Congratulations to WHS bowler McKyna Craig for qualifying for the Overall State “Best of the Best” bowling tournament to be held in Cabot on Wednesday, February 14. She qualified for this with her performance in the State bowling meet on Thursday. Good luck McKyna!!!
WHS Enhanced 9th grade Science students have great "Chemistry!" Chemistry lab work yesterday.
As we end this week, Westside Consolidated School District wants to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to all of our school counselors. This week was National School Counseling Week. Westside Elementary is proud to have both Tammy Romines and Amanda Etter showing their compassion and dedication while they create a safe learning environment for our "Little Warriors." Westside Middle School's Kelly Rider makes sure to encourage and listen to our students during some of the most challenging years of a student's life. Julie Tubbs and Carol little provide so much support, advice, and resources for students at Westside High School.
Thank you to all of our school counselors and to all school counselors everywhere. The impact that our counseling team have on our students every day is immeasurable and we cannot thank each of you enough for what you do!!!
Here are a few reminders for our Seniors.
Warrior Events for February 12th - 17th
2/12 - GBB & BBB - SR District Tourn @
Highland
2/12 - 6pm - WES PTO Meeting - Cafeteria
2/13 - Craighead Co. Spelling Bee
2/14 - WHS Bowling State Finals
2/15 - 17 - WHS Choir State Clinic @
Hot Springs
2/15 - 17- WHS Band - All State Music
Conference @ Hot Springs
We will have a double bus route this afternoon with bus #60 and bus #78.
Bus #78 will take her load home then be back at the school around 4:15 to pick up Bus #60.
Bus #60 will be running around 45 minutes late.
On January 31, WHS Alumni Maddie Kemp along with Brody Davis came to speak to our students about careers in the field of Psychology. They represented the AState School Psychology Department. Today our speaker was Skyler Brasher from RGB, who spoke to our students about careers in plumbing, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and HVAC.
If you have an interest in speaking to students about your career field, please contact our Career Counselor, Lindsay James, at ljames@westsideschools.org or 870-935-7501
Due to the number of interested parents and students for the travel experience meeting, the location is changing. Please come to the Fine Arts Center for this meeting at 6:00 pm.
WHS Parents and Guardians, This is just a reminder that parent teacher conferences for WHS are from 3:30-8:30 tonight. We would love for you to have conversations with your student's teachers. We also have a few other things of note going on as well. If you have a student in 8th-12th grade with an IEP or 504 please stop by the high school library to see various opportunities available to them in our Transition Fair. There will be an informational meeting about the travel experience opportunity with TSgt. Mamula and Ms. McCloud. This meeting will be in the AFJROTC Room/Safe Room at 6:00 pm. To register, see the following link. https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/93jfm6p
Lady Warrior Basketball celebrated their amazing seniors AND Lanie Welch scored her 1000th point on her senior night! Basketball doesn’t get better than that!!! Congrats to all these young women. Their future is so bright🤍‼️
Congratulations to senior Mallie Felts for being named All State as well as being selected by The Arkansas High School Coaches Association to represent Westside in the All-Star Games being held this summer.
Good luck to our Warrior bowlers today at State!
The Westside Lady Warrior Swim team placed second in the 4A-1A East Conference swim meet tonight. Great job ladies! Pictures are: Avery Hausman-Taku, Addisyn Green, Abby Miller, and Ragan Burks.
Congratulations to WHS students Nicholas Bratten and Garrett Curtis for making the All-State Mixed Choir as Bass 2’s. They will rehearse next week in Hot Springs with their choir and present a concert next Saturday, Feb. 17, at the All-State Music Convention.
🚌 Join Our Team as a School Bus Driver! 🌟
We're excited to announce that we are currently hiring school bus drivers! If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with great benefits, consider joining us.
Benefits Include:
Competitive Pay
Medical Coverage
Employer Paid Dental
Teacher Retirement Plan
Sick Time
Personal Time
Training Assistance
Requirements:
Valid Driver's License
CDL with P & S Endorsements
Excellent Driving Recor
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Become an essential part of our school community and help ensure safe transportation for students. Apply today and be a crucial member of our team!
To apply or for more information, please contact WCSD Transportation Director, Tony Morse at 870-336-1081 or visit our careers page at https://westsideschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=11
Members of the 7th-9th grade choir sang in an area Junior Chorus with the Delta Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, February 4th, for the Young Artist Concert.
Great job, Warriors! ❤🤍
🎓 Invitation to WHS Transition Fair! 🌟
(for 8th - 12th grade students who have an IEP or 504)
Explore pathways, discover resources, and get ready for the journey ahead! Representatives will be available to provide information and answer your questions.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Westside High School Library
Jr High Quiz Bowl earned a spot at the State Tournament with their 4th place finish at Saturday’s Regional Tournament in Heber Springs. They will Join Trumann, Pocahontas, and Highland in representing Northeast Arkansas on February 17th in Batesville.
Team member Drew Davis was the 3rd highest scorer among all players at the tournament, and was selected to the All- Tournament Team.
Pictured l-r: Coach Heather Eggers, Mary Dement, Avah Davis, Caden Frank, Drew Davis, Coach David Miller. Not pictured- team member Emma Waller and coaches Michelle McCloud & Nicole London.
Today, the WHS AFJROTC had their Unit Evaluation, the cadets did an excellent job. The 30 step drill sequence completed, uniform inspection and a visit with the Regional Director, Mr. Buck.
Cadet/Colonel Kole Carter & Cadet/ Lt Colonel William White were presented with the Top Performer award. Also Cadet White was “Coined” for obtaining 100 hours of community service since April 2023.
At the end of the day they were recognized for their hard work by achieving a rating of “Exceeds Standards”! Great job by the Command Staff and all the cadets in the unit!
Warrior Events February 5th - 10th
2/5-10 - GBB & BBB District Tourn @
Blytheville
2/5-8 - WES Book Fair
2/5 - 6pm - WHS Band Booster Meeting - FAC
2/6 - WMS Atlas Testing
2/6 - Swim District Tourn @ Pocahontas
2/6 - 6pm - GBB & BBB vs Southside @ Home
2/6 - 5:45pm - Basketball Senior Night
2/8 - Bowling State Tourn @ Little Rock
2/8 - 3:30-8:30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
2/9 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
2/9 - 6pm - GBB & BBB vs Pocahontas - Away
2/10 - SR Quiz Bowl @ Earl