West Side School District

Students used their thinking skills to complete marble runs, build with kinex, and solve Kaboodle puzzles in F.L. I..G..H.T. School

Scheduling travel plans and appointments so that they do not fall on student attendance days, when possible is particularly beneficial for students and teachers so that instruction is maximized and makeup work is minimized.

West Side High School, in partnership with ASU Beebe @ Heber Springs, is seeking the right person to assist Grade 8-12 students in preparing for post-secondary education or work. https://careers.insidehighered.com/job/3174215/career-coach-westside-school-district/#job-description

Here are the 2024-2025 ACT dates for this school year.

Are you interested in working for a great school or do you know someone who is? West Side has an opening for a full-time custodian. Apply @ https://westsideeagles.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Attention High School Juniors! If you are interested in a nursing career, ASU has a wonderful opportunity for you! Please email Amanda Brogdon to set up a meeting @ amanda.brogdon@westsideeagles.org

West Side student Jacob Smock earned a score of 5 on the AP English Language & Composition exam, with 5 being the highest score possible. Only 9 percent of AP students taking the test in 2024 were able to attain that perfect score, making this a great achievement for Jacob and West Side. Fellow ascending senior Stevi Oplinger scored a 3, a mark good enough to earn college credit. Excellent work, Jacob and Stevi!

SUMMER HOURS 8 am to 11 am and Noon to 3 pm Mon - Thu Closed for Lunch 11 am to noon Closed on Fridays and on July 4

Are you interested in working for a great school or do you know someone who is? West Side has an opening for a full-time custodian. Apply @ https://westsideeagles.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Students traveled to Little Rock to view the amazing artwork at the Arkansas Fine Arts Museum. After their tour, they got to play on the playground located at the Museum.

Parents, the community, students, and employees are encouraged to attend a stakeholder feedback meeting at 6 p.m. today concerning federal programs at West Side. Following an overview of federal programs, stakeholders will be invited to complete the Academic Needs Survey.

Just a reminder ... Parents, students, and staff, if you have not completed an Academic Needs Survey to help ID student needs, please do so. It's an anonymous survey. Two options to complete it: Online at http://bit.ly/4erEpuP or paper outside Elementary School circle drive entry

Students have worked on a variety of academic and social skills during FLIGHT School this summer.

The Summer EAGLETS celebrated a week of learning with a tour of area parks. They fed the fish at the Fairfield Bay Marina, exercised at the Fitness Park, played hard at Matthew’s Park, and learned about venomous snakes in Arkansas with Ranger Natalie at Woolly Hollow State Park.

Parents, the community, students, and employees are encouraged to attend a stakeholder feedback meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday concerning federal programs at West Side. Following an overview of how federal funds are used, stakeholders will be invited to complete a short survey.

Students helped prepare and serve lunch during FLIGHT school.

West Side's SkillsUSA Welders are headed to Atlanta for the National Skills competition with instructor Randy Carr and chief volunteer Ernie Murphree. "I am extremely proud of the boys and all their hard work, said Mr. Carr. "Prayers for safe travels, and we will keep everyone updated."

After learning about murals through lessons and field trips, students worked together to create their own mural!

Several West Side athletes had a fantastic day in May at the State Special Olympics competition! The results: Caylee Silver- 50m run Gold- Softball throw Luke Gold (beat Tristan) -Softball throw Gold- 100m Run Tristan Silver- Softball throw Gold- 100m Run Ramon Bronze- 100m Run Gold- Softball throw Sophie Gold- 100m Walk Gold- Mini-Javelin Lilly Gold- 100m Walk Gold- Mini-Javelin

Students attending FLIGHT school this week got to travel to Little Rock and view a historical mural by Joe Jones. After the presentation, students got to design their own mural image.