West Side School has the best cafeteria ladies around, and we wanted to show them some love for Valentine's Day. Kindergarten-2nd grade students made them animal valentines to show their appreciation for all the hard work they do.
Second-round matchups in the Class 1A-2 Senior High District Basketball Tournament today at West Side:
* 4 pm (Girls) West Side v Viola
* 5:15 pm (Boys) Timbo v Rural Special
* 6:30 pm (Girls) Shirley v Rural Special
* 7:45 pm (Boys) Shirley v Viola
Admission is $5
Class 1A District 2
First Round Sr Boys
Final @ West Side
Viola 55
Norfork 48
Viola plays Shirley at 7:45 pm tomorrow.
Class 1A District 2
First Round Sr Girls
Final @ West Side
Calico Rock 33
Shirley 42
Shirley plays Rural Special at 6:30 pm tomorrow.
Class 1A District 2
First Round Sr Boys
Final @ West Side
Calico Rock 54
Timbo 56
Timbo plays Rural Special at 5:15 pm tomorrow.
Positive Office Referral:
Ayden Tackett
"At the ballgame, Ayden Tackett went and helped Mr. Waters put up his musical equipment without being asked. It was very nice to see a student lend a helping hand when not told to do so. Way to go, Ayden!" -- Ricki Stevens
The Class 1A-2 Senior High District Basketball Tournament begins this evening at West Side. The matchups:
* 5 pm (Boys) Timbo v Calico Rock
* 6:15 pm (Girls) Shirley v Calico Rock
* 7:30 pm (Boys) Norfork v Viola
Admission is $5
Positive Office Referral:
(3rd Period Chemistry class) Stevi Oplinger, Bailey Holmes, Lacy Baker, Devin James, Grayson Inzer, and CJ Parks. Not pictured are Mandy Smith and Jacob Smock.
"I have thanked this class and told them how I appreciate their work ethic. They helped clean out old science storage and haul it off. Lots of lifting, sweeping, and carrying of boxes. They were amazing!" — Mrs. Rose
STAR STUDENT: EMMETT BROWN
Emmett Brown is Mr. Caleb's 5th grade Star Student. Emmett was selected for this month's award because of his honesty in the classroom. He received an award and other goodies from Officer Donald. Congratulations, Emmett!
Preschool registration packets for 2024-25 are available in the Elementary School and in the Preschool foyer for children who turn 3 by August 1. Applications are not accepted until April 1.
STAR STUDENT: CLARE HIPP
Congratulations to Clare Hipp for being chosen as the 2nd grade Star Student! Officer Donald presented Clare with a water bottle filled with goodies and a certificate because she is honest. Way to go, Clare!
Here are the updated brackets after tonight's District Tournament games at West Side were canceled due to potential travel hazards for some of the schools involved. The tournament is now Tuesday to Thursday with the finals on Saturday.
K-12 Culinary recently had a taste testing in the West Side Cafeteria of pineapple parfaits. They were a hit with students and faculty!
The West Side Elementary Quiz Bowl team had a great time at the Arch Ford Regional Quiz Bowl this week. Despite having three team members out sick and a replacement coach, the team was seeded 4th going into the afternoon pool play. They came up short, but still did a fantastic job!
It's Gameday: Senior Girls and Senior Boys basketball today, 6 pm, at Wonderview.
West Side GT students recently visited Arkansas State University in Jonesboro for a college tour.
Positive Office Referral:
Charles Barden
"Charlie helped teach a brand new band student to play trumpet during X period,"
— Mr. Waters
The senior girls are a 4-seed and the senior boys a 2-seed headed into the 1A-2 District Basketball Tournament, which begins Monday at West Side. The girls play Viola at 4 pm Tue 2/13, and the boys have a bye until Thu 2/15.
STAR STUDENT: KAYDANCE KEVER
Kaydance Kever is Mrs. Rachel's 3rd grade Star Student. She received a certificate and other goodies from Officer Donald because she is honest. Congratulations, Kaydance!
For the second consecutive year, West Side School is proud to participate in the Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Arkansas. All proceeds go toward funding Special Olympics events, and purchasing medals, ribbons, and food for the athletes. Any donation big or small is appreciated.
Every year, thousands of people jump into freezing cold water to support Special Olympics Arkansas. By plunging, they help bring opportunity and inclusion to over 19,500 Special Olympics athletes and young athletes across the state. If you would like to sponsor a plunger, or be a plunger yourself, go to https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MjAwNjUz/94867.
Last year, West Side’s Polar Plunge raised $2,600 for Special Olympics Arkansas, earning the district the title of “Cool School.” This year's plunge is scheduled for Friday, February 23.
