Westside Elementary School

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2025! Today, we recognize the amazing team of bus drivers and monitors who make a difference every single day. At Westside, we’re incredibly grateful for the dedication, care, and commitment these individuals bring to safely transporting our students. While not everyone is pictured here, please know that each and every one of you plays a vital role in keeping our students safe and supported. Your hard work does not go unnoticed! Thank you for all you do—on the road and beyond! ♥️🤍

🎉 Congratulations to the Westside School Board! 🎉 We are proud to announce that the Westside Consolidated School District Board of Education has been awarded the Master Board Award by the Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA)! This honor is given to school boards whose members have each earned 50 or more hours of Board Development Training, reflecting their commitment to leadership, learning, and student success. A special congratulations to Board Member Sam Hiser, who was also individually recognized for reaching the 50-hour milestone in Board Development Training! The board was formally recognized during last night’s regular school board meeting. We are incredibly grateful for their continued dedication and service to the students, staff, and families of Westside. Board Members recognized during the meeting include (left to right): Josh Cureton, Vice President Jeffrey Tubbs, Board Member Mr. Scott Gauntt, Superintendent Shannon Davis, President Sam Hiser, Board Member Myca Ferguson, Secretary

💜 Purple Star Reception Honors Military Families 💜 Last night, Westside Schools proudly hosted a Purple Star Reception to recognize and celebrate the incredible military-connected students and families within our district. We extend a special thank you to First Community Bank for sponsoring this meaningful event and helping us honor those who serve our country both in and out of uniform. It's a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍

💜 Don’t Forget! 💜 Tomorrow is Wear Purple Day at Westside! We’re honoring our military-connected students and their families by showing our support. 💜⭐ Let’s show our strength and support together — Westside is proud to be a Purple Star School District!

📣 Important Announcement for Homeschool Families in the Westside Consolidated School District! If you are the parent of a homeschooled child who meets the following criteria, this is for you. The Westside Consolidated School District, Office of Special Education, will hold a meeting with parents of students: *who live in the school district, *have a child who has/had an IEP in a public school setting, *and are currently homeschooling. Your child may be eligible to receive equitable services through a service plan. Please join Dr. Kammerer on Friday, April 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the special education department at 870-935-7501. For a Zoom link to the meeting, please e-mail Dr. Kammerer at ckammerer@westsideschools.org.

WARRIOR EVENTS: April 21–26 It’s a packed week full of Warrior pride, academic testing, athletics, celebrations, and community events! Here’s what’s coming up across the district: 📝 Academic Testing • 4/21 – WHS ELS Writing Test • 4/22 – WHS Algebra I ATLAS Test • 4/23 – WHS Geometry ATLAS Test • 4/24 – WHS Biology ATLAS Test ⚾️🥎⚽️ Athletics • 4/21 – 4:30 PM Baseball V/JV vs Ridgefield (Home) • 4/21 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV @ Cross County • 4/22 – 4 PM Baseball V/JV @ Blytheville • 4/22 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV @ Blytheville • 4/22 – 5 PM Soccer G/B @ Lisa West • 4/24 – 4 PM Baseball V/JV vs Blytheville (Home) • 4/24 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV vs Blytheville (Home) • 4/24 – 5 PM Soccer G/B vs Brookland (Home) • 4/25 – 4:30 PM Baseball V/JV vs Riverside (Home) • 4/26 – 12 PM Varsity Baseball @ Paragould 🎽 Track & Field • 4/22 – Jr. High Conference Meet • 4/24 – Senior Night for Track, Baseball, and Soccer – Join us as we celebrate our senior athletes! 🎶 Fine Arts • 4/24 – WHS Choir Spring Concert @ FAC 🎉 Special Events • 4/21 – 7 PM School Board Meeting @ WHS Library • 4/25 – 6 PM 4th & 5th Grade Dance @ WMS Cafeteria • 4/26 – WES PTO Springfest @ WES – Fun for the whole family! Let’s cheer on our Warriors in and out of the classroom this week! ❤🤍

WES Music Teacher Mrs. Jennifer Carriero recently took her Mini Singers—a talented group of 3rd & 4th graders from Westside Elementary—to perform at the Bono Senior Center's monthly community luncheon. These young Warriors filled the room with music, joy, and community spirit, sharing their voices and bright smiles with all in attendance. Their performance was a wonderful example of how music can connect generations and bring our community closer together. A big thank you to Mrs. Carriero and the Mini Singers for proudly representing Westside and spreading so much cheer! It's a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍

🏈🔥 Westside Warriors Red & White Football Game 🔥🏈 Mark your calendars for Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Warrior Stadium — and get ready for an evening full of football, food, and fun as we kick off the upcoming season with our annual Red & White Game! Event Highlights: Meet & Greet with the 2025–2026 Warrior Football Team Delicious BBQ Plate Sales – $10 Silent Auction & Prize Drawings Intrasquad scrimmage featuring your favorite Warrior athletes! 🎟️ Entry Fee: $5 per person – No passes will be accepted for this fundraiser event. All proceeds benefit the Westside Football program — so come out, show your support, and help us start the season strong! 💪❤️🤍 Let’s fill the stands and bring the energy, Warrior Nation!

What a great turnout for the first Westside Youth Football program parent meeting tonight. It was great to see so many excited parents and future Westside footballers!!!

📅🔥 Warrior Events: April 14–18 🔥📅 It’s a packed week full of games, testing, performances, and celebrations—let’s go, Warriors! Monday, 4/14 ⚽ 4:30 PM – Boys JV/G/B Soccer @ Wynne (Away) 🎶 Band State Assessment (through 4/17) – Jonesboro High School ⚽ 5:00 PM – Soccer @ Southside (Away) Tuesday, 4/15 🧪 WHS 8th Grade Science ATLAS Test 🏃‍♂️ 3:00 PM – Jr Track: Wellman Relays @ Pocahontas ⚾ 4:00 PM – Baseball @ Gosnell 🥎 Softball @ Gosnell Wednesday, 4/16 📊 WHS 8th Grade Math ATLAS Test 🥎 4:00 PM – Varsity Softball @ Brookland ⚾ 4:45 PM – Baseball @ Harding Academy Thursday, 4/17 📝 WHS ELS Testing 🏃‍♂️ 3:00 PM – Sr Track: Hunter Midkiff Relays @ Piggott ⚾ 4:00 PM – Baseball vs Gosnell @ HOME 🎓🥎 4:14 PM – Senior Night for Softball 🥎 4:30 PM – Softball vs Gosnell @ HOME Friday, 4/18 🚫 NO SCHOOL – Makeup Professional Development Day 👗 7:00 PM – WHS Prom Grand March @ FAC 🎉 8:00 PM – WHS Prom @ The Silos

📢 Reminder: No School on Friday! There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, April 18, 2025 due to a makeup professional development day for staff. Enjoy the long weekend, Warriors! ❤🤍

🎉 Join us in celebrating Ms. Sara Lehman — February's Bus Driver of the Month! 🚌💛 Recognized by First Community Bank, Ms. Lehman is a true rockstar in our district. Not only does she drive a school bus, but she also serves as our Transportation Director and teaches high school math! Her dedication to our students and school community is unmatched. Thank you, Ms. Lehman, for all the ways you go above and beyond every single day! ❤🤍

📢 Calendar Update for Westside Families Due to the school closure on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from storm damage, we will make up that day on Thursday, May 22, 2025. This means the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL will now be Thursday, May 22 instead of May 21. Please update your calendars, and thank you for your continued support and flexibility! ❤🤍

💜 Wear Purple Day – Monday, April 21st 💜 Westside is proud to be a Purple Star School District, and we’re honoring our military students and their families with Wear Purple Day on Monday, April 21st! 💜 Show your support by wearing purple!💜

🏈 New Youth Football Program – Grades 3–6 Come learn about the program, ask questions, and see what’s ahead for our Warrior athletes! 📣 Parent Info Meeting 🗓️ April 14, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 WES Cafeteria

After working on the grounds and high school gymnasium all day, and after consulting with a structural engineer about the high school gym, we are now confident that our school is safe and ready for students. That being said, Westside Consolidated will be in session tomorrow, Friday, 4.4.24. I want to thank everyone for their support of not only our school, but our community. WarriorNation is strong and thriving! Thank you! We will see you tomorrow at normal times.

Due to the timing of the impending severe weather, Westside will be releasing early on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Buses will be departing the High School at 1:00 pm. Please make sure to adjust your afternoon schedules accordingly. All AfterCare and Athletics will be cancelled as well. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to ensure the safety of all of Warrior Nation!

As you are aware, the national weather service is calling for a strong chance of severe weather tomorrow afternoon. Westside is monitoring these storms carefully for high winds, heavy rains, and possible hail. As the forecast starts to solidify tomorrow, we could possibly see early dismissal as an option as a means to safely get both students and staff home prior to the onset of severe weather. Please keep this in mind when deciding travel options for your students tomorrow. The safety of the Warrior student body and faculty are paramount for our district.

April 2025 Parent Newsletter for Westside Consolidated School District https://5il.co/3c6t4

Congratulations to our WES March Employees of the Month! Classified: Georgie Jones Certified: Ashley Morris