Westside Elementary School

Back to School 2025: First Day is Wednesday, August 13!

The Westside Consolidated School District is excited to welcome our Warriors back for the 2025–2026 school year! The first day of school is Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and our classrooms and hallways are ready to be filled with the energy of our amazing students! ❤️🤍

See you soon, Warriors!

📢 Westside Open House – Save the Dates! 📢
We’re excited to welcome students and families back to campus for Open House! Come meet your teachers, tour the buildings, and drop off supplies before the first day of school.

📅 Tuesday, August 5 | 6–8 PM
➡️ Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 5th, and 8th Grades

📅 Thursday, August 7 | 6–8 PM
➡️ 2nd–4th, 6th–7th, and 9th–12th Grades

Bring your school supplies
Pick up schedules (if applicable)
Say hello to your teachers
We can’t wait to see our Warriors back on campus! ❤️🤍

You can view school supply lists below:
WES: https://wes.westsideschools.org/o/wes/article/2261194
WMS: https://wms.westsideschools.org/o/wms/article/2285005
WHS: https://whs.westsideschools.org/o/whs/article/2287044

🍽️ Exciting News for the 2025–2026 School Year! 🍽️

Westside Schools is proud to announce that we have partnered with a new food service management company — OPAA! We’re excited to work with OPAA! to continue providing delicious, nutritious meals to fuel our students’ learning and growth every day.

✨ Free Breakfast for ALL Students! ✨
Thanks to Arkansas State Bill 59, ALL students will receive FREE breakfast at school each day upon request — no application or eligibility required. We’re thrilled to ensure every Warrior starts the day ready to succeed!

Additional Information:

New lunch prices for paid students: $3

Adult breakfast: $2.25, Lunch $4

The 2025–2026 Free/Reduced Meal Application is now available online:
https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
For a paper copy, please vist your student's school office.

OPAA! https://www.opaafood.com/

Westside is proud to continue our Summer Feeding Program through July—all children 18 and under eat free this summer!

*Meals are served at Westside Elementary School
*Monday–Friday
*Breakfast: 8:00–9:00 AM
*Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
* Closed on July 4th

This is open to ALL children in the community—no paperwork required, just come and enjoy a healthy meal!
View July breakfast/lunch menus here: https://www.westsideschools.org/page/dining-menus-for-schools

Warrior Gym Chairback Seats – 25/26 Season Starting July 1, 2025, at 12:00 a.m., you may call or email to be added to the waiting list for Warrior Gym chairback seats for the 2025–2026 season. Contact the Superintendent’s Office at 870-336-8015 or email dpassmore@westsideschools.org. The date and time of your request will be recorded to determine your position on the list. Seats are $125 each and include admission to all home volleyball and girls’ and boys’ basketball games. Current chairback holders will receive renewal information by mail. We can’t wait to welcome our fans back to the Warrior Dome for another exciting season of Warrior athletics! ❤🤍

Back-to-School Supply Lists Are Here! It’s never too early to get ready for a great school year—the first day of school is Wednesday, August 13, 2025! Westside Consolidated School District’s 2025–2026 school supply lists for Kindergarten through 12th grade are now available. Whether you're getting a head start on shopping or just want to see what’s needed, we’ve got you covered. Let’s make this school year the best one yet, Warriors! WES: https://wes.westsideschools.org/o/wes/article/2261194 WMS: https://wms.westsideschools.org/o/wms/article/2285005 WHS: https://whs.westsideschools.org/o/whs/article/2287044

🩸 AFJROTC Terri Tyner Memorial Blood Drive 🕶️ Tuesday, July 1st 9:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. WHS Library Join us as AFJROTC hosts the Terri Tyner Memorial Blood Drive in partnership with the Red Cross. If you're eligible and available, we encourage you to donate—your donation could save up to three lives and help our Warriors earn scholarships! All donors will receive free snacks and a pair of sunglasses! Pre-register to help ensure the Red Cross brings enough supplies and staff. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideHS Download the Blood Donor App and complete a RapidPass to speed up your visit. Don’t forget your ID! Donors must be 17 or older, or 16 with a signed parent permission form. Let’s come together and make a difference—one drop at a time. ❤️

A big thank you to First Community Bank for their generous support of our young athletes! Present with Mr. Chris George are Shena, Robin, Kristin, and Allen from First Community Bank, who stopped by to deliver a $250 donation to the Westside Youth Football Program. We’re grateful for the bank’s continued investment in our students and community. Your support helps our programs grow stronger every season! ❤🤍

📢 Reminder: Free summer meals for all kids & teens (18 & under) start June 2 at WES! Monday–Friday Breakfast: 8–9 AM Lunch: 11 AM–12 PM Runs through July 31 (closed July 4). No sign-up needed! Find the menus here! https://www.westsideschools.org/page/dining-menus-for-schools

🎉 June Menus Are Here! 🍽️ Free summer meals are back for all kids 18 and under — and the June breakfast and lunch menus are ready! Monday–Friday @ Westside Elementary Breakfast: 8–9 AM Lunch: 11 AM–12 PM June 2nd through July 31st (closed July 4th) Let’s keep our kids healthy and fueled up while school’s out. ☀️🥪🍎

FINAL DAY TO REGISTER! 🏈 Time is running out! There's one more day to sign up for the 2025 Westside Youth Football Program. ✅ Open to students entering grades 3-6 for the 2025-2026 school year ✅ Registration closes Friday, May 23 Don't miss your chance to be part of the team! Click the link to register now: https://forms.gle/qwzBdfYbeshyXKrB9 See you on the field! 🏆🔥

Westside families: Please be aware of an important update regarding student school records. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for being part of the Warrior community. ❤🤍

🏀 Westside Warriors Summer Boys Basketball Skills Camp 🏀 Calling all young athletes! Join us for three days of fun, fundamentals, and fierce competition! June 3–5, 2025, 9:00–11:00 AM Westside High School, For boys entering 2nd–8th grade $40 (Pay at the door) Camp T-shirt included! This skills camp is designed to build confidence and improve all aspects of your game — including shooting, passing, ball handling, defense, and team play. Each day will feature drills, skill work, and exciting competitions. ✅ A completed release of liability and waiver is required to participate. Find release here: https://5il.co/3gnz2 Let’s hit the court and grow together — the Warrior way! ❤🤍

Free Summer Meals for All Kids & Teens! Westside will be offering FREE summer meals to anyone 18 years old or younger with no registration required! Monday–Friday Breakfast: 8–9 AM Lunch: 11 AM–12 PM June 2nd through July 31st (closed July 4th). This is a great way to stay nourished and healthy all summer long, Warriors!

Parents & Guardians, Please take a moment to complete our Family & Community Engagement Survey. Your input helps us plan for the 2025–2026 school year and strengthen the home-school connection. https://bit.ly/4kqZPdP

📣 Warrior Events: May 12–18 The school year may be winding down, but there's still a full week of exciting events ahead at Westside! From academic achievements to musical performances and end-of-year celebrations, we’re closing out the year strong. 📅 Here’s What’s Happening: 🟩 May 12 • 8:00 AM – WHS AP Calculus AB/BC Test (MP) • 6:00 PM – Pre-K Recognition @ FAC • 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting (Cafeteria) • 7:00 PM – School Board Meeting (HS Library) 🟩 May 13 • 6:00 PM – Kindergarten Graduation @ FAC 🎓 🟩 May 14 • WHS AP Language & Composition Test (MP) 🟩 May 15 • 6:30 PM – WMS Band Concert @ FAC 🎶 🟩 May 18 🏅 WHS Sports Awards Ceremony @ FAC • 1:00–2:30/3:00 PM – Junior High • 3:00–5:00 PM – Senior High Let’s finish this year strong, Warriors! ❤️🤍

📣 🏈 REMINDER: Red/White Game TONIGHT! 🏈📣 Join us at Warrior Stadium tonight at 6:00 PM for the annual Westside Red & White Football Game — a fun night full of Warrior spirit and community support! 🎟 $5 Entry (No passes accepted – this is a fundraiser event) 🍽 BBQ Plate Sales – $10 👋 Meet your 2025–2026 Westside Warriors! 🎁 Silent Auction & Prize Drawings Come out for a great evening of football, food, and fun as we kick off the upcoming season! Let’s go, Warriors!

Parents, Guardians and Community Members, At Westside, we believe that strong relationships between families, educators, and the community are essential to student success. Your voice plays a vital role in helping us grow and improve. This brief survey is your chance to share your thoughts on how well we are partnering with you—and how we can do even better. Please take a few moments to complete one survey for each school your child attends. Your feedback will directly inform our planning for the 2025–2026 school year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FAhN1jCjtUfRvnhPr0IFLKdmaKMlEICPeMkCLz_05qY/edit?ts=681a6961 Thank you for being an important part of our school community. We truly value your input!

The WES 3rd and 4th Grade Gifted & Talented students had an exciting adventure yesterday at Blanchard Springs Caverns! From stunning rock formations to learning about the natural processes that shape underground caves, our students were immersed in a world of wonder, science, and discovery. It was a day full of curiosity, hands-on learning, and unforgettable memories! We love seeing our Warriors explore the beauty of Arkansas. ❤🤍

📣 REMINDER: Red & White Game THIS FRIDAY! 🏈❤️🤍 Join us at Warrior Stadium on Friday, May 9 at 6:00 PM for the annual Westside Red & White Football Game — a fun night full of Warrior spirit and community support! 🎟 $5 Entry (No passes accepted – this is a fundraiser event) 🍽 BBQ Plate Sales – $10 👋 Meet your 2025–2026 Westside Warriors! 🎁 Silent Auction & Prize Drawings Come out for a great evening of football, food, and fun as we kick off the upcoming season! Let’s go, Warriors! 👏👏