As a precaution, the two bus routes that go through Prim will be running frosty routes today. That is the horse bus driven by Mr. Devin Carr and the eagle bus driven by Ms. Tammy Carlton. Please be safe and use your best judgement when traveling.
Mrs. Tonya's kindergarten students learned about friction in Mrs. Teresa's class this month. Pictured are Billy Williams and Keianna Winston.
It's Super Bowl Sunday! Who are you cheering for?
With a win today over Concord, the junior boys play Monday at 5:30 at ICC in the semifinals of the District Tournament. #WatchUsSoar
The Junior Girls and Boys basketball teams will play Concord, at West Side, in the first round of the Junior High District Tournament today. The girls game will start at 12:00 followed by the Junior Boys.
There will be no link to reserve tickets as tickets will be available at the gate. There will be no concession stand today.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: JOE WEST
Mr. West is a high school English teacher as well as the journalism and yearbook advisor for West Side High. When he isn't working, Joe enjoys eating, watching football, lifting weights, and eating! Although he has only been a teacher here for five years, he is a returning alumni that we are lucky to have on staff.
Mrs. Polly's class was the last to compete in the junior olympics that the GT students held this week. Joe Maez is showing his soccer skills, while Asle Mohamed & Artie Hillis show off their fencing skills with pool noodles! Soccer Kick winners were: 1st place - Artie Hillis, 2nd place - Jeinely Ruiz, 3rd place - Ashlyn Wildman. Noodle Fencing winners were: 1st place - Artie Hillis, 2nd place - Jeinely Ruiz, 3rd place - Austin Bittle.
Mrs. Polly's class was the last to compete in the junior olympics that the GT students held this week. Joe Maez is showing his soccer skills, while Asle Mohamed & Artie Hillis show off their fencing skills with pool noodles! Soccer Kick winners were: 1st place - Artie Hillis, 2nd place - Jeinely Ruiz, 3rd place - Ashlyn Wildman. Noodle Fencing winners were: 1st place - Artie Hillis, 2nd place - Jeinely Ruiz, 3rd place - Austin Bittle.
The senior girls and senior boys will play Kirby at Brady-Hipp Arena on February 5, 2021 starting at 4:00. If you would like to reserve tickets to the game you may do so by submitting this google form. You should only submit one form and each submission is limited to 4 tickets. For additional questions, please contact Coach Brown at 501-825-6292. https://forms.gle/hHEjPrjnpS4mBfUc9
Mrs. Whitney's 1st grade class enjoyed in the "junior olympics' that the 3rd-6th grade GT held this week. Foot Race winners were: 1st place - Annabelle Stark, 2nd place - Khloe Guynes, 3rd place - James Hodges. Noodle Battle winners: 1st place - Khloe Guynes, 2nd place - Izzy Schmidt, 3rd place - Quinn Messer. Obstacle Course: 1st place - Khloe Guynes, 2nd place - Annabelle Stark, 3rd place - James Hodges. Way to go kids!
STAR STUDENT CANNON GOULD
Officer Donald presented Cannon Gould with the Star Student Award in Mrs. Sonjia's second grade. Cannon was selected for his demonstration of integrity. He received a certificate and goodie bag from Officer Donald.
West Side High School Students: Friday, February 12th, is a virtual learning day. Only students who have all A's, B's & C's at the time of grade check on Tuesday, February 9th, qualify for this virtual day! The time between now and the grade check is critical for you to ensure you have no missing or incomplete assignments that are negatively affecting your grades. Please remember that attendance is taken on virtual days. If you are required to be on campus, you must attend campus to be counted present. If you qualify to be a virtual learner, you must submit all assignments by 3:08 p.m. to be counted present.
The Junior Girls and Boys basketball teams will play Concord, at West Side, in the first round of the Junior High District Tournament Saturday 2/6.
The girls game will start at 12:00 followed by the Junior Boys.
Mrs. Tonya's class enjoyed the sunshine during the 'junior olympics" with the GT students. Billy Williams won 1st place in the soccer kicks hitting all 7 of his balls through the goal! Cole Morrow placed second, and Isla Brewer was third. In noodle fencing, Mason Shue won first place, Elisabeth Carlton won second place, and third place went to Hunter Martindale.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: TRACI TATE
Mrs. Traci has had several roles in her fifteen years at the district. She is currently the head of our dyslexia, RTI, and SOAR programs. She enjoys spending time outdoors kayaking, hiking, and playing with her dogs as well as crocheting and spending time with her family. West Side is lucky to have Mrs. Traci!
It is National School Counseling Week and West Side has two of the best! We are truly blessed to have Mrs. Terri Cornett as our high school counselor and Mrs. Orene Morgan as our elementary counselor. Thank you two ladies for all that you do for our school and kiddos!
Kindergarten had lots of fun celebrating the 100th day of school last week!
Happy World Read Aloud Day! Take some time to read to your kids today and everyday!
Mrs. Tori's & Tabatha's Kindergarten students had lots of fun with the "junior olympics" the 3rd-6th grade GT students had with them. Juniper & Iden are seen "noodle fencing" and Bella is showing out in the "soccer kick!" Winners in Noodle Fencing first place: Kaydance Kever, second place Iden Bailey, third place: Mason Maldonado. Winners in Soccer Kick first place: Raylan Matthews, second place: Lakyn Slavens, third place: Iden Bailey.
Happy Groundhog's Day!
