West Side School District

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

Mrs. Cherie's 5th Grade artists are using watercolors and their knowledge of color theory to create Arkansas native animals based on the Fauvist (wild beast) art movement. #EveryKidEveryDay

Mrs. Traci's 4th graders recently had a visit from Nurse Rachel Southerland to teach about the heart. Students learned to feel their pulse and compare it during active and resting periods. It was a great way to start their module on having a great heart in science. #EveryKidEveryDay

Dr. Erickson recently visited with the 3rd & 4th Grade GT students and shared her favorite National Parks. The students are doing a unit on National Parks and plan to visit Hot Springs National Park soon. #EveryKidEveryDay

Mrs. Robin has hit the ground running in her 5th & 6th grade science classes. They successfully completed their first STEM challenge of the year! #EveryKidEveryDay

Today's golf tournament at Indian Hills has been postponed due to weather. Information about rescheduling will be shared as soon as it is available.

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.

Elementary artists in Mrs. Starkey's 2nd grade are getting down with some glue Batik on fabric. They're learning color theory while creating beautiful landscapes. #EveryKidEveryDay

Elementary Parents: Remember, Friday, August 28th, is the last day to sign up for Little Dribblers and pee wee basketball. Forms and money must be turned in before August 28th!

The Horse Bus is running about 30 minutes late this morning.

Easton Jures holed out from 152 yards today for eagle at the golf match at Mountain Ranch. Way to go, Easton! Way to go, Eagles!

Sixth graders in Mrs. Debbie's class completed a hexagon activity to discover connections among themselves as an icebreaker. #EveryKidEveryDay

West Side 5th graders are exploring wordplay by making fortune tellers to share jokes and riddles! #EveryKidEveryDay

📣 It’s Here! A better way to stay connected!
Starting today, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the West Side app—or by text and email if you prefer.
This is communication, simplified!

The 2026 West Side Yearbooks have arrived! This year's theme -- "One Take" -- shows that at West Side, we call our shots, then we take them. Preordered copies will be sent home with students this week.

Extra copies are still available. Send $45 cash or check to school with your student, or you can drop payment off at the high school office. Contact adviser Joe West at joe.west@westsideeagles.org with any questions.

📣 Coming Tomorrow: A Better Way to Stay Connected!

Tomorrow morning, guardians will receive messages and updates from your child’s school right inside the West Side app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more

Be in the know with the new West Side app! With Live Feed, keep up with school without a social media account. Coming soon ... direct messaging to teachers!

Congratulations to Makaila and Madilyn Keller! These young ladies competed in the Cleburne County Pageant and won top honors. Makaila was crowned Miss Cleburne County. Makaila is the FFA Secretary, junior class Treasurer, and a BETA member. Good Luck to Makaila when she competes at the Arkansas State Fair Pageant in October. Madilyn won the People's Choice Award. Madilyn is in 8th grade and a new FFA member.

West Side Elementary is super excited about our new playground! We had a dedication ceremony today to show our appreciation for this upgrade! #EveryKidEveryDay

Holden Smith, a 3rd grader at West Side, won Grand Champion Pee Wee Swine Showmanship at the Arkansas State Fair Summer Swelter show! Congratulations, Holden!