Today, Westside Consolidated School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Westside High School addition. This exciting project marks an important step forward in continuing to provide our students with the best opportunities and facilities for learning and growth.
In attendance were:
Superintendent Chris George, who shared remarks about the vision for this addition
Representatives from Tate Construction
Former Superintendent Scott Gauntt
School Board Members: Sam Hiser, Myca Ferguson, Shannon Davis, Josh Cureton, and Jeffrey Tubbs
Richard Blair, Facilities Director and Mike Simmons, Facilities/Maintenance
Mark Whitmire, Dean of Students/Athletic Director and Ryan Tolbert, Security Director
Bono Mayor Dan Shaw, Cash Mayor Michael Cureton, and Egypt Mayor James Upton
Student Council members, proudly representing the WHS student body
Our district proudly serves the communities of Bono, Cash, and Egypt, and it was a special moment to see leaders from each town, along with our staff and students, come together in support of this project.
We are grateful to everyone who joined us today to celebrate the beginning of this exciting new chapter for Westside High School and our Warrior family. Stay tuned for updates as construction moves forward! ❤️🤍
In attendance were:
Superintendent Chris George, who shared remarks about the vision for this addition
Representatives from Tate Construction
Former Superintendent Scott Gauntt
School Board Members: Sam Hiser, Myca Ferguson, Shannon Davis, Josh Cureton, and Jeffrey Tubbs
Richard Blair, Facilities Director and Mike Simmons, Facilities/Maintenance
Mark Whitmire, Dean of Students/Athletic Director and Ryan Tolbert, Security Director
Bono Mayor Dan Shaw, Cash Mayor Michael Cureton, and Egypt Mayor James Upton
Student Council members, proudly representing the WHS student body
Our district proudly serves the communities of Bono, Cash, and Egypt, and it was a special moment to see leaders from each town, along with our staff and students, come together in support of this project.
We are grateful to everyone who joined us today to celebrate the beginning of this exciting new chapter for Westside High School and our Warrior family. Stay tuned for updates as construction moves forward! ❤️🤍
💗🏐 Dig Pink with WHS Volleyball! 🏐💗
The WHS Volleyball Team will host their Annual Dig Pink Match on Thursday, October 16. Show your support by ordering a Dig Pink T-shirt and help us fill the Warrior Dome with pink! Order Deadline: Tuesday, October 8 at 3:00 PM
Printable Copy: https://5il.co/3qlx2
The WHS Volleyball Team will host their Annual Dig Pink Match on Thursday, October 16. Show your support by ordering a Dig Pink T-shirt and help us fill the Warrior Dome with pink! Order Deadline: Tuesday, October 8 at 3:00 PM
Printable Copy: https://5il.co/3qlx2
We are so proud to announce the launch of our newly founded Women’s Health Club at Westside High School! This group is all about empowering, encouraging, and supporting young women as they grow in confidence, health, and leadership.
Senior Aniyah Gates recognized the need and took the initiative to begin the organization. We are beyond proud of Aniyah and these amazing ladies for stepping up and being part of something that will make a difference in our school community.
Westside High school employees of the month for September.
Licensed Employee- Melissa Cureton
Classified Employee- Samantha Bryant
Parents & Guardians, remember…
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, ALL students in Arkansas public schools will receive FREE school breakfast every day (thanks to Act 123 of 2025).
Let’s keep our Warriors strong — because when kids start with breakfast, Breakfast = Success! ❤️🤍
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, ALL students in Arkansas public schools will receive FREE school breakfast every day (thanks to Act 123 of 2025).
Let’s keep our Warriors strong — because when kids start with breakfast, Breakfast = Success! ❤️🤍
The October Parent Newsletter is here! Stay up to date on upcoming events, important reminders, and all the great things happening at school this month. Check it out below!
Attention All Warriors!
This year’s WHS Basketball t-shirt is more than just a shirt… it’s a great way to show your school spirit all season long! (Part of the annual Red/White Game fundraiser for the boys basketball program.)
💥 Don’t miss out — order yours today! 💥
Orders due: October 20
Turn in forms to your student’s school office
Printable Copy: https://5il.co/3qh1t
This year’s WHS Basketball t-shirt is more than just a shirt… it’s a great way to show your school spirit all season long! (Part of the annual Red/White Game fundraiser for the boys basketball program.)
💥 Don’t miss out — order yours today! 💥
Orders due: October 20
Turn in forms to your student’s school office
Printable Copy: https://5il.co/3qh1t
Today, the Westside Warrior Marching Band attended the 2nd Annual Gosnell Pirate Invitational!
They came away with several awards, including:
In class 2A
- 3rd place colorguard
- 1st place percussion
- 1st place in class 2A
The Warrior Marching Band also placed 1st overall and are GRAND CHAMPIONS!
Travel Club will have a parent meeting in the WHS Library at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, September 30, to discuss fall and spring trips.
🙌🙌❤️🤍Warrior Week Ahead – Sept. 29–Oct. 4 🙌🙌❤️🤍
Monday, Sept. 29
Tennis – Conference Tournament @ Allen Park
WMS Student Picture Day
4:30 pm – Volleyball vs. GCT (Away)
Tuesday, Sept. 30
WHS Student Picture Day
XC @ Lyon College Invitational
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Tennis Conference Tournament (Alternate Date) @ Allen Park
WES Picture Day – K, 2nd, 4th Grades
Thursday, Oct. 2
WES Picture Day – PreK, 1st, 3rd Grades
4:30 pm – Volleyball vs. Highland (Away)
5:30 pm – Football vs. Blytheville (Away)
Friday, Oct. 3
6:15 pm – WHS Band & Color Guard Senior Night @ Warrior Field
7:00 pm – Football vs. Blytheville (Home)
Saturday, Oct. 4
XC @ Hoka Frank Horton Night Classic @ Shelby Farms
⚠️ Looking Ahead ⚠️
Thursday, Oct. 16 – Early Release at 12:05 pm | Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 17 – No School for students (Teacher PD Day)
It’s a busy and exciting week — let’s go, Warriors!❤️🤍
Monday, Sept. 29
Tennis – Conference Tournament @ Allen Park
WMS Student Picture Day
4:30 pm – Volleyball vs. GCT (Away)
Tuesday, Sept. 30
WHS Student Picture Day
XC @ Lyon College Invitational
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Tennis Conference Tournament (Alternate Date) @ Allen Park
WES Picture Day – K, 2nd, 4th Grades
Thursday, Oct. 2
WES Picture Day – PreK, 1st, 3rd Grades
4:30 pm – Volleyball vs. Highland (Away)
5:30 pm – Football vs. Blytheville (Away)
Friday, Oct. 3
6:15 pm – WHS Band & Color Guard Senior Night @ Warrior Field
7:00 pm – Football vs. Blytheville (Home)
Saturday, Oct. 4
XC @ Hoka Frank Horton Night Classic @ Shelby Farms
⚠️ Looking Ahead ⚠️
Thursday, Oct. 16 – Early Release at 12:05 pm | Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 17 – No School for students (Teacher PD Day)
It’s a busy and exciting week — let’s go, Warriors!❤️🤍
On Friday, October 3rd, WHS will celebrate our amazing Band Seniors for their dedication, talent, and
Warrior Spirit! ❤️🤍
Seniors & escorts arrive: 6:05 p.m.
Ceremony begins: 6:20 p.m.
Let’s fill the stands and show our support as we honor these outstanding seniors who have given so much to the Warrior Band! 🙌🙌
Seniors include:
Darcy Ford
Kenzlie Woodward
Brooklyn Robinson
Landon Tribble
Lilly Harbin
Harlynn Robertson
Camdyn Mackey
Warrior Spirit! ❤️🤍
Seniors & escorts arrive: 6:05 p.m.
Ceremony begins: 6:20 p.m.
Let’s fill the stands and show our support as we honor these outstanding seniors who have given so much to the Warrior Band! 🙌🙌
Seniors include:
Darcy Ford
Kenzlie Woodward
Brooklyn Robinson
Landon Tribble
Lilly Harbin
Harlynn Robertson
Camdyn Mackey
Due to weather, WHS softball tryouts scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed.
New Date: Friday, November 3rd
Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
New Date: Friday, November 3rd
Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Westside Schools would like to remind families of two important dates coming up in October. Please mark your calendars and make plans accordingly.
Thursday, October 16th – EARLY DISMISSAL at 12:05 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will follow from 3:30–8:30 p.m.
Friday, October 17th – NO SCHOOL for students due to Teacher Professional Development (make-up day).
School Picture Days Are Next Week, Warriors! Below are the dates for each campus and grade level:
WMS – Monday, September 29th
WHS – Tuesday, September 30th
WES (K, 2nd & 4th Grades) – Wednesday, October 1st
WES (PreK, 1st & 3rd Grades) – Thursday, October 2nd
WMS – Monday, September 29th
WHS – Tuesday, September 30th
WES (K, 2nd & 4th Grades) – Wednesday, October 1st
WES (PreK, 1st & 3rd Grades) – Thursday, October 2nd
Warrior Families,
Please see the attached document related to the Act 1240 Waiver that has been requested by Westside High School. This is a waiver that we have had for the past several years that allows us to provide intervention time and allows students to be able to see all of their teachers on Fridays.
Act 1240 Waiver: https://5il.co/3q7mo
Please see the attached document related to the Act 1240 Waiver that has been requested by Westside High School. This is a waiver that we have had for the past several years that allows us to provide intervention time and allows students to be able to see all of their teachers on Fridays.
Act 1240 Waiver: https://5il.co/3q7mo
The Warrior boys’ and girls’ golf teams hit the course today at the District Tournament! We’re proud of all of their hard work this season. 🙌🙌❤️🤍
Congratulations to Senior Will Ferguson, who placed 4th overall and qualified for the State Tournament! It’s a great day to be a Warrior!
We look forward to Will representing Westside at the State level!!!
Congratulations to Senior Will Ferguson, who placed 4th overall and qualified for the State Tournament! It’s a great day to be a Warrior!
We look forward to Will representing Westside at the State level!!!
WHS Homecoming Court was on full display this afternoon, riding in style and showing off their Warrior Spirit along the parade route and building the excitement for tonight's big game — let’s go Warriors! 🙌🙌❤️🤍
The Warriors packed the gym for an unforgettable Homecoming Pep Rally filled with energy, laughter, and school spirit!
What an incredible week it has been at Westside High! Our Warriors showed their homecoming spirit in
so many ways....❤️🤍
so many ways....❤️🤍
Come join the OPAA! team in our school cafeterias — info in the graphic!
