6th graders tried their hand at Sumerian cuneiform. What are the benefits of a clay tablet? Easy to work with and easy to correct mistakes. Drawbacks? You wouldn't want to carry a backpack full of them! They have also enjoyed the fall weather in the outdoor classroom!
3 months ago, Teresa Birmingham
Good Job Madilyn Keller - 4H member. She won Best in Show for her pie crust, a Blue Ribbon for a hot cocoa mix, a Blue Ribbon for her poultry chain chickens, and 2nd place in Junior Rabbit Showmanship!
3 months ago, stephanie whillock
The West Side Yearbook staff will be hosting their first movie night fundraiser of the year this Friday night! Admissions is $5, concessions are available, and the theme is Halloween costume dress up!
The Lady Eagles golf team won the district title today at Mountain Ranch with Lainee Gentry taking medalist honors with the best score of the day. She shot a 75. Macy Gentry, with a 92, was medalist runner-up. Her teammates: Kately Cornett, 94, and Lilli Southerland, 96.
3 months ago, West Side Staff
The Eagle golf team won the district championship today with Mason Hart leading the team firing a 93 at Mountain Ranch Golf Course. His teammates were Lindsey Laiden, 94, Keegan Towell, 101, and Jessy Nail, 103.
3 months ago, West Side Staff
CJ Parks, who won a welding national championship in June, made the Top 6 in the AWS Worldskills welding trials, instructor Randy Carr announced today. CJ and Mr. Carr will travel to Huntsville, Ala., in December for what is described as a "tune up." They return in January to compete for a Top 3 spot. "God has a plan for this youngman and I'm just glad I'm getting to be a part of it," said Mr. Carr. "All the Glory to God."
3 months ago, West Side Staff
5th graders learned about using transitions in writing. Of course, you have to put the commas in the correct place. Our game today was a great way to practice where they are supposed to go in a sentence!
3 months ago, Teresa Birmingham
Haygen's hard work in the barn, practicing and perfecting showmanship and conditioning his hogs, is paying off! Way to go at the North Central Arkansas District Fair!
He won the following with his 5 pigs: Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Gilt Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog Grand Champion Hampshire Grand Champion Duroc Reserve Grand Berkshire Reserve Senior Showman
3 months ago, stephanie whillock
Great Job, Holden Smith, at the North Central Arkansas District fair. He is following in the footsteps of his big brother and is preparing himself for his future as a FFA member!
He won the following with his crossbreed pig, Willie Dog! Grand Champion Market Hog Grand Champion Dark Cross Reserve Champion Pee Wee Showmanship
3 months ago, stephanie whillock
The annual flu shot clinic for West Side School will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. This is a great opportunity to have your child vaccinated against the flu without having to take them to an office or clinic. Forms are going home with students this week. All completed forms are due by Monday, Oct. 6. There is no cost to get the vaccine.
Makaila Keller, FFA Sentinel, had a very successful Cleburne County Fair. Rabbit: 2 Best of Breed 2 Second place 2 Third place Goat: Grand Champion JRDairy Doe Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Doe Reserve Grand Champion overall Dairy Doe
Congratulations!
3 months ago, stephanie whillock
Students and community members are invited to gather at the flagpole to pray, 7 am Wed 9/24. This means that, all around the world in every time zone, for 24 hours, students will be praying for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities. This is the 35th year for See You at the Pole™, sponsored by the student-led group, First Priority. If you would like to order SYATP merchandise, click on the link https://syatp.com/collections/all
3 months ago, West Side Staff
The West Side Yearbook staff would like to thank Caddy Shacks for their platinum donation to the 25-26 yearbook!
3 months ago, Faith Gray
Growth requires HARD WORK and DETERMINATION! West Side Elementary celebrated test score growth by having a catered lunch and cake. Even board members stopped by to celebrate with us! #unlockinggreatness
3 months ago, Amy Kinney
P-A-R-T-Y West Side Elementary is a B! We are so excited to announce our end of year scores from 24-25 are back and the elementary has moved from a C to a B and is knocking on A's door. This growth comes with hard work and determination. It takes everyone in the building to achieve these results.
3 months ago, Amy Kinney
The Lady Eagles golf team beat Rose Bud in a 9-hole match Thursday at Mountain Ranch Golf Course with Lainee Gentry taking medalist honors as the day’s top golfer, shooting a. 41. Her teammates were Macy Gentry and Kately Cornett, 46, and Lilli Southerland, 49.
3 months ago, West Side Staff
The Eagle golf team won a 3-team match at Mountain Ranch Golf Course Thursday with Mason Hart finishing as medalist with the day’s low score, 44. His teammates were Lindsey Laiden and Jessy Nail, 46, and Keegan Towell, 52. Rose Bud finished 2nd, Guy-Perkins, 3rd.
