Friday, January 26th will wrap up our Homecoming activities with the parade and Spirit Stick presentation. #EaglePride
Congratulations to all of the participants in the West Side 5 - 8 spelling bee! Everyone did an awesome job!! Our overall winner was Robby Whitaker, and the runner up was Carey Bunton, both 7th graders!The grade level winners and runners-up are as follows: 8th grade -- Weston Graham, winner and Dawson Baker, runner-up
6th grade -- Olivia Oplinger, winner and Tadeo Hernandez, runner-up
5th grade -- Waverly Verser, winner and Amber Griffin, runner-up
STAR STUDENT: HAYDEN HANSEN
Congratulations to Hayden Hansen for being chosen as Mrs. Robin's Star Student! Hayden was given a certificate and some goodies from Officer Donald because she shows compassion to others. Way to go, Hayden!
West Side High School 2024 homecoming parade will be held on Friday, January 26 at 10 AM. It looks like the weather is going to be in our favor. The procession will leave from the city park and proceeded to the Brady Hipp Arena where we will conclude with the spirit stick presentation assembly. The parade will include our 2024 Homecoming Court, our basketball teams, our cheerleaders, as well as junior and senior student drivers. We hope you can come out.!
STAR STUDENT: BROOKE ALLEN
Mrs. Traci's 1st grade star student is Brooke Allen. Brooke was chosen because she demonstrates compassion in the classroom. Congratulations and keep up the good work, Brooke!
STAR STUDENT: BELLA KNIGHTEN
Congratulations to Mrs. Renee's 3rd grade Star Student, Bella Knighten! Bella was chosen for this recognition because she shows compassion to others in the classroom. She received goodies and a certificate for her character. Way to go, Bella!
STAR STUDENT: EVEE POWELL
Congratulations to Evee Powell for being selected as this month's Star Student in Mrs. Polly's class. Officer Donald presented Evee with a certificate and a water bottle filled with goodies because she shows others what compassion means.
STAR STUDENT: ELISABETH CARLTON
Congratulations to Elisabeth Carlton for being chosen as Mrs. Rachel's 3rd grade Star Student! Elisabeth was given a certificate and water bottle filled with goodies because she shows others compassion. Way to go, Elisabeth!
STAR STUDENT: EVA GEIGER
Congratulations to Eva Geiger for being Ms. Sonjia's 2nd grade Star Student! Eva was chosen for this award because she shows compassion to others. She received goodies from Officer Donald for her character. Way to go, Eva!
Monday
School will dismiss early at 1:30 pm Mon. 1/22 for staff development.
RESEND to correct the date of early dismissal ... School will dismiss early at 1:30 pm Mon. Jan. 22 for staff development.
This year 6th graders participated in the Picturing Economics competition hosted by Economics Arkansas. West Side had two winners from 6th grade: Olivia Oplinger illustrating the term "natural resources" and Caleb Baker illustrating the terms "imports" and "exports". Both students received $50 Walmart gift cards and their work is featured on the Economics Arkansas website. Super proud of these students!
STAR STUDENT: ZOE JURES
Zoe Jures is Mrs. Debbie's Star Student this month. Zoe shows others compassion at school and received her certificate and goodies from Officer Donald. Congratulations, Zoe!
CORRECTED Date ... School will dismiss early at 1:30 pm Mon 1/22 for staff development.
The high school pep band will be playing at Friday night's basketball homecoming games. The presentation of Homecoming maids is at 5 pm, followed by the Junior Boys, Senior Girls, and Senior Boys games.
Green and White Day on Friday! Homecoming ceremonies begin at 5 p.m. in Brady-Hipp Arena. Go, Eagles! Butcher the Longhorns!
The home games against Shirley have been rescheduled for Thursday, February 1st. The JG, SG, and Sr boys will play beginning at 5 p.m.
STAR STUDENT: EFFIE SMITH
Congratulations to Mrs. Tori's Kindergarten Star Student, Effie Smith! Effie received the award because she shows compassion to others. She received a certificate and water bottled filled with goodies from SRO Donald Crispell.
The basketball games against Shirley tomorrow night have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.