"Jersey Off My Back" was such a touching moment at last night's ball game! Senior basketball players chose a teacher that has greatly impacted their lives and asked them to wear their jersey during the senior games. What a great way to honor our teachers and staff!
Ruston Holt honored Stephanie Whillock.
Alyssa Smith honored Treca Hutson.
Dax Hipp honred his mom Tor Hipp.
Zack Birmingham honored Peggy Davidson.
Shawna Carlton honored Officer Donald Crispell.
West Side Elementary is mailing out 253 Christmas cards to our military service members. Arkansas is only the second state to join the Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge officially. There are schools in seven states and the District of Columbia who do this, but we are recognized as being one of the schools who consistently recognize those heroes during the holidays. Good JOB students!
In a matchup of 4-2 teams, the eSports Mario Kart team of Caleb Cross, Jordan Ragsdale, Kolby Lockard and William Cantafio dominated Batesville Thursday. The 23rd-ranked Eagles dropped the 22nd-ranked Pioneers in straight sets to leapfrog them in standings
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Mrs. Teresa's 3rd & 4th grade GT students shared their character autopsies from their novel study of Number the Star.
The Greers Ferry Library has storytime for preschool to Grade 3 students at 10 a.m. each Saturday from October 15 to November 19. For more information, please contact the library at (501) 825-8677.
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STAR STUDENT: SETH JURES
Congratulations to Mrs. Layne's 4th grade Star Student, Seth Jures! Seth was selected for demonstrating responsibility at school. He received a certificate and water bottle from Officer Donald for his character. Way to go, Seth!
Grandparents Raising Grandkids meeting will be on Monday, November 14th @ noon. If you are a Grand raising your grandchild, this meeting is especially for you. This will be a brown bag (you bring your own) lunch in the Parent Center room connected to the library.
Extended Book Fair Hours! The book fair will be open until 5:30 pm today. Tomorrow is the last day of the fair, which will be open until 4 pm. Online ordering continues @ t.ly/_opO until Sunday, Nov. 20.
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The Careers on Wheels event that was scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, November 16th is postponed because of the upcoming forecast.
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West Side eSports kept the good times rolling on Wednesday, defeating both Springdale JV and Greenwood in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The team of Kevin Cornwell, Cody Presley and Mason Thomas defeated the SHS Bulldogs, 2-1. Jordan Ragsdale, Caleb Cross and Kolby Lockard swept the Bulldogs from Greenwood, 2-0. Great wins!
STAR STUDENT: EMMETT BROWN
Congratulations to Emmett Brown for being selected as Mrs. Machelle's 4th grade Star Student. Officer Donald presented Emmett with a certificate and water bottle for showing responsibility at school. Way to go, Emmett!
The 5th & 6th grade GT students are working on their character autopsies for their novel unit on Number the Stars
Sr. Girls' Clinton tournament schedule
Quitman Jr. Basketball Tournament schedule
Mrs. Debbie's 6th graders presented projects related to their independent reading in a variety of formats.
STAR STUDENT: ALIVIA BRETT
Alivia Brett was selected as Mrs. Kelli's 5th grade Star Student for demonstrating responsibility. She received a certificate and water bottle from SRO, Donald Crispell. Way to go, Alivia!
Mrs. Robin's 6th graders also had fun creating projects for their independent reading!
Positive Office Referral: Cadence Garrison
Stepped up to help her teammates out and give the 7th grade girls enough to be able to play.
Homecoming Week festivities culminate with basketball games Fri 11/18 vs. Midland. The deadline to purchase Homecoming T-shirts, $15 to $19, is Mon 11/14 @ https://www.wearabilitee.com/product/ws-homecoming-2022/
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Seniors traveled on Oct. 28 to the ASU Beebe @ Heber Springs campus for Bridge to College organized by Mrs. Ritter, Career Coach. Students were given information about the programs offered and financial aid, met with instructors, and completed applications for admissions. Special thanks to Mrs. Whillock for accompanying the students and Mr. Terry Carr for driving! #WhyApply #IApplied #CollegeApplicationMonth
