West Side School District

West Side Elementary and High School Lake Town Virtual Academy Elementary and high school parents/guardians of online students may come and pick up their child’s chrome book and fill out required paperwork needed for their child. Elementary students will also be receiving school supplies. Pick up days will be Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the library. Please drive around the back of the school and enter the library from the side door. Please remember to wear a face mask and social distancing.

The West Side Early Childhood Program still has available Pre-K slots. Any child turning 3 before August 1, 2020 is eligible. We are Ready for Learning for 2020-2021 school year. Registration packets are located outside the elementary school on a table by the front doors. Please complete all components of the registration packet before returning to the elementary office. Attached is our plan for re-entry. Please read the document to help answer any questions you may have. You can also call 501-825-7744 or email ashley.miller@westsideeagles.org or kelsey.rawls@westsideeagles.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_LUFy8CpKULX07G9giy85cvRmkjG5Uca9HeSS5M0H58/edit?usp=sharing

WSHS parents of all on-campus and virtual students, although student schedules are not ready for pickup, student handbooks and forms are ready. Signing forms now will help us get a quicker start on the school year. Forms can be picked up at the HS office or signed on site if both parent and student are present. Office hours are 8 and 4 p.m. M-F. Questions? (501) 825-7241 #WatchUsSoar

Please join to get clarity about what school will look like this fall. Topic: Virtual Town Hall Meeting Time: Aug 13, 2020 6:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2616435350?pwd=VFVHZzRUUDBMaGNod3d5Y1lRWUtSUT09 Meeting ID: 261 643 5350 Passcode: 223371

The West Side Early Childhood Program still has available Pre-K slots. Any child turning 3 before August 1, 2020 is eligible. We are Ready for Learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration packets are located outside the elementary school on a table by the front doors. Please complete all components of the registration packet before returning to the elementary office. Attached is our plan for re-entry. Please read the document to help answer any questions you may have. You can also call 501-825-7744 or email ashley.miller@westsideeagles.org or kelsey.rawls@westsideeagles.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_LUFy8CpKULX07G9giy85cvRmkjG5Uca9HeSS5M0H58/edit?usp=sharing

West Side recently learned that the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) has waived the state requirement that seniors must fill a full day’s schedule of classes. This change allows our seniors to only attend for the periods they need to fulfill graduation requirements if they so choose. Basketball players can leave after required classe then return to practice 8th period. If you would like to discuss how this change might affect you, you can contact Ms. Cornett via email or by phone at terri.cornett@westsideeagles.org or 501-825-7707.

Parents of Grade 7-10 on-campus and virtual students, please help us start the year ready to learn by picking up a student handbook and signing required forms early. All forms can be signed on site if both parent and student are present. The High School schedule: ++Grades 9-10 Tue-Wed ++Grades 7-8 Thu-Fri Questions? (501) 825-7241 #WatchUsSoar

For the 5th time in 6 years and 4th straight year, the girls golf team won the 2-day Fairfield Bay Classic, which ended Thursday. Haley Gentry: Medalist Emma Johnson: Medalist runner-up Kendra Harness: 3rd overall Kortnee Finch: 6th overall Boys: Travis Gentry: 8th overall Ashton Klepko: T-9th overall Brenton Knapp: 11th overall Asa Carr: 15th overall #WatchUsSoar

This post corrects the flashback photo of the 2018 girls golf picture (mistakenly posted but now deleted) ... The girls team won Cougar Golf Tournament, becoming champs for the 3rd time at the Cougar. Emma Johnson medalist, Kendra Harness medalist runner-up. Haley Gentry 4th overall, Kortnee Finch 5th overall. Team score (2 day total): 536 (won by 54 strokes) #WatchUsSoar

Seniors, juniors, and parents, both on-campus and virtual students ... Please visit the High School office from 8 to 3 p.m. today or tomorrow to pick up Student Handbook, required school forms, and parking application, if driving. All forms can be signed on site if both parent and student come. Parking spots can be issued with signed form and copy of driver's license and insurance card. Questions? (501) 825-7241 #WatchUsSoar

15th Annual Eagles/Lady Eagles Athletics Golf Tournament September 19, 2020, 9:00 Tannenbaum Golf Club Register a team here: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/2020-9-dec50e-west-side-eagles-golf-tournament/details/registration-details

These AAA changes were approved today by the governing body.

Parents, just a reminder ... tomorrow is the deadline to enroll K-12 students in online learning for the fall semester. The online application is at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenuPiSFH4PY_-LUNrwjmczmg092QPvnVZH9pxqaNtGab1zXQ/viewform #WatchUsSoar

West Side K-12 parents, please complete this short survey to confirm which students will be attending classes ON CAMPUS in the Fall 2020 Semester. DO NOT complete this form if all of your children will learn at home online. https://bit.ly/2OSjSVy

There have been many questions asked about what school might look like in August. Much time and effort has been spent trying to answer those questions. The District will provide two options for students this school year. Students will either choose a traditional on-site option or Lake Town Virtual Academy, a digital option. There may still be some unanswered questions at this point, but answers to many of your questions should be contained in the document linked below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yfrpsf6Y8NX8Ix_Ne2mBvenfnIeWSA-iKoNNm4a7fIU/edit?usp=sharing

Career Coach Vacancy https://jobs.asub.edu/postings/3167 West Side SD partners with Pangburn SD and ASU-B Heber Springs to provide this grant funded position. The position is an employee of ASU-B Heber Springs and splits their time between the campuses of West Side High School and Pangburn High School. The position opening will close on July 27.   

During the governor's press conference yesterday it was announced that schools could start no earlier than Monday, August 24. A revised academic calendar for 2020-21 will be adopted in the near future. The calendar will be shared publicly after adoption.

A few reminders to those attending Friday’s graduation, which begins at 7 p.m. … +This event is possible because the school is following directives of the state Department of Health. Everyone's cooperation is imperative for the health of all in attendance. +The doors of Brady-Hipp Arena will open at 6:15 p.m. An early arrival will ensure all can enter and choose a seat while following the physical distancing requirements. +A ticket is required to attend. A face mask must be worn at all times while in the parking lot and in the Arena. +No congregating is allowed in the parking lot or inside the building before or after the ceremony. +Attendees must remain 6 feet from others at all times, except when seated with other members of the household. +Household groups should stay 6 feet apart, which is two unoccupied seats or one unoccupied row. Restricted rows are marked off with yellow tape. +Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry of the Arena, along the concourse, and in restrooms. Frequent hand washing is recommended. A limited number of courtesy face coverings will be available.

Reminder, WillSub training is tomorrow at 9:30 for those interested in being a substitute.

Due to increase in area virus cases, attendance @ Friday’s graduation will be limited to patrons who have already have tickets. All attending must wear face covering and keep physical distance. Doors open @ 6:15 p, ceremony 7 p. Q’s? Call the office at (501) 825-7241 #WatchUsSoar