From time to time, WSHS students must be quarantined after being in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. While at home due to quarantine or any other reason, students are expected to complete work as normal unless they are too sick to work. In that case, parents should notify the school of the sickness.
While at home, students should maintain communication with teachers, including those at Virtual Arkansas, and
**visit the course Google Classroom or learning platform throughout the day,
**check email at least three times a day, with a final daily check after 2 p.m.,
**complete assignments each day, and
**call, text, or email with teachers with questions as soon as they arise.
For families without an Internet connection, a limited number of WiFi hotspot are available from the school.
Questions? Please contact the high school office at (501) 825-7241.
The Jg, Sg, Sb basketball games, against Norfork that were to be played this Thursday at WS, have been postponed to January 4.
The JG, SG, SB games that were to be played this Thursday against Norfork at West Side have been postponed to Friday December 18.
The basketball games for Tuesday 12/8 against Concord will be Senior Girls and Senior Boys only.
West Side will host Concord on Dec. 8 at 5:00 for senior girls and senior boys basketball games. Tickets will not be available at the door, so if you would like to attend you will need to reserve tickets via this google form: https://forms.gle/DwJGEEosUjAbpVo87. AAA and ADH guidelines are expected to be followed by all spectators. If you have additional questions, please contact Coach Brown at 501-825-6292.
WSHS students with an Internet connection who miss class for any reason, including taking a driver's exam or being quarantined, should check learning platforms and email teachers to continue working while away from campus. Teachers post assignments as soon as possible to allow students to work while away from school. Questions? Contact the office at (501) 825-7241.
The Junior Girls and Junior Boys games that were scheduled at West Side against Viola for today have been postponed. The new dates will be shared once determined.
Employee Spotlight: KAY BAUDIER
Mrs. Kay is our part-time school nurse at West Side. She has been with the district for two years and has been a tremendous asset. She enjoys cruising the world with her husband in her spare time. Thanks for helping to take care of our kiddos at West Side, Mrs. Kay!
STAR STUDENT - GRACELYN GILL
Gracelyn was chosen as star student in Mrs. Polly's 1st grade for the month of November. Gracelyn received a certificate and goody bag from Officer Donald for her good citizenship.
6th grade students tried their hand at practicing Chinese calligraphy at the conclusion of a unit on Ancient China in Mr. Caleb's class last week.
West Side's Sr. High Homecoming Court looked stunning last night! Congratulations to Queen - Haley Gentry, 1st Runner-up - Ashtyn Knapp, and 2nd Runner-up - Kelby Smith!
West Side's Jr High Homecoming court looked magnificent last night! Congratulations to Queen - Lacy Baker, 1st Runner-up - Sam Corpier, and 2nd Runner-up - Kadence Dilks!
West Side will host Viola on Dec. 7 at 5:00 for junior girls and junior boys basketball games. Tickets will not be available at the door, so if you would like to attend you will need to reserve tickets via this google form: https://forms.gle/4rY5jj9UrNo5JUGR8. AAA and ADH guidelines are expected to be followed by all spectators. If you have additional questions, please contact Coach Brown at 501-825-6292.
STAR STUDENT - ANNABELLE STARK
Annabelle Stark was the star student for November in Mrs. Whitney's first grade! The character word for the month was citizenship. She received a goody bag and certificate from Officer Donald Crispell for her behavior!
Today is National Cookie Day!
Employee Spotlight: SUSAN STARK
Mrs. Susan has worked at West Side for twenty-three years! As our elementary secretary, she takes care of all of us! She enjoys being with her family, staying home, crocheting, crafts, and planting flowers. Thanks Mrs. Susan for everything you do for our school!
Who's got spirit? 7th Graders & Sophomores...that's who!
The seventh grade class won the spirit stick for jr high homecoming dress up this year. The sr high winners were the sophomore class with their third consecutive spirit stick! Way to show your school spirit!
The game at Rural Special has been rescheduled for January 14 at 5:30 Senior Girls and Senior Boys.
Homecoming has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 in Brady-Hipp Arena. There are no basketball games scheduled that evening, only the homecoming ceremony in order to hopefully accommodate all who wish to attend. There is no cost for admission, but tickets must be reserved prior to arrival as no tickets will be available at the door in order to ensure distancing protocol from ADH is followed. If you would like to reserve tickets, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/rF1UG66JPZn9eDSW6 All ADH guidance is expected to be followed. For additional questions, please contact Mrs. Holly Shaw at 501-825-7241.
(This is the same form that was previously used for homecoming, so if you reserved tickets previously then that request will apply to Thursday night as well.)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at West Side Elementary!
