West Side High School Homecoming begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday in Brady Hipp Arena. The Eagles will be playing the Midland Mustangs following the ceremonies. Jr. Boys should begin at 5:30 p.m. Come out and support your Eagles!
STAR STUDENT: HUNTER MARTINDALE
Congratulations to Hunter Martindale for being chosen as Mrs. Sonjia's 2nd grade Star Student! Hunter was selected for being responsible in the classroom. Keep up the good work, Hunter!
All floats will start at the city ball park. Mrs. Holly and I will be there to get everyone lined up. Students driving and the floats will need to be at the park between 12:45 - 1:00 p.m. We will bus the students who are riding the floats over at 12:45. We will also bus over the pee wee teams on one bus. If you have parents driving the floats, please let them know to take their trailers to the ball park.
West Side Elementary recently enjoyed a visit from author Tim Bauer. Students can subscribe to his youtube channel, Timmy Reads Books, to listen to his animated read alouds.
STAR STUDENT: ISLA BREWER
Congratulations to Mrs. Whitney's Star Student, Isla Brewer! She was selected because she is a responsible 1st grader, and she received a certificate and water bottle from SRO Crispell. Way to go, Isla!
STAR STUDENT: AMY ORRELL
Officer Donald presented Amy Orrell with the Star Student award in Mrs. Rachel's 3rd grade class. She received a certificate and water bottle for demonstrating responsibility in the classroom. Congratulations, Amy!
West Side's 3rd & 4th Grade EAST students recently visited Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay to share applications on phones and devices with the residents. They even got to eat breakfast with the residents.
Picture Make-up Day is Monday, November 28. Keep in mind, this is the first day back from Thanksgiving break. Fall sports photos will also be taken, including basketball, golf, tennis, cross country and cheer. Athletes should have an order form for each sport they play. If not, they need to see Mr. West. Athletes will need access to uniforms from every sport they participate in. All students who have their picture taken will receive a proof.
STAR STUDENT: PRESLEE STEVENS
Congratulations to Mrs. Debbie's 6th grade Star Student, Preslee Stevens. She was chosen because she demonstrates responsibility in the classroom. Way to go, Preslee!
STAR STUDENT: ANNA STARK
Congratulations to Anna Stark for being selected as Mrs. Renee's 3rd grade Star Student. She was chosen because she is responsible in the classroom. Way to go, Anna!
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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Jr. High Quitman Tournament brackets
We would like to honor all of the Veterans in our community that have served this country and helped ensure our freedoms and democracy. We also want to thank the family members of our Veterans who sacrificed time together. Thank you!
Positive Office Referrals: Thank you for being a model to others for your respectfulness, helpfulness, and acts of kindness!
Landon Dodson
Lexie Engle
Morrison Holcomb
"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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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!
Mrs. Teresa's 3rd & 4th grade GT students shared their character autopsies from their novel study of Number the Star.
