Westside High School

Senior Day 2025! 🎓

District Champs!! Huge congratulations to the Westside Lady Warriors for their thrilling 4-3 victory over Brookland to claim the District Tournament Championship! ♥️🥎

The End-Of-Year Academic Awards for WHS are coming soon! Students who win class awards or have earned Honor Roll will receive notifications by the end of this week. Parents and Guardians are invited to attend the assembly on Thursday May 8 at 9am. Ask your child if they received a notification- it will have more details. Thank you for supporting academic excellence at Westside!

Westside High School is proud to recognize our Employees of the Month for April — Certified - Stacey Sample-Wright Classified - Cindy Jones!

Please join us on Monday evening, May 5th, in the Westside Fine Arts Center for a parent meeting discussing the student scheduling process and student success plans. The parent meeting for grades 7th, 8th, and 9th will begin at 6pm, and the parent meeting for grades 10th and 11th will begin at 7pm. Please contact Amanda Etter or Julie Tubbs if you have any questions. https://5il.co/3emjs

🎭✨ 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!

Westside’s FFA Chapter proudly represented our school at the state convention earlier this week, showcasing their hard work, leadership, and dedication to agricultural excellence. From competitive events to leadership roles, each student played an important part in making this a memorable and successful experience. ✨Hannah Guerin competed in the state Creed Speaking contest and was recognized on stage. She also received her pin for her jacket for placing 2nd at district. She will receive her plaque at our upcoming banquet. ✨Rylee Lemley competed in the state Discussion Meet contest and was pulled for finals, she received an impressive 3rd place in the contest for the entire state. This young lady is VERY knowledgeable! She was given her pin for placing 1st at district and will receive her plaque at the upcoming banquet. Rylee also received a foundational FFA scholarship which she will utilize when she attends college this fall. ✨Cason Stinson was recognized on stage for receiving his state FFA degree and received the charm that will hang from his jacket. ✨Jaxson Hines, Harlynn Robertson and Conner Layne served as our chapters delegates. They met with state officer candidates and placed votes for the new state officer team. ✨Kamron Cruce served on the Courtesy Corps and assisted at the registration table, he was recognized on stage and received a pin for his jacket for his service. ✨Tina Cruce (Kamron’s mother) received her honorary state degree and was recognized on stage.

Important Update: Baseball Senior Night Rescheduled Our Baseball Senior Night Ceremony has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23rd, as Westside takes on EPC at home starting at 4:30. The ceremony will be held after the varsity game and before the JV game, at approximately 6:00 PM. Come out and help us celebrate our senior players and cheer on Westside Baseball!

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! ❤🤍

🎉 Congratulations to WHS Junior McKyna Craig! 🎉 McKyna has been selected as Central Dealerships of Jonesboro's Athlete of the Month for March! Her hard work, dedication, and leadership make her a standout member of the Warrior family. As part of this recognition, McKyna chose Mrs. Anna Radillo, WHS Math teacher, as the educator who has made a significant impact on her life. In honor of this, Mrs. Radillo received a $250 gift card from Central Dealerships of Jonesboro! We are so proud of both McKyna and Mrs. Radillo for the excellence they bring to Westside! ❤🤍

⚽ SOCCER GAME UPDATE – LOCATION & ENTRY INFO ⚽ Today’s Westside soccer games vs. Lisa West will be played at Burns Park – Field 1. Entry: No cash accepted at the gate with digital payment only @ https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/lisaacademy/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzI3 🎟️ Ticket Code Access Begins: 2:00 PM

⚽🏃‍♂️ ⚾Senior Night – Thursday, April 24, 2025 ⚽🏃‍♂️⚾ Join us as we celebrate our incredible Senior Warriors from Soccer, Track, and Baseball on Thursday, April 24th! Track & Soccer Ceremony: Begins at 6:30 PM (escorts arrive by 6:20 PM at the football concession stand) Baseball Ceremony: Will be held after the varsity game (escorts arrive by 4:30 PM) Let’s pack the stands and show our support for these seniors as they’re honored for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to Warrior Athletics! ❤🤍

💜 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! ❤🤍

WHS Science Club and agri students worked together to plant perennials and pollinators in the Elementary outdoor classroom planters! These flowers will spread to fill the planters and come back every year to promote the presence of pollinators!