Today is the scientific start to winter in the Northern Hemisphere -- the Winter Solstice -- when this half of the world tilts away from the sun. Today provides the shortest amount of daylight during the year. Read more about the solstice here: http://nyti.ms/2Bn7Vmt
3rd-6th Grade GT students recently spent some time reading Christmas stories to Mrs. Polly's Kindergarten class.
Parents, please contact the school at (501) 825-6258 if you need to update phone numbers, mailing address, physical address, or email address.
West Side SOAR & EAGLETS recently visited Magness Lake to see the Trumpeter Swans!
Reminder: This week's high school testing schedule (attached image).
Mrs. Teresa's K-2 whole group enrichment classes made fake snow last week!
SOAR had a blast at their Christmas party making ornaments and crafts!
Mr. Waters and his Eagle Choir will be going Christmas caroling next week to local businesses!
STAR STUDENT: KASEN GRIZZLE
Congratulations to Kasen Grizzle for being selected as Mrs. Traci's Star Student! Kasen received a water bottle filled with goodies and a certificate from Officer Donald because he shows great citizenship. Way to go, Kasen!
During the Christmas break, Mount Vernon-Enola is hosting a basketball tournament. The senior girls play Bigelow at 12:30 pm Wed Dec. 27, and the senior boys play Conway Christian at 1:45 pm Wed Dec. 27.
STAR STUDENT: LANE SELLERS
Lane Sellers has been chosen as Mrs. Sonjia's 2nd grade Star Student! Lane received a water bottle filled with goodies and a certificate from Officer Donald because he shows excellent citizenship at school. Congratulations, Lane!
STAR STUDENT: PAYTON CULLUM
Mrs. Layne's 5th grade Star Student in Payton Cullum! Payton was chosen for this award because he demonstrates great citizenship in the classroom. He received a water bottle filled with goodies and a certificate from Officer Donald. Congratulations, Payton!
West Side FFA member, Logan Fife, was inducted into the Purple Circle Club on December 9th in Little Rock, as the Champion Senior Boer Showmanship winner at the Arkansas State Fair 2023. The Purple Circle Club is an awards program recognizing junior livestock exhibitors who earned championship honors at the Arkansas State Fair and is sponsored by the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation.
The West Side High School FFA is working to support the Toy Drive this year. If you would like to donate to the Toy Drive, please send your toys to the high school office. by Friday. Thank you!
West Side First Baptist Church has canceled AWANA and Youth activities for Wed 12/13.
STAR STUDENT: TADEO HERNANDEZ
Tadeo Hernandez has been selected as Mrs. Robin's 6th Grade Star Student! He shows citizenship in the classroom and was rewarded by Officer Donald for his excellent character! Great job, Tadeo!
STAR STUDENT: CARTER BIGHAM
Mrs. Whitney's Star Student is Carter Bigham! He was selected because he demonstrates good citizenship in the classroom. Congratulations, Carter!
STAR STUDENT: JAMES HODGES
Congratulations to James Hodges for being chosen as Miss Jessie's Star Student in 4th grade! James received a goodie-filled water bottle and certificate from SRO Crispell for being a good citizen. Way to go, James!
STAR STUDENT: GABE HODGES
Congratulations to Mrs. Debbie's 6th grade Star Student, Gabe Hodges! Gabe shows excellent citizenship in the classroom and received his award and goodies from Officer Donald! Keep up the great work, Gabe!
West Side had a great time at the State Special Olympics Bowling last week in Little Rock! Ramon Hernandez and Tristan Hewitt brought home gold, with Luke Smith and Lindzey Bailey bringing home silver. Keyara Massey won the bronze medal while Carlee Rodgers and Brooklynn Stephenson won 4th place . Lilly Ray was 5th.
