West Side School District

Congratulations to West Side's Top Academic Graduate, Valedictorian Allison Cothren!

Mrs. Cherie would like to thank everyone who participated in their year's art show! The winners received art kits to help them continue to enhance their love for art!

Parents, agri supporters, and the public are invited to the FFA Banquet, which includes a dessert auction, awards, and food, at 7 pm Tuesday in the Cafeteria. The banquet follows kindergarten graduation.

Congratulations to West Side's seniors who qualify as Arkansas Scholars! Samantha Corpier Katie Davis Brooke Harper Christina Justice Kolby Lockard Stormy Mason Lollie Parker

Congratulations to West Side's Co-salutatorians, Brooke Harper and Stormy Mason!

Congratulations to West Side's seniors who qualified as Honor Graduates, earning a 3.5 grade-point average through high school and college coursework, Samantha Corpier, Katie Davis, Kadence Dilks, Christina Justice, Kolby Lockard, and Lollie Parker.

Poor Jack was found guilty in the 5th & 6th grade mock trial too! So fun involving the whole building in the trial today! The GT kids have worked very hard on this unit.

Fans attending Thursday's baseball state championship game need to be aware of UCA's clear bag policy @ https://ucasports.com/sports/2017/9/14/clear-bag-policy.aspx Folding or lawn chairs are acceptable in grassy areas only. Cushions with chair backs are allowed in bleachers. The following bags will be allowed: • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that do not exceed 12”x6”12” • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc, etc.) • Small clutch bags – with or without a handle or strap – that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” Some opaque bags will still be permitted under the clear bag policy, including medical and child care/diaper bags, but will be subject to search upon entry. Fans are encouraged to bring only necessary items to Central Arkansas athletics events. Blankets, cameras, radios, water bottles, binoculars and seat cushions/portable chair backs will still be allowed in the stadium, but subject to search. Tickets @ https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA Game location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ph4S4kAFTwQ2zbt5A

If you can't attend tomorrow's state championship game, check out Arkansas PBS's sports coverage. FREE! myarpbs.org/waystowatch

Mrs. Teresa's 3rd & 4th grade GT students held their mock trial for Jack and the Beanstalk this week. The jury found Jack guilty of all crimes! The kids did a great job with this unit!

Our Sr Boys Baseball Team will be playing in the State Championship Finals at UCA on Thursday at 10:00. We would love for our community to show that green and white spirit by painting the town green. The boys will be doing a walkthrough at school at 12:45 on Wednesday and we will be sending them off right after that. Please show your spirit by decorating your business, making signs, etc... to show them we are super proud of them. GO EAGLES GO!!

Attention, West Side parents and guardians: The last day to order personalized 2024 yearbooks is Friday, May 17. "Personalized" means getting a name or icons on the cover. Online yearbook ordering will also end on Friday. Non-personalized yearbooks can still be ordered throughout the summer by sending $45 (cash or check) to the high school office c/o Joe West.

The deadline to buy baseball state championship game T-shirts is 1 pm today to guarantee Wednesday delivery. The shirts will be green and are $20. Order @ https://www.wearabilitee.com/shop/baseball-state-finals-t-shirts/ West Side plays Taylor at 10 am Thursday at UCA

Fans attending Thursday's baseball state championship game need to be aware of UCA's clear bag policy ... The following bags will be allowed: • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that do not exceed 12”x6”12” • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc, etc.) • Small clutch bags – with or without a handle or strap – that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” Some opaque bags will still be permitted under the clear bag policy, including medical and child care/diaper bags, but will be subject to search upon entry. Fans are encouraged to bring only necessary items to Central Arkansas athletics events. Blankets, cameras, radios, water bottles, binoculars and seat cushions/portable chair backs will still be allowed in the stadium, but subject to search.

The West Side Eagles baseball team (27-3) and the Taylor Tigers (22-4) play in the 1A Baseball State Championship at UCA Bear Stadium, 10 a.m. Thursday. West Side needs FAN SUPPORT. Tickets @ https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA Game location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ph4S4kAFTwQ2zbt5A

A huge thank you to the Arkansas Game Warden Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41 for the donation of 23 educational books to the West Side Library! The books are part of the AWARE Campaign to promote awareness, appreciation, and a better understanding of our state's wildlife. Officer Briston Gould presented the school with the collection of books.

West Side's baseball team will play Taylor in the State Championship game next week in Conway after 12-10 win over Nemo Vista in the state tournament. The game time will be announced.

Today's semifinal games in the 1A Baseball State Tournament at Greers Ferry. Winners will meet during Championship Weekend, May 16-18. Noon -- Taylor v. St. Joseph 2:30 pm -- West Side v. Nemo Vista Tickets @ https://bit.ly/3OHnkSk Bracket @ https://bit.ly/4b9Fdls

Today's semifinal games in the 1A Softball State Tournament at Greers Ferry. Winners will meet during Championship Weekend, May 16-18. Noon -- Taylor v. Shirley 2:30 pm -- Bradley v. Scranton Tickets @ https://bit.ly/3OHnkSk Bracket @ https://bit.ly/3Jwm7KB

1A State 🥎 Softball @ West Side, Semifinals on Saturday For a chance to play in the 1A Softball State Championship, Bradley and Scranton play at 2:30 pm Saturday.