Parents, there are still a very limited number of spaces left for Senior Tribute Ads for the 2026 yearbook. Please contact Joe West at the school, (501) 825-6258 or joe.west@westsideeagles.org, if you are interested.
West Side Class of 2027 students Lainee Gentry and Whitley Goodson recently attended the MASH (Medical Applications of Science for Health) Camp at Ozark Health in Clinton.
MASH is designed to introduce high school students to the many careers available in healthcare through hands-on learning, job shadowing, and interaction with healthcare professionals.
Throughout the week, students participated in a variety of engaging activities and presentations, including:
🦷 Learning about dental health from Dr. Kyle Hensley
🧠 Exploring the UAMS Telestroke Program
🎨 Creating tie-dye MASH camp shirts
🏥 Learning about general surgery and anesthesia from Dr. Dickinson, Trey Martin, CRNA, and Brooke Keith, APRN
🍎 Hearing from Hospice Home Care and Tabitha, Dietitian from Arkansas Children’s Hospital
🩺 Practicing suturing with Dr. Chad Simpson, a camp favorite!
🧼 Completing hand hygiene and infection prevention activities
👩⚕️ Exploring advanced practice nursing with Katie Dunham, APRN, Kayla Dollar, APRN, and Elizabeth Black, APRN
🐾 Discovering veterinary medicine careers with Dr. Deborah Brennan, DVM, MPA
🎓 Learning about medical school opportunities through presentations and activities led by Chris and Amy from UAMS
❤️ Hearing about Ozark Health’s Auxiliary and Volunteen programs from Kristi King
👶 Learning about NICU nursing and advanced practice nursing from Macy Massey, APRN
🚑 Participating in mock emergency medical drills
📋 Working toward and completing BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
Congratulations to Lainee and Whitley for representing West Side so well while exploring future careers in healthcare. We are proud of their dedication, leadership, and commitment to learning! Thank you to Ozark Health for providing these opportunities!
Arkansas Children's Hospital has virtual sick visits in evening hours -- no referral required.
Easy sign-up offered for children's low- to no-cost health care coverage up to age 19 ... 800-272-1260 through the non-profit Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.
West Side is gathering input from parents, students, and staff about students' needs. The survey @ https://forms.gle/PYvkUucvS8NCVgY68 is anonymous, with results grouped together so that they can be evaluated and compared to previous year's results. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete.
Class of 2026 graduate Jessy Nail-thank you for your commitment!
West Side Coaches would like to thank Mr. Terrance Osbourne of the Real Deal of Batesville for sponsoring our Skills & Drills Basketball Camp again this year. We had a good turnout with 60 kids in 1st-6th grade from West Side, Quitman, Timbo, Vilonia, and Bismarck. We look forward to having it again next year!
Great news for West Side families! Meal benefits are available for families. If not automatically qualified, families should check to determine eligibility for $120 at http://ar.gov/SummerEBT
For the 2026-27 school year, Kallsnick Inc. of Batesville was awarded the bid for milk and juice for students and staff.
Congratulations to Mallory on a great week at Girls State!
Congratulations to Jaiden Bible on a great week at Boys State!
West Side students of all ages are invited to Summer Fest at Rose Bud on Thursday, June 18!
The West Side art club and art department raised $425 for Project Kids with its Empty Bowls campaign to fight local hunger. Bowls are still available at $10 each for supporters of this cause who visit from 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Thursday to select a bowl and make a donation.
Easy sign-up offered for children's low- to no-cost health care coverage up to age 19 ... 800-272-1260 through the non-profit Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.
Great news for West Side families! Meal benefits are available for families. If not automatically qualified, families should check to determine eligibility for $120 at http://ar.gov/SummerEBT
West Side is gathering input from parents, students, and staff about students' needs. The survey @ https://forms.gle/PYvkUucvS8NCVgY68 is anonymous, with results grouped together so that they can be evaluated and compared to previous year's results. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete.
The deadline to submit School Choice paperwork is Monday, June 1. Call the district office at (501) 825-6258 for details.
The deadline to submit School Choice paperwork is Monday, June 1.
Though the school year is drawing to a close, there is still time to preorder your 2026 West Side Yearbook! Payment of $45 can be mailed (attn: Joe West) or dropped off at the high school office during summer hours. See the attached form for more information.
And, for parents of graduated seniors, there is still time to purchase a senior tribute ad in the 2026 yearbook. Space is limited and will be given on a first-come basis. Deadline for senior ad purchase is Friday, June 12.
Yearbooks should be delivered by mid-to-late August. Email joe.west@westsideeagles.org with any questions.
And, for parents of graduated seniors, there is still time to purchase a senior tribute ad in the 2026 yearbook. Space is limited and will be given on a first-come basis. Deadline for senior ad purchase is Friday, June 12.
Yearbooks should be delivered by mid-to-late August. Email joe.west@westsideeagles.org with any questions.
Friendly reminder! West Side has early dismissal today and tomorrow!
