The High School parent-teacher conferences will be held in the new cafeteria. Hopefully, this will make be more convenient for parents to visit with all of their child's teachers. Doors will open at 3:00 p.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see all of you on Thursday!
Max Gipson needs our help so please share. He is up for "Athlete of the Week" honors in Arkansas on High School Fan Nation. Vote @ https://highschool.si.com/arkansas/2023/10/16/vote-who-should-be-sblives-arkansas-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-10-16-2023 BIG accomplishments at a small school. He is a 2X state golf champion who finished 3rd as a freshman. He is 3X All-State in golf, an all-conf basketball player and All-conf baseball player as a freshman.
Logan Fife had a very successful showing at the Arkansas State Fair bringing home a variety of ribbons from several class and division wins. He also won senior showmanship!
The 7th Grade class is conducting a T-shirt fundraiser with proceeds supporting class activities. To order a shirt, please complete the order form and return with payment to the school, or a member of the class or one of its sponsors, Josh Ballard, Randy Carr, or Holly Shaw.
The annual West Side School District public meeting will be held at 5 pm today, followed by the regular monthly board meeting at 6 pm. The public is invited to attend.
The Elementary EAST students have been hard at work cleaning up the courtyard this fall.
School dismisses at 2 pm Thursday in advance of Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3-7 pm Thursday. No School on Friday.
Positive Office Referral:
Branson Bittle - Always stays and cleans up the XC bus after we get back. His help is greatly appreciated! He always does more than the rest of the group. (Mrs. Rachel Smith)
Positive Office Referrals:
Ashton Smith , Branson Bittle, Evan Davis, Caylee Rodgers
We had a terrible time during testing with WIFI connectivity causing every student to have to shut down and restart their Chromebook and log in again anywhere from 3-12 times each. All of my student handled the situation with grace and patience, stayed focused on their task, and had no behavior issues - in spite of all the frustration. (Mrs. Caples)
Positive Office Referrals:
Lillie Stevens - Stayed after the Monday assembly to pick up breakfast trash left by other students (Mrs. Hutson)
Jacob Smock - Jacob is a very good student and is always engaged in the class. I enjoy having him in my class.(Amy Gentry)
Charlie Barden - Giving extra help to another band student during RTI - several times. It is making a big difference in the beginning band student's confidence! (Mr. Waters)
Positive Office Referrals:
Hunter Morgan, Harlie Sellers, Cody Lamb, Katelyn Jones, and Weston Winkler
We had a terrible time during testing with WIFI connectivity causing every student to have to shut down and restart their Chromebook and log in again anywhere from 3-12 times each. All of my student handled the situation with grace and patience, stayed focused on their task, and had no behavior issues - in spite of all the frustration. (Mrs. Caples)
West Side High School sponsored another successful College and Career Day on Friday, October 13th. Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to visit with post-secondary schools, military representatives, and area businesses about the opportunities that awaited them after graduation. We would like to thank all of the following participants in this day!
Miss Jessie's 4th graders are working to construct homes to withstand an earthquake in the elementary science lab.
Max Gipson, the top Class 1A boys golfer, took medalist honors in the State Overall Golf Match in a today against Arkansas' best players in at Pleasant Valley Country Club. He shot a 68 (-3)! Max's 3-under 68 didn't clinch things after 18 holes -- it took two playoff holes! Congratulations, Max!
There will be no school on Friday, October 20th.
West Side High School's Fall Festival with family fun for the whole family -- haunted house, food, silent auction, raffle prizes, and more! -- will be 5-8 p.m. Fri 10/13. Most of the proceeds go to the junior class with other classes and clubs also benefitting.
West Side will celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct. 30th-Nov. 3rd. Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to donate to our local food pantry, and we will have a variety of events planned throughout the week. Dress up days are as follows: Monday - Wear Red, Tuesday - Halloween/Fall Attire, Wednesday - Team Spirit, Thursday - Neon, Friday - Pink Out.
Important School Dates
--Thu 10/19 Early DIsmissal @ 2 pm for Parent-Teacher Conferences
--Fri 10/20 No School
--Mon 10/23 Early Dismissal at 1:30 pm
The West Side Eagles' season opener against Mt. Vernon-Enola is on Thursday, October 19th in Brady-Hipp Arena. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Mt. Vernon. This game will be played at home starting with the junior girls tipping off at 6:00 p.m. We hope you will come out and support all of our teams!
West Side School will dismiss at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19th for parent conferences. Parent conferences will be held from 3-7 p.m.
