


Watch the full story on NBC Nightly News: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/a-touchdown-during-a-youth-football-game-goes-viral-and-warms-hearts-249595973677

Reminder: WES Book Fair starts tomorrow!
The Westside Elementary Scholastic Book Fair runs October 10–16! Students will be able to shop during the school day, and families can preview the fair online:
Shop the Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/westsideelementaryschool34
Sneak Peek Preview: https://preview.scholasticbookfairs.com/hub?pkid=L2&flag=n
🌟 Parent Night – Thursday, October 16th | 3:30–8:00 p.m. 🌟
Join us for this special evening to shop with your child! We’re excited for a week full of books, fun, and supporting our Warriors’ love of reading! ❤️🤍

Thursday, October 16th – EARLY DISMISSAL at 12:05 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30–8:30 p.m.
Friday, October 17th – NO SCHOOL for students (Teacher Professional Development).
Thanks for planning ahead, Warrior families! ❤️🤍


Westside Elementary, Middle, and High School are all joining together to support this meaningful cause. ❤️🤍💪
Collection boxes are available in the front offices of each school. Thank you for helping us spread kindness and warmth this season!

If you are the parent of a homeschooled child who meets the following criteria, this is for you. The Westside Consolidated School District, Office of Special Education, will hold a meeting with parents of students:
who live in the school district,
have a child who has/had an IEP in a public school setting,
and are currently homeschooling.
Your child may be eligible to receive equitable services through a service plan. Please join Dr. Kammerer on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact the Special Education Department at 870-935-7501. For a Zoom link to the meeting, please e-mail Dr. Kammerer at ckammerer@westsideschools.org.


















Today, WES 4th graders stepped back in time with a visit to Parker Pioneer Homestead near Harrisburg. The Homestead is a recreated 19th-century town where history comes alive through historic buildings, artifacts, and hands-on experiences.
Students had a wonderful time exploring life as it was in the past — and one special highlight was seeing our very own Ms. Deana Bonham join in by playing the fiddle alongside the local band.

WMS: Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 PM
WES: Monday, October 13 at 5:30 PM
We’ll review our schoolwide plan, parent & family engagement opportunities, and how to partner with us for student success. We hope to see you there!


WES: Sherry Byard & Glendil Griffin
WMS: Linda Roberts & Robert Herrera
WHS: Alice Whitaker & Jonathan Shell




It’s another busy and exciting week for our Warriors! ❤️🤍 From the volleyball court and football field to cross country trails, choir, band, and more — our students are representing Westside with pride in so many ways.
Check out the full schedule of events below and come out to cheer on our Warriors. Let’s show our support and make it a great week together! 💪
10/6
4:30 PM – Volleyball vs Jonesboro @ Home
10/7
4:00 PM – XC: Caveman Open @ Cave City Nature Trail
4:30 PM – Volleyball vs Trumann @ Away
6:00 PM – WMS Title I Parent Night – Library
10/9
Volleyball vs Pocahontas @ Away
Football vs Southside Batesville @ Home
10/10–16
WES Book Fair
10/10
7:00 PM – Football vs Southside Batesville @ Away
10/11
Volleyball – Sr @ LadyCat Invitational @ Conway
AFJROTC – PT Competition @ Home
WHS – Sr Choir All Region Auditions @ JHS
WHS Band – Colt Classic Marching Invitational @ Wilson, AR
Looking Ahead!!
10/16 – 12:05 PM EARLY RELEASE & Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30–8:30 PM)
10/17 – NO SCHOOL for students

The challenge: demonstrate the transfer of energy by releasing a marble at different heights to see how it impacts where the “bumper car” lands. Warriors discover how energy works in the real world. ❤️🤍

The WHS Volleyball Team will host their Annual Dig Pink Match on Thursday, October 16. Show your support by ordering a Dig Pink T-shirt and help us fill the Warrior Dome with pink! Order Deadline: Tuesday, October 8 at 3:00 PM
Printable Copy: https://5il.co/3qlx2


The room was filled with excitement and creativity — so much so that students said it was “the best day ever!”❤️🤍











Certified: Kayla Campbell
Classified: Janey Baxter



Lil’ Dribblers registration forms are due this Friday, Oct. 3. Don’t miss this fun program for our youngest Warriors to learn basketball skills, build confidence, and have a great time on the court! Turn in forms to your child’s school office.

Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, ALL students in Arkansas public schools will receive FREE school breakfast every day (thanks to Act 123 of 2025).
Let’s keep our Warriors strong — because when kids start with breakfast, Breakfast = Success! ❤️🤍




This year’s WHS Basketball t-shirt is more than just a shirt… it’s a great way to show your school spirit all season long! (Part of the annual Red/White Game fundraiser for the boys basketball program.)
💥 Don’t miss out — order yours today! 💥
Orders due: October 20
Turn in forms to your student’s school office
Printable Copy: https://5il.co/3qh1t
