Westside High School

🌍 Student Travel Opportunity – Informational Meeting!
Students in grades 9–12 (including seniors graduating that year) may have the opportunity to travel to Europe in Summer 2028! This educational trip will allow students to explore historic cities, experience new cultures, and learn beyond the classroom through guided travel.

📅 Interest Meeting: March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Fine Arts Center

This meeting is for students and parents who are simply interested in learning more. There is no commitment required to attend.

Come hear about the destinations, safety measures, costs, and how students can be part of this incredible learning experience.

Students who attend the meeting with a parent will receive the earliest access to trip enrollment once registration opens.

Questions? Contact Mrs. McCloud at the high school.

We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to WHS AFJROTC!

On Saturday, they brought home 1st place in Armed Regulation, 1st and 2nd place in Master Color Guard, and 3rd place in Unarmed Regulation. Brayden Bennett also earned 1st place in Individual Drill Down.

The team finished the day with 2nd place overall. Great work, Warriors! ❤️🤍

Westside Sr High Quiz Bowl place 2nd in the 4A Regional Tournament Saturday, with their only loss to tournament champion Trumann. Team members Drew Davis and Jace Jones were selected to the All Tournament Team, and Jace earned tournament MVP for the highest scoring average of the day.

The Warriors will move on to the State Tournament in Dardanelle on April 11. 🙌🙌❤️🤍

Westside Families — we would love to hear from you!

If you haven't had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to complete our Spring 2026 Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback helps us improve communication, programs, and support for our students.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for partnering with us to make Westside the best it can be!

https://forms.gle/xtPbP5z9yZfgP9Pm9

Bus Route Update ffor Friday, March 6, 2026

The following bus routes will be doubled up today:

Bus 82 (Battleship Bus) will ride with Bus 70 (Bull Bus).
Bull Bus (70) will run approximately 25 minutes later than normal.

Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
Racecar Bus (76) will run approximately 20 minutes later than normal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

🎉 Congratulations to our Westside High School Cheerleaders! 🎉

We are proud to recognize two outstanding WHS cheerleaders for their recent honors:

Kaylison Williams – Selected as an All-State Cheerleader
Addie Thomas – Selected as an All-Star Player

These recognitions highlight their hard work, dedication, and the spirit they bring to Westside. We are proud of their accomplishments and the way they represent WHS! ❤️🤍

2026 Student Athlete Pre-Participation Physicals

Student athletes entering grades 7–12 for the 2026–2027 school year can complete their required athletic physical on:

Sunday, April 19
Westside athletes should arrive at 2:00 PM
Jonesboro High School Activity Gym, 301 Hurricane Drive

All student athletes in grades 7–12 are required to have a current physical on file in order to participate in Westside Athletics for the upcoming school year.

Please review and complete the required paperwork prior to attending. Completing a physical now helps ensure athletes are ready for upcoming sports seasons. Related forms and parent information: https://5il.co/3txow

This event will be hosted by St. Bernards Sports Medicine.

Twenty-seven Westside FFA members recently competed in the 2026 Arkansas FFA Eastern District CDE Contest hosted by Arkansas State University.

Congratulations to our Livestock Evaluation team for placing 2nd and our Milk Quality & Products team for placing 5th. Both teams have qualified for the State Contest in April.

While CDE season has come to an end for our other teams, we commend all of our members for their hard work and dedication throughout the spring semester.

Today's baseball home game against Sloan-Hendrix has been cancelled due to the basketball state tournaments. A make-up date has not been set at this time.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We will share updates once more information becomes available.

Warrior Week Ahead | March 8–14
It’s another busy week for our Warriors! From athletics and performances to registration and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there are many opportunities to support our students.❤️🤍
Take a look at the schedule for the week and come out to cheer on the Warriors!

March 8
• 12:30 PM – Warrior Pageant Practice w/ Athletic Boosters – FAC

March 9–10
• WHS Choir – Choral Performance @ JHS

March 9–11
• 8:30 AM–2:30 PM – Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration

March 9
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Bay – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Batesville – Home
• 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting – Cafeteria
• 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs BIC – Home

March 10
• 3:15 PM – Track – Jr Practice Meet @ Pocahontas
• 4:30 PM – Baseball JV vs Ridgefield Christian – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs ESTEM – Away

March 12–14
• WHS Band – Region Concert Assessment @ Jonesboro

March 12
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro – Away
• 6:00 PM – WES 4th Grade Musical – FAC

March 13–14
• Varsity Softball @ Central AR Shootout

March 13
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs CAC – Away

March 14
• 1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – FAC
Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters

It's time to spring your clocks forward, Warriors! Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Enjoy the extra daylight in the evenings! ❤️🤍

Read Across America Week – Thursday

Mrs. Russell’s third grade class enjoyed a fun twist on reading time today! Another great day celebrating books and the love of reading.

Double Bus Route Alert – Two Routes Affected
Racecar Bus (76) will ride with Squirrel Bus (77) this afternoon. Racecar Bus riders can expect to be about 20 minutes late.
Alligator Bus (86) will ride with Bull Bus (70) this afternoon. Bull Bus riders can expect to be about 15 minutes late.

Thank you for your patience!

⚽ Boys Soccer Schedule Update
The game vs. BIC scheduled for tonight (March 5) has been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, March 9 at 7:00 PM at Warrior Stadium.

Cheer Tryout Parent Meeting: Monday, March 9 at 5:30 PM in the WES Cafeteria. Required for parents of students in grades 6–11 planning to try out.

Westside High School Employees of the Month of February are:

Certified - Ashley Watkins
Classified - Lisa Rogers (not pictured)

Congratulations, Warriors! ❤️🤍

Athletics Update: Please note that the WHS girls soccer game on Thursday, March 5 has been moved to Nettleton and will no longer be a home game. Thank you for your attention to this change.

March 2026 Parent Newsletter

Our March Parent Newsletter is now available! Be sure to check it out for important dates, upcoming events, and school updates.

Thank you for staying connected and involved at Westside!

WES Cheer Tryouts Are Coming Up! 📣❤️🤍

Cheer tryouts are open to students currently in grades 6–11 who are interested in being part of an exciting and spirited program!

📌 Mandatory Parent Meeting: March 9 at 5:30 PM (WES Cafeteria)
📌 Required Clinic Days: March 16–18
📌 Formal Judging: March 19

Please see the attached flyer for complete details, times, and expectations.

Westside Sr High Quiz Bowl continues a strong season, placing 3rd at the NEA Co-Op Invitational on Friday, and finishing 4th out of twenty teams at the Wynne Invitational on Saturday. 🙌🙌💪

The team will compete in Trumann at the 4A Regional Tournament this Saturday, with a trip to State on the line. ❤️🤍