Congratulations to Claira Bittle, Class of 2024!
STAR STUDENT: ZOEY SLAVENS
Congratulations to Zoey Slavens for being selected as Mrs. Renee's 1st grade Star Student! Zoey was selected for the award because she shows respect to others and received a water bottle and certificate from Officer Donald. Way to go, Zoey!
It's Gameday! Softball SENIOR DAY at home vs. Hillcrest, 4 pm V/JV games. Baseball at Rose Bud, 4:30 pm V/JV games.
Don't forget about the Gifted & Talented Parent Meeting this afternoon in Mrs. Teresa's room at 3:30! Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged.
Kindergarten registration for next year will be from 8:30 to 2 pm Friday, April 19, at West Side Elementary. Parents of students who are 5 on Aug. 1 are asked to bring the student, up-to-date shot record, doctor's physical, Social Security card, and birth certificate.
The West Side Super Smash Bros. team took down Lisa Academy West, 3-1 on Wednesday. After a rough start to the spring season -- marred by close losses and technical problems -- the Eagles have won two straight to build momentum for a playoff run. Pictured, from left, Caleb Cross, Kolby Lockard, Jordan Ragsdale. The West Side Mario Kart team will face Van Buren on Thursday.
Parents, if you have a child who is going on the 5th, 6th and High School Art Club trip to the Museum of Fine Art tomorrow, please pack a lunch for your child. Thank you.
Elementary School Spring Music Concerts are just a few weeks away! Grade 1 & 2 concert is Tuesday, April 23. Grade 3 & 4 concert is Thursday, April 25. Both concerts will be in the cafeteria starting at 2:20 pm, and should be about 20 minutes long. Our Singing Eagle Choirs will have their concert on Wednesday, May 8. They start at 2:15 and their program should last about 30 minutes. All parents, grandparents, elementary students and staff, and the community are invited to hear some wonderful fun music!
Congratulations to Channer Smith, Class of 2024!
STAR STUDENT: NEHEMIAH RODGERS
Nehemiah Rodgers is Ms. Rebekah's kindergarten star student. Officer Donald presented Nehemiah with a certificate and water bottle filled with goodies because he shows respect to others. Congratulations, Nehemiah!
STAR STUDENT: SAGE SCHOPP
Congratulations to Mr. Caleb's Star Student, Sage Schopp! Sage received a water bottle and certificate from Office Donald and was selected for the award because she demonstrates respect for others. Way to go, Sage!
It's Gameday! Both softball and baseball play doubleheaders at Concord, 4 pm today, V/JV games.
There will be a meeting for identified GT students and their parents, as well as any teachers or community members who would like to see waht the Gifted and Talented program at West Side. is about and how to make it better The meeting will be held in Mrs. Teresa's classroom on Thursday, April 11th at 3:30.
STAR STUDENT: JOEY SLAVENS
Joey Slavens is Mrs. Robin's 6th grade Star Student! Joey shows respect to others and received a water bottle filled with goodies and a certificate from Officer Donald. Congratulations, Joey!
Mrs. Cherie's Elementary Art Club just finished their two color block prints. Printmaking consists of making your own stamp and making multiple copies of a piece of art. Such talented kids!
Positive Office Referral:
Evan Davis
"Evan came by to our lunch table today and asked if he could take all of our trays to the trash for us. It was such a random, kind gesture and we appreciate how he is always looking to make somebody's day a little easier," said Rachel Ballard
It's Gameday! Home softball and baseball V/JV doubleheaders today at 4 pm.
Positive Office Referral:
Charlie Barden
"Charlie stayed after we performed dissections and made sure to spotlessly clean his lab station. He's been putting in a lot of effort and I appreciate it," said Rachel Ballard
West Side teachers Mica Rose and Holly Shaw spoke yesterday to a group of administrators from across the state at Arch Ford Educational Service Cooperative about the PLC at Work process, a district initiative focused on one goal: Improve student academic outcomes. The two West Side teachers were attending a separate PLC conference that dealt with responding to individual student needs when they meet or don't meet specific educational standards and asked to speak for a few minutes about West Side's PLC experience. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J5-9hgGYIRSMNOymXHmSaRkjKvoDKRnS/view?usp=sharing
It was a 2-0 week for West Side eSports as the Eagles' Mario Kart squad defeated Maumelle Charter School on Thursday. The team of Jordan Ragsdale, William Cantafio, Kolby Lockard and Caleb Cross overcame technical issues to take a 2-0 sweep.
