West Side School District

Seniors and Parents mark your calendars!

This week, Mr. Caleb's 5th grade students have been applying what they have learned about maps and the 6 geographic regions of Arkansas by creating and painting their own 3-D topographic maps of Arkansas. #EveryKidEveryDay

Mrs. Rachel's 3rd graders recently enjoyed the outdoor classroom to learn about ecosystems and animal habitats. #EveryKidEveryDay

Meet one of the new WSHS teachers, Mr. Bittle, and learn some fun facts about him with the Journalism Club!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NOqVdCOmmO8MaFMyIAbua9-Skvr5QyhH/view?usp=sharing

Mrs. Polly's Ag Ed students are building barns this week! #EveryKidEveryDay

Mrs. Danielle's class is working on gross motor skills while having fun! #EveryKidEveryDay

WSE is working on its 50 Hours Outside with the School of Conservation and Leadership. #EveryKidEveryDay

Dear West Side Community,

West Side School District is aware of social media posts circulating regarding the “Cat in the Hat” TikTok trend and hoax affecting schools in various areas.

At this time, we have received no posts or threats directed toward West Side School District, our students, or our staff. However, we are taking this situation seriously and are continuing to monitor it closely. Our Chief of Police and local law enforcement agencies are actively evaluating all incoming information to ensure our campus remains secure.

The safety and security of our students and staff is always our top priority. We deeply appreciate our parents, students, and community members who remain vigilant and choose to report concerning information directly to officials rather than sharing or spreading unverified posts online.
If you see or receive any social media content or messages that specifically reference the West Side School District, please report it immediately to school administration or the West Side School District Police Department.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brandi Wallace
Superintendent, West Side School District

Congratulations to our first students of the year to show Growth Mindset! We celebrate these kids because they are showing persistence and progress in the classroom! #EveryKidEveryDay!

Mr. Caleb's 6th grade students are painting petroglyphs as part of our study of early history. Not as easy as it looks! #EveryKidEveryDay

West Side 1st graders celebrated World Rock, Paper, Scissors Day last week with some fun! Natalie Shepherd and Ava Hale battled it out as their homeroom champions, but Natalie was crowned the 1st grade champion! #EveryKidEveryDay

Mrs. Layne's 5th & 6th graders had fun with Friday team-building games/skills! #EveryKidEveryDay

Congratulations to our first Eagles of the Week! #EveryKidEveryDay

Elementary Parents: Don't forget to get those Little Dribbler and Pee Wee Basketball forms and payment in by Friday, August 28th!

Time is running out to apply for Summer EBT 2026! The deadline is Monday, August 31. While some families receive Summer EBT automatically, if your child attends a school where all students receive free lunches, you may need to fill out an application so DHS can determine your eligibility based on income and household size.

For more information, visit ar.gov/summerebt.

Mrs. Danielle's class made play dough and enjoyed playing with it. #EveryKidEveryDay

Miss Jessie's kindergarteners have explored math tools, practiced writing their names , and had fun at recess! #EveryKidEveryDay