Our Senior Beta Club had an incredible experience representing West Side High School at the National Beta Senior Convention held June 16–20 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee!
We are so proud of each of our members for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of our school on the national stage!
⭐ Jaiden Bible – Candidate for National Beta Vice President, finishing in the Top 3 in the Nation!
🎤 Makalia Keller – Public Speaking (Division I)
🧵 Jenah Ramsey – Quilling, finishing in the Top 10 in the Nation!
✍️ Mallory Smith – Creative Writing (Division II)
🌾 Haygen Smith – Agriscience 10
🧠 Makalia Keller – Psychology 10
🤝 Being Better Betas: Ethical Decision Making
Sadie Davis
Marley Hunt
Danielle James
Lilli Southerland
Makalia Keller
⚡ Beta Blitz- Convention Themed Apparel Design
Lilli Southerland
Shyenne Carlton
Jenah Ramsey
Danielle James
💡 Collaboration Connection- quick thinking, creative problem-solving, and collaborative leadership
Mallory Smith
Lacy Tutor
Jenah Ramsey
Makalia Keller
Marley Hunt
Danielle James
📋 Project Proposal-
Jenah Ramsey
Lacy Tutor
Shyenne Carlton
Mallory Smith
🎭 Vice Presidential Candidate Skit Team
Jenah Ramsey
Mallory Smith
Shyenne Carlton
Lacy Tutor
Marley Hunt
Sadie Davis
Danielle James
Lilli Southerland
Makalia Keller
These students demonstrated leadership, creativity, collaboration, and excellence throughout the week. We are especially proud of Jaiden Bible for earning a Top 3 national finish in the National Beta Vice President election and Jenah Ramsey for placing Top 10 nationally in Quilting!
A sincere thank you to our families, school administration, sponsors, and community for supporting our students and making this unforgettable opportunity possible.
Congratulations to all of our National Beta members! Thank you for representing our school with integrity, leadership, service, and achievement. You have made our school and community proud!
19 days ago, Jonathon Watson
We look forward to welcoming our incoming 7th grade students and their parents for this brief orientation. Also, be sure to enjoy the Back to School Bash, taking place from 5:00–7:00 PM!
20 days ago, Amanda Gentry
The county health unit will conduct a back-to-school vaccine clinic from 9:30 am to 6 pm Tuesday, July 28. Call (501) 362-7581 for info
21 days ago, Matt Irwin
The county health unit will conduct a back-to-school vaccine clinic from 9:30 am to 6 pm Tuesday, July 28. Call (501) 362-7581 for info
23 days ago, Matt Irwin
West Side offices will be CLOSED to the public TODAY for emergency training, which may involve emergency vehicles and law enforcement on campus. We will reopen Monday, July 27.
25 days ago, Matt Irwin
The West Side campus will be closed to the public on Thursday, July 23, for emergency training, which means there could be emergency vehicles in parking lots. Due to the July 23 drill, we will reopen Monday, July 27.
26 days ago, Matt Irwin
The county health unit will conduct a back-to-school vaccine clinic from 9:30 am to 6 pm Tuesday, July 28. Call (501) 362-7581 for info
28 days ago, Matt Irwin
Shyenne Carlton -- who is having a great summer! -- is hard at work developing important skills and earning her required hours in order to take her certification test to become a veterinary assistant. A huge "Thank You" to Dr. Nixon and the wonderful staff at Nixon Animal Animal Hospital in Mountain View. Way to to go, Shyenne!
about 1 month ago, Matt Irwin
Seniors, bring your jeans, denim jackets, or any clothing item you'd like to paint and help kick off the new school year in style! This is a great opportunity to show your Eagle pride with a one-of-a-kind design.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Katy, or Mrs. Howell.
We can't wait to see your creativity!
about 1 month ago, Jonathon Watson
Summer EAGLET fun!
about 1 month ago, Teresa Birmingham
School Calendar for 2026-2027 can be found below! Open House is August 11th from 5-7 PM.
about 1 month ago, Courtney Erickson
FLIGHT school kids are having a blast this summer!
about 1 month ago, Teresa Birmingham
Summer EAGLETS - where learning feels like fun and games, and Fridays are for celebrating!
about 1 month ago, Teresa Birmingham
Arkansas Children's Hospital has virtual sick visits in evening hours -- no referral required.
about 2 months ago, West Side Staff
Is your family eligible for Summer EBT benefits? Check here!
about 2 months ago, West Side Staff
FLIGHT Camp-Equestrian week was a success! Students enjoyed horseback riding and getting to see a working farm in action.
about 2 months ago, West Side Staff
Parents, there are still a very limited number of spaces left for Senior Tribute Ads for the 2026 yearbook. Please contact Joe West at the school, (501) 825-6258 or joe.west@westsideeagles.org, if you are interested.
2 months ago, West Side Staff
West Side Class of 2027 students Lainee Gentry and Whitley Goodson recently attended the MASH (Medical Applications of Science for Health) Camp at Ozark Health in Clinton.
MASH is designed to introduce high school students to the many careers available in healthcare through hands-on learning, job shadowing, and interaction with healthcare professionals.
Throughout the week, students participated in a variety of engaging activities and presentations, including:
🦷 Learning about dental health from Dr. Kyle Hensley
🧠 Exploring the UAMS Telestroke Program
🎨 Creating tie-dye MASH camp shirts
🏥 Learning about general surgery and anesthesia from Dr. Dickinson, Trey Martin, CRNA, and Brooke Keith, APRN
🍎 Hearing from Hospice Home Care and Tabitha, Dietitian from Arkansas Children’s Hospital
🩺 Practicing suturing with Dr. Chad Simpson, a camp favorite!
🧼 Completing hand hygiene and infection prevention activities
👩⚕️ Exploring advanced practice nursing with Katie Dunham, APRN, Kayla Dollar, APRN, and Elizabeth Black, APRN
🐾 Discovering veterinary medicine careers with Dr. Deborah Brennan, DVM, MPA
🎓 Learning about medical school opportunities through presentations and activities led by Chris and Amy from UAMS
❤️ Hearing about Ozark Health’s Auxiliary and Volunteen programs from Kristi King
👶 Learning about NICU nursing and advanced practice nursing from Macy Massey, APRN
🚑 Participating in mock emergency medical drills
📋 Working toward and completing BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
Congratulations to Lainee and Whitley for representing West Side so well while exploring future careers in healthcare. We are proud of their dedication, leadership, and commitment to learning! Thank you to Ozark Health for providing these opportunities!
2 months ago, Amanda Gentry
Arkansas Children's Hospital has virtual sick visits in evening hours -- no referral required.
2 months ago, West Side Staff
Easy sign-up offered for children's low- to no-cost health care coverage up to age 19 ... 800-272-1260 through the non-profit Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.
