Dear West Side Community,
West Side School District is aware of social media posts circulating regarding the “Cat in the Hat” TikTok trend and hoax affecting schools in various areas.
At this time, we have received no posts or threats directed toward West Side School District, our students, or our staff. However, we are taking this situation seriously and are continuing to monitor it closely. Our Chief of Police and local law enforcement agencies are actively evaluating all incoming information to ensure our campus remains secure.
The safety and security of our students and staff is always our top priority. We deeply appreciate our parents, students, and community members who remain vigilant and choose to report concerning information directly to officials rather than sharing or spreading unverified posts online.
If you see or receive any social media content or messages that specifically reference the West Side School District, please report it immediately to school administration or the West Side School District Police Department.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brandi Wallace
Superintendent, West Side School District
West Side School District is aware of social media posts circulating regarding the “Cat in the Hat” TikTok trend and hoax affecting schools in various areas.
At this time, we have received no posts or threats directed toward West Side School District, our students, or our staff. However, we are taking this situation seriously and are continuing to monitor it closely. Our Chief of Police and local law enforcement agencies are actively evaluating all incoming information to ensure our campus remains secure.
The safety and security of our students and staff is always our top priority. We deeply appreciate our parents, students, and community members who remain vigilant and choose to report concerning information directly to officials rather than sharing or spreading unverified posts online.
If you see or receive any social media content or messages that specifically reference the West Side School District, please report it immediately to school administration or the West Side School District Police Department.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brandi Wallace
Superintendent, West Side School District
Congratulations to our first students of the year to show Growth Mindset! We celebrate these kids because they are showing persistence and progress in the classroom! #EveryKidEveryDay!
Mr. Caleb's 6th grade students are painting petroglyphs as part of our study of early history. Not as easy as it looks! #EveryKidEveryDay
West Side 1st graders celebrated World Rock, Paper, Scissors Day last week with some fun! Natalie Shepherd and Ava Hale battled it out as their homeroom champions, but Natalie was crowned the 1st grade champion! #EveryKidEveryDay
Mrs. Layne's 5th & 6th graders had fun with Friday team-building games/skills! #EveryKidEveryDay
Congratulations to our first Eagles of the Week! #EveryKidEveryDay
West Side School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 8. Picture forms will be sent home with your student next week. Please send forms along with payment to school on Picture Day.
Pictures may also be ordered online at inter-state.com/order. use code 0651VYA for high school and 0651VVA for elementary. Email joe.west@westsideeagles.org with any questions.
Elementary Parents: Don't forget to get those Little Dribbler and Pee Wee Basketball forms and payment in by Friday, August 28th!
A Back to School Dance with 1980s theme is tomorrow for West Side 7th-12th grade students and their preapproved guests.
Time is running out to apply for Summer EBT 2026! The deadline is Monday, August 31. While some families receive Summer EBT automatically, if your child attends a school where all students receive free lunches, you may need to fill out an application so DHS can determine your eligibility based on income and household size.
For more information, visit ar.gov/summerebt.
For more information, visit ar.gov/summerebt.
Mrs. Danielle's class made play dough and enjoyed playing with it. #EveryKidEveryDay
Miss Jessie's kindergarteners have explored math tools, practiced writing their names , and had fun at recess! #EveryKidEveryDay
Mrs. Cherie's 5th Grade artists are using watercolors and their knowledge of color theory to create Arkansas native animals based on the Fauvist (wild beast) art movement. #EveryKidEveryDay
Mrs. Traci's 4th graders recently had a visit from Nurse Rachel Southerland to teach about the heart. Students learned to feel their pulse and compare it during active and resting periods. It was a great way to start their module on having a great heart in science. #EveryKidEveryDay
Dr. Erickson recently visited with the 3rd & 4th Grade GT students and shared her favorite National Parks. The students are doing a unit on National Parks and plan to visit Hot Springs National Park soon. #EveryKidEveryDay
Mrs. Robin has hit the ground running in her 5th & 6th grade science classes. They successfully completed their first STEM challenge of the year! #EveryKidEveryDay
Today's golf tournament at Indian Hills has been postponed due to weather. Information about rescheduling will be shared as soon as it is available.
Time is running out to apply for Summer EBT 2026! The deadline is Monday, August 31. While some families receive Summer EBT automatically, if your child attends a school where all students receive free lunches, you may need to fill out an application so DHS can determine your eligibility based on income and household size.
For more information, visit ar.gov/summerebt.
For more information, visit ar.gov/summerebt.
Elementary artists in Mrs. Starkey's 2nd grade are getting down with some glue Batik on fabric. They're learning color theory while creating beautiful landscapes. #EveryKidEveryDay
Elementary Parents: Remember, Friday, August 28th, is the last day to sign up for Little Dribblers and pee wee basketball. Forms and money must be turned in before August 28th!
