Westside Elementary School

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.

Warriors, mark your calendars! Here's your lineup of exciting events from May 19th to August 14th: 5/19 - 3pm - WHS Athletic Awards Program @ FAC 5/20 - 7pm - WHS Graduation A ASU 5/24 - Last Student Day for School Year 5/27 - Memorial Day 5/31 - Trap @ Jacksonville - State Shoot 6/24 - 7pm - School Board Meeting-HS Library 7/4 - Independence Day - School Closed 7/15 - 7pm - School Board Meeting-HS Library 8/1 - New Teacher Orientation 8/5-8 - Required Teacher Professional Dev. 8/14 - First Day of School Stay tuned to the calendar throughout the summer for any updates or additional events. https://www.westsideschools.org/

Bono, Cash, Egypt & Jonesboro - With summer right around the corner, it's time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. Westside Consolidated School District provides free meals to children during the summer. This summer, meals will be served at Westside Elementary from June 3rd to July 31st with the exception of July 4th & 5th. Breakfast will be served from 8:00-9:00 and 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 879-935-7501 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.

We will have a double bus route today. Bus 86 students will be picked up by 78 today at 4:20 when it finishes its first route. Bus 86 students will be dropped off approximately 30 to 40 minutes late today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

🎉Congratulations 🎉to our Warriors of the Month for April! These students were chosen for following the monthly character word which was⭐ Perseverance⭐. Keep up the great work!

Due to the forecast for this Friday, we have made the decision to move Warrior Games to Thursday, May 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your support in making this event better for our students. Parents, check with your child's teacher through class dojo for more specific information.

🎓🌹 Attention all Pre-K and Kindergarten families! 🌟 Mark your calendars for two special occasions: Pre-K Recognition on May 13th and Kindergarten Graduation on May 14th. Let's celebrate these milestones with joy and Warrior Pride! While you're there, don't forget to grab a teddy bear and rose to make their day even more unforgettable. (Sponsored by WHS Band Boosters)

Don't miss out on these exciting events for next week! Mark your calendars, Warriors! Warrior Events, May 13th - 17th 5/13 - 6pm - Pre-K Recognition @ FAC 5/13 - 6pm - WES PTO Meeting - Cafeteria 5/13 - 6pm - WHS Band Booster Meeting @ FAC 5/13 - 7pm - School Board Meeting @ HS Library 5/14 - 6pm - Kindergarten Graduation @ FAc 5/14 - WMS Art Show 5/15 - 6pm - WHS Athletic Booster Meeting @ Cafe 5/16 - 8am - WHS Academic Awards Program @ FAC 5/16 - 4pm - Volleyball/Basketball Red/White Games 5/17 - 6pm - Football Red/White Games 5/17 - WMS Band Banquet @ Safehouse

Attention Westside community! Due to the forecasted weather this evening, the Westside Middle School Safehouse will be open. Please take advantage of this resource and stay safe, Warriors!

Get ready for a week filled with exciting events! Don't miss out on these opportunities to support our Warriors. May 6th - 10th 5/6 - 6pm - WHS Parent Meeting-Student Success Plans & Course Information - FAC 5/6 - 6pm - WHS Band Booster Mtg - Band Room 5/7 - WES Atlas Reading Summative 5/7 - 6pm - WES MiniSingers Spring Concert @ FAC 5/9 - 6:30pm - WHS Band Spring Concert @ FAC 5/10 - WMS Band Picnic 5/10 - 6pm - WHS Band Banquet A WES Cafeteria