A huge congratulations to West Side artists, Bella Dewberry and Brody Henderson! For the first time in school history, two of West Side Elementary students’ work has been accepted into the 60th annual Young Arkansas Artist Exhibition. Brody, is a fourth grader and submitted a graphite drawing called, Praying Mantis in the Grass." Bella, is a sixth grader and submitted an oil pastel piece called, "Green Guava." Way to go, Bella and Brody!
An online story highlighting West Sides’ runner-up finish in in the Class 1A State Basketball Tournament has been post @ http://markedtime.com/ #WatchUsSoar
West Side School will have parent teacher conferences on Thursday, April 1st from 3-7 pm. School will dismiss at 2:30.
Congratulations to the West Side Sr. Boys for earning the title, 2021 Class 1A State Basketball Runner-up. The boys ended their season with an impressive 29-7 record. Congratulations to the boys and Coach Keith Brown!
Happy 1st Day of Spring!
West Side EAST students are participating in EASTCON 21 virtually this year. Team members are Vincent Dyer, Lee Wildman, Mason Hart,
Brooke Harper, Rae-Lyn Sanderson, Autumn Linn, Natalie Willis, and
Zach Hamilton.
UAMS is offering summer programs for students in grades K-12.
The programs focus on STEM and Health Care Professions. Applications are due April 9th.
STAR STUDENT: HAYLEE DENHAM
Congratulations to Mrs. Rachel's star student, Haylee Denham! Haylee received a certificate and a water bottled filled with goodies for demonstrating perseverance in her classwork. Congratulations, Haylee!
West Side Pee Wee Basketball had their last games of the season this week against Mt. View. Pee Wee season was cut short this year due to Covid, but the kids still had fun and learned a lot. Thanks to all of the coaches and volunteers that made the season possible!
Have a Happy and Safe Spring Break! School resumes on Monday, March 29th.
Sidney Severns, Maci Parks, and Shelby Marshall have shirts ready for tonight’s Class 1A Basketball Championship game at 7 pm at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs between West Side and Viola.
Mrs. Ashley's Preschoolers had an exciting St. Patrick's Day! The leprechaun visited and left pots of gold coins, donuts, and lucky charms, they cheered on the Eagles headed to the state championship, and made green milkshakes! What a fun-filled day1
An Eagles state championship game preview and Lady Eagles-Norfork semifinal game stories now are available on MarkedTime.com. Full coverage of tonight’s championship game will be online Friday.
#WatchUsSoar
West Side fans, enhanced security measures at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, site of the basketball championship, suggest bringing only necessary items. Only one small, clear bag or purse is allowed with a maximum size of 14”x14”x6”. Everyone entering the arena is subject to be searched. The following items are prohibited: weapons and knives of any kind, firearms of any kind, backpacks, bags larger than 14”x14”x6”, more than one bag,fireworks or pyrotechnics of any kind, outside food or beverage, beach balls, flying discs and Frisbees, confetti, streamers, laser pointers, balloons, noise-making devices, audio or video recording (except cell phones and authorized media equipment), signs, flags, and banners, and any item deemed to be a potential safety or security threat.
Mrs. Kelsey has some preschool Picasso's! What a fun spray painting art activity! Pictured are Olivia Azar, Blakleigh Wilson, and Alice Jones.
Sadie Davis received her trophy this week for being the runner-up in the Cleburne County Spelling Bee. Sadie is in Mrs. Kelli's 5th grade.
Congratulations, Sadie!
STAR STUDENT: CODY LAMB
Congratulations to Cody Lamb for being selected as Mr. Caleb's Star Student! Cody was selected for demonstrating perseverance in the classroom and was presented with a certificate and water bottle filled with goodies from Dean of Students, Shane Davis. Congratulations, Cody!
BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS for the Viola-West Side State Championship Game @ 7 pm Thursday, at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs and tickets for other state finals are available @ https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA. $7 for adults plus a fee. Smartphone required to enter the arena
And they're off...the West Side Eagles Sr Boys basketball team is headed to Hot Springs to compete in the 1A State Championship Finals! Game time is 7 PM Thursday, March 8th.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget to wear green!
