Westside Elementary School

This is a reminder that intramural volleyball forms for 3rd-6th grades are due this Friday. Please turn them in to the office of the campus your child attends.

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After this morning’s training at WES, our teachers were provided lunch by Focus Bank courtesy of Kerri Jones! We appreciate our amazing parents and community partners!

🌟🍽️ August Breakfast and Lunch Menus are Here! 🍽️🌟 Check out our delicious and nutritious meal options for August! Swipe through the pictures below to see what’s on the menu this month. Menus are always available on the school website andl app! Click link below to view: https://www.westsideschools.org/page/dining-menus-for-schools

Applications for Free & Reduced Meals Available Now! 🍽😋 Parents & Guardians: It's time to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal application for the 2024-2025 school year! When families partner with the school, both benefit from: Free and Reduced Price Meals to eligible students Access to ACT testing at no cost to the family Access to concurrent credit opportunities at no cost to the family Access to discounted rate for internet services and other supports Help secure essential state and federal funding for our district We encourage all our Warrior Families❤🤍 to apply today at https://secure.ezmealapp.com/FreeReducedApp.aspx

WES teachers have lived the life of pirates today! We have explored ways to making learning more engaging by creating memories. We can’t wait to have our students back in the building making memories with us!

📅 Mark your calendars, Warriors! ❤🤍 Important dates are coming up! AAA Parent Meeting for Athletes in grades 7-12th, August 5th, 6pm, HS Gym & Manditory Football Parent Meeting to follow Band Booster Meeting, August 5th, 6pm, FAC Open House on August 6, 2024, 6-8pm for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 5th & 8th Grades Open House on August 8, 2024, 6-8pm for 2nd-4th, 6th & 7th and 9th-12th Grades First day of school: Wednesday, August 14th Looking forward to a great year ahead! 🙌🙌

Stuff the Bus, Warriors! 🚌❤🤍 Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9am-3pm! Please join us at Walmart on Parker Road by donating school supplies. ✏📏🎒 Look for one of our school buses to stuff full of supplies to help support our Warrior students.

Westside Elementary is excited to welcome some amazing educators to join our team! We are thrilled to have them on board and can't wait to see the incredible contributions they'll make. Together, we'll continue to make Westside Elementary a place where every Lil Warrior thrives! ❤🤍

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 14th! Please mark your calendars. Looking forward to a great year ahead! 🙌🙌

We are excited to announce the Open House dates for the upcoming school year! Join us to meet our wonderful teachers and tour the campus. Mark your calendars, Warriors! ❤🤍

🌟 Join Our Team! Westside Consolidated School District is Hiring! 🌟 Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are looking for dedicated food service employees to help nourish the future of our students. Why Work With Us? Be a vital part of our school community Support the health and well-being of our students Enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career Teacher Retirement Medical Benefits PTO 📅 Apply Today! Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact. Visit the link provided to apply now! https://westsideschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=12

Applications for Free & Reduced Meals Available Now! 🍽😋 Parents & Guardians: It's time to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal application for the 2024-2025 school year! When families partner with the school, both benefit from: Free and Reduced Price Meals to eligible students Access to ACT testing at no cost to the family Access to concurrent credit opportunities at no cost to the family Access to discounted rate for internet services and other supports Help secure essential state and federal funding for our district We encourage all our Warrior Families❤🤍 to apply today at https://secure.ezmealapp.com/FreeReducedApp.aspx

On July 1, 2024, starting at 12:00 a.m., call or email to get your name on the waiting list for the 24/25 season Warrior Gym seats! Contact the superintendent's office at 870-336-8015 or email dpassmore@westsideschools.org. Date and timestamp will be notated for placement on the waiting list. Seats are priced at $125 each for all home volleyball and girls’ and boys’ basketball games. Current chairback holders will receive a notification via USPS for renewal. We look forward to seeing all our fans at the Warrior Dome for the 24/25 sports season!

This is a friendly reminder that Summer Meals at Westside will be served during the month of July with the exception of July 4th & 5th. Breakfast - 8:00-9:00 Lunch at 11:00-12:00. There are no income requirements or registration. Anyone 18 or younger may come to eat. For more information, contact Chastidy Hedge, chedge@westsideschools.org or 870-935-7501 ext. 4262. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like Westside Schools to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer. For more Summer Meals Sites, go to: https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us for Alumni Day this Saturday, June 8th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Fine Arts Center. Let’s reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the strength and spirit of our Warrior Community together. ❤🤍

Danielle Kelley with Arkansas State Teachers Association presented Ms. Katie Edlemon with a $50 Amazon card for being nominated by her teachers as the best Assistant Principal.

We are thrilled to announce our Classified Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year award recipients! Congratulations to these outstanding individuals for their exceptional dedication and hard work. WES: Mandi Gipson, Sam Ishmael WMS: Donna Gwinn, Megan Brodell WHS: Kristi Black, Alice Whitaker Transportation/Grounds/Maintenance: Jonathan Shell District Certified & Classified Employee of the Year: Kristi Black & Megan Brodell It's a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍

Westside Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and skilled General Maintenance Worker to join our team. For more information and to apply, please use the following link : https://westsideschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=120 Join our team and help us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff. We look forward to receiving your application! Westside Consolidated does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or age.

With this being the last week of school, please remember to check lost and found for any of your child's items and the nurse's office for your child's medicine. Students will have awards Tuesday at 1:30 for fourth grade and Wednesday at 8:30 for third grade, 9:30 for second grade, and 1:30 for first grade.