West Side School District

Don't forget about the Scholastic Book Fair! Get them prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westsideelementaryschool18, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. We also accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. Parents are welcome to shop with their kiddos! The last day for the fair is Tuesday, October 21st. #ScholasticBookFairs

The sophomore class is hosting a West Side fan gear fundraiser from now until October 31. Please use this link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/oKeoFpN4Da to order your gear! For questions, email faith.gray@westsideeagles.org

The West Side Yearbook Staff would like to thank Knapp Truss for their donation to the 2025-26 yearbook!

a BIG THANK YOU from the West Side Athletic Department for all the support that was shown by the community at last night's Green/White games! It did not go unnoticed and was very much appreciated! #GoEagles!

Attention Elementary Parents: If you recognize any of these items, please have your child pick them up in the Old Cafeteria on Monday morning. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mn2shJuXbXsXtc8TrJ1jK4gdiucn7slr/view?usp=drive_link

The West Side yearbook staff would like to thank Knapp Truss Inc. for their support and donation to the 2026 yearbook!

Parents/guardians of juniors and seniors, please remember to return a signed ACT Consent or Opt Out form by Friday, October 17th! You should have received an email or been given the forms at parent-teacher conference. Forms are available in the high school office. The test will be at school Tue 10/28. If you have questions, please contact Teresa Birmingham or Matt Irwin at the school.

The West Side eSports Smash Bros. squad even found a way to win during their bye week! On Wednesday, the team of Ian Harper, Tadeo Hernandez and Ramon Hernandez edged out Izard County STEM, 3-2, in a contest that had been postponed mid-match on Oct. 8 due to IC's connectivity issues. On Wednesday, the resumed match came down to sudden death, but Ramon Hernandez was the hero, using his main character "Bowser" to pull off the win with a flying dropkick. All eSports teams are on a bye this week but will return to action on Tuesday.

Basketball Season is Here!! Green & White Games 💚🤍🦅🏀

Tomorrow, Thursday October 16, starting at 5:00 PM is the annual Green & White Games! The West Side Pep Club is sponsoring a "pick your side" night! Choose either green or white, and come decked out in that color!

Help save lives during our community drive blood sponsored by FBLA on Wednesday, October 22, at West Side. Donations also help with West Side scholarships! To sign up or for more information, please contact Mrs. Stephanie Whillock at stephanie.whillock@westsideeagles.org

Reminder that you can become a sponsor of the West Side 2025-2026 yearbook now! To lock in your sponsorship before basketball season, where you can get a shoutout at a ball game, and before Christmas, where you can receive a facebook post on the school's page, email:
faith.gray@westsideeagles.org

West Side Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week the last week in October! Attached, you will find the dress up days for the week. #UnlockingGreatness

🏀💚 Green & White Night is almost here! 🤍🦅
Join us as we kick off the season with some Eagle Basketball spirit!

📅 Thursday, October 16
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Brady-Hipp Arena

Come out and meet the 2025–2026:
• Little Dribblers
• Pee Wee Cheerleaders
• Pee Wee Basketball Teams
• Junior High Cheerleaders
• Senior High Cheerleaders
• Junior High Basketball Teams
• Senior High Basketball Teams

🎟 Entry Fee:
We’re collecting cash donations, hand or full-size towels, and laundry supplies in place of admission. Your support is greatly appreciated!

It’s going to be an exciting night full of fun, spirit, and Eagle pride. Let’s pack the arena and cheer on our teams! 🦅💚

Just a reminder: if you have a child in elementary and plan to eat Thanksgiving Lunch with them, forms and money are due Friday, October 17th!

🎓 Attention Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Families!
You're invited to our College & Career Day at West Side High School!

📍 Brady-Hipp Arena
📅 Friday, October 17
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meet with 30+ college admissions reps and career professionals — all ready to help your student plan for life after high school. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore what’s next!

🎀 Red Ribbon Week is October 27–31!

Join us as we celebrate this long-standing drug prevention campaign with dress-up days, fun activities, and important conversations about living a healthy lifestyle.

👕 Dress-Up Days vary slightly for Elementary & High School – check below for details!

We’re excited for a fun and meaningful week ahead! 💪❤️

Mrs. Cherie recently made paper with Mrs. Danielle's 1st graders!

Mrs. Teresa's Elementary GT students recently visited Heber Springs as part of their unit on Arkansas. They visited the William Carl Garner Visitor Center, JFK Lookout, Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery, and Collins Creek. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1NsWtLfs/B_fjadAFLMbKnVLZak9KEg/edit?utm_content=DAG1NsWtLfs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

October is National Book Month, so if you have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbor, or friend with children between the ages of 0 and 5, it's the perfect time to enroll them in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! This program sends free books to children each month! Over 301,076,331 books have been sent around the world in the thirty years of the program! https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/?mc_cid=0e153b3d08&mc_eid=f4782a70ab