Westside Elementary School

Warrior Week Ahead | May 4–9
Let’s have a great week, Warriors! ❤️🤍

May 4–9 – Soccer G/B Conference Tournament @ Brookland
May 4 | 6:30 PM – WHS Band Spring Concert @ FAC
May 5 – Track @ State Meet
May 5 | 6:00 PM – WHS AFJROTC Awards Night @ FAC
May 6 | 12:15 PM – 8th–11th Academic Awards @ FAC
May 7–9 – Softball Regional Tournament
May 7 | 6:00 PM – WES Mini Singers Concert @ FAC
May 8 | 6:00–8:00 PM – 4th & 5th Grade Dance @ WMS Cafeteria
May 9 – FFA Banquet @ WES Cafeteria

Upcoming Dates:

May 11 | 7:00 PM – School Board Meeting @ WHS Library
May 18 | 7:00 PM – WHS Graduation @ First National Bank Arena (ASU)
May 21 – Last Day of School for Students

Celebrating Our School Principals – May 1

As we recognize School Principals Day, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible leaders of Westside Schools! Our principals go above and beyond each day to support students, staff, and families while creating a positive and successful learning environment.

Their dedication, leadership, and commitment make a lasting impact on our schools and our community. ❤️🤍

Westside Elementary: Kelli Murray
Westside Middle School: Michael Allen
Westside High School: Katie Edlemon

Thank you for all you do for our Warriors! 🙌🙌

School Lunch Hero Day – May 1 💪💪

Today we celebrate our amazing cafeteria teams across Westside Schools! These wonderful ladies work hard every day to make sure our students are well-fed, cared for, and greeted with a smile.

From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they go above and beyond to keep things running smoothly—and we are so thankful for all they do! ❤️🤍

Westside School District – May 2026 Parent Newsletter

As we wrap up another successful school year, we want to thank our students, families, and staff for making it such a great year at Westside Schools! Below are a few important updates and reminders for the month of May.

Congratulations to our WES Employees of the Month for April!
Classified: Rachel Matuschek
Certified: Cindy Wilson

Transportation Update 🚌

Please note the following double bus routes for this afternoon:

🔹 Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel)
➡️ Bus 76 will be approximately 10 minutes behind

🔹 Bus 85 (Tractor) will ride with Bus 73 (Baseball)
➡️ Bus 73 will be approximately 20 minutes behind

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

The Westside Consolidated School District, in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) 34CFR. 76.734 will destroy the special education records of students who exited the Special Education program in 2020 and earlier on May 28, 2026. Students served in special education programs, or parents and guardians of those students, can review and request the records before they are destroyed.

The records are maintained for six years after a student has graduated, dropped or moved from the district. State and federal guidelines state these records should be destroyed six years after a student no longer receives these services or if the records are no longer needed to provide services.

Special education records are available for pickup at the Westside High School, special education department, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Any questions regarding special education records can be addressed by calling Dr. Christy Kammerer at 870-935-7501 ext. 9273.

❤️🤍A Little Piece of Westside in Downtown Jonesboro ❤️🤍
One of our own is sharing the beauty of Westside with the city of Jonesboro in a truly special way.

Hi friends, I’m Cady Honeycutt 👋🏼

Every weekday morning, I drive a school bus for Westside. Because I have an extended route, I typically begin my drive in the dark. This also means I get to see the sunrise every morning. Part of my route takes us down dirt roads that are sandwiched between fields and fields. And even more fields.

Honestly, the view never gets old. I love seeing the world wake up slowly - the colorful morning rays peeking over the tree tops, the crops gently swaying in the wind, the birds gracefully flittering by. It’s something I look forward to every single morning.

Occasionally, The Foundation of Arts in Jonesboro opens submissions to beautify traffic control boxes throughout the area. I have always been intrigued by the different designs chosen and wanted to be a part of it. This year, when the FOA announced they were accepting submissions, I knew exactly what I wanted to send in.

I painted this awe-inspiring scene in hopes of being selected. After a month or so, I was contacted by the FOA notifying me that I was selected to paint the traffic control box on Matthews and Church Street in downtown Jonesboro. My jaw dropped with equal amounts of shock and excitement.

I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to share a glimpse of the hard work and dedication our Westside community provides to NEA.

🔥REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🔥

Westside — the moment we’ve all been waiting for is HERE! Youth Football registration for the 2026 season is officially OPEN, and we’re ready to kick off our biggest, boldest season yet. Whether your athlete is returning or gearing up for their first year, this is their chance to learn, grow, compete, and represent Westside with pride. Spots will fill fast — don’t wait!

🏈 Registration: OPEN NOW
💻 Sign‑up link available today
📣 Stay tuned to the Westside Youth Football Facebook group for updates, reminders, and all things 2026

Let’s gear up, show out, and make this season unforgettable.
To register online, select this link: https://forms.gle/2ps9NnjdyU8MmSXy5

📣Parent Meeting Announcement — Tonight 📣
Westside Youth Football families — our meeting is tonight! We’re hosting our 2026 Season Parent Meeting on April 26 at 5:00 p.m. in the WES Cafeteria. We’ll cover important information about the upcoming season, registration, equipment, volunteer opportunities, and what to expect as we kick things off. This is a great chance to get your questions answered and get your athlete ready for an exciting year.
Please plan to attend — we’re gearing up for our biggest season yet, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming. See you there!
🤍❤️🏈 !! Go Westside!! 🏈❤️🤍

📣Parent Meeting Announcement — April 26 📣
Westside Youth Football families — mark your calendars! We’re hosting our 2026 Season Parent Meeting on April 26 at 5:00 p.m. in the WES Cafeteria. We’ll cover important information about the upcoming season, registration, equipment, volunteer opportunities, and what to expect as we kick things off. This is a great chance to get your questions answered and get your athlete ready for an exciting year. Please plan to attend — we’re gearing up for our biggest season yet, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming. See you there!
🤍❤️🏈 !! Go Westside!! 🏈❤️🤍

Attention parents and guardians: Bus 70 (Bull) will be approximately 15 minutes late today. Thank you for your patience.

Warrior Week Ahead for April 27th - May 1st!

4/27-5/2 - Baseball/Softball District Tournament @ Gosnell
4/28 - 10am - Track - Sr High Conference Meet @ Brookland
4/28 - 6:30pm - WMS Band Spring Concert @ FAC
4/30 - 5pm - G/B Soccer vs Mt View @ Home
4/30 - 6pm WHS Awards Ceremony
4/30 - 6:30pm - Senior Night Ceremony for Soccer, Track & Trap
5/1 - 6pm - WES PTO Meeting - Cafeteria

Come out and support the Warriors!

Join us this evening for the WHS Choir Spring Concert at 6:30 PM in the FAC!

Our talented Warriors have been working hard and are ready to share an evening full of great music and energy. You won’t want to miss it! ❤️🤍

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Today we celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our schools running smoothly every single day. From greeting visitors and supporting staff to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, our office teams are truly the heart of Westside Schools. ❤️🤍

We are so thankful for your hard work, dedication, and the care you show our students, staff, and families each day. 🥰

Westside Elementary: Heather Pate & Georgie Jones
Westside Middle School: Carment Davidson & Shannon Davis
Westside High School: Jessica Kelly & Tracy Wiseman
Superintendent’s Office: Dawn Passmore

Thank you for all you do—you are appreciated more than you know!

Tuesday Transportation Update

Please note the following double bus routes for this afternoon:

🔹 Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel)
➡️ Bus 76 will be approximately 10 minutes behind

🔹 Bus 79 (Zebra) will ride with Bus 73 (Baseball)
➡️ Bus 79 will be approximately 10 minutes behind

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

School Board Meeting Recap – April 20, 2026

The recap from the April 20, 2026 school board meeting is now available. Be sure to check it out to stay informed on the latest updates from Westside Schools.

https://www.westsideschools.org/page/recap-board-of-education-regular-meeting

We are proud to recognize and celebrate our teachers who have successfully completed the process to earn Master and Lead designations on their licenses. This achievement reflects their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to continuous growth as lifelong learners. These educators were honored this evening at our school board meeting as we celebrated their hard work and impact. Westside Elementary Master: Amber McWilliams, Shannon Cox, Nancy Ford, Deana McArthur, Ashley McDole. Lead: Jennifer Bice, Jamie Boyt, Heidi Cline, Ashley Granderson, Ally Kaczmarski, Cindy Wilson. Westside Middle School Lead: Clinton Curtis, Lauren Curtis, Staci Darr, Mandi Gipson. Westside High School Master: Heather Eggers, Arin Parks. Lead: Aaron Hall, Nicole London, Katie Smith.

Double Bus Route:
Bus 77 (Squirrel) and Bus 73 (Baseball) will ride together this afternoon.
Bus 73 (Baseball) will be about 15 minutes late.

Attention parents and guardians: Bus 79 will be running late due to mechanical issues.