Dr. Johnny Key, secretary of education, spoke briefly at Harding University about the power of the Professional Learning Communities as the single-biggest tool to empower teachers in improving student achievement — vital given the learning loss of students in Arkansas and around the world. All West Side teachers are attending today’s overview of the PLC training as the start of a three-year district plan to benefit students.
Parents must contact the district Point of Contact if a student has close contact with some who is COVID-positive or a student tests positive for COVID-19. (501) 691-5964
Orientation for Grade 7 students is from 5 to 5:30 pm today at Brady-Hipp Arena. Open House for WSES K-6 and WSHS 8-12 will is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Face coverings are highly recommended. School begins at 7:50 a.m. Monday--10 minutes earlier than last year. #Soar2NewHeights
The girls golf team clinched two championships last week and the boys picked up one title.
For the 6th time, the girls won the Fairfield Bay Golf Classic, bettering Conway Christian by 115 strokes. Kendra Harness medalist with Kortnee Finch finishing 3rd, Emma Johnson 6th, and Lollie Parker 7th.
The boys claimed the title for the first time by 31 strokes over Conway St. Joseph. Max Gipson was medalist, with Travis Gentry finishing 4th, Brenton Knapp 7th, and Asa Carr 13th.
The girls also won the Cougar Invitational for the 3rd time in 4 years. Harness again won medalist honors, with Finch 3rd, Johnson 4th, and Parker 7th.
The boys finished 3rd. Gipson was again medalist and Gentry finished 7th.
The girls are two-time defending state champions.
OFFICES CLOSED
The district office along with high school and elementary offices will be closed from 8-10 a.m. Monday, August 9, for an important district-wide meeting. Please visit the office later or call (501) 825-6258 for assistance. #WatchUsSoar
Starting Wednesday evening through dawn on Friday, you might get your best chance to catch a glimpse of the Perseids meteor shower. Learn more @ https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-perseid-meteor-shower/
Open House for the Elementary and High School will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 12. An orientation for Grade 7 students from 5-5:30 pm Tuesday, August 10. Face coverings are highly recommended. #WatchUsSoar
A letter to patrons, parents, staff, and students regarding safety precautions on the West Side campus ...
West Side will once again be serving breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (501) 825-6258.
Students: The Sept. ACT exam sign-up deadline is Friday!
9-11 exam (8-6 deadline)
10-23 exam (9-17 deadline)
12-11 exam (11-5 deadline)
2-12 exam (1-7 deadline)
Start @ https://my.act.org/ or email amanda.gentry@westsideeagles.org for info/study materials.
#WatchUsSoar
Parents of seniors, please visit the link to schedule a meeting with the high school counselor and principal to discuss information about important information for the upcoming senior year!
https://calendly.com/amanda-gentry/senior2022schedule?month=2021-08
West Side High School needs another rock-star science teacher! Please help us find one by visiting https://westsideeagles.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. #WatchUsSoar
Starting in the evening of July 28, through the next day’s dawn, you might get your best chance to catch a glimpse of the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower. Learn more @ https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-delta-aquarid-meteor-shower/
Don't miss tonight's Meet & Greet from 5:30-7 p.m. today!
What do teachers do during summer? Some play music, as high school teacher Jesse Rawls did at Local Fest in Jonesboro. https://www.kait8.com/2021/07/18/downtown-jonesboro-hosts-weekend-music-festival/?fbclid=IwAR3k7vvXAf2nce8DZOsNIgChptDjU72GCGfLIpftHhuzaH78OKaOQ6fJDf8
The public is invited to a come-and-go reception Thursday afternoon to meet Dr. Brandi Wallace, superintendent; Sarah Shannon, high school principal; and Audra Stewart, instructional facilitator. #WatchUsSoar
West Side is expected to receive about $1.35 million to be spent by September 2024, and it is critical that the district receive feedback from ALL stakeholders -- everyone from nonresident property owners to parents, students, and teachers -- who have insight into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning. Please provide feedback with this link @
https://bit.ly/3eCuB3N
We are always looking for high-caliber substitutes! Please apply soon to be ready by Monday, August 16.
New to West Side School District?
Please complete the enrollment packet at school, or print the packet located @ https://bit.ly/3xIJp8E. Not sure if you live in the district? Check @ https://bit.ly/3hEPhtL. Q's? Call WSES at (501) 825-7744 or WSHS at (501) 825-7241.
West Side will once again provide instructional supplies for all students.
