Westside Consolidated School District

🚌 Double Bus Route Notice – Today
Bus 76 (Racecar) and Bus 90 (Goose) will ride together today. Please expect an approximate 15-minute delay in drop-off for Bus 90. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

WMS Band Fundraiser Update
We apologize for the delay in blanket fundraiser orders. Although orders were placed on time, FedEx now estimates delivery on 12/30/25 due to winter weather delays from Canada.

We understand the disappointment and will share updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and continued support of the WMS Band.

🖤💛 Today our Warriors showed up in black and gold in support of the Manila Lions 🖤💛

The recap from the December 15, 2025 School Board Meeting is now available.
Visit our website to review highlights, recognitions, and important updates discussed during the meeting.
🔗 https://www.westsideschools.org/page/recap-board-of-education-regular-meeting

🎄Christmas Break Reminder 🎄
School will be out for students from December 22, 2025 through January 5, 2026.
Students will return on Tuesday, January 6th.

We hope all of our Warrior families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season!
Happy Holidays, Warriors! ❤️🤍

Attention Parents & Guardians: DOUBLE BUS ROUTE - Bus 77 (Squirrel) students will ride Bus 79 (Zebra) this afternoon.

Warrior Week Ahead: December 15–20 ❤️🤍

Here’s what’s happening across Warrior Nation this week:

12/15
• BBB – 7th vs Tuckerman – Away
• Bowling vs Brookland @ Hijinx
• 5pm – GBB – 7th & Jr vs Nettleton – Home
• 6pm – School Board Meeting – WHS Library

12/16
• 5pm – BBB vs Paragould – Away
• 5pm – GBB vs Forrest City – Home

12/18
• Bowling vs Jonesboro @ Hijinx
• 5pm – GBB vs Trumann – Home

12/19
• BBB – Sr Boys in Heber Springs Classic @ Batesville HS

12/20–12/31
• GBB & BBB @ NEA Tournament

Upcoming Events

12/22–1/5/26 — NO SCHOOL (Christmas Break)
1/6/26 — Students Return

It’s tournament time at Westside! 🏀 The Lady Warrior Basketball Team is hosting the Cavenaugh Classic!

We invite our students and community to join us throughout the tournament as we welcome participating teams and showcase the hard work and talent of our Lady Warriors. The tournament starts today through Saturday!

Admission: $5 adults • $3 students
Come support our girls, enjoy great basketball, and bring the Warrior energy! 🙌🙌❤️🤍

Warriors, it’s another exciting week! 🙌🙌
From basketball and bowling to concerts and holiday events, our campuses are buzzing with activity. Take a look at what’s happening December 8–13 and come out to support our students when you can! ❤️🤍
For ongoing updates and a full list of events, please visit our school website at https://www.westsideschools.org/

12/8: Bowling vs Trumann, BBB vs Valley View (Home), WES PTO Meeting
12/9: Jr High BBB @ Maynard Classic, Bowling vs Cross County, Swim @ Paragould, GBB @ Trumann, WMS Christmas Program, WES Minisingers Concert
12/10: Bowling vs Nettleton
12/11: Sr High GBB @ Westside Classic (12/11–13), Swim @ Pocahontas, Jr High GBB @ Forrest City, WMS Choir & Band Concerts
12/12: WHS Band All-Region Jazz (12/12–13), Sr High BBB @ Stuttgart
12/13: WES PTO Breakfast with Santa

Christmas Break: Dec. 22–Jan. 5 (No School)

Our December 2025 Parent Newsletter is here!
Check out this month’s edition for important dates, holiday reminders, and upcoming events from around the district.
We appreciate our families and hope you enjoy staying connected! ❤️🤍

DOUBLE BUS ROUTE: This afternoon, Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel). Thank you for your patience.

WHS Senior Boys and Girls Basketball teams hit the court December 4–6 in the Paragould Classic.

Tickets must be purchased online.
SHOOTOUT DAY 1 - https://gofan.co/event/5530521?schoolId=AR11928
SHOOTOUT DAY 2 - https://gofan.co/event/5530578?schoolId=AR11928
SHOOTOUT DAY 2 - https://gofan.co/event/5530677?schoolId=AR11928
WHS Senior Boys and Girls Basketall teams will play December 4th-6th.

Come support our teams! ❤️🤍

School is in session as normal and all buses will be running routes as normal.

Happy Thanksgiving, Warriors! 🦃🍂
We’re so thankful for our amazing students, staff, families, and community who make Westside such a special place to learn and grow.
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and restful holiday surrounded by family and friends. ❤️🤍

Boys Basketball tonight vs. Trumann! Games start at 5:00 PM with 7th grade, followed by Jr. High and Sr. High.

Please note:
• Weapons detection system at entry
• Clear bag policy in effect
• Admission is $7 per person

Go Warriors! ❤️🤍

The Westside School Board held its regular meeting on November 20, 2025.
Click the link below to read the Board Meeting Recap, including student recognition and key actions taken at the meeting.

https://www.westsideschools.org/page/recap-board-of-education-regular-meeting

All other bus routes are starting to load on campus at this time. All routes other than bus 77 will make adjustments to ensure they stay out of that area. Please understand if your student is getting home a few minutes later than normal.

Due to a law enforcement issue in Bono at School Street and Armour Street. Bus 77 will not run its route. Any parent of a child on Bus 77 will need to go to the school and pick your child up at their respective building.

❤️🤍 National Parent Involvement Day! ❤️🤍

At Westside, we know that when families and community are involved, students thrive. Whether you’re attending school board meetings, award assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, volunteering at school events, serving on a committee, or being part of a PTO — your involvement strengthens our Warrior community and supports every student’s success.

We are so thankful for our Westside Warrior parents, guardians, and community members who give their time, energy, and heart to support our schools.

From classrooms to the school board — and everywhere in between — you help make Westside strong! ❤️🤍💪