Westside High School

WHS Students in A.P. Biology learned Chi-squared statistical analysis yesterday using M&M candy color frequencies! Learning is much more fun when chocolate is involved!

The Westside Junior High girls cheer team had an amazing first year competing! At the Jonesboro Spirit Cheer Competition they earned 1st place in the 4-A Game Day Division, along with Best Overall Band Chant & Fight Song and Best Overall Game Day performance in all divisions. This incredible accomplishment reflects the team's hard work and spirit, as well as the leadership of their coach, Jamie Boyt, who guided them every step of the way. ♥️🤍📣

Double Bus Route: Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride Bus 77 (Squirrel) today.
Drop-off for Bus 76 students will be approximately 10 minutes later than usual.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Just a reminder that students return to school on Tuesday, January 6th. We look forward to seeing everyone back!

School Board Recognition Month – January 2026

January is a time to recognize and thank the dedicated individuals who serve our district as school board members. The 2026 theme, “Answering the Call,” reflects the commitment our board shows through thoughtful leadership, service, and support of our students, staff, and community.

Pictured (left to right):
Jeffrey Tubbs, Board Member; Sam Hiser, Board Member; Myca Ferguson, Secretary; Josh Cureton, Vice President; and Shannon Davis, President.

We are grateful for the time, leadership, and heart each of you brings to our schools. ❤️🤍💪

School Choice Window Opens January 1
Westside Consolidated School District will accept School Choice applications from January 1–June 1 for the upcoming school year. We’re excited to welcome new Warriors! ❤️🤍
Learn more and access the application at the link below.
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/school-choice

🎉❤️🤍 Happy New Year, Warriors! 🎉❤️🤍
We’re excited for a new year of learning, growth, and accomplishments. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!

Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a very Merry Christmas.
May this holiday bring joy, peace, and time with those who matter most. ❤️🤍

Jr High softball tryouts will be held Wednesday Jan 7 from 5-630 on the Westside softball field (weather permitting). All girls in grades 5-8 are invited to tryout and we will make 2 teams with enough interest. Call (870)824-8851 with any questions.

WHS Employees of the month of December! ❤️🤍
Teacher: Aaron Hall
Classified: Alice Whitaker

🚌 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! 🙌🙌❤️🤍

Please join WHS in celebrating the outstanding performance of Westside FFA LDE competitors at the Craighead/Mississippi Sub-Area LDE Contest held on Tuesday. Our students represented Westside with pride, and we are thrilled to share that we have competitors advancing to district in every single event we entered! Their dedication, preparation, and hard work truly showed, and we could not be more proud of their accomplishments. ❤️🤍

All contest results can be found in the attached photos. Students advancing to district next month include:

Creed Speaking
• Alayna Ford

Job Interview
• Hannah Guerin

Discussion Meet
• Jaxson Hines

Parliamentary Procedures Team
• Harlynn Robertson (Chair)
• Addison Denton
• Hannah Guerin
• Grant Kimberling
• Cali Kirby
• Jaxson Hines

Congratulations, Warriors! ❤️🤍
On Saturday, December 6th, several Westside Band students attended Region 5 Junior High All-Region Auditions! We are proud of each musician that attended for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to the following students for being selected to participate in the Region 5 All-Region Honor Band Clinic this coming January!
Taylor Humphry, 1st band flute
Justin Guile, 1st band clarinet
Silas Parks, 2nd band clarinet
Kai Sellers, 2nd band clarinet
Lily Duty, 1st band tenor saxophone
Alissa McManus, 1st band bass clarinet
JayceWoods, 2nd band bass clarinet
Bella Mitchell, 2nd band trumpet
Jackson Pipkins, 1st band trombone
Lindy Caldwell, 2nd band euphonium
Collyn Bogard, 1st band tuba
Katie Sullivan, 1st alternate trumpet
Lexi Ring, 3rd alternate trumpet