West Side School District

Attention Students & Parents/Guardians: Guidance was just issued from Gov. Hutchinson to close all public school districts starting Tuesday. Monday was left as optional for school districts. West Side SD will be closed to all students for all classes and activities starting Monday, March 16. All days missed will be considered AMI days. If a student left something on campus that he/she will need in order to complete AMI assignments please contact the appropriate office to make arrangements to pick it up. AMI packets will be updated to include a total of 10 days that were approved by ADE. That information will be shared with you digitally when possible. Anything not able to be shared digitally will be mailed to you. At this time we are planning to start school back as normal after spring break on March 30. If something changes that plan it will be communicated to you. We will continue to be in communication to reschedule any activities that will be missed due to school closure. Thank you for your support and understanding, and please remember to use common sense during this time. Practice proper hygiene/cleanliness, social distancing and limit travel/large gatherings unless absolutely necessary. Please contact the district on Monday if you have any questions/concerns. Thank you for your support of West Side SD.

Gov. Hutchinson and state officials discussed school closures this afternoon in this videotaped press conference ... https://youtu.be/H8G5we9DlLo?t=301 #EagleSpirit #WatchUsSoar

The DL Testing Center in Heber Springs will be CLOSED on Wed. March 18th.

Beginning Sunday, March 15, the Arkansas Activities Association has suspended all spring interscholastic competitions indefinitely. For West Side, that means competitions previously scheduled for March 15-30 in baseball, softball, track, SkillsUSA, band and choir, chess, and Quiz Bowl will not take place. Coaches and sponsors will notify students about how practices might be affected.

West Side nurse Rachel Southerland competing for Miss West Side. #1999 #FlashbackFriday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

Here is a link to the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html It would be wise to consult this map if you are planning any travel outside the United States. Additionally, if you have traveled outside the United States in the last month, will you please notify Nurse Rachel Southerland at 501-825-7744 or rachel.southerland@westsideeagles.org? Thank you

The varsity and junior varsity baseball games against Bradford that were rescheduled for today have been canceled.

Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Department of Education has released information about COVID-19. Please follow the link below. http://www.westsideeagles.org/article/207156?org=wssd

The home varsity and junior varsity baseball games originally scheduled for Tuesday against Bradford have been rescheduled for tomorrow. Game time is 4 p.m., rather than 4:30 p.m.

Teacher Name- Phillip Ramsey How many years have you been teaching? This is my 25th. Where did you graduate high school from? Deer High School. What were your favorite subjects in High School? History and Science. Why did you become a teacher? I had many family members that were, and are teachers, it’s almost like a family business. What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side High School? I love working with the kids, and there’s something different happening each day. What is your favorite characteristic in your students? My favorite characteristic in my students is that they are eager to learn, and that there are so many diverse personalities. What are your hobbies outside of school? I love doing anything that has to do with being around my family. Who is your biggest role model, why? My dad, he was such a hard worker, and modeled great work ethic. Question of student choice: What are your plans after retirement? Maybe move to Wyoming and work for a national park. #TeacherThursday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

Mrs. Goforth, along with her Art IV students, Madison Barr, Jayde McElroy, Alexandria Southerland, and Rayne Cottrell, took an afternoon to visit the Student Competitive Art Show at the Baum Gallery on UCA’s campus.

How many years have you been teaching? 22 years! Where did you graduate highschool from? Greenbrier High School. What was your favorite subject in High School? Computer Business. Why did you become a teacher? I love working with kids and I want to make a difference in their lives. What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side School? The teachers and community have had a huge impact on me. What is your favorite characteristic in your students? They are all unique in their own ways, and they all have different quirks. It is so much fun to figure them out. What are your hobbies outside of school? Reading, camping, and boating. Who is your biggest role model, why? My mom is my biggest role model. She is a strong, fantastic woman. She can do anything. Question of student choice: What is your favorite movie? Pretty Woman! #TeacherTuesday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

Teacher Name: Peggy Davidson How many years have you been teaching/in education? 38 years, going on 39! Where did you graduate high school? West Side Why did you become a teacher? I became a teacher because I like working with students to help them achieve their goals and become successful. What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side School? My favorite part about teaching at West Side is the students and my wonderful co-workers. What is your favorite characteristic in your students? Their desire to learn and the effort that they put forward. What are your hobbies outside of school? Reading and crafting/sewing. Who is your biggest role model and why? My mother, because she was an excellent teacher and she gave me a lot of pointers on how to be a great teacher. Question of student choice: What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher! #TeacherTuesday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

There will be no softball games today against Rural Special. They will be rescheduled.

Congratulations to the Lady Eagles!! They were victorious tonight over Emerson 65-62 in the state quarterfinals. The Lady Eagles will face Viola in the state semifinals tomorrow at 6:00 at Lake Hamilton HS. We will once again provide a pep bus for 7-12 grade students who wish to attend. Students will need to bring $6 for gate admission and a signed note from a parent/guardian in order to ride. The bus will leave at 2:00 PM and will return around 11:00 PM. Please show up and cheer your Lady Eagles on to the state finals! Go Eagles!

The West Side Sr. Girls team of 1995 led the school to its first ever girls' State Basketball Championship. Let's help our Lady Eagles follow in their footsteps by cheering them on tonight at Lake Hamilton at 7 pm. #1995 #FlashbackFriday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

Teacher Name Ricki Stevens How many years have you been teaching? This is my 2nd. Where did you graduate high school from? West Side High School. What was your favorite subject in High School? History. Why did you become a teacher? I had a friend that needed special education in high school; being around him inspired me. I knew then that I wanted to help kids like him! What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side High School? I love being with the kids, and being around them. I also LOVE being a junior class sponsor, and being around hardworking kids. What is your favorite characteristic in your students? My favorite characteristic in my students is that they enjoy the simple aspects of life that most people tend to take for granted. What are your hobbies outside of school? I love doing anything that has to do with being around and with my family. Who is your biggest role model, why? I have two, Mrs. Hutson. She is always hard working, and you can tell that she cares for her students. Also, Mrs. Terri Cornett, she is always so loving and kind, and her personality just encourages me! Question of student choice: If you weren't teaching right now, what would you be doing? I would definitely be a counselor. I have been through a lot, and I would want to help students who are going through a lot. #TearcherThursday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

Congratulations to the Lady Eagles on their big state tournament win today! Good to them on Friday! We will once again take a Pep Bus on Friday: 7-12th grade students can sign up on Thursday and Friday to ride the pep bus to Lake Hamilton. To reserve your seat, bring $6.00 and a signed permission form. The money will be given back to you for admission to the game. All students must sign up in the high school office and have their $6 when they sign up. Signed permission slips must be turned in to the office as well. The bus will leave at 3:15 on Friday. All students on the bus need to wear GREEN or WHITE.

Teacher Name: Jennifer Corpier How many years have you been teaching? 6 Where did you graduate high school from? West Side :) What was your favorite subject in High School? Science Why did you become a teacher? I am a third generation teacher, so I think I was always destined to be a teacher. I love to see my kids succeed and I am proud to be able to help them be the best they can be and learn to the best of their ability. What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side? I love my students and how much they love school. This is my hometown and I am proud to be a part of making West Side amazing! What is your favorite characteristic in your students? They all have the desire to learn in their own ways. I love the uniqueness of each student. Also, all the hugs second graders give make my days so much brighter. What are your hobbies outside of school? Spending time with my family. Watching my kiddos in sporting events, and reading (when I can find some spare time). Who is your biggest role model, why? My mother because she has had such an amazing impact on so many generations of students. I only hope to be half the teacher she still is! Question of student choice: What are three things you cannot live without? 1. My Family 2. My school kiddos 3. Coffee and sparkling water #TearcherTuesday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

We will be celebrating the West Side Lady Eagles by sending them off to the 1A state basketball tournament tomorrow, March 3rd. They will leave the school around 12:40. We would like to invite the community and businesses to help paint the town green and white by decorating signs, windows, or vehicles. Watch for the school bus being led by officer David. Thank you parents and community. Go Lady Eagles!