West Side School District will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 for President's Day!
West Side K-6 students participated in the Jr Chef Program with K-12 Culinary Connection today!
CONGRATULATIONS to the JR Boys on making the District Finals! If you don't have plans tonight come on out to Wonderview at 7:15 and support, as they take on Concord for the District title. We would love to see West Side fans fill the stands! Go Eagles!
West Side Jr. Boys advance to the finals in the Jr. District tournament! They will face Concord in the finals tonight at 7 pm at Wonderview.
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West Side alumni and teachers Jennifer Corpier, Kerri Barger, Teresa Birmingham, and board member Nikki Cothren sporting the 80's hair.
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The senior high games tomorrow night at SSBB will start at 5:30 instead of 5. Come support our Eagles and Lady Eagles!
Here are the brackets for both the Senior High District Tournament and the Junior High District Tournament.
Here are the brackets for both the Senior High District Tournament and the Junior High District Tournament.
Here are the brackets for both the Senior High District Tournament and the Junior High District Tournament.
Teacher Name: Renee Smith
How many years have you been teaching/in education? 19 years.
Where did you graduate high school? West Side High School.
Why did you become a teacher? I like working with kids and making a difference. I believe it's one of the biggest ways to affect the future.
What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side High School? I like the small school setting. It's nice to know the parents and to teach the siblings of kids I've had before. It's that sense of familiarity.
What is your favorite characteristic in your students? Probably the excitement they have when they learn something new.
What are your hobbies outside of school? Reading, writing, attending my kids' sporting events, and traveling.
Who is your biggest role model and why? I would say Mrs. Sandy Smith. I spent a lot of time shadowing her. I loved how she made learning fun for the kids.
Question of student choice: What would you do if you weren't a teacher? I would be a Travel Journalist, because you can see cool places, do fun things, and eat yummy food.
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Thank you to Eagle Bank for the donation of the Sideline Video board and their support for West Side Athletics. We appreciate you!
Pee Wee Cheer Camp - Update! Clinic is still 12:30-3:30 in the old gym Sat., Feb 1. PERFORMANCE will now be following the CLINIC in the old gym due to the games on Monday, 2/3 being cancelled. Please come watch them from 3:30-3:45!!! Wear BLACK shorts/leggings.
All games against Southside Bee Branch scheduled for Monday, 2/3 have been cancelled because SSBB will not be in session Monday.
The original class of 2020 during their kindergarten year at West Side. Come support the 2020 seniors at senior night tonight in the Brady-Hipp Arena between senior high basketball games.
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We will be honoring Seniors who are in Fall & Winter Sports at our last home game this Friday night against Wonderview. They will be recognized between the senior games. Please come show your support for our West Side seniors!
Teacher Name- Savanna Goforth
How many years have you been teaching/in education? 3 years
Where did you graduate high school from? Searcy High
What was your favorite subject in High School? Spanish
Why did you become a teacher? I had very few teachers that built relationships with students beyond grades. I want to show students that I care about ALL aspects of their lives. They need someone to give them the time they deserve.
What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side? I love how small the school is. Everyone has a close relationship with everyone else.
What are your favorite characteristics in your students? Their ability to constantly make me laugh, even on a bad day.
What are your hobbies outside of school? I like to play with my two dogs and watch TV with my husband.
Who is your biggest role model? My mama and daddy. I've never met two people who care more about their family. I hope I can be half as good of a parent as they have always been.
What is your favorite art to create? I like to draw tiny pictures and cartoons.
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Teacher Name- Jeff Smith
How many years have you been teaching? This is my 23rd.
Where did you graduate high school from? West Side High School.
What was your favorite subject in High School? Probably English because I appreciated the literature.
Why did you become a teacher? I wanted to help students learn things they need to know.
What is your favorite part of teaching at West Side High School? Teaching at West Side was like coming home for me. It means a lot to be able to work in this community and try to help the people and the school that I care about!
What is your favorite characteristic in your students? The diversity that they bring to the classroom.
What are your hobbies outside of school? Working the farm, and taking part in my kid’s activities.
Who is your biggest role model, why? My parents are, they have experienced more in their lives than I even hope to in mine. They have remained optimistic in hard times. They have raised their kids with Christian beliefs and values. Their lives have made the world a better place in many ways.
Question of student choice:What are your plans after retirement? Relaxation.
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Theme Change for the West Side/MVE game.
The Heber Springs DL site will be closed this week (Jan 21-22).