Westside High School

Thursday Transportation Update

🔹 Bus 73 (Baseball) → riding with Bus 90 (Goose)
➡️ Goose Bus running about 10 minutes late

🔹 Bus 76 (Racecar) → riding with Bus 77 (Squirrel)
➡️ Racecar Bus running about 10 minutes late

Thank you for your patience!

Correction: Tonight’s soccer game will begin at 5:00 PM, not 4:00 PM. We apoogize for the confusion!

Athletics Update:
Due to storms expected to move into the area around the start of today’s girls soccer match versus Wynne (4:00 PM), we are closely monitoring weather conditions for the safety of our student-athletes, staff, and fans.

With the possibility of inclement weather at game time, we ask that all patrons please remain in their vehicles upon arrival until permitted to enter the facility. Additionally, please be aware that there may be delays to the start of the match.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

*Baseball Senior Night has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The ceremony will take place between the Varsity and Junior Varsity games.

Congratulations to the WHS Senior High Choirs for their wonderful performances yesterday at State Assessment!

The Concert Choir received an overall rating of Excellent and was just one point away from a Sweepstakes award.
The Ladies Choir and Select Mixed Ensemble both received Superior ratings, which earned both choirs Sweepstakes awards!
The Ladies Choir and Select Mixed Ensemble also earned Best in Class awards!

This is the third year in a row that Select has won this award! Way to go Warriors! ❤️🤍

Wednesday Transportation Update , April 15th

Please note the following bus changes for this afternoon:

Bus 73 (Baseball Bus) will ride with Bus 90 (Goose Bus)
The Goose Bus will be approximately 10 minutes delayed
Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus)
The Racecar Bus will be approximately 10 minutes delayed

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

WHS Spanish Club students had a fantastic day at the ASU Museum! They participated in a scavenger hunt and got hands-on in the Tinker Shop, where they created flying objects, moving pictures, and even buildings.

Afterward, the group enjoyed a visit to Los Arcos, where students had the opportunity to try new foods and do a little shopping.

Great job Warrior for Westside so well and making the most of a fun and educational experience! ❤️🤍

Transportation Update for Tuesday

Bus 79 (Zebra) will ride with Bus 73 (Baseball)
-Zebra Bus will be about 10 minutes behind
Bus 84 (Raccoon) will ride with Bus 82 (Battleship)
-Raccoon Bus will be about 10 minutes behind
Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel)
-Racecar Bus will be about 10 minutes behind

🥎 Lady Warrior Senior Night 🥎

We’re excited to celebrate our softball seniors on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the WHS Softball Field!

The Senior Night ceremony will begin at 4:15 PM, before the game. All participants and escorts should arrive by 4:05 PM.

Join us as we recognize:
McKyna Craig, Mattyx Cureton, Brylee Timms, and Vada Watkins

Come out early to help us honor these seniors for their dedication, hard work, and the impact they’ve made on Westside Softball. ❤️🤍

We’re proud to recognize Kim Clayton as our March Bus Driver of the Month, an honor made possible through the support of First Community Bank!

Kim may be new to driving for the district, but she has already made a tremendous impact. She has stepped up wherever needed, showing flexibility, reliability, and a strong commitment to our students each day.

In addition to driving, Kim also serves as our District Treasurer, balancing a busy schedule while continuing to go above and beyond for Westside Schools.

Thank you, Kim, for your dedication and the care you show our students—both on and off the bus! 🚌❤️🤍

2026–2027 School Calendar Now Available!

We’re excited to share that the 2026–2027 school calendar is now ready!

Families can now begin planning for the upcoming school year, including important dates such as the first day of school, holidays, breaks, and more. Be sure to check it out and save it for future reference!

We look forward to another great year at Westside! ❤️🤍

Jr High Track Shines at Hunter Midkiff Relays 🙌🙌❤️🤍

The Jr High teams had a strong showing at the Hunter Midkiff Relays on April 7th at Piggott High School!

The Jr Boys Team brought home the Overall Team Championship with an impressive 137 points!

Individual High Point Award:
Frances McFall (8th Grade) led the way with outstanding performances across multiple events.

Top 3 Finishes Include:

Field Events:
Triple Jump: 🥈 Shawn Easley (32’10.5), 🥈 Frances McFall (26’0.5)
High Jump: 🥈 Colson Drummonds (5’6), 🥇 Frances McFall (4’6)
Shot Put: 🥈 Jayden Willfond (36’0), 🥇 Aubrey Cambron (25’9)
Discus: 🥉 Kyle Hauseman-Taku (97’2), 🥇 Aubrey Cambron (65’2), 🥉 Katelynn Simino (58’9)

Track Events:
Boys 110M Hurdles: 🥈 Grayson Barrymon (19.8), 🥉 Colson Drummonds (20.6)
Boys 100M Dash: 🥉 Bentley Ferguson (12.5)
Girls 1600M Run: 🥈 Frances McFall (7:05)
Boys 1600M Run: 🥈 Kai Sellers (6:25)
Boys 400M Dash: 🥇 Quinten Williams (1:02.78), 🥈 Bentley Ferguson (1:03.21)
Girls 800M Run: 🥇 Frances McFall (3:07)
Boys 800M Run: 🥇 Colson Drummonds (2:33), 🥈 Dylan Clayton (2:35)
Girls 200M Dash: 🥉 Tinley Shelton (32.84)
Boys 200M Dash: 🥈 Bentley Ferguson (27.11)

Relay Teams:
Boys 4x800M: 🥇 (10:38.62)
Girls 4x200M: 🥉 (2:14.28)
Boys 4x200M: 🥈 (1:49.44)
Boys 4x100M: 🥇 (51.55)
Boys 4x400M: 🥉 (4:23)

WHS Senior Track Teams Dominate at Hunter Midkiff Invitational 💪❤️🤍

The WHS Senior Track Teams had an outstanding performance at the Hunter Midkiff Invitational on April 9th in Piggott!

The Senior Girls Team claimed the overall win, edging out the competition by just one point in a thrilling finish!

High Point Honors were earned by:
Kyler Sharp
Kirby Conrad

Both athletes showed incredible consistency with multiple top 3 finishes throughout the meet.

🔥 Top 3 Individual & Team Finishes:

Field Events:
Boys Triple Jump: 🥇 Drew Woods (34’), 🥈 Aiden Turner (32’11)
Boys Long Jump: 🥈 Aiden Turner (18’5), 🥉 Jaxyn Wilson (17’8.5)
Girls Long Jump: 🥇 Kirby Conrad (14’5)
Boys High Jump: 🥈 Aiden Turner (5’6)
Girls High Jump: 🥇 Kirby Conrad (5’0)
Girls Shot Put: 🥉 Kaydence Garland (26’8.25)
Boys Discus: 🥈 Brayden Jenkins (98’11), 🥉 Aiden Huffman (94’6)
Girls Discus: 🥈 Kaydence Garland (65’7)

Track Events:
Girls 100M Hurdles: 🥈 Kirby Conrad (17.88)
Boys 110M Hurdles: 🥈 Barrett Burgess (18.84)
Girls 100M Dash: 🥈 Kirby Conrad (13.31), 🥉 Addie Russell (13.53)
Boys 100M Dash: 🥈 Hayden Woods (11.25), 🥉 Drew Woods (11.81)
Girls 1600M Run: 🥇 Mia Spengler (6:27)
Boys 1600M Run: 🥇 Kyler Sharp (5:12), 🥈 Brayden Bennett (6:04)
Girls 400M Dash: 🥇 Kylie Coots (1:11.16), 🥉 Kaylee McClellan (1:20.34)
Boys 400M Dash: 🥇 Koby Thompson (54.91)
Girls 300M Hurdles: 🥈 Kirby Conrad (58.85)
Boys 300M Hurdles: 🥈 Barrett Burgess (47.47)
Girls 800M Run: 🥇 Kylie Coots (3:02)
Boys 800M Run: 🥇 Kyler Sharp (2:31)
Girls 200M Dash: 🥈 Kirby Conrad (28.84)
Boys 200M Dash: 🥇 Jaxyn Wilson (23.85), 🥈 Koby Thompson (24.47)
Girls 3200M Run: 🥇 Mia Spengler (15:02)
Boys 3200M Run: 🥇 Kyler Sharp (12:22), 🥉 Teegan Johnston (14:50)

Relay Teams:
Boys 4x800M: 🥈 (10:07.06)
Girls 4x200M: 🥉 (2:08.12)
Boys 4x200M: 🥇 (1:38.5)
Girls 4x100M: 🥉 (58.06)
Boys 4x100M: 🥇 (47.53)
Boys 4x400M: 🥇 (3:57)

⚾ Senior Night – Westside Baseball ⚾

Join us as we celebrate our seniors on April 20, 2026 at the WHS Baseball Field!

All participants and their escorts should arrive by 6:00 PM. The Senior Night ceremony will take place following the varsity game.

We are proud to honor our seniors:
Barrett Blake, Will Ferguson, Koby Thompson and Landon Webb

Help us recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to Westside Baseball. Come out to support them on this special night! ❤️🤍

WHS Theatre proudly presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.!

Our talented students have been working hard to bring this beloved story to life, and you won’t want to miss it! From incredible performances to unforgettable music, it’s a show the whole family will enjoy.

Showtimes:
April 10 – 6:00 PM
April 11 – 2:00 PM
April 12 – 2:00 PM

Location: WHS Fine Arts Center
Tickets: $5 (sold at the door)

Make plans now to come support our amazing students and enjoy a night (or afternoon!) of fantastic entertainment. We can’t wait to see you there!

❤️ Hands-On Learning in Action! ❤️

Coach Brittnee Schwarz’s 9th grade health class recently learned the life-saving skill of CPR!

Students had the opportunity to practice and gain valuable knowledge that could one day help save a life. We are proud to see our students building real-world skills that make a difference both in and out of the classroom.

WHS students will begin ATLAS testing soon! Tuesday, April 14th - Friday, April 24th

Please help your student be prepared by making sure they arrive on time, bring a charged Chromebook, get plenty of rest, and eat breakfast. Please view graphic below for additional information and testing dates.

Thank you for your support as our students do their best!

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👑 Miss Warrior Pageant 2026 👑

The Miss Warrior Pageant was held on March 14, 2026 in the Westside High School Fine Arts Center, proudly sponsored by the Westside Athletic Booster Club.

We are excited to recognize this year’s Queens!

Grades K–4 (Left to Right):
Tiny Miss Warrior – Carsyn Rial
Petite Miss Warrior – Marley Vaughn
LaPetite Miss Warrior – Eleanor Clark

Grades 5–12 (Left to Right):
Little Miss Warrior – Nelle Staib
Senior Miss Warrior – Sydnie Brackin
Junior Miss Warrior – Ella Grace Dement

Congratulations to all of these outstanding young ladies! ❤️🤍

Happy Assistant Principals Week! ❤️🤍

We are proud to recognize and celebrate two amazing leaders who make a difference every single day—Breigh Earnhart at Westside Elementary and Jessica Perkins at Westside High School.

Thank you both for your dedication, leadership, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and families. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and Westside is better because of you! 🥰

Attention all athletes: 6th - 11th grade

Physicals will be held on Sunday, April 19th at the Jonesboro Activity Gym at 2:00 PM.

Please make plans to attend and complete your physical at this time. This is a great opportunity, as the physicals will be provided free of charge.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of this! More information here: https://wms.westsideschools.org/o/wms/article/2751545