Westside Consolidated School District

📣 Reminder: NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, April 12, 2024, due to Teacher Professional Development (Makeup). Classes will resume on Monday, April 15, 2024. Enjoy your extended weekend, and we'll see you back at school ready to learn on Monday! 📚✏️

The impending solar eclipse is just days away, promising a mesmerizing celestial display. As excitement builds, it's crucial to prioritize safety during your viewing experience. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with NASA's safety guidelines to ensure a protected and enjoyable observation. Rest assured, all students and staff at Westside will be provided with proper solar viewing glasses for Monday's event, guaranteeing a safe and unforgettable experience. Explore NASA's safety tips in the following link. https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/

📣 Attention Parents, Guardians and Students! 📣 Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, April 12th. This day has been designated for Teacher Professional Development Make Up Day. School will resume as normal on Monday, April 15th. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

🎉 Check out what's happening in Warrior Nation from April 8th to April 13th! 🎉 4/8 - Solar Eclispe Activities 4/9 - Track - Jr - Wellman Relays @ Pocahontas 4/9 - Softball vs Rivercrest @ Home 4/9 - Baseball vs BIC @ Home & Senior Night 4/9 - Soccer vs Southside @ Westside 4/10 - Red Cross Blood Drive @ WHS 4/11 - Softball & Baseball vs Trumann - Away 4/11 - Soccer vs Heber Springs - Away 4/12 - NO SCHOOL for students 4/12 - Baseball vs Lee Academy - Away 4/12 - 7pm - Prom Grand March @ FAC 4/12 - 8pm - WHS Prom @ Silos 4/13 - Trap @ Jonesboro

Superintendent Scott Gauntt and representatives from the district offices are at the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business Expo,showcasing Westside! We're thrilled to embody the theme, "Total Eclipse of the Ark," and share our community spirit. ❤️🤍 📢 Big shoutout to Mr. Allen and WMS for our awesome themed attire. 🙌🙌

Check out the exciting Warrior Events happening from April 1st to 6th!

Parents and Guardians, Westside Schools will be in session on Monday, April 8, 2024, with a stellar lineup of solar eclipse activities planned for our students! Don't miss out on this extraordinary educational opportunity as we witness the magic of the eclipse together! If you prefer to experience this celestial event with your student at home, no worries! Simply submit a note from the parent or guardian, and their absence will be excused. Let's make this eclipse day one to remember, Warriors! ❤🤍

There is a reported fire in the area of County Road 380. This would affect bus 90's (goose bus) route. If the area is unsafe, the route may be altered to get students home safely. Please expect a possible delay.

Warrior Events for March 25th - 30th! Get ready for an action-packed week of sports and community fun! 3/25 - Baseball & Softball vs Pocahontas @ Home 3/25 - Soccer vs Valley View - Away 3/26 - Track - 7th - Cavenaugh Relays @ Hoxie 3/26 - Track - Jr - Seminole Relays @ Osceola 3/26 - 4pm - Baseball vs Riverside - Away 3/26 - 4:30pm - Softball vs Highland - Away 3/27 - 5pm - Soccer vs Robinson @ Home 3/28 - Track - 8th - Jim Austin Relays @ Hoxie 3/28 - Track - Sr Badger Relays @ Beebe 3/28 - 4:30pm - Baseball vs Walnut Ridge @ Home 3/28 - 4:30pm - Softball vs Nettleton - Away 3/29 - WHS Winter Guard - Greenwood Competition 3/29 - 4:30pm - Baseball vs Harrisburg - Away 3/29 - 5pm - Soccer vs Harding Academy @ Home 3/29 - 5:30pm - FFA Auction - Gym 3/30 - 9am - WES PTO Bunny Brunch

Important Bus Route Information: Westside will be running two double routes this afternoon, Thursday, March 14th, which will cause bus 79 (Zebra) and bus 73 (Baseball) to be running approximately 1 hour late dropping off students.

Attention Parents, Guardians and Community Members: Due to possible stormy conditions tonight, the Westside Middle School Safehouse will be open. Please don't hesitate to seek shelter if needed.

Westside Consolidated Family & Community Engagement Survey, Spring 2024 https://forms.gle/MV45qP8LU8CbeRNu6 We would be so grateful if you could take the time to fill out one survey per building in which your children are enrolled. This data collected will be used to plan for 2024-2025 school year. Thank you so much for your participation.

2024-2025 School Calendar for Westside Consolidated School District

We will have 2 double bus routes today. Bus 81 will run it's normal route and then return to pick up Bus 74 kids. Bus 74 kids will leave the school at approximately 4:10 pm. Bus 78 will run it's normal route and then pick up bus 86 kids. Bus 86 kids will leave the school at approximately 4:15 pm.

Westside Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 18th to March 22nd, 2024. Make the most of your time off, recharge, and come back ready to tackle the rest of the semester! 📚✨ School will resume on Monday, March 25th.🎉 Enjoy your well-deserved break, Warriors! ❤🤍

Warrior Events for March 11th - 16th! Mark your calendars and come support our Warriors! 3/11-13 - PreK & Kindergarten Registration 3/11 - Track @ Jr PECO Relays @ Pocahontas 3/11 - WHS Choral Performance 3/11 - 4pm - Baseball vs Brookland @ Home 3/11 - 4:30pm - Softball vs Brookland @ Home 3/11 - 5pm - Soccer vs Brookland @ Home 3/11 - 6pm - School Board Mtg - HS Library 3/12 - 4:30pm - Baseball vs Sloan Hendrix - Away 3/12 - 6pm - 4th Grade Musical - FAC 3/13 - 4pm - Baseball vs Walnut Ridge - Away 3/13 - 5pm - Soccer vs Heber Springs @ Home 3/14 - 4pm - Baseball vs Highland - Away 3/14 - 4:30pm - Softball vs Highland - Away 3/14 - Track - Sr PECO Relays @ Pocahontas 3/14 - 5pm - Soccer vs Harding Academy @ Home 3/15-16 - Softball Blazer Blast 3.16 - Trap @ Batesville

*District Parent Newsletter for March 2024*

🌼 Don't forget to spring forward your clocks on Sunday, March 10th! 🕰️ Daylight Saving Time begins, so set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. ⏰ Enjoy the longer days ahead! ☀️

Need a night out? Bring your kids to us! WHS Prom Committee is hosting a Parents' Night Out on March 8 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Bring your kids (PreK-7th grade) and let us entertain them while you enjoy a peaceful night. The cost is $10 per child. We will have pizza, movies, games, music, crafts, and lots of fun! All proceeds will help fund WHS Prom 2024. Registration forms are going home with elementary students next week, but you can register online as well by using the link below. Please register your child and pay by Thursday, March 7 so that we will have an accurate number for pizza and activities. Drop off and pick up will be in the high school gym lobby. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePTETzHSCIOOFOxUCVXRNZel_uE7_sTOKmSC5gfpIwYEJiVQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Warrior Events: March 4th - 9th! ❤🤍 Get ready for an action-packed week, Warriors! Check out our schedule of events below: *3/4 - 4:30pm - Baseball @Paragould 4:30pm - Softball @ Valley View 5pm - Soccer @ Southside 6pm - WES PTO Meeting @ Cafeteria 6pm - WHS Band Booster Mtg @ FAC *3/5 - WMS Atlas Writing Summative 4:30pm - Baseball vs W Memphis @ Home 4:30pm - Softball vs Hoxie @ Home 6pm - WMS Social Studies Night 6:30pm - WHS Choir Festival Concert @ FAC *3/7-9 - WMS &WHS Band Concert Assessment @ JHS 3/7 - WES - Atlis Writing Summative 4pm - Baseball @ Southside 4:30pm - Softball @ Southside 5pm - Soccer vs Heber Springs @ Home *3/8 - WHS Atlas Writing Summative 3/8-9- Soccer @ Nettleton Tournament *3/9 - AFJROTC Warrior Invitational Drill @ Home Trap @ Jonesboro