Westside Elementary School

Join us for the Miss Warrior Pageant on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Westside Fine Arts Center! Session Times: Session 1: Pre-K through 4th Grade – 12:00 PM Session 2: 5th Grade through 12th Grade – 6:00 PM Please note: Cash & Cash App are the only accepted payment methods. Entry Fee is $5 Adults and $3 Students. Extras Available for Purchase: $3 Roses $2 Water

📢 Warrior Nation, it's a BUSY week ahead! 📢 Tthe Warriors are in action all over campus! ⚾🎭🎶🏆 Check out the events happening March 10-15, and come out to support our students! 📅 Week at a Glance: 🔹 March 10-12 – WHS Choir 🎼 Choral Performance Assessment @ JHS 🔹 March 10 – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Piggott @ Home 🔹 March 10 – 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann @ Away 🔹 March 11 – 3:00 PM 🏃‍♂️ Jr. Track Practice Meet @ Pocahontas 🔹 March 11 – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann @ Home 🔹 March 11 – 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Nettleton @ Home 🔹 March 11 – 5:30 PM 📣 Mandatory Parent Meeting for Cheer Tryouts @ WES Cafeteria 🔹 March 12 – 6:00 PM 🏈 WHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting @ WHS Cafeteria 🔹 March 13-15 – 🎺 Band Region Concert Assessment @ JHS 🔹 March 13 – 3:00 PM 🏃‍♀️ Sr. Track Practice Meet @ Pocahontas 🔹 March 13 – ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Batesville @ Home 🔹 March 13 – 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Southside @ Home 🔹 March 14 – 4:00 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Riverside @ Away 🔹 March 14 – 5:00 PM Winter Guard Senior Night @ Warrior Field 🔹 March 14 – ⚽ Soccer (G/B) vs CAC @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 🧠 WHS Quiz Bowl Northeast Regional Tournament @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 7:00 AM 🎖️ AFJROTC Annual Drill Meet @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 10:00 AM ⚽ Boys JV Soccer vs Marion @ Away Let’s show up and cheer on our Warriors the Warrior Way!

Ms. Callahan's first-grade class benefited from a visit by students enrolled in the UAMS Dental Hygiene program. The students learned about the importance of oral hygiene and proper teeth care. The UAMS dental hygienist addressed their questions and allowed them to practice brushing on tooth models. The students were provided with goody bags containing a toothbrush and toothpaste!

⏰ Warriors, It's Time to Spring Forward! ⏰ Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9th! Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday night so you're ready for the new time. Longer days and more sunshine are ahead! 🌞🙌🙌

🚨 Game Cancellation Notice 🚨 Due to impending weather conditions, all baseball, soccer, and softball games scheduled for today have been canceled. Stay safe, and we’ll provide updates on rescheduling as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Congratulations to our WES Employees of the Month for February! Certified: Cindy Wilson Classified: Glendil Griffin

Part 3 of 3 - Throughout February, Kindness has been our featured character word. Several students were acknowledged for their exceptional kindness towards others with a certificate and a Sonic slush coupon. We are indeed fortunate to have numerous kind students at WES!

Part 2 of 3 - Throughout February, Kindness has been our featured character word. Several students were acknowledged for their exceptional kindness towards others with a certificate and a Sonic slush coupon. We are indeed fortunate to have numerous kind students at WES!

Part 1 of 3 - Throughout February, Kindness has been our featured character word. Several students were acknowledged for their exceptional kindness towards others with a certificate and a Sonic slush coupon. We are indeed fortunate to have numerous kind students at WES!

During morning meeting, we celebrated the achievements of our readers and mathematicians this past week. 🤍❤️🎉

Calling all elementary, middle, and high school students—it's time to audition for Alice in Wonderland, Jr.! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the WHS Theatre production! 📅 Audition Dates & Locations: 🔹 Tuesday, March 4th – WES (Ms. Carreiro’s Room) | 3:15-4:30 PM (for elementary & middle school students) 🔹 Thursday, March 6th – WHS Auditorium | 3:15-4:30 PM (for those students who couldn’t audition Tuesday) 📌 Important Notes: ✔️ Parents must provide transportation to the high school for Thursday’s auditions. ✔️ Wear tennis shoes or jazz shoes and comfortable clothes for dancing.

Check out the March District Parent Newsletter for updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved. Don't miss out on what's happening at Westside! https://5il.co/397f4

Westside Elementary 3rd grade teacher Ashley McDole has been recognized as January’s Bus Driver of the Month by First Community Bank! 🚌🎉 Ms. McDole goes above and beyond—not only shaping young minds in the classroom but also ensuring students arrive at school and back home safely each day. Her dedication, care, and commitment to Westside students make a lasting impact both in and out of the classroom. It's a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍

Warrior Nation, there’s a busy and exciting week ahead! From state basketball action to spring sports and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there’s something happening every day! Come out and support our Warrior athletes, musicians, and performers as they take on a big week. 🎶⚾🥎⚽🏀 📅 March 2-8 Events: Sunday, March 2 12:00 PM - Pageant Practice @ FAC Monday, March 3 GBB/BBB State Tournament @ Magnolia (March 3-8) 4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Harrisburg (Away) 4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro (Home) 5:00 PM - Soccer (G/B) vs West Memphis (Home) 6:00 PM - Band Boosters Meeting @ FAC Tuesday, March 4 4:00 PM - Soccer (Boys JV/Girls/Boys) vs GCT (Home) 4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann (Away) 4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Hoxie (Away) Choir Festival Concert @ FAC Thursday, March 6 3:00 PM - Soccer (Girls) vs Nettleton (Away) 4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Lee Academy (Away) 4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Valley View (Home) Friday, March 7 4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Corning (Away) 5:00 PM - Soccer (G/B) vs Lonoke (Home) Saturday, March 8 Miss Warrior Pageant @ FAC

Westside Consolidated School District is proud to announce that we have been designated as a Purple Star School District by the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Council for Military Children. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools and districts that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Westside is honored to be the first district in the Northeast Arkansas Education Co-op to receive this designation, further highlighting our dedication to providing resources, programs, and a welcoming environment for those who serve our nation. We are proud to support our military families and will continue striving to meet their unique educational and social needs.  If you are a military family with children in our district and have not yet registered your military status with the school, please reach out to Pam Dooley, Westside Military Education Coordinator, at pdooley@westsideschools.org. This helps us better support and serve our military-connected students and families. Thank you for your service! https://www.westsideschools.org/page/purple-star-school-district-for-military-families

Westside Elementary GT students had an exciting opportunity to watch a performance by Williams Baptist University drama students—a play they helped create! A special shoutout to Rylan Brodell and Sadie Tate, whose writing was selected to be featured in The Story Store production. They were honored on stage and received a copy of the script! Our GT students had a fantastic time and look forward to participating again in the future. Way to go, Warriors!

First Community Bank honored Superintendent Scott Gauntt as December’s Bus Driver of the Month recently, recognizing his dedication to not only steering our district forward but also ensuring students get to and from school safely each day. From driving a bus to supporting students and staff in countless ways, Mr. Gauntt truly embodies the spirit of servant leadership. His commitment to Westside goes beyond the title of Superintendent—he wears many hats and is always willing to step up where needed. Congratulations, Mr. Gauntt! Your dedication to our students, staff, and community does not go unnoticed! ❤🤍

March Breakfast and Lunch Menus Are Here! Check out what’s cooking in the cafeteria during the month of March! Delicious meals to keep our Warriors fueled and ready to succeed. 💪❤🤍 WES: https://5il.co/38rin WMS: https://5il.co/38rit WHS: https://5il.co/38rj7 https://5il.co/38rj9

We’re excited to announce that the Westside Spirit Blankets have arrived! Middle school and high school orders were distributed yesterday. Elementary orders will be dispersed this morning, and students will bring them home after school. Thank you for supporting the Middle School Band, and enjoy your new Spirit Blankets! ❤🤍

Warrior Nation: Here’s What’s Happening February 24th - March 1st! Mark your calendars for an exciting week of Warrior events! 🙌🙌❤🤍 2/24 | 6PM – WES PTO Meeting (Cafeteria) 2/26 – GBB/BBB Regional Tournament @ Highland 2/26 – 11th Grade ACT 2/27 | 4:30PM – Baseball V/JV vs Cedar Ridge (Home) 2/27 | 6PM – Second Grade Patriotic Program @ FAC 2/27 | 7PM – Band Pre-Assessment Concert @ FAC 3/1 | 10AM – WHS 4th Annual Pop-Up Shop (Library)