Westside Elementary School

Westside Families — we would love to hear from you!

If you haven't had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to complete our Spring 2026 Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback helps us improve communication, programs, and support for our students.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for partnering with us to make Westside the best it can be!

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Bus Route Update ffor Friday, March 6, 2026

The following bus routes will be doubled up today:

Bus 82 (Battleship Bus) will ride with Bus 70 (Bull Bus).
Bull Bus (70) will run approximately 25 minutes later than normal.

Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
Racecar Bus (76) will run approximately 20 minutes later than normal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Westside Elementary's 3rd and 4th grade GT classes had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Thomas Nix, who led an incredible dissection of a cow’s eye. Our students got a front-row seat to the inner workings of anatomy, learning exactly how the parts function to help us see the world.

From holding the eye to asking some truly eye-opening questions, these amazing pupils proved they have a sharp focus for science! It was clear they had their eyes on the prize as they explored eye anatomy close.

A huge thank you to Dr. Nix for helping us see biology in a whole new way. We couldn't imagine a better hands-on learning experience!

Warrior Week Ahead | March 8–14
It’s another busy week for our Warriors! From athletics and performances to registration and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there are many opportunities to support our students.❤️🤍
Take a look at the schedule for the week and come out to cheer on the Warriors!

March 8
• 12:30 PM – Warrior Pageant Practice w/ Athletic Boosters – FAC

March 9–10
• WHS Choir – Choral Performance @ JHS

March 9–11
• 8:30 AM–2:30 PM – Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration

March 9
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Bay – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Batesville – Home
• 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting – Cafeteria
• 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs BIC – Home

March 10
• 3:15 PM – Track – Jr Practice Meet @ Pocahontas
• 4:30 PM – Baseball JV vs Ridgefield Christian – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs ESTEM – Away

March 12–14
• WHS Band – Region Concert Assessment @ Jonesboro

March 12
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro – Away
• 6:00 PM – WES 4th Grade Musical – FAC

March 13–14
• Varsity Softball @ Central AR Shootout

March 13
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs CAC – Away

March 14
• 1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – FAC
Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters

It's time to spring your clocks forward, Warriors! Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Enjoy the extra daylight in the evenings! ❤️🤍

Double Bus Route Alert – Two Routes Affected
Racecar Bus (76) will ride with Squirrel Bus (77) this afternoon. Racecar Bus riders can expect to be about 20 minutes late.
Alligator Bus (86) will ride with Bull Bus (70) this afternoon. Bull Bus riders can expect to be about 15 minutes late.

Thank you for your patience!

March 2026 Parent Newsletter

Our March Parent Newsletter is now available! Be sure to check it out for important dates, upcoming events, and school updates.

Thank you for staying connected and involved at Westside!

Congratulations to WES Employees of the Month for February!
Certified: Bailey Hufstedler
Classified: Lauren Grissom

Westside Athletics Update: The following games have been cancelled:
• Baseball – Monday, March 2
• Soccer vs. BIC – Thursday, March 5
• Baseball – Saturday, March 7
Should these games be rescheduled, we will share the details. Thank you for your understanding.

Warrior Week Ahead | March 2–7
It’s a busy week for our Warriors! Be sure to come out and support our students as they compete and perform throughout the week.

📅 Monday, March 2
⚽ 4:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs. Jonesboro (Away)
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Riverside (Home)
🎶 6:30 PM – WHS Choir Festival Concert (FAC)

📅 Tuesday, March 3
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Lee Academy (Away)
🥎 4:30 PM – Softball V/JV vs. Walnut Ridge (Away)
⚽ 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs. Lonoke (Away)

📅 Thursday, March 5
🥎 4:30 PM – Softball V/JV vs. Valley View (Away)
⚽ 5:00 PM – Girls Soccer vs. Nettleton (Home)
⚽ 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs. BIC (Home)

📅 Friday, March 6
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Sloan-Hendrix (Home)
🏳️ 5:30 PM – Winterguard Friends & Family Performance (WHS Gym)

📅 Saturday, March 7
⚾ 11:00 AM – Baseball V/JV vs. Osceola (Away)

Double Bus Route - Thursday, 2/26/26
There will be a double bus route this afternoon. Bus 90 (Goose) and Bus 82 (Battleship) will be riding together.
Bus 90 (Goose) will be approximately 25 minutes behind schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Mrs. Wilson’s 4th grade class has been studying how different parts of the human body work. This week, students are learning all about the eyes!

Today, they created a model of the eye to test how it works. Students were amazed to discover that images actually appear upside down on the retina before the brain processes them.

What a fun way to bring science to life!

Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship) today due to a double bus route. Bus 76 will be approximately 25 minutes late. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

What a great evening at Westside Elementary! Our second graders shined during their patriotic musical tonight. It looks like there was fun had by all! 🇺🇸❤️🤍

The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Care Solace, an organization dedicated to improving access to mental health care, substance use treatment and social services. Through this collaboration, all Arkansas school districts will have access to Care Solace’s care coordination services.

Care Solace serves as a central hub to help school districts connect students with mental health, substance use, and social service providers. A multilingual Care Companion team is available 24/7/365 to identify resources that fit each student’s unique needs and insurance requirements, and to facilitate timely appointments. Services can be accessed confidentially using a self-service search tool or through a Warm Handoff referral made by school support staff. Registration and training information for school support staff statewide will be announced soon.

https://caresolace.com/
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/mental-health-care

Today was an exciting day for our 2nd graders!

Kristina Balentine, Meteorologist with KAIT 8, visited to talk all about weathe. Our students had a blast learning from a real weather expert who helps our community stay informed every day!

Thank you, Kristina, for sharing your time and expertise with us and inspiring our Lil' Warriors! ❤️🤍☀️⛈️🌪️

Friday, February 20th Double Bus Route Notice:
Bus 76 (Racecar) students will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship) today. Please expect Bus 76 drop-offs to be approximately 20 minutes later than usual.

Warrior Week Ahead | February 23–28
It’s another exciting week at Westside! Check out what’s happening:

February 24
6:00 PM – WES 2nd Grade Patriotic Musical (FAC)
6:30PM - WHS Boys Soccer Red/White Game @ Home

February 25-28
GBB/BBB – 4A Regional Tournament @ Stuttgart

February 26
4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Cedar Ridge @ Home (Benefit Game)
6:30PM - WHS Band Pre-Assessment Concert (FAC)

February 28
WHS AFJROTC Annual Drill Meet @ Home

Double Bus Route Notice:
Bus 76 (Racecar) students will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship) today. Please expect Bus 76 drop-offs to be approximately 20 minutes later than usual.

Due to a double bus route today, Bus 76 (Racecar) students will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship). Please expect Bus 76 drop-offs to be approximately 20 minutes later than usual.