EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: TERESA BIRMINGHAM Teresa is the K-12 Gifted and Talented teacher at West Side. In her twenty-two years as a teacher, she has taught 4th and 1st grade as well as her current position. In her free time, Teresa enjoys spending time with her family, watching her son, Zack, play sports, and reading.
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Teresa Birmingham
WSHS students have gone above and beyond in FBLA this year. Not only did they place in the top 5 at the district level to qualify for the state conference, but they have now placed in the top 4 to qualify for the national conference this summer. These students have persevered through these uncertain times and represented WSHS and FBLA very well. Congratulations!! Travis Gentry, Dax Hipp, Ruston Holt, and Kirby Cothren placed 1st in Parliamentary Procedure. Kaleb Tangen, Ashton Klepko, and Dawson Inzer placed 4th in Marketing.
almost 3 years ago, stephanie whillock
FBLA
West Side Elementary students got to participate in the Jr Chef program this week sponsored by K-12 Culinary.
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Jr Chef
Jr Chef
West Side Cheer Tryouts will be on Friday, April 9th at 3:13 pm in the Brady-Hipp Arena. There will also be a cheer clinic this Saturday, April 3rd from 8 am to 2 pm in the Arena. For more information contact Mrs. Holly Shaw.
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Cheer Tryouts & Clinic
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: POLLY PARKER Mrs. Polly is a first grade teacher at West Side Elementary, and while this is only her second year in the district she has been teaching for twenty-three years. When she has free time, Mrs. Polly enjoys camping, golfing, and boating.
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Polly Parker
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES School will dismiss early at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in advance of Parent-Teacher Conferences. An earlier announcement misstated the dismissal time. Conferences will be held from 3-7 p.m. Elementary parents have been contacted about scheduling times for conferences and should enter the building through the glass doors by the office. High School parents will check in at the lobby of Gathright Gymnasium to pick up class schedules and 3rd 9-week report cards. They will visit teachers' classrooms. Masks are recommended. All attending are asked to abide by 6-foot social distancing whenever possible.
almost 3 years ago, West Side Staff
Parent-Teacher Conferences are 3-7 Thusday
Eagles Softball and Baseball continued conference play yesterday with both teams defeating Norfork. Softball won with a score of 21-0, and Baseball won 12-0!
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Brenton Knapp
Alyssa Smith
Congratulations to the West Side School Food Service Team! The ladies recently won the K-12 Culinary Connection Golden Spatula Award. They received a trophy and a wonderful meal prepared by K-12 Culinary Chef Matt. Thank you ladies for your diligence and hard work to make our school possible!
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Golden Spatula Winners
Golden Spatula Winners
Per the governor's announcement which changed the mask mandate to a recommendation, the board voted to modify current policy to no longer require students and employees to wear face coverings effective March 31. Although it is no longer a requirement to wear a face covering, it is still recommended by ADH to do so. All other previous Covid protocol will remain unchanged at this point.
almost 3 years ago, West Side Schools
West Side School will dismiss at 2 pm this Thursday, April 1st. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 3-7 pm.
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
early dismissal
West Side Library is hosting a book fair this week! Mrs. Kim will be in the library in the mornings for students to bring money and shop or parents can come by with their kids during parent conferences on Thursday from 3-7 pm. Ask you kid about their coupon they will receive during library time this week with a website for shopping.
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Book Fair
Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, April 13. Elementary spring photos will taken, and order forms are being sent home with elementary students. You may pre-order online at www.wingard.inter-state.com. Use order code: 58408YB. Online orders must be placed by midnight prior to Picture Day. Spring sports photos, including baseball, softball and cheer team, will also be taken on April 13. Kindergarten Cap & Gown photos will be taken on April 13, as well. Kindergarten students will receive a proof of their photos after picture day, so no money is needed on Picture Day.
almost 3 years ago, West Side School
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: DEVIN CARR Mr. Carr teaches 8th grade science and English, coaches the tennis and fishing teams, and drives a bus at West Side. He has been a district employee for eight years. In his free time, Mr. Carr enjoys sporting events, hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors and with his family and friends.
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Devin Carr
West Side varsity softball won their season opener against Calico Rock 5-0, JV fell 3-5. West Side Varisty baseball won both games of the night against Calico 15-0 and 16-2! Freshman, Jacob Carlton hit a grand slam in the first game!
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: MATT IRWIN Mr. Irwin is the high school principal at West Side High School, where he has been employed for seventeen years! When Mr. Irwin has free time, he enjoys woodworking, church activities, and spending time with his family. Thank you, Mr. Irwin for your dedication to our students, staff. and community!
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Just a reminder that West Side School will have parent teacher conferences this Thursday, April 1st from 3-7 pm. School will dismiss at 2:30.
almost 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
parent teacher conferences
West Side Baseball Season begins Monday, March 29th with their season opener against Calico Rock. Game time is 4 PM at home! Come out and support the boys!
about 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
baseball
K-2 students learned about static electricity last week in their enrichment lesson about thunderstorms. Second grader, Jeinely Ruiz, is pictured with her electrified hair!
about 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Jeinely
A huge congratulations to West Side artists, Bella Dewberry and Brody Henderson! For the first time in school history, two of West Side Elementary students’ work has been accepted into the 60th annual Young Arkansas Artist Exhibition. Brody, is a fourth grader and submitted a graphite drawing called, Praying Mantis in the Grass." Bella, is a sixth grader and submitted an oil pastel piece called, "Green Guava." Way to go, Bella and Brody!
about 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
Brody's artwork
Bella's artwork
Brody
Bella
West Side School will have parent teacher conferences on Thursday, April 1st from 3-7 pm. School will dismiss at 2:30.
about 3 years ago, Teresa Birmingham
parent teacher conferences