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!
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.
There will be no school on Friday, October 20th.
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
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.
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!
Congratulations to West Side Senior, Brooke Harper, on her acceptance into the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville! Way to go, Brooke!
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.
West Side FFA would like to thank Smith Farms for delivering the mums and helping West Side FFA have a successful fundraiser!
West Side 6th graders recently visited White River Health System for a career awareness field trip. Students were able to visit the hospital's lab, radiology department, as well as the in-patient rehabilitation department. They were also able to speak with several healthcare workers including the dietitian.
Mrs. Cherie's Art classes have been busy this year! K-2 has learned about elements of landscape with layered landscapes. 3rd & 4th grade learned about analogous colors and printmaking with printed mountains; while 5th & 6th grade completed graphite zentangle animal drawings while learning about value and patterns.
Arkansas FFA Foundation Fall Fundraiser
Half of local ticket sales goes to the FFA chapter you designate
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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.
Students in Mrs. Orene’s classes had great lessons on KINDNESS that included quotes and caricatures.
Please make plans to help honor the Veterans of our community on November 10th at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria for a Veterans Day Program.
This month's Talon, the West Side's Family & Community Newsletter ... October Activities, My Grand Family activity, Attendance Matters, Parent-Teacher Conferences, parentguidance.org, and the Red Ribbon Week lineup
Congratulations to 6th grader, Alivia Brett, for Caught Being Kind. Alivia helped a classmate with an assignment. Thanks for caring about others, Alivia!
NEST sponsored Trunk or Treat October 27th in the high school parking lot!
5th & 6th grade has had some fun in Dojo Academy too! They have made wax paper lanterns and magnets with glass marbles and decorative paper.
West Side eSports moved to 2-0 on the young fall season with a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Batesville on Wednesday in Super Smash Bros. The WSHS Sword Slingers are, pictured left to right, Elijah Antonacci, Kolby Lockard and Cody Pressley.
