dojo, or calling the school.
Mrs. Cherie's Elementary Art Club recently had their last meeting for the year. The kids are showing off their sock creatures! What a fun time these kids have had this year!
STAR STUDENT: KINSLEY GORDON
Congratulations to Kinsley Gordon for being selected as Mrs. Tonya's Star Student for sharing courage. SRO Crispell presented Kinsley with a certificate and water bottled filled with goodies! Way to go!
The Arkansas Rent Relief Program is available for qualifying families that are struggling to pay rent or utilities due to the Covid pandemic. See the flyer for more information.
STAR STUDENT: RAMON HERNANDEZ
Congratulations to Ramon Hernandez for being selected as Mrs. Robin's Star Student for April! He received a certificate and water bottle filled with goodies from Officer Donald Crispell. Ramon was selected because he demonstrates courage to others. Way to go, Ramon!
Don't forget to stop and visit the West Side Art Show at Greers Ferry City Hall. The art show will be open to the public through Thursday, May 20th, from 10:00-4:00. There will be an open house today from 3:00-4:00.
Thursday, May 27th is the last day of school at West Side School and students will be dismissed at 12:00. Have a wonderful and safe summer!
Don't forget that Friday, May 21st is a virtual learning day at West Side School!
West Side Elementary has received a grant and has been approved to have an EAST Lab (Education Accelerated by Service and Technology) starting in the 2021-2022 school year! EAST will be offered by application to students in grades 3-6!
Congratulations to Kirby Cothren, Ruston Holt, Travis Gentry, and Dax Hipp for placing 1st in Parliamentary Procedure at the State FBLA Leadership Conference.
West Side High School would like to thank some local businesses and families for providing West Side Seniors with local scholarships!
The FL Davis Memorial Scholarship, Tommy Smith Memorial Scholarship, and Sam Williams' Masonic Lodge Scholarship have been given to seniors for many years, and this year Nichols Realty Express is adding a new local scholarship. Randall Nichols, Principal Broker of Nichols Realty Express, and his wife Heather recently announced their wish to support West Side students by offering a generous scholarship for graduating seniors of West Side School. A huge thank you to all of these families and businesses for supporting our students in their next steps in life!
STAR STUDENT: SWAYZIE HOLLAND
Congratulations to Swayzie for being chosen as Mrs. Tabatha's Star Student in April! She was selected for showing courage in the classroom and received a certificate and water bottled filled with goodies from SRO Crispell! Way to go, Swayzie!
The Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce invites you and your family to their event, Cupcakes and Characters on Saturday, May 29th from 10 am – Noon. It will be at the Chamber/Visitor Center, 365 Dave Creek Parkway. This is a free event and open to the public! Come enjoy a cupcake, a water, and have your picture taken with as many characters as you would like.
This is a Donation only event. Donations will go towards projects at Shirley Elementary, Westside Elementary, Clinton Elementary, the Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League, The Van Buren County Literacy Council, and the Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Event Sponsor: Nestlehut Insurance
We are so proud of the West Side eSports Team in its first season of competition against other gaming teams in Arkansas. The State Team consists of Kolby Lockard, Jordan Ragsdale, Tyler Williams and Mason Thomas. They finished in the top half of league standings, 29th among 76 teams. We are looking forward to the fall, having gained experience in this first season of competitive play! The Regional Team finished 344th of 457 teams in 28 other states. Members of that team are Chad Price, Haven Ashlock, Logan Fields, Michael Brown, Devin James and Aubriana Williams.
STAR STUDENT: CASSIE SORRELLS
Congratulations to 6th grader, Cassie Sorrells for being selected as Mrs. Debbie's Star Student for April! Cassie was chosen because she demonstrates courage to those around her. She received a certificate and goodie-filled water bottle from SRO Crispell. Way to go, Cassie!
Going to today’s State Tournament semifinal baseball game vs. ICC at noon at ICC? Tickets @ https://gofan.co/app/events/299812?schoolId=AAA. Not able to make the game? Live stream @ https://youtube.com/channel/UCsa8wNmKp_OsapWuozKdiQA
STAR STUDENT: MORGAN WIXON
Congratulations to Mr. Caleb's Star Student, Morgan Wixon! She was chosen for showing courage to others and received a certificate and water bottle filled with goodies from Officer Donald. Keep up the good work, Morgan!
The West Side School District will have an art show at the Greers Ferry City Hall for the public to view. The show will be open to the public on Monday, May 17th and Thursday, May 20th from 10:00-4:00. There will also be an Open House on Wednesday, May 19th 3:00-4:00.
Elementary awards assembly will be on Thursday, May 20, 2021. It will be located in the Gathright gym. Scheduled times are: 1st & 2nd grade @ 9:15-9:45, 3rd & 4th grade @ 10:00-10:30, 5th & 6th grade @ 10:45-11:15. Parents are invited and need to sit on the home side bleachers.
West Side’s baseball and softball teams won 1st Round games in the Class 1A State Tournament today. The baseball team plays Sacred Heart at 10 am Friday. The softball team plays Wonderview at 5:30 pm. Friday. Both games are at ICC.