West Side High School students in grades 7-10 will be taking state-mandated tests next week, April 24-27. Please make every effort to ensure your child/children arrive on time, get a good night's sleep, and either eat a healthy breakfast at home or plan to eat at school. Testing will be first thing each morning, so if any appointments can be rescheduled for the afternoon, please do so. Thank you
West Side Elementary students in grades 3-6 will be taking state-mandated tests next week, April 24-28. Please make every effort to ensure your child/children arrive on time, get a good night's sleep, and either eat a healthy breakfast at home or plan to eat at school. Testing will be first thing each morning, so if any appointments can be rescheduled for the afternoon, please do so. Thank you
West Side Elementary will host a Fine Arts Extravaganza on Sunday, April 30th. Both elementary and high school art students will have an art show set up, and elementary will have musical performances throughout the afternoon. We hope to see you there!
This Saturday, April 22nd will be the annual Fishing Derby at Bittle Pond from 9-12! Come on out to win one of these great prizes!
STAR STUDENT: MASON BAILEY
Mrs. Debbie's 6th grade Star Student is Mason Bailey! Mason received this award because he shows respect in the classroom and received a water bottle and certificate from Officer Donald. Congratulations, Mason!
STAR STUDENT: CATE HIPP
Congratulations to Mrs. Michelle's 1st grade Star Student, Cate Hipp! Cate was chosen for the award because she shows respect to others. She received a water bottle and certificate from Officer Donald. Way to go, Cate!
Congratulations to West Side Seniors, Dax Hipp, Hannah Turner, and Zack Birmingham for being chosen as recipients of the Cleburne County Rotary Club scholarship! Each student will receive $1250 for their first year of college from the organization.
Congratulations to the Jr. Girls' Track team! They won the District track meet yesterday in Mountain Home.
The following students placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their events:
Lilly Stevens - 2nd in 100 meter dash, 2nd in 300 meter hurdles
Eden Murphree - 2nd in triple jump, 1st in girls’ discus
Makayla Henderson - 1st in 400 meter dash
Lainee Gentry - 1st in 800 meter run, 1st in 1600 meter run, 3rd in shot put
Team - 1st in 400 meter relay, 1600 meter relay
They all did very well and we are so proud of how they represented West Side High School! The following link shows the results of the meet.
https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/540860-1a-region-2-jr-high-conference-2023/results#.ZD7l3XbMKUk
STAR STUDENT: ELI MURPHREE
Congratulations to Mrs. Sonjia's 2nd grade Star Student, Eli Murphree! Eli was chosen for the award because he shows respect to others in the classroom. He received a water bottle and certificate from SRO Donald Crispell. Way to go, Eli!
STAR STUDENT: KEIANNA WINSTON-FRANCIS
Keianna was chosen as Mrs. Whitney's 2nd grade Star Student because she shows respect to others. Keiana received a certificate and water bottle from SRO Donald Crispell for her character. Congratulations, Keianna!
Congratulations to our "Caught Being Kind" kids this week. They received a kindness button & treat. Kayson Reusser was caught assisting with the door for students at breakfast. Laynie Hillis showed patience and thoughtfulness while helping another student, and Justin Corpier offered to change tables at lunch to sit with the new student. Way to be kind!
STAR STUDENT: AUSTIN BITTLE
Austin Bittle was chosen as Mrs. Rachel's 3rd grade Star Student for showing respect in the classroom. He received a water bottle and certificate from Officer Donald. Congratulations, Austin!
The West Side Fishing Derby will be on Saturday, April 22nd from 9 AM-12PM! Come out for lots of fun
STAR STUDENT: CANNON GOULD
Mrs. Layne's 4th grade Star Student is Cannon Gould. He received a water bottle and certificate from Officer Donald Crispell after being chosen for showing respect to others. Congratulations, Cannon!
Just a reminder that spring pictures will be taken tomorrow, April 18. Every elementary student will be photographed. Students who do not pre-order should receive a proof for online ordering later. Spring sports photos (baseball, softball, track), makeup senior portraits, makeup staff portraits and kindergarten cap and gown pics will also be taken tomorrow.
STAR STUDENT: PRESTON BLACK
Congratulations to Mrs. Kelli's 5th grade Star Student, Preston Black! Preston received this honor for demonstrating respect in the classroom and received a water bottle and certificate from Officer Donald. Way to go, Preston!
Submit your nominations for the High School Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for April!
https://forms.gle/2FeYXL1eLqvdZmtX9
Slots are still available for the West Side Pre-K during 2023-24! To register, pick up a packet in the Elementary foyer and return the competed paperwork and copies of the required documents. Questions? Contact Ashley Miller at (501) 825-7744, ext. 405
Congratulations to our 1st-4th grade Spelling Bee Winners and Runners-up! First grade -- Carter Bigham and Nathan Kehn; Second grade -- Chloe Galeazzi and Hunter Knighten; Third grade -- Samuel McCarty and Jeinely Ruiz; Fourth grade -- Waverly Verser and Allison Moorehead.
West Side Chess players, R.J. Adcock and Gage Verser represented the school well at the Arch Ford Elementary Chess Tournament! R.J. received the 3rd place trophy, while Gage was top 10! So proud of these boys!
