West Side School District

Game moved to Saturday, January 31 at 3pm

Mrs. Debbie’s students were recently introduced to science fiction and have written their own stories, which they shared with their classmates. #UnlockingGreatness

Recently, members of the West Side Elementary and High School Special Olympics went to Heber Springs High School Gym for Special Olympics Basketball Skills. They competed in passing, dribbling, and shooting skills. Several of our students have been practicing these skills either at home or at recess since last year. Some parents even commented on their progress since last year. All of our students received medals for different skill sets and their achievements. We all had so much fun, made new friends from other schools, and made great memories that will last forever.
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Join us for One Book, One School!

Tentative basketball schedule update-weather permitting!

Mrs. Cherie's art students are working on chalk pastel landscapes inspired by Georiga O'Keeffe!

West Side Senior High Beta Club had an incredible showing this week at the State Beta Convention in Hot Springs! In just the club’s second year, 29 students proudly represented our school at the state level. Congratulations to Makilia Keller for earning 3rd place in 10th Grade Psychology and Division I Speech, Haygen Smith for 3rd place in 10th Grade Agriscience, Jenah Ramsey for 5th place in Quilling, and Mallory Smith for 3rd place in Division II Creative Writing. A huge thank you to all Beta members who participated in the candidate skit and competed in additional events—you made us proud! And a special congratulations to Jaiden Bible, our 2026–2027 Arkansas State Beta Vice President!

Intro to Agriculture class students passed the Hunters Education certification tests!

West Side High School is proud to announce Mrs. Hannah Stoltzfus has been selected by her peers as January's Staff Member of the Month. Congratulations, Mrs. Hannah!!!

Congratulations to our local spelling bee winners! Chloe Galeazzi is our overall winner of the grades 5-8 bee, and Waverly Verser is the overall runner-up. The top speller in 8th grade was Thomas Shue, 7th grade: Waverly Verser and Madilyn Keller, 6th grade: Samuel McCarty and Maci Strayer, and 5th grade: Chloe Galeazzi and Wyatt Wilson. These students will all represent West Side in the County Bee next month! #UnlockingGreatness

Congratulations to our Eagles of the Week! Not pictured are Summerlee Wells and Faith Thorne. #UnlockingGreatness

Congratulations to our West Side Employees of the Month: Mrs Hannah Stoltzfus and Mrs Amy Gentry! Both of these ladies go above and beyond what is expected in their jobs, and we are so thankful for them! #UnlockingGreatness

Senior Brooks Hipp and the Spects National baseball team won the 18u PG West MLK championship on Monday with a 4-1 victory over Baum Bats at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz. The team went 6-0. Brooks has committed to Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kan.

Cohen Hunt, a junior at West Side, is participating in the Quitman Building Trades Program! This year, students from surrounding schools are working together to build a 26×62, 3-bedroom, 2½-bath home, which will be auctioned later this spring. They are learning a variety of construction skills along the way while also earning credit through ASUB. Follow the Quitman Building Trades Facebook page to keep up with their progress! Construction is just one of the many hands-on opportunities available to West Side High School students. Great job representing West Side, Cohen! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14TmY1WwHU2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Friday, January 23 vs. Viola has been postponed until February 4

Whitney Cook, a 6th grader, is standing beside the ornament she created for the Christmas tree at the State Capitol during the holidays. #UnlockingGreatness

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we would like to thank our board for their service and dedication to our school and community. #UnlockingGreatness

Mrs. Layne's 6th graders are doing some Building Thinking Classroom Math Tasks and converting fractions, decimals & percents.