Double bus route this afternoon:
Bus 82 (Battleship) and Bus 90 (Goose) will be combined on a double route. Bus 90 will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience!
Bus 82 (Battleship) and Bus 90 (Goose) will be combined on a double route. Bus 90 will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience!
Warriors, let's show our support for our military families! 💜
April is the Month of the Military Child, and we are proud to recognize the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students.
Join us for Purple Up! Day on Friday, April 10th by wearing purple to honor our military kids. Let’s come together and make Westside a sea of purple as we celebrate these incredible students!
April is the Month of the Military Child, and we are proud to recognize the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students.
Join us for Purple Up! Day on Friday, April 10th by wearing purple to honor our military kids. Let’s come together and make Westside a sea of purple as we celebrate these incredible students!

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 Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are interested in attending 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.
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 Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are interested in attending 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 Volleyball Tryouts Are Coming Up!
We will be holding volleyball tryouts for:
Current 6th graders who will be 7th graders next school year
Junior High
Senior High
Dates and Times:
7th Grade: May 19 & 20 | 3:30–5:00 PM
Junior High: May 19 | 5:00–6:30 PM
Senior High: May 20 | 5:00–6:30 PM
If you are not currently playing volleyball, you must bring a current physical to try out. All tryouts will be held at the HS Multi-Purpose Gym.
We will be holding volleyball tryouts for:
Current 6th graders who will be 7th graders next school year
Junior High
Senior High
Dates and Times:
7th Grade: May 19 & 20 | 3:30–5:00 PM
Junior High: May 19 | 5:00–6:30 PM
Senior High: May 20 | 5:00–6:30 PM
If you are not currently playing volleyball, you must bring a current physical to try out. All tryouts will be held at the HS Multi-Purpose Gym.
Each year for Pi Day, the Westside High School Math department hosts a competition among all our students to see who can recite the most digits of the irrational number Pi (3.1415…). It is announced in advance that the winner will receive $1 for each digit they can recite. The award this year goes to…..Ms. Emma Waller (Grade 10), who recited 171 digits of Pi. Congrats on your $171, Emma!
Reminder: Our EF Italy tour meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 6pm in Mrs. McCloud's room. Remember to RSVP here: https://bit.ly/40cJbXl
🎉 Bonus: Everyone who RSVPs AND attends will be entered to win a scholarship raffle toward their tour price! Questions? Contact Michelle McCloud at tmccloud@westsideschools.org
🎉 Bonus: Everyone who RSVPs AND attends will be entered to win a scholarship raffle toward their tour price! Questions? Contact Michelle McCloud at tmccloud@westsideschools.org
The April 2026 Parent Newsletter is here!
Be sure to check it out for important updates, upcoming events, and everything happening across Westside Schools this month. We encourage all families to stay informed and connected! ❤️🤍
Be sure to check it out for important updates, upcoming events, and everything happening across Westside Schools this month. We encourage all families to stay informed and connected! ❤️🤍

Make your mark, Westside! ❤️🤍
Stop by the front of the Warrior Dome to sign the construction beams for the new wing at Westside High School. Add your name or share a few words of encouragement that will live on for generations of Westside Warriors to come.
Now through Wednesday, April 8th, 4:00–8:00 PM each evening to avoid interrupting the school day.
Come leave your mark on Westside history!
Stop by the front of the Warrior Dome to sign the construction beams for the new wing at Westside High School. Add your name or share a few words of encouragement that will live on for generations of Westside Warriors to come.
Now through Wednesday, April 8th, 4:00–8:00 PM each evening to avoid interrupting the school day.
Come leave your mark on Westside history!

Transportation Update for today:
Bus 82 (Battleship) will ride with Bus 90 (Goose). The Goose Bus will be running approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel). The Racecar Bus will be running approximately 10 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience!
Bus 82 (Battleship) will ride with Bus 90 (Goose). The Goose Bus will be running approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel). The Racecar Bus will be running approximately 10 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience!
Let dinner be taken care of!
Support Westside Track & Field by purchasing delicious smoked BBQ.
Pre-orders due April 10—see the flyer for details!
Support Westside Track & Field by purchasing delicious smoked BBQ.
Pre-orders due April 10—see the flyer for details!

Celebrating Our Winterguard Seniors ❤️🤍
Senior Night will be held on Monday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Warrior Field.
All participants and their escorts should report by 6:15 p.m.
We are proud to honor this year’s seniors:
Harlynn Robertson, Landon Tribble, Darcy Ford, Camdyn Mackey, Elissa Lesley, and Lilly Harbin.
Come out and help us recognize their hard work and dedication!
Senior Night will be held on Monday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Warrior Field.
All participants and their escorts should report by 6:15 p.m.
We are proud to honor this year’s seniors:
Harlynn Robertson, Landon Tribble, Darcy Ford, Camdyn Mackey, Elissa Lesley, and Lilly Harbin.
Come out and help us recognize their hard work and dedication!
Don’t Forget—School Choice Deadline is June 1!
Westside Consolidated School District is currently accepting School Choice applications for the upcoming school year. We look forward to welcoming new Warriors! ❤️🤍
Learn more at the link below.
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/school-choice
Westside Consolidated School District is currently accepting School Choice applications for the upcoming school year. We look forward to welcoming new Warriors! ❤️🤍
Learn more at the link below.
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/school-choice

Be part of something special—Westside is hiring!
Apply now: https://westsideschools.schoolspring.com/
Apply now: https://westsideschools.schoolspring.com/
Double Bus Route: Students assigned to Bus 79 (Zebra) will ride Bus 82 (Battleship) today. Please expect Bus 79 to run about 20 minutes late.
📢 Our EF Italy tour meeting has been rescheduled to after Spring Break. Please update your RSVP here: https://bit.ly/40cJbXl
🎉 Bonus: Everyone who RSVPs AND attends will be entered to win a scholarship raffle toward their tour price! Questions? Contact Michelle McCloud at tmccloud@westsideschools.org
🎉 Bonus: Everyone who RSVPs AND attends will be entered to win a scholarship raffle toward their tour price! Questions? Contact Michelle McCloud at tmccloud@westsideschools.org
February Bus Driver of the Month: Tom Dooley
Tom has been a great asset to our transportation department this year, always willing to help with athletic and field trips and stepping in wherever needed without hesitation. His flexibility and team-first attitude do not go unnoticed.
He consistently demonstrates the qualities of an excellent bus driver—dependable, punctual, and committed to ensuring students arrive safely and on time each day. His calm and positive demeanor helps create a safe and welcoming environment for all students on his bus.
In addition, Tom takes pride in maintaining a clean and well-kept bus while following all procedures with care and attention to detail. His strong work ethic, reliability, and dedication to student safety make him a valuable member of our team.
We appreciate everything he does for our district and are proud to recognize him as February Bus Driver of the Month. ❤️🤍
Thank you to @First Community Bank for sponsoring this recognition and supporting our staff!
Tom has been a great asset to our transportation department this year, always willing to help with athletic and field trips and stepping in wherever needed without hesitation. His flexibility and team-first attitude do not go unnoticed.
He consistently demonstrates the qualities of an excellent bus driver—dependable, punctual, and committed to ensuring students arrive safely and on time each day. His calm and positive demeanor helps create a safe and welcoming environment for all students on his bus.
In addition, Tom takes pride in maintaining a clean and well-kept bus while following all procedures with care and attention to detail. His strong work ethic, reliability, and dedication to student safety make him a valuable member of our team.
We appreciate everything he does for our district and are proud to recognize him as February Bus Driver of the Month. ❤️🤍
Thank you to @First Community Bank for sponsoring this recognition and supporting our staff!


The Westside School District held its regularly scheduled March Board Meeting on Monday, March 16th. Check out the link below for a brief recap!
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/recap-board-of-education-regular-meeting
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/recap-board-of-education-regular-meeting

Spring Break is almost here! 🌸
Westside Consolidated School District will observe Spring Break March 23–27. There will be no school during this week.
Classes will resume Monday, March 30. We hope our students, staff, and families have a safe and relaxing break!
Westside Consolidated School District will observe Spring Break March 23–27. There will be no school during this week.
Classes will resume Monday, March 30. We hope our students, staff, and families have a safe and relaxing break!

Transportation Update: Please note the following bus changes for Friday afternoon
• Bus 89 (Fish Bus) will ride with Bus 88 (Helicopter Bus).
The Helicopter Bus will be approximately 25 minutes behind schedule.
• Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
The Racecar Bus will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
• Bus 79 (Zebra Bus) will ride with Bus 90 (Goose Bus).
The Goose Bus will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
• Bus 89 (Fish Bus) will ride with Bus 88 (Helicopter Bus).
The Helicopter Bus will be approximately 25 minutes behind schedule.
• Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
The Racecar Bus will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
• Bus 79 (Zebra Bus) will ride with Bus 90 (Goose Bus).
The Goose Bus will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Warrior Week Ahead | March 14–21
We have a busy week ahead for our Warriors! Join us Saturday for the Miss Warrior Pageant, then help cheer on our teams as they compete in baseball, softball, soccer, and track throughout the week.
Quarter 4 begins Monday — let’s finish the year strong!
Looking Ahead: Spring Break is March 23–27, but several teams will still be competing in tournaments during the break.
Go Warriors! ❤️🤍
March 14
1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – Fine Arts Center – Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters
March 16
Quarter 4 Begins
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Walnut Ridge – Away
5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) vs. Joe T. Robinson – Home
6:00 PM – School Board Meeting – High School Library
March 17
3:15 PM – Junior High Track – Peco Relays – Pocahontas
4:30 PM – Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Away
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Away
March 18
7th/8th Grade Track – Jim Austin Relays – Hoxie
March 19
3:15 PM – Senior High Track – Peco Relays – Pocahontas
4:30 PM – Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Home
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Home
5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) vs. ICC – Away
March 20–21
Varsity Softball – Blazer Blast Tournament – Southside Complex
Upcoming Events
March 23–27
No School – Spring Break
March 23–25
Varsity Softball – Gulf Coast Classic III
March 27–28
Baseball – Spring Break Tournament – Joe T. Robinson
We have a busy week ahead for our Warriors! Join us Saturday for the Miss Warrior Pageant, then help cheer on our teams as they compete in baseball, softball, soccer, and track throughout the week.
Quarter 4 begins Monday — let’s finish the year strong!
Looking Ahead: Spring Break is March 23–27, but several teams will still be competing in tournaments during the break.
Go Warriors! ❤️🤍
March 14
1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – Fine Arts Center – Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters
March 16
Quarter 4 Begins
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Walnut Ridge – Away
5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) vs. Joe T. Robinson – Home
6:00 PM – School Board Meeting – High School Library
March 17
3:15 PM – Junior High Track – Peco Relays – Pocahontas
4:30 PM – Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Away
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Away
March 18
7th/8th Grade Track – Jim Austin Relays – Hoxie
March 19
3:15 PM – Senior High Track – Peco Relays – Pocahontas
4:30 PM – Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Home
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Home
5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) vs. ICC – Away
March 20–21
Varsity Softball – Blazer Blast Tournament – Southside Complex
Upcoming Events
March 23–27
No School – Spring Break
March 23–25
Varsity Softball – Gulf Coast Classic III
March 27–28
Baseball – Spring Break Tournament – Joe T. Robinson
