West Side School District

Teacher Name – Devin Delynn Carr How many years have you been teaching? 7 Where did you graduate high school from? West Side High School What was your favorite subject in high school? Coach Bailey’s Economics Why did you become a teacher? Really enjoys teaching kids new things. What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side High School? Working with friends and family in the community I grew up in gives each day an even greater level of meaning and importance. What is your favorite characteristic in your students? My favorite characteristic is to see the desire to be successful. I like seeing students work hard for something they want to achieve. What are your hobbies outside of school? Hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family at the lake. Who is your biggest role model, why? The biggest role model in my life has been my grandfather Jerry Carr. Growing up he always worked from sun-up to sun-down farming and he has always been a man of gravitas in my book. What is your dream job? I have always wanted to be a flight instructor.

The 14th Annual West Side Golf Tournament is Sat, Sept 14 @ Tannenbaum Golf Club. Call Coach Brown at 501-825-7241 to register.

West Side Alumnus & High School English teacher, Jeff Smith, in third grade. This is believed to be known as the last time he was caught smiling. #1982 #FlashbackFriday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

Students Kamren Johnson, James Davis, Matthew Beck, Gage Fetterman, Alissa Allen, Colby Stout, Jozie Hovick, and Andrew Turner working in partners on their Art History analysis activity!

Dax Hipp, Gage Fetterman, and Carson Stark working hard on their hand drawings!

Teacher: Debbie Smith How many years have you been teaching/in education? 35 years. Where did you graduate high school? Canyon Del Oro High School in Tucson, Arizona. What was your favorite subject in high school? English. Why did you become a teacher? All I have ever wanted to be is a teacher. What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side School? I love being with the kids. They teach me every day. What is your favorite characteristic in your students? Their enthusiasm for life. What are your hobbies outside of school? I like to read, crochet, spend time with family, and travel. Who is your biggest role model and why? My English teacher in high school is my biggest role model. He started a fire in me for teaching. How much longer do you plan to teach? I can't picture not teaching. I would say about 5 more years until my last kid is out of college. #TeacherTuesday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

Flashback to the tradition of dressing wacky to show school spirit. #1995 #FlashbackFriday #EagleSpirit #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #MsStephaniesClass

Teacher: Teresa Birmingham How many years have you been in education? 21 years. Where did you graduate high school? West Side High School. What was your favorite subject in high school? Creative Writing. Why did you become a teacher? I started teaching to make a difference in the lives of kids. What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side? The highlight is simply the kids and helping them prepare for their future. What is your favorite characteristic in your students? Their drive to succeed is especially inspiring to me. What are your favorite hobbies outside of school? Some of my hobbies include reading, church youth activities, and spending time with family. Who is your biggest role model and why? My parents are my biggest role models because they always put God first and worked hard to provide for me and my brother. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Chocolate chip. #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #EagleSpirit #MsStephaniesClass #TeacherTuesday

Attention Volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering at West Side School District, we are having a volunteer training at 6:00 pm on August 29th or 10:30 am on August 30th in the Elementary Computer lab. We hope to see you there!

West Side SD is aware of this. Safety is a top priority of the district. Just a reminder, we do have armed police officers on campus on a daily basis. Local law enforcement is aware of this as well.

Former state basketball champions, brothers, and current faculty members Terry (left) and Randy (right) Carr. Can you guess which grade? #FlashbackFriday #1977 #SocialMediaandCommunicationsClass #EagleSpirit #WatchUsSoar #MsStephaniesClass

The home tennis match originally scheduled for Monday vs. Mountain View has been changed to Wednesday. #EagleSpirit #WatchUsSoar

Evening! Tomorrow's the day! We're excited about what the 19-20 School Year holds for WSE! Breakfast will be served to students but please remember the bell to start school rings at 8 am. If you have any questions, the elementary office number is 501-825-7744. Thanks, and as always, we appreciate you! Mr. Long

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ELEPHANT BUS ROUTE CHANGE ... Attention riders of the Elephant Bus, driven by Mr. Hardin … The times of both the morning and afternoon routes \will be significantly different for some riders. On the morning route, Mr. Hardin will begin in Higden with the first stop at 6:50 a.m. He will continue through Greers Ferry, past the Edgemont Bridge and turn around at the former KFFB Radio location near 7:15. From there, the bus will work its way to campus. The afternoon route will leave campus for the former KFFB location and end in Higden. For Tuesday’s first day of school, morning riders will need to approximate the time along the new route and arrive early at your designated bus stop. Within the first few days of school, times will become more predictable. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (501) 825-6258.

ELEPHANT BUS ROUTE CHANGE ... Attention riders of the Elephant Bus, driven by Mr. Hardin … The times of both the morning and afternoon routes \will be significantly different for some riders. On the morning route, Mr. Hardin will begin in Higden with the first stop at 6:50 a.m. He will continue through Greers Ferry, past the Edgemont Bridge and turn around at the former KFFB Radio location near 7:15. From there, the bus will work its way to campus. The afternoon route will leave campus for the former KFFB location and end in Higden. For Tuesday’s first day of school, morning riders will need to approximate the time along the new route and arrive early at your designated bus stop. Within the first few days of school, times will become more predictable. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (501) 825-6258.

Students who qualify for concurrent college courses ... Virtual Arkansas’ Concurrent Campus will reopen registration Monday to fill seats that have become available in the following fall classes: Comp I, College Algebra, World History I, Beginning Spanish I, and Experiencing Art. If interested, please email or call Mrs. Cornett at the WSHS number, (501) 825-7241

ELEPHANT BUS ROUTE CHANGE Attention riders of the Elephant Bus, driven by Mr. Hardin … The times of both the morning and afternoon routes \will be significantly different for some riders. On the morning route, Mr. Hardin will begin in Higden with the first stop at 6:50 a.m. He will continue through Greers Ferry, past the Edgemont Bridge and turn around at the former KFFB Radio location near 7:15. From there, the bus will work its way to campus. The afternoon route will leave campus for the former KFFB location and end in Higden. For Tuesday’s first day of school, morning riders will need to approximate the time along the new route and arrive early at your designated bus stop. Within the first few days of school, times will become more predictable. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (501) 825-6258.

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A community health fair will be combined with Elementary and High School Open House for students and parents from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The health fair, which includes a blood mobile, will take place in the cafetorium. High School students may pick up schedules in the lobby of Gathright Gym. For more information, call (501) 825-6258.