Westside Elementary School

Westside Consolidated School District's April breakfast and lunch menus for Pre-K through High School are now available! Check out the full menu to see what delicious and nutritious meals are planned for the month. https://www.westsideschools.org/page/dining-menus-for-schools

❤🤍Westside Supports Cave City! ❤🤍 Recently, Cave City High School AP Biology students visited Westside for a collaborative lab experience with ASMSA’s Dr. Holden and WHS AP Biology students. Just days later, their community was devastated by a destructive tornado, leaving many families in need. Westside is stepping up to help our neighbors, and we invite you to join us! We are collecting donations of much-needed supplies to support those affected. Items Needed: Easy-to-eat canned & non-perishable foods Breakfast items Pet food Duct tape Can openers Distilled water Baby formula, bottles & food Diapers & wipes Where to Donate: Donations can be dropped off at the Westside High School office through Friday, March 21st. All items will be delivered that afternoon to help the families in need. Warriors, let’s come together to make a difference for our friends in Cave City!

We are proud to announce that Chris George has been selected as the next Superintendent of Westside Consolidated School District! A true Warrior through and through, Mr. George is a 1998 graduate of Westside and has dedicated his entire 22-year career to serving our district. His leadership, passion, and commitment to our students and staff have been evident in every role he has held, including: Westside High School Coach (Basketball & various sports), Dean of Students at Westside Middle School, Assistant Principal & Principal at Westside High School. Mr. George’s educational journey includes: Bachelor’s of Education – Arkansas State University (2002), Master’s in Educational Leadership – ASU (2012), Ed.S – University of Arkansas (2024). Westside is honored to have a leader who knows, loves, and believes in our district. Mr. George will officially step into his new role as Superintendent on July 1, 2025. Please join us in congratulating and supporting him as he leads the Warriors forward!

There will be NO SCHOOL from March 24th-28th for Spring Break! Enjoy your time off and stay safe!

*Now Hiring: Long-Term Substitute Teacher* Westside Middle School is looking for a long-term substitute teacher for 7th grade science for the remainder of the school year. A licensed teacher is preferred. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply here: https://westsideschools.schoolspring.com/ Help us continue providing a great learning experience for our students! ❤🤍

*Now Hiring: Long-Term Substitute Teacher* Westside Middle School is looking for a long-term substitute teacher for 7th grade science for the remainder of the school year. A licensed teacher is preferred. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply here: https://westsideschools.schoolspring.com/ Help us continue providing a great learning experience for our students! ❤🤍

Post 2/2 - Congratulations to our students who achieved new levels in AR clubs and math fluency this week!

Post 1/2 - Congratulations to our students who achieved new levels in AR clubs and math fluency this week!

Warrior Events: March 17th-22nd! It’s a packed week for our Warriors! From sports and cheer tryouts to a musical performance, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars and come support our students! ❤🤍 📅 March 14 🕘 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM – Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration 📅 March 17-19 📣 3:15 PM – Cheer Tryouts – Required Clinic @ WES Cafeteria 📅 March 17 ⚽ 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs. Cave City @ Home 📚 6:00 PM – School Board Meeting @ WHS Library 📅 March 18 🏃 3:00 PM – Jr. PECO Relays Track Meet @ Pocahontas ⚾ 4:00 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs. Highland @ Home ⚽ 4:30 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs. Joe T. Robinson @ Highland 🥎 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs. Highland @ Home 📅 March 20 🏃 3:00 PM – Sr. PECO Relays Track Meet @ Pocahontas 📣 3:15 PM – Cheer Tryout Formal Judging @ WES Cafeteria ⚾ 4:00 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs. Highland @ Away 🥎 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs. Highland @ Away 🎭 6:00 PM – Fourth Grade Musical @ Westside FAC 📅 March 21-22 🥎 Softball – Blazer Blast Tournament @ Southside Complex 📅 March 21 ⚾ 4:00 PM – Baseball (Varsity) vs. Lee Academy & Bay @ Home 📅 March 22 ⚾ 1:30 PM – Baseball – Spring Break Tournament @ Batesville 🚨 March 24-28 – NO SCHOOL (Spring Break! 🎉) Let’s bring the Warrior spirit all week long!

Parent Information Night – Supporting Students with Special Needs The Center for Exceptional Families invites all district families to an informative evening focused on supporting students with special needs. This event is open to parents and guardians of students district-wide. Come learn about valuable resources, ask questions, and connect with other families. We hope to see you there! Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Location: Westside High School Library https://5il.co/3ajvd

Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration! Dates: March 17th-19th Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Pre-K: No appointment needed—just drop in! Questions? Call 870-336-9259. Kindergarten: Appointments required. Call 870-336-9242 to schedule or ask questions. Please see the flyers for a list of required documents needed at registration. We are so excited to welcome our newest Lil Warriors to the Warrior family! We can’t wait to meet you! https://5il.co/3a8rc https://5il.co/3a8re

*School Calendar Update for Parents & Guardians!* The Westside School Board has officially added our four snow days (Jan. 10, Feb. 19-21) to the end of the school year. That means the last day of school is now May 21! For your reference, an updated school calendar is attached. Thank you for your patience and support—let’s finish the year strong, Warriors! ❤🤍 Printable Copy: https://5il.co/3a6ri

Schedule Update for Friday Night Soccer & Winter Guard Senior Night Due to the weather forecast on Friday, the soccer match vs CAC has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 13th with the same start times: Girls – 5:00 PM Boys – 7:00 PM Additionally, the Winter Guard Senior Night Recognition has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. We will share updates as soon as a new date is set. Thank you for your understanding and support! Go Warriors! ❤🤍

🎉 Quilt Giveaway to Support Our Special Olympics Warriors! 🏆 This beautiful, hand-made quilt was designed and donated by Dr. Kammerer, WCSD LEA, and ALL proceeds will support student participation in the Spring Special Olympics Track & Field events! Tickets: $5 each (cash only) Last Day to Purchase: April 2nd Winner Announced: April 3rd, the day our exceptional athletes compete in the Spring Games! Thank you for supporting these Warriors as they challenge themselves, cheer for each other, and proudly represent Westside! ❤🤍 To purchase tickets, contact: Stacy Sample Wright at Westside High School ssamplewright@westsideschools.org 870-336-8041 #WarriorPride #SpecialOlympics #SupportOurAthletes #QuiltGiveaway

Join us for the Miss Warrior Pageant on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Westside Fine Arts Center! Session Times: Session 1: Pre-K through 4th Grade – 12:00 PM Session 2: 5th Grade through 12th Grade – 6:00 PM Please note: Cash & Cash App are the only accepted payment methods. Entry Fee is $5 Adults and $3 Students. Extras Available for Purchase: $3 Roses $2 Water

📢 Warrior Nation, it's a BUSY week ahead! 📢 Tthe Warriors are in action all over campus! ⚾🎭🎶🏆 Check out the events happening March 10-15, and come out to support our students! 📅 Week at a Glance: 🔹 March 10-12 – WHS Choir 🎼 Choral Performance Assessment @ JHS 🔹 March 10 – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Piggott @ Home 🔹 March 10 – 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann @ Away 🔹 March 11 – 3:00 PM 🏃‍♂️ Jr. Track Practice Meet @ Pocahontas 🔹 March 11 – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann @ Home 🔹 March 11 – 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Nettleton @ Home 🔹 March 11 – 5:30 PM 📣 Mandatory Parent Meeting for Cheer Tryouts @ WES Cafeteria 🔹 March 12 – 6:00 PM 🏈 WHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting @ WHS Cafeteria 🔹 March 13-15 – 🎺 Band Region Concert Assessment @ JHS 🔹 March 13 – 3:00 PM 🏃‍♀️ Sr. Track Practice Meet @ Pocahontas 🔹 March 13 – ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Batesville @ Home 🔹 March 13 – 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Southside @ Home 🔹 March 14 – 4:00 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Riverside @ Away 🔹 March 14 – 5:00 PM Winter Guard Senior Night @ Warrior Field 🔹 March 14 – ⚽ Soccer (G/B) vs CAC @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 🧠 WHS Quiz Bowl Northeast Regional Tournament @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 7:00 AM 🎖️ AFJROTC Annual Drill Meet @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 10:00 AM ⚽ Boys JV Soccer vs Marion @ Away Let’s show up and cheer on our Warriors the Warrior Way!

Ms. Callahan's first-grade class benefited from a visit by students enrolled in the UAMS Dental Hygiene program. The students learned about the importance of oral hygiene and proper teeth care. The UAMS dental hygienist addressed their questions and allowed them to practice brushing on tooth models. The students were provided with goody bags containing a toothbrush and toothpaste!

⏰ Warriors, It's Time to Spring Forward! ⏰ Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9th! Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday night so you're ready for the new time. Longer days and more sunshine are ahead! 🌞🙌🙌

🚨 Game Cancellation Notice 🚨 Due to impending weather conditions, all baseball, soccer, and softball games scheduled for today have been canceled. Stay safe, and we’ll provide updates on rescheduling as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Congratulations to our WES Employees of the Month for February! Certified: Cindy Wilson Classified: Glendil Griffin