Westside Elementary School

📣 Warrior Events: May 12–18 The school year may be winding down, but there's still a full week of exciting events ahead at Westside! From academic achievements to musical performances and end-of-year celebrations, we’re closing out the year strong. 📅 Here’s What’s Happening: 🟩 May 12 • 8:00 AM – WHS AP Calculus AB/BC Test (MP) • 6:00 PM – Pre-K Recognition @ FAC • 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting (Cafeteria) • 7:00 PM – School Board Meeting (HS Library) 🟩 May 13 • 6:00 PM – Kindergarten Graduation @ FAC 🎓 🟩 May 14 • WHS AP Language & Composition Test (MP) 🟩 May 15 • 6:30 PM – WMS Band Concert @ FAC 🎶 🟩 May 18 🏅 WHS Sports Awards Ceremony @ FAC • 1:00–2:30/3:00 PM – Junior High • 3:00–5:00 PM – Senior High Let’s finish this year strong, Warriors! ❤️🤍

📣 🏈 REMINDER: Red/White Game TONIGHT! 🏈📣 Join us at Warrior Stadium tonight at 6:00 PM for the annual Westside Red & White Football Game — a fun night full of Warrior spirit and community support! 🎟 $5 Entry (No passes accepted – this is a fundraiser event) 🍽 BBQ Plate Sales – $10 👋 Meet your 2025–2026 Westside Warriors! 🎁 Silent Auction & Prize Drawings Come out for a great evening of football, food, and fun as we kick off the upcoming season! Let’s go, Warriors!

Parents, Guardians and Community Members, At Westside, we believe that strong relationships between families, educators, and the community are essential to student success. Your voice plays a vital role in helping us grow and improve. This brief survey is your chance to share your thoughts on how well we are partnering with you—and how we can do even better. Please take a few moments to complete one survey for each school your child attends. Your feedback will directly inform our planning for the 2025–2026 school year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FAhN1jCjtUfRvnhPr0IFLKdmaKMlEICPeMkCLz_05qY/edit?ts=681a6961 Thank you for being an important part of our school community. We truly value your input!

📣 REMINDER: Red & White Game THIS FRIDAY! 🏈❤️🤍 Join us at Warrior Stadium on Friday, May 9 at 6:00 PM for the annual Westside Red & White Football Game — a fun night full of Warrior spirit and community support! 🎟 $5 Entry (No passes accepted – this is a fundraiser event) 🍽 BBQ Plate Sales – $10 👋 Meet your 2025–2026 Westside Warriors! 🎁 Silent Auction & Prize Drawings Come out for a great evening of football, food, and fun as we kick off the upcoming season! Let’s go, Warriors! 👏👏

The WES 3rd and 4th Grade Gifted & Talented students had an exciting adventure yesterday at Blanchard Springs Caverns! From stunning rock formations to learning about the natural processes that shape underground caves, our students were immersed in a world of wonder, science, and discovery. It was a day full of curiosity, hands-on learning, and unforgettable memories! We love seeing our Warriors explore the beauty of Arkansas. ❤🤍

🚍✨ Congratulations to our March 2025 Bus Driver of the Month – Todd Williams! ✨🚍 Sponsored by First Community Bank, this month’s honor goes to Mr. Todd Williams, who not only safely transports students as a Westside bus driver, but also serves as the Dean of Students at Westside Middle School. Mr. Williams is known for his dedication, positivity, and a big heart for the Warrior community. He goes above and beyond every day, and we’re proud to recognize him for all he does. Thank you, Mr. Williams, for keeping our students safe and leading with Warrior pride! ❤🤍

Westside School District is selling Tech Carts for just $10 each! These are perfect for organizing and transporting devices or supplies — great for classrooms, offices, or personal use. Limited quantity available, so act fast! Purchase in person at the Superintendent’s Office, 1630 Highway 91 West, Jonesboro, AR 72404. For questions, call 870-336-8015. Grab yours before they're gone!

📣 Public Involvement Meeting – Hwy 91 Project 📣 The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will host a Public Involvement Meeting to discuss the upcoming Highway 91 project impacting our area. 📅 Thursday, May 8, 2025 🕓 4:30–6:30 PM 📍 Westside High School Media Center (Library) Community members are encouraged to attend to view project plans, ask questions, and provide feedback. Your input is important! You can view the flyer below or https://5il.co/3f3fl For more information, visit the ARDOT website at: https://vpiph03-job-101066-west-of-co-rd-132-en-202505-ardot.hub.arcgis.com/

📣 Busy Week Ahead for the Warriors! | May 5–9 📣 From concerts and competitions to AP testing and community events — there’s something happening every day! Here’s what’s coming up: 🎼 Fine Arts & Music 🎺 May 5–6: WHS Band – State Solo & Ensemble @ ATU 🎶 May 6, 6PM: WES MiniSingers Concert @ FAC 🎶 May 8, 6:30PM: WHS Band Concert @ FAC 🎨 May 8, 6PM: WMS Art, EAST & GT Showcase 🎓 Academics & Testing 🧪 May 5, 8AM: WHS AP Biology Test 🧪 May 6: WHS AP Chemistry Test 📝 May 7, 8AM: WHS AP Literature & Composition Test 🌍 May 8, 12PM: WHS AP World History Test 🏅 May 8, 9AM: 8th–11th Grade Academic Awards @ FAC 🏃‍♂️ Athletics 🏃 May 6: State Track Meet @ Heber Springs 🥎⚾ May 8: Softball & Baseball Regional Tournament @ Stuttgart 🏈 May 9, 6PM: WHS Football Red/White Game 📢 Meetings 🎵 May 5, 6PM: WHS Band Boosters Meeting 👟 May 5, 7:15PM: Cross Country Parent Meeting @ WHS Gym 🏅 May 7, 6PM: WHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting 🚧 Community Event 🛣️ May 8, 4:30–6:30PM: ARDOT Public Meeting @ WHS Library – Learn more about the Hwy 91 project and share your input! ❤️🤍It’s a packed week full of opportunities to support our students, staff, and community. Let’s go, Warriors!

🎉 Congratulations, Mrs. Wolverton! 🎉 Please join us in celebrating Samantha Wolverton, Kindergarten teacher at Westside Elementary, for being named Kindergarten Teacher of the Year by Premiere Magazine! Mrs. Wolverton’s dedication, creativity, and love for her students make a lasting impact every single day. We’re so proud to have her as part of the Warrior family! ❤🤍

May Parent Newsletter is Here! Westside families, check out our final Parent Newsletter of the school year! Thank you for your continued support this school year! ❤🤍 https://5il.co/3exvx

🎭✨ Westside Theatre Department Presents: Alice in Wonderland, Jr.! ✨🎭 Get ready to take a magical journey down the rabbit hole! Our talented students from all grade levels will bring this beloved story to life with unforgettable characters, colorful costumes, and lively performances. Bring your family and friends and experience the wonder and excitement of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. — a show you won’t want to miss! https://5il.co/3ekfq

🍽️ May Menus Are Here! 🗓️ We’re serving up the final month of school with delicious meals! 🥞🥗🍕 Check out the May Breakfast & Lunch Menus now available to view. Let’s finish the school year full and fueled! 💪 📲 View the menus here: https://www.westsideschools.org/page/dining-menus-for-schools

📣 WARRIOR UPCOMING EVENTS | April 28 – May 3 📣 It's a big week across the district with tournaments, concerts, showcases, and celebrations! Mark your calendars and come out to support our amazing students! ⚾🥎 April 28–May 3 • Softball & Baseball District Tournaments @ Pocahontas 📅 Monday, April 28 • 5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) @ Mountain View • 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting – WES Cafeteria 📅 Tuesday, April 29 • Sr. Conference Track Meet @ Pocahontas • 6:00 PM – AFJROTC Annual Unit Awards Ceremony – FAC • 7:00 PM – WMS Choir Concert – FAC 📅 Wednesday, May 1 • 6:00 PM – WMS Art Show, EAST & GT Showcase 📅 Thursday, May 2 • Soccer Conference Tournament Begins • 6:00 PM – WHS Theater Presents Alice in Wonderland – FAC 📅 Friday, May 3 • WHS Theater Presents Alice in Wonderland – 6:00 PM – FAC • AFJROTC Military Ball @ ASU 🎭⚽🎨 Don’t miss these exciting events as our Warriors wrap up the school year strong!

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2025! Today, we recognize the amazing team of bus drivers and monitors who make a difference every single day. At Westside, we’re incredibly grateful for the dedication, care, and commitment these individuals bring to safely transporting our students. While not everyone is pictured here, please know that each and every one of you plays a vital role in keeping our students safe and supported. Your hard work does not go unnoticed! Thank you for all you do—on the road and beyond! ♥️🤍

🎉 Congratulations to the Westside School Board! 🎉 We are proud to announce that the Westside Consolidated School District Board of Education has been awarded the Master Board Award by the Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA)! This honor is given to school boards whose members have each earned 50 or more hours of Board Development Training, reflecting their commitment to leadership, learning, and student success. A special congratulations to Board Member Sam Hiser, who was also individually recognized for reaching the 50-hour milestone in Board Development Training! The board was formally recognized during last night’s regular school board meeting. We are incredibly grateful for their continued dedication and service to the students, staff, and families of Westside. Board Members recognized during the meeting include (left to right): Josh Cureton, Vice President Jeffrey Tubbs, Board Member Mr. Scott Gauntt, Superintendent Shannon Davis, President Sam Hiser, Board Member Myca Ferguson, Secretary

💜 Purple Star Reception Honors Military Families 💜 Last night, Westside Schools proudly hosted a Purple Star Reception to recognize and celebrate the incredible military-connected students and families within our district. We extend a special thank you to First Community Bank for sponsoring this meaningful event and helping us honor those who serve our country both in and out of uniform. It's a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍

💜 Don’t Forget! 💜 Tomorrow is Wear Purple Day at Westside! We’re honoring our military-connected students and their families by showing our support. 💜⭐ Let’s show our strength and support together — Westside is proud to be a Purple Star School District!

📣 Important Announcement for Homeschool Families in the Westside Consolidated School District! If you are the parent of a homeschooled child who meets the following criteria, this is for you. The Westside Consolidated School District, Office of Special Education, will hold a meeting with parents of students: *who live in the school district, *have a child who has/had an IEP in a public school setting, *and are currently homeschooling. Your child may be eligible to receive equitable services through a service plan. Please join Dr. Kammerer on Friday, April 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the special education department at 870-935-7501. For a Zoom link to the meeting, please e-mail Dr. Kammerer at ckammerer@westsideschools.org.

WARRIOR EVENTS: April 21–26 It’s a packed week full of Warrior pride, academic testing, athletics, celebrations, and community events! Here’s what’s coming up across the district: 📝 Academic Testing • 4/21 – WHS ELS Writing Test • 4/22 – WHS Algebra I ATLAS Test • 4/23 – WHS Geometry ATLAS Test • 4/24 – WHS Biology ATLAS Test ⚾️🥎⚽️ Athletics • 4/21 – 4:30 PM Baseball V/JV vs Ridgefield (Home) • 4/21 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV @ Cross County • 4/22 – 4 PM Baseball V/JV @ Blytheville • 4/22 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV @ Blytheville • 4/22 – 5 PM Soccer G/B @ Lisa West • 4/24 – 4 PM Baseball V/JV vs Blytheville (Home) • 4/24 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV vs Blytheville (Home) • 4/24 – 5 PM Soccer G/B vs Brookland (Home) • 4/25 – 4:30 PM Baseball V/JV vs Riverside (Home) • 4/26 – 12 PM Varsity Baseball @ Paragould 🎽 Track & Field • 4/22 – Jr. High Conference Meet • 4/24 – Senior Night for Track, Baseball, and Soccer – Join us as we celebrate our senior athletes! 🎶 Fine Arts • 4/24 – WHS Choir Spring Concert @ FAC 🎉 Special Events • 4/21 – 7 PM School Board Meeting @ WHS Library • 4/25 – 6 PM 4th & 5th Grade Dance @ WMS Cafeteria • 4/26 – WES PTO Springfest @ WES – Fun for the whole family! Let’s cheer on our Warriors in and out of the classroom this week! ❤🤍