Westside Families — we would love to hear from you!
If you haven't had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to complete our Spring 2026 Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback helps us improve communication, programs, and support for our students.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for partnering with us to make Westside the best it can be!
https://forms.gle/xtPbP5z9yZfgP9Pm9
If you haven't had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to complete our Spring 2026 Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback helps us improve communication, programs, and support for our students.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for partnering with us to make Westside the best it can be!
https://forms.gle/xtPbP5z9yZfgP9Pm9
Bus Route Update ffor Friday, March 6, 2026
The following bus routes will be doubled up today:
Bus 82 (Battleship Bus) will ride with Bus 70 (Bull Bus).
Bull Bus (70) will run approximately 25 minutes later than normal.
Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
Racecar Bus (76) will run approximately 20 minutes later than normal.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The following bus routes will be doubled up today:
Bus 82 (Battleship Bus) will ride with Bus 70 (Bull Bus).
Bull Bus (70) will run approximately 25 minutes later than normal.
Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
Racecar Bus (76) will run approximately 20 minutes later than normal.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Warrior Week Ahead | March 8–14
It’s another busy week for our Warriors! From athletics and performances to registration and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there are many opportunities to support our students.❤️🤍
Take a look at the schedule for the week and come out to cheer on the Warriors!
March 8
• 12:30 PM – Warrior Pageant Practice w/ Athletic Boosters – FAC
March 9–10
• WHS Choir – Choral Performance @ JHS
March 9–11
• 8:30 AM–2:30 PM – Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration
March 9
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Bay – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Batesville – Home
• 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting – Cafeteria
• 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs BIC – Home
March 10
• 3:15 PM – Track – Jr Practice Meet @ Pocahontas
• 4:30 PM – Baseball JV vs Ridgefield Christian – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs ESTEM – Away
March 12–14
• WHS Band – Region Concert Assessment @ Jonesboro
March 12
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro – Away
• 6:00 PM – WES 4th Grade Musical – FAC
March 13–14
• Varsity Softball @ Central AR Shootout
March 13
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs CAC – Away
March 14
• 1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – FAC
Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters
It’s another busy week for our Warriors! From athletics and performances to registration and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there are many opportunities to support our students.❤️🤍
Take a look at the schedule for the week and come out to cheer on the Warriors!
March 8
• 12:30 PM – Warrior Pageant Practice w/ Athletic Boosters – FAC
March 9–10
• WHS Choir – Choral Performance @ JHS
March 9–11
• 8:30 AM–2:30 PM – Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration
March 9
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Bay – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Batesville – Home
• 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting – Cafeteria
• 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs BIC – Home
March 10
• 3:15 PM – Track – Jr Practice Meet @ Pocahontas
• 4:30 PM – Baseball JV vs Ridgefield Christian – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs ESTEM – Away
March 12–14
• WHS Band – Region Concert Assessment @ Jonesboro
March 12
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro – Away
• 6:00 PM – WES 4th Grade Musical – FAC
March 13–14
• Varsity Softball @ Central AR Shootout
March 13
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs CAC – Away
March 14
• 1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – FAC
Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters
It's time to spring your clocks forward, Warriors! Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Enjoy the extra daylight in the evenings! ❤️🤍
Double Bus Route Alert – Two Routes Affected
Racecar Bus (76) will ride with Squirrel Bus (77) this afternoon. Racecar Bus riders can expect to be about 20 minutes late.
Alligator Bus (86) will ride with Bull Bus (70) this afternoon. Bull Bus riders can expect to be about 15 minutes late.
Thank you for your patience!
Racecar Bus (76) will ride with Squirrel Bus (77) this afternoon. Racecar Bus riders can expect to be about 20 minutes late.
Alligator Bus (86) will ride with Bull Bus (70) this afternoon. Bull Bus riders can expect to be about 15 minutes late.
Thank you for your patience!
March 2026 Parent Newsletter
Our March Parent Newsletter is now available! Be sure to check it out for important dates, upcoming events, and school updates.
Thank you for staying connected and involved at Westside!
Our March Parent Newsletter is now available! Be sure to check it out for important dates, upcoming events, and school updates.
Thank you for staying connected and involved at Westside!
WES Cheer Tryouts Are Coming Up! 📣❤️🤍
Cheer tryouts are open to students currently in grades 6–11 who are interested in being part of an exciting and spirited program!
📌 Mandatory Parent Meeting: March 9 at 5:30 PM (WES Cafeteria)
📌 Required Clinic Days: March 16–18
📌 Formal Judging: March 19
Please see the attached flyer for complete details, times, and expectations.
Cheer tryouts are open to students currently in grades 6–11 who are interested in being part of an exciting and spirited program!
📌 Mandatory Parent Meeting: March 9 at 5:30 PM (WES Cafeteria)
📌 Required Clinic Days: March 16–18
📌 Formal Judging: March 19
Please see the attached flyer for complete details, times, and expectations.
Westside Athletics Update: The following games have been cancelled:
• Baseball – Monday, March 2
• Soccer vs. BIC – Thursday, March 5
• Baseball – Saturday, March 7
Should these games be rescheduled, we will share the details. Thank you for your understanding.
• Baseball – Monday, March 2
• Soccer vs. BIC – Thursday, March 5
• Baseball – Saturday, March 7
Should these games be rescheduled, we will share the details. Thank you for your understanding.
Warrior Week Ahead | March 2–7
It’s a busy week for our Warriors! Be sure to come out and support our students as they compete and perform throughout the week.
📅 Monday, March 2
⚽ 4:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs. Jonesboro (Away)
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Riverside (Home)
🎶 6:30 PM – WHS Choir Festival Concert (FAC)
📅 Tuesday, March 3
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Lee Academy (Away)
🥎 4:30 PM – Softball V/JV vs. Walnut Ridge (Away)
⚽ 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs. Lonoke (Away)
📅 Thursday, March 5
🥎 4:30 PM – Softball V/JV vs. Valley View (Away)
⚽ 5:00 PM – Girls Soccer vs. Nettleton (Home)
⚽ 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs. BIC (Home)
📅 Friday, March 6
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Sloan-Hendrix (Home)
🏳️ 5:30 PM – Winterguard Friends & Family Performance (WHS Gym)
📅 Saturday, March 7
⚾ 11:00 AM – Baseball V/JV vs. Osceola (Away)
It’s a busy week for our Warriors! Be sure to come out and support our students as they compete and perform throughout the week.
📅 Monday, March 2
⚽ 4:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs. Jonesboro (Away)
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Riverside (Home)
🎶 6:30 PM – WHS Choir Festival Concert (FAC)
📅 Tuesday, March 3
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Lee Academy (Away)
🥎 4:30 PM – Softball V/JV vs. Walnut Ridge (Away)
⚽ 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs. Lonoke (Away)
📅 Thursday, March 5
🥎 4:30 PM – Softball V/JV vs. Valley View (Away)
⚽ 5:00 PM – Girls Soccer vs. Nettleton (Home)
⚽ 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs. BIC (Home)
📅 Friday, March 6
⚾ 4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Sloan-Hendrix (Home)
🏳️ 5:30 PM – Winterguard Friends & Family Performance (WHS Gym)
📅 Saturday, March 7
⚾ 11:00 AM – Baseball V/JV vs. Osceola (Away)
Double Bus Route - Thursday, 2/26/26
There will be a double bus route this afternoon. Bus 90 (Goose) and Bus 82 (Battleship) will be riding together.
Bus 90 (Goose) will be approximately 25 minutes behind schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
There will be a double bus route this afternoon. Bus 90 (Goose) and Bus 82 (Battleship) will be riding together.
Bus 90 (Goose) will be approximately 25 minutes behind schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship) today due to a double bus route. Bus 76 will be approximately 25 minutes late. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Care Solace, an organization dedicated to improving access to mental health care, substance use treatment and social services. Through this collaboration, all Arkansas school districts will have access to Care Solace’s care coordination services.
Care Solace serves as a central hub to help school districts connect students with mental health, substance use, and social service providers. A multilingual Care Companion team is available 24/7/365 to identify resources that fit each student’s unique needs and insurance requirements, and to facilitate timely appointments. Services can be accessed confidentially using a self-service search tool or through a Warm Handoff referral made by school support staff. Registration and training information for school support staff statewide will be announced soon.
https://caresolace.com/
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/mental-health-care
Care Solace serves as a central hub to help school districts connect students with mental health, substance use, and social service providers. A multilingual Care Companion team is available 24/7/365 to identify resources that fit each student’s unique needs and insurance requirements, and to facilitate timely appointments. Services can be accessed confidentially using a self-service search tool or through a Warm Handoff referral made by school support staff. Registration and training information for school support staff statewide will be announced soon.
https://caresolace.com/
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/mental-health-care
We are proud to recognize Senior Cupp as our January Bus Driver of the Month! ❤️🤍
Senior Cupp consistently demonstrates what it means to be a dedicated and dependable bus driver. Each day, students are greeted with a positive attitude and a commitment to safety. His calm demeanor, reliability, and strong work ethic make a difference not only for our transportation department, but for the students and families we serve.
Senior Cupp takes pride in ensuring that every student arrives at school and home safely. He maintains a well-managed bus, builds respectful relationships with students, and handles his route with professionalism and care. His willingness to step up when needed and his team-oriented mindset truly set him apart.
Thank you, Senior Cupp, for your dedication, your steady leadership, and the care you show our students every single day. We appreciate you and are grateful to have you as part of our transportation family!
Senior Cupp consistently demonstrates what it means to be a dedicated and dependable bus driver. Each day, students are greeted with a positive attitude and a commitment to safety. His calm demeanor, reliability, and strong work ethic make a difference not only for our transportation department, but for the students and families we serve.
Senior Cupp takes pride in ensuring that every student arrives at school and home safely. He maintains a well-managed bus, builds respectful relationships with students, and handles his route with professionalism and care. His willingness to step up when needed and his team-oriented mindset truly set him apart.
Thank you, Senior Cupp, for your dedication, your steady leadership, and the care you show our students every single day. We appreciate you and are grateful to have you as part of our transportation family!
📣 Attention Westside Families! 📣
Westside Warrior Care Open Enrollment is NOW OPEN and will run through March 30th!
We are accepting interest forms for afterschool care and summer care for students entering Kindergarten through age 12. If you would like your child added to the waiting list — or would like to remain on the list — please complete the Google Form.
If the form is not completed, we will assume you are no longer interested and your child will be removed from the waiting list.
⚠️ Submitting the form does not guarantee enrollment; it places your child on the waiting list. Families will be notified as spots open if their child has been accepted.
📌 Be sure to complete the form before March 30th!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyziTi-3tfbegMqgfEdJro3EmnwImBf_C5wkrWSF5oAQQIyg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Friday, February 20th Double Bus Route Notice:
Bus 76 (Racecar) students will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship) today. Please expect Bus 76 drop-offs to be approximately 20 minutes later than usual.
Bus 76 (Racecar) students will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship) today. Please expect Bus 76 drop-offs to be approximately 20 minutes later than usual.
Warrior Week Ahead | February 23–28
It’s another exciting week at Westside! Check out what’s happening:
February 24
6:00 PM – WES 2nd Grade Patriotic Musical (FAC)
6:30PM - WHS Boys Soccer Red/White Game @ Home
February 25-28
GBB/BBB – 4A Regional Tournament @ Stuttgart
February 26
4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Cedar Ridge @ Home (Benefit Game)
6:30PM - WHS Band Pre-Assessment Concert (FAC)
February 28
WHS AFJROTC Annual Drill Meet @ Home
It’s another exciting week at Westside! Check out what’s happening:
February 24
6:00 PM – WES 2nd Grade Patriotic Musical (FAC)
6:30PM - WHS Boys Soccer Red/White Game @ Home
February 25-28
GBB/BBB – 4A Regional Tournament @ Stuttgart
February 26
4:30 PM – Baseball V/JV vs. Cedar Ridge @ Home (Benefit Game)
6:30PM - WHS Band Pre-Assessment Concert (FAC)
February 28
WHS AFJROTC Annual Drill Meet @ Home
Double Bus Route Notice:
Bus 76 (Racecar) students will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship) today. Please expect Bus 76 drop-offs to be approximately 20 minutes later than usual.
Bus 76 (Racecar) students will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship) today. Please expect Bus 76 drop-offs to be approximately 20 minutes later than usual.
The WHS Boys Bowling Team are 4A-3 State Champions!
Next stop: State Overall Tournament this Friday at Hijinx in Jonesboro, where they’ll compete against champions from all classifications. We’re proud of you, Warriors — keep it rolling! ❤️🤍🎳
Next stop: State Overall Tournament this Friday at Hijinx in Jonesboro, where they’ll compete against champions from all classifications. We’re proud of you, Warriors — keep it rolling! ❤️🤍🎳
The February 16, 2026 School Board Meeting recap is posted below. Thank you for your continued support of Westside Schools! https://www.westsideschools.org/page/recap-board-of-education-regular-meeting
Due to a double bus route today, Bus 76 (Racecar) students will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship). Please expect Bus 76 drop-offs to be approximately 20 minutes later than usual.