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. Teresa's 3rd-6th grade GT students recently got to meet Berani up close and personal through a virtual animal encounter with the Houston Zoo. Berani is an 8 year old Malayan tiger. The students are working on a Renew the Zoo unit and learning about various animals and what they need in order to live a happy life in zoos.
STAR STUDENT:CAMERON SKALA
Cameron was chosen as Mrs. Debbie's Star Student for demonstrating perseverance in the classroom. He received a water bottled filled with goodies and a certificate from Office Crispell. Way to go, Cameron!
The West Side Eagles will play in the 1A State Basketball Championship game on Thursday in Hot Springs at the Bank OZK Arena at 7:00!! The following will happen tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17th:
💚🤍💚 Community Send Off at Noon! The West Side Eagles will load the bus and drive through campus before heading through the middle of town. They will be escorted by the Greers Ferry City Police.
🚌 Pep Bus will leave school at 3:15 and return around midnight.
Let’s cheer on our Eagles and support them as they drive through town!! Good Luck Eagles!! Win State!! 🦅🏀
If you cannot join us in Hot Springs for the 1A State basketball tournament, you can view the game on Arkansas PBS television.
If enough Grade 7-12 students sign up, West Side will take a pep bus to the Class 1A State Basketball Championship Game. However, students should not purchase tickets until the school determines if there is enough interest.
West Side plays Viola in the finals at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18. The pep bus will leave at 3:15 p.m. and should return to campus about midnight.
Pep bus forms are available to students in the high school office. The form is due in the high school office by noon Wednesday, signed by student and parent.
BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS
Tickets for the Viola-West Side State Championship Game, 7 pm Thursday, at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs are available @ https://gofan.co/app/events/275110 Unused tickets, and tickets for other championship games, will be available at noon Wednesday on the public ticket link @ https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA. $7 for adults, $6 for students plus transaction fee. Mobile entry only; smartphone required to enter the arena
An online story highlighting yesterday's semifinal win in the Class 1A State Basketball Tournament has been post @ http://markedtime.com/
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STAR STUDENT: ASLE MOHAMED
Asle was selected as the Star Student in Mrs. Polly' s 1st grade for demonstrating perseverance in the classroom. She received a certificate and water bottle filled with goodies from Officer Donald Crispell. Congratulations, Asle!
The dust has settled, the finals are set. In the Class 1A State Championship games
Rural Special v. Norfork (girls)
West Side v. Viola (boys)
All from Conference 1A-2.
@arpreps @ASTSprts @ARBballRankings
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Mrs. Robin's 6th grade recently started a unit on Human Impacts on the environment. As a part of the unit we learned about offshore drilling and how oil spills can happen. Students then conducted a STEM activity about cleaning up after oil spills occur. Their mission was to clean oil off of bird feathers and remove the oil from the water.
With a 66-62 overtime win over ICC this afternoon, West Side’s senior boys punched a ticket to the Class 1A State title game at 7 pm Thursday at Hot Springs. Tickets, $8 plus a fee, will be available to the public at noon Wednesday at gofan.co/app/school/AAA. Smartphones required
Mrs. Kelsey's preschoolers decorated crazy socks for Dr. Seuss Week!
STAR STUDENT: SAWYER TURNER
Mrs. Whitney's Star Student is Sawyer Turner! He was given a certificate and goodie-filled water bottle from Office Crispell for showing perseverance in the classroom. Congratulations, Sawyer!
West Side Elementary recently received 24 rod and reels, hooks, bobbers, and curriculum from the Arkansas Game & Fish FINS program. FINS stands for Fishing in the Natural State.
7 of 8 teams in the Class 1A State semis come from conference 1A-2. Nevada is in 1A-8.
Girls
10 a Viola (31-8) v Rural Special (22-4)
4 p Norfork (20-11) v West Side (25-8)
Boys
1 p ICC (27-7) v West Side (26-6)
7 p Nevada (19-4) v Viola (35-6)
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Online stories about both the senior boys and girls quarterfinal victories have been posted to http://markedtime.com/
#WatchUsSoar
An online story about the Lady Eagles’s victory over Sacred Heart has been posted @ http://markedtime.com/
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As a reminder, West Side dismisses at 2:15 pm tomorrow (Monday). Questions? Please contact the school at (501) 825-6258
Class 1A State Basketball Semifinal Matchups, Monday @ West Side
10 a — (Girls) Viola v Rural Special
1 p — (Boys) ICC v West Side
4 p — (Girls) Norfork v West Side
7 p — (Boys) Nevada v Viola
Championships are Thursday in Hot Springs @arpreps @ASTSprts