
🎉 Quilt Giveaway to Support Our Special Olympics Warriors! 🏆
This beautiful, hand-made quilt was designed and donated by Dr. Kammerer, WCSD LEA, and ALL proceeds will support student participation in the Spring Special Olympics Track & Field events!
Tickets: $5 each (cash only)
Last Day to Purchase: April 2nd
Winner Announced: April 3rd, the day our exceptional athletes compete in the Spring Games!
Thank you for supporting these Warriors as they challenge themselves, cheer for each other, and proudly represent Westside! ❤🤍
To purchase tickets, contact:
Stacy Sample Wright at Westside High School
ssamplewright@westsideschools.org
870-336-8041
#WarriorPride
#SpecialOlympics
#SupportOurAthletes
#QuiltGiveaway


Join us for the Miss Warrior Pageant on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Westside Fine Arts Center!
Session Times:
Session 1: Pre-K through 4th Grade – 12:00 PM
Session 2: 5th Grade through 12th Grade – 6:00 PM
Please note: Cash & Cash App are the only accepted payment methods. Entry Fee is $5 Adults and $3 Students.
Extras Available for Purchase:
$3 Roses
$2 Water

📢 Warrior Nation, it's a BUSY week ahead! 📢
Tthe Warriors are in action all over campus! ⚾🎭🎶🏆 Check out the events happening March 10-15, and come out to support our students!
📅 Week at a Glance:
🔹 March 10-12 – WHS Choir 🎼 Choral Performance Assessment @ JHS
🔹 March 10 – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Piggott @ Home
🔹 March 10 – 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann @ Away
🔹 March 11 – 3:00 PM 🏃♂️ Jr. Track Practice Meet @ Pocahontas
🔹 March 11 – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann @ Home
🔹 March 11 – 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Nettleton @ Home
🔹 March 11 – 5:30 PM 📣 Mandatory Parent Meeting for Cheer Tryouts @ WES Cafeteria
🔹 March 12 – 6:00 PM 🏈 WHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting @ WHS Cafeteria
🔹 March 13-15 – 🎺 Band Region Concert Assessment @ JHS
🔹 March 13 – 3:00 PM 🏃♀️ Sr. Track Practice Meet @ Pocahontas
🔹 March 13 – ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Batesville @ Home
🔹 March 13 – 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Southside @ Home
🔹 March 14 – 4:00 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Riverside @ Away
🔹 March 14 – 5:00 PM Winter Guard Senior Night @ Warrior Field
🔹 March 14 – ⚽ Soccer (G/B) vs CAC @ Home
🔹 March 15 – 🧠 WHS Quiz Bowl Northeast Regional Tournament @ Home
🔹 March 15 – 7:00 AM 🎖️ AFJROTC Annual Drill Meet @ Home
🔹 March 15 – 10:00 AM ⚽ Boys JV Soccer vs Marion @ Away
Let’s show up and cheer on our Warriors the Warrior Way!

🏃♂️🔥 WHS Track & Field Fundraiser! 🔥🏃♀️
Support our Jr. and Sr. High Boys & Girls Track & Field Teams by purchasing a delicious Boston Butt! All proceeds go directly to helping our student-athletes this season. Don't miss out—help fuel their success both on and off the track! More details on the flyer attached.
Thank you for supporting Warrior Track & Field! ❤🤍🏃♂️
Printable copy: https://5il.co/39s7v


⏰ Warriors, It's Time to Spring Forward! ⏰
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9th! Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday night so you're ready for the new time.
Longer days and more sunshine are ahead! 🌞🙌🙌


🏀 STATE TOURNAMENT TIME! 🏀
The Senior High Boys Basketball team is competing in the 4A-3 State Tournament at Magnolia High School! The Warriors take on Morrilton today, Wednesday, March 5, at 5:30pm as they fight to keep their season alive!
These boys have put in the work, and now it’s time to cheer them on the Warrior Way! Let’s show our support and send them all the energy they need to bring home a win!
📺 Watch the game live here: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/games/5397431-westside-vs-morrilton


🚨 Game Cancellation Notice 🚨
Due to impending weather conditions, all baseball, soccer, and softball games scheduled for today have been canceled. Stay safe, and we’ll provide updates on rescheduling as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding

Calling all elementary, middle, and high school students—it's time to audition for Alice in Wonderland, Jr.! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the WHS Theatre production!
📅 Audition Dates & Locations:
🔹 Tuesday, March 4th – WES (Ms. Carreiro’s Room) | 3:15-4:30 PM (for elementary & middle school students)
🔹 Thursday, March 6th – WHS Auditorium | 3:15-4:30 PM (for those students who couldn’t audition Tuesday)
📌 Important Notes:
✔️ Parents must provide transportation to the high school for Thursday’s auditions.
✔️ Wear tennis shoes or jazz shoes and comfortable clothes for dancing.


Check out the March District Parent Newsletter for updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved. Don't miss out on what's happening at Westside!
https://5il.co/397f4


Westside Elementary 3rd grade teacher Ashley McDole has been recognized as January’s Bus Driver of the Month by First Community Bank! 🚌🎉
Ms. McDole goes above and beyond—not only shaping young minds in the classroom but also ensuring students arrive at school and back home safely each day. Her dedication, care, and commitment to Westside students make a lasting impact both in and out of the classroom.
It's a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍

Warrior Nation, there’s a busy and exciting week ahead!
From state basketball action to spring sports and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there’s something happening every day! Come out and support our Warrior athletes, musicians, and performers as they take on a big week. 🎶⚾🥎⚽🏀
📅 March 2-8 Events:
Sunday, March 2
12:00 PM - Pageant Practice @ FAC
Monday, March 3
GBB/BBB State Tournament @ Magnolia (March 3-8)
4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Harrisburg (Away)
4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro (Home)
5:00 PM - Soccer (G/B) vs West Memphis (Home)
6:00 PM - Band Boosters Meeting @ FAC
Tuesday, March 4
4:00 PM - Soccer (Boys JV/Girls/Boys) vs GCT (Home)
4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann (Away)
4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Hoxie (Away)
Choir Festival Concert @ FAC
Thursday, March 6
3:00 PM - Soccer (Girls) vs Nettleton (Away)
4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Lee Academy (Away)
4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Valley View (Home)
Friday, March 7
4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Corning (Away)
5:00 PM - Soccer (G/B) vs Lonoke (Home)
Saturday, March 8
Miss Warrior Pageant @ FAC

Westside Consolidated School District is proud to announce that we have been designated as a Purple Star School District by the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Council for Military Children. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools and districts that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.
Westside is honored to be the first district in the Northeast Arkansas Education Co-op to receive this designation, further highlighting our dedication to providing resources, programs, and a welcoming environment for those who serve our nation.
We are proud to support our military families and will continue striving to meet their unique educational and social needs.
If you are a military family with children in our district and have not yet registered your military status with the school, please reach out to Pam Dooley, Westside Military Education Coordinator, at pdooley@westsideschools.org. This helps us better support and serve our military-connected students and families. Thank you for your service!
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/purple-star-school-district-for-military-families


First Community Bank honored Superintendent Scott Gauntt as December’s Bus Driver of the Month recently, recognizing his dedication to not only steering our district forward but also ensuring students get to and from school safely each day.
From driving a bus to supporting students and staff in countless ways, Mr. Gauntt truly embodies the spirit of servant leadership. His commitment to Westside goes beyond the title of Superintendent—he wears many hats and is always willing to step up where needed.
Congratulations, Mr. Gauntt! Your dedication to our students, staff, and community does not go unnoticed! ❤🤍



⚾❤ Warrior Baseball is Back!❤ ⚾
The smell of fresh air, the ping of the bat, and the start of a new season—it’s time for Warrior Baseball! The Warriors will throw their first pitch of the season on Thursday, February 27th, as they take on Cedar Ridge at home in a Triple-A Benefit Game!
Location: Warrior Baseball Field
Game Time: 4:30 PM
Admission: $5 for all (No passes accepted except AAA)
Come out and support our Warriors as they take the field! Let’s fill the stands and bring the energy!


March Breakfast and Lunch Menus Are Here! Check out what’s cooking in the cafeteria during the month of March! Delicious meals to keep our Warriors fueled and ready to succeed. 💪❤🤍
WES: https://5il.co/38rin
WMS: https://5il.co/38rit
WHS: https://5il.co/38rj7
https://5il.co/38rj9

We’re excited to announce that the Westside Spirit Blankets have arrived! Middle school and high school orders were distributed yesterday. Elementary orders will be dispersed this morning, and students will bring them home after school. Thank you for supporting the Middle School Band, and enjoy your new Spirit Blankets! ❤🤍

🏀🔥 Both the Lady Warriors and Warriors have secured a spot in the Senior High Regional Basketball Tournament! 🔥🏀
Hosted by Highland School District at the A.L. Hutson Center (1765 Hwy 62/142, Hardy, AR 72542)
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR11916
📅 Bracket Info: https://sites.google.com/highlandrebels.org/4a-2regional2025/brackets?authuser=0
⏰ Game Schedule:
🏀 Lady Warriors vs. Southside – Thursday, Feb. 27 @ 4:00 PM
🏀 Warriors vs. Stuttgart – Thursday, Feb. 27 @ 8:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Warriors! ❤🤍

Today, the WHS AFJROTC cadets were honored by the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas for reaching an incredible milestone—1,000,000 meals packed! 🏆🥫👏👏
After completing their monthly packing session, the cadets were treated to a special lunch provided by the Food Bank as a token of appreciation.
A huge thank you to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas for their continued partnership! We look forward to working together to reach 2,000,000 meals packed! 💪❤️ 🤍#WarriorNation
#ServiceBeforeSelf
#MillionMeals







Warrior Nation: Here’s What’s Happening February 24th - March 1st! Mark your calendars for an exciting week of Warrior events! 🙌🙌❤🤍
2/24 | 6PM – WES PTO Meeting (Cafeteria)
2/26 – GBB/BBB Regional Tournament @ Highland
2/26 – 11th Grade ACT
2/27 | 4:30PM – Baseball V/JV vs Cedar Ridge (Home)
2/27 | 6PM – Second Grade Patriotic Program @ FAC
2/27 | 7PM – Band Pre-Assessment Concert @ FAC
3/1 | 10AM – WHS 4th Annual Pop-Up Shop (Library)

The Senior High District Basketball Tournament in Blytheville will resume tomorrow night, Friday, February 21, 2025. The Lady Warriors play at 4pm and the Warriors following at 5:30pm. Clear bag policy will be in effect and no cash accepted.
Come out and show your support for our Warriors!