
Bus 86, alligator, will be running late for after school drop off. We will get these students home as quickly as possible.

In honor of National Compliment Day, WES students and staff are lining the halls with compliments! What a great day to let others know they are appreciated!










Thank you to Craighead County Farm Bureau Women's Committee for the donation of student headphones to Westside Elementary School. The gift basket was presented to WES Principal Kelli Murray by School Board Member Josh Cureton.


The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) along with Governor Sarah Sanders announced that January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas. School board members play an essential role in their community.
As publicly elected school leaders, Arkansas school board members set policy for their respective districts. Under state law, they are empowered to hire and evaluate the superintendent, oversee district finances, approve the budget, and determine the vision and mission of the district. School boards must also approve the curriculum and ensure the district maintains adequate facilities for teaching and learning.
These dedicated individuals are committed to the well-being and success of every child, recognizing that quality education is tailored to the individual needs of each student.
Thank you Westside School Board Members for putting so much into making our school district a great place for students!


Congratulations to our Warriors of the Month for December! These students were chosen for following the monthly character word which was self-control! Keep up the great work!







Warrior Events for January 15th - 20th!
1/15 - NO SCHOOL for MLK, Jr Holiday
1/15 - 5pm - GBB - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Wynne @ Home
1/15 - 6pm - WHS Band Booster Meeting - Band
Room
1/16 - 5pm - BBB - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Wynne @ Home
1/17 - Blood Drive - WHS Library
1/17 - WHS Bowling - Mid-Season Baker
Invitational @ Hijinx
1/17 - 5pm - GBB - Jr/Sr vs Highland @ Home
1/18 - 5pm - GBB - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Blytheville - Away
1/19 - WHS Band - All Region Clincs @ ASU
1/19-20 - WMS Band - All Region Clinics @ ASU
1/19-20 - 5pm - BBB 7th/Jr/Sr vs Blytheville - Away
1/20 - Sr High Quiz Bow Invitational @ Beebe
1/20 - WHS Homecoming Dance - Cafeteria

WES students taking advantage of Library time to work on The Great Reading Game! This is just how Warriors do things!!
#WarriorNation




The Great Reading Game update for today….
Westside Elementary is still rocking it at 1st place! WMS is at 34th place! WHS ranks 52nd! These rankings are schools within the nation!
Warriors, get those books stacked up that you’ve been wanting to read! What's a better way to get in the game than to curl up with a good book between those snowball fights?!?
#WarriorNation


WE'RE HAVING A BOOK FAIR! Join WES at their Spring Book Fair on February 2nd - 8th. You can shop on site at the WES Library or online at the link below.
Explore the digital flyer: https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/homepages/flyer_custom/flyer_custom.html#p=1
Book Fair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/westsideelementaryschool34
All purchases through the book fair benefit our school. Thanks for supporting our kids! Happy reading!

Once again, Westside will be participating in the nationwide Learning Ally Great Reading Games. It began January 8 and will end on February 23. Through this great event, let’s read, build our reading habits, earn points, and celebrate together!
Here’s our first update:
WES is first (in the nation) on the leaderboard! WMS is 31 and WHS is in 48th place!!! It’s still early! Westside Warriors are going to show the nation how it’s done!!!
#itsagreatdaytobeawarrior
#WarriorNation


FCA is hosting a Terri Tyner Memorial Blood Drive in the high school library on January 17th from 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Please consider donating if you are eligible. One unit of donated blood can save up to three lives. Donors must be seventeen years old or sixteen with a signed parent permission form. Blank forms are available in the library.
You can pre-register at the link below. Registration ensures that the Red Cross will send enough equipment and personnel. Walk-ins are welcome but may have longer wait times.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideHS&fbclid=IwAR0HuUtnTdn9NEMag9YHFFEBXTgdXoOBw3ahv--8LzwzbGtfPlO8k9iu3zw

Homecoming dress up days for WES


Warrior Events for January 8th - 13th!
1/8 - 4pm - Bowling vs Southside @ Hijinx
1/8 - 50m - BBB - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Southside - Away
1/8 - 6pm - WES PRO Meeting - Cafeteria
1/9 - WHS Swim @ Pocahontas
1/9 - 5pm - GBB - 7th/Jr/Sr - vs Southside - Away
1/10 - 4pm - Bowling vs Brookland @ Hijinx
1/11 - WHS Swim @ Paragould
1/11 - 5pm - GBB 7th/Jr/Sr vs Pocahontas @ Home
1/12 - BBB - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Pocahontas @ Home w/
Homecoming Festivities
1/13 - WHS Band - Sr All Region Auditions @
Paragould
1/13 - WHS Swim @ Batesville
1/13 - 2pm - GBB - Jr/Sr vs Trumann @ Home
1/13 - 5pm - BBB - Jr/Sr vs Trumann @ Home

Congratulations to WES December Staff of the Month. We appreciate all you do!
Certified: Ashley McDole
Classified: Lynae Layne



Chromebooks for sale!! Located at Westside High School in the superintendent's office at 1630 Hwy 91W, Jonesboro, AR 72404, 870-336-8015. No holds.
Lenovo N23 - $30
Lenovo X131e - $20
Lenovo 11e - $20


Warrior Events for December 18th - January 5th!
Happy Holidays, Warriors!
12/18-1/2/24 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
12/18 - 4pm - WHS Bowling vs Cross County @ Hijinx
12/18 - 5pm - BBB - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Brookland - Away
12/18-12/30 - GBB & BBB @ NEA Tournament
12/19 - 5pm - GBB - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Brookland - Away
1/1/24 - New Year's Day
1/2 - Professional Development for teachers
(required)
1/2 - GBB - 5pm - Jr/Sr vs Riverside @ Home
1/3 - School Resumes from break
1/4 - 4pm - WHS Bowling vs Ridgefield Christian
1/4 - BBB - 5pm - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Highland @ Home
1/5-6 - WHS Band - All Region Jazz Clinic @ JHS
1/5-6 - WMS Band - 7th - All Region Jazz Clinic @ JHS
1/5 - 5pm - GBB - 7th/Jr/Sr vs Highland @ Home
1/5 - Senior Night for Bowling, Swim & Archery @
WHS Gym

Basketball Homecoming Tshirt orders are due tomorrow, Thursday, December 14th!
Live It Up, Warriors! Westside Warriors Basketball Homecoming 2024!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ZwBeU1RcxsbNcTDbLsBpViX7i5TYfeC/view?usp=drive_link


Hey Warriors, please use the link below to tell us what you thought about our 4th annual Christmas the Warrior Way so we can make things better or how we need to work through some kinks.
We love our Warrior community and want to make sure our activities are the best they can be!
https://forms.gle/owAuy3n2wmDkkqYJ6

These girls are ready to cheer tonight at their first basketball game for the 4th grade Lady Warriors!! They are so excited!! 🏀❤️


There will be NO SCHOOL for students on December 18, 2023 to January 2, 2024 due to Christmas Break. School will resume for students on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Happy Holidays, Warriors! ❤🤍
