Westside Consolidated School District

There will be NO SCHOOL from March 24th-28th for Spring Break! Enjoy your time off and stay safe!

*Now Hiring: Long-Term Substitute Teacher* Westside Middle School is looking for a long-term substitute teacher for 7th grade science for the remainder of the school year. A licensed teacher is preferred. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply here: https://westsideschools.schoolspring.com/ Help us continue providing a great learning experience for our students! ❤🤍

With the possibility of strong storms and tornado warnings in the area tonight, the middle school tornado shelter will be open and available if needed by those in the community.

Warrior Events: March 17th-22nd! It’s a packed week for our Warriors! From sports and cheer tryouts to a musical performance, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars and come support our students! ❤🤍 📅 March 14 🕘 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM – Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration 📅 March 17-19 📣 3:15 PM – Cheer Tryouts – Required Clinic @ WES Cafeteria 📅 March 17 ⚽ 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs. Cave City @ Home 📚 6:00 PM – School Board Meeting @ WHS Library 📅 March 18 🏃 3:00 PM – Jr. PECO Relays Track Meet @ Pocahontas ⚾ 4:00 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs. Highland @ Home ⚽ 4:30 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs. Joe T. Robinson @ Highland 🥎 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs. Highland @ Home 📅 March 20 🏃 3:00 PM – Sr. PECO Relays Track Meet @ Pocahontas 📣 3:15 PM – Cheer Tryout Formal Judging @ WES Cafeteria ⚾ 4:00 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs. Highland @ Away 🥎 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs. Highland @ Away 🎭 6:00 PM – Fourth Grade Musical @ Westside FAC 📅 March 21-22 🥎 Softball – Blazer Blast Tournament @ Southside Complex 📅 March 21 ⚾ 4:00 PM – Baseball (Varsity) vs. Lee Academy & Bay @ Home 📅 March 22 ⚾ 1:30 PM – Baseball – Spring Break Tournament @ Batesville 🚨 March 24-28 – NO SCHOOL (Spring Break! 🎉) Let’s bring the Warrior spirit all week long!

Parent Information Night – Supporting Students with Special Needs The Center for Exceptional Families invites all district families to an informative evening focused on supporting students with special needs. This event is open to parents and guardians of students district-wide. Come learn about valuable resources, ask questions, and connect with other families. We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Jill Lemleyat jlemley@westsideschools.org Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Location: Westside High School Library https://5il.co/3ajvd

Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration! Dates: March 17th-19th Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Pre-K: No appointment needed—just drop in! Questions? Call 870-336-9259. Kindergarten: Appointments required. Call 870-336-9242 to schedule or ask questions. Please see the flyers for a list of required documents needed at registration. We are so excited to welcome our newest Lil Warriors to the Warrior family! We can’t wait to meet you! https://5il.co/3a8rc https://5il.co/3a8re

*School Calendar Update for Parents & Guardians!* The Westside School Board has officially added our four snow days (Jan. 10, Feb. 19-21) to the end of the school year. That means the last day of school is now May 21! For your reference, an updated school calendar is attached. Thank you for your patience and support—let’s finish the year strong, Warriors! ❤🤍 Printable Copy: https://5il.co/3a6ri

Schedule Update for Friday Night Soccer & Winter Guard Senior Night Due to the weather forecast on Friday, the soccer match vs CAC has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 13th with the same start times: Girls – 5:00 PM Boys – 7:00 PM Additionally, the Winter Guard Senior Night Recognition has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. We will share updates as soon as a new date is set. Thank you for your understanding and support! Go Warriors! ❤🤍

🎉 Quilt Giveaway to Support Our Special Olympics Warriors! 🏆 This beautiful, hand-made quilt was designed and donated by Dr. Kammerer, WCSD LEA, and ALL proceeds will support student participation in the Spring Special Olympics Track & Field events! Tickets: $5 each (cash only) Last Day to Purchase: April 2nd Winner Announced: April 3rd, the day our exceptional athletes compete in the Spring Games! Thank you for supporting these Warriors as they challenge themselves, cheer for each other, and proudly represent Westside! ❤🤍 To purchase tickets, contact: Stacy Sample Wright at Westside High School ssamplewright@westsideschools.org 870-336-8041 #WarriorPride #SpecialOlympics #SupportOurAthletes #QuiltGiveaway

Join us for the Miss Warrior Pageant on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Westside Fine Arts Center! Session Times: Session 1: Pre-K through 4th Grade – 12:00 PM Session 2: 5th Grade through 12th Grade – 6:00 PM Please note: Cash & Cash App are the only accepted payment methods. Entry Fee is $5 Adults and $3 Students. Extras Available for Purchase: $3 Roses $2 Water

📢 Warrior Nation, it's a BUSY week ahead! 📢 Tthe Warriors are in action all over campus! ⚾🎭🎶🏆 Check out the events happening March 10-15, and come out to support our students! 📅 Week at a Glance: 🔹 March 10-12 – WHS Choir 🎼 Choral Performance Assessment @ JHS 🔹 March 10 – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Piggott @ Home 🔹 March 10 – 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann @ Away 🔹 March 11 – 3:00 PM 🏃‍♂️ Jr. Track Practice Meet @ Pocahontas 🔹 March 11 – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann @ Home 🔹 March 11 – 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Nettleton @ Home 🔹 March 11 – 5:30 PM 📣 Mandatory Parent Meeting for Cheer Tryouts @ WES Cafeteria 🔹 March 12 – 6:00 PM 🏈 WHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting @ WHS Cafeteria 🔹 March 13-15 – 🎺 Band Region Concert Assessment @ JHS 🔹 March 13 – 3:00 PM 🏃‍♀️ Sr. Track Practice Meet @ Pocahontas 🔹 March 13 – ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Batesville @ Home 🔹 March 13 – 🥎 Softball (V/JV) vs Southside @ Home 🔹 March 14 – 4:00 PM ⚾ Baseball (V/JV) vs Riverside @ Away 🔹 March 14 – 5:00 PM Winter Guard Senior Night @ Warrior Field 🔹 March 14 – ⚽ Soccer (G/B) vs CAC @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 🧠 WHS Quiz Bowl Northeast Regional Tournament @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 7:00 AM 🎖️ AFJROTC Annual Drill Meet @ Home 🔹 March 15 – 10:00 AM ⚽ Boys JV Soccer vs Marion @ Away Let’s show up and cheer on our Warriors the Warrior Way!

🏃‍♂️🔥 WHS Track & Field Fundraiser! 🔥🏃‍♀️ Support our Jr. and Sr. High Boys & Girls Track & Field Teams by purchasing a delicious Boston Butt! All proceeds go directly to helping our student-athletes this season. Don't miss out—help fuel their success both on and off the track! More details on the flyer attached. Thank you for supporting Warrior Track & Field! ❤🤍🏃‍♂️ Printable copy: https://5il.co/39s7v

⏰ Warriors, It's Time to Spring Forward! ⏰ Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9th! Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday night so you're ready for the new time. Longer days and more sunshine are ahead! 🌞🙌🙌

🏀 STATE TOURNAMENT TIME! 🏀 The Senior High Boys Basketball team is competing in the 4A-3 State Tournament at Magnolia High School! The Warriors take on Morrilton today, Wednesday, March 5, at 5:30pm as they fight to keep their season alive! These boys have put in the work, and now it’s time to cheer them on the Warrior Way! Let’s show our support and send them all the energy they need to bring home a win! 📺 Watch the game live here: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/games/5397431-westside-vs-morrilton

🚨 Game Cancellation Notice 🚨 Due to impending weather conditions, all baseball, soccer, and softball games scheduled for today have been canceled. Stay safe, and we’ll provide updates on rescheduling as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding

Calling all elementary, middle, and high school students—it's time to audition for Alice in Wonderland, Jr.! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the WHS Theatre production! 📅 Audition Dates & Locations: 🔹 Tuesday, March 4th – WES (Ms. Carreiro’s Room) | 3:15-4:30 PM (for elementary & middle school students) 🔹 Thursday, March 6th – WHS Auditorium | 3:15-4:30 PM (for those students who couldn’t audition Tuesday) 📌 Important Notes: ✔️ Parents must provide transportation to the high school for Thursday’s auditions. ✔️ Wear tennis shoes or jazz shoes and comfortable clothes for dancing.

Check out the March District Parent Newsletter for updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved. Don't miss out on what's happening at Westside! https://5il.co/397f4

Westside Elementary 3rd grade teacher Ashley McDole has been recognized as January’s Bus Driver of the Month by First Community Bank! 🚌🎉 Ms. McDole goes above and beyond—not only shaping young minds in the classroom but also ensuring students arrive at school and back home safely each day. Her dedication, care, and commitment to Westside students make a lasting impact both in and out of the classroom. It's a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍

Warrior Nation, there’s a busy and exciting week ahead! From state basketball action to spring sports and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there’s something happening every day! Come out and support our Warrior athletes, musicians, and performers as they take on a big week. 🎶⚾🥎⚽🏀 📅 March 2-8 Events: Sunday, March 2 12:00 PM - Pageant Practice @ FAC Monday, March 3 GBB/BBB State Tournament @ Magnolia (March 3-8) 4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Harrisburg (Away) 4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro (Home) 5:00 PM - Soccer (G/B) vs West Memphis (Home) 6:00 PM - Band Boosters Meeting @ FAC Tuesday, March 4 4:00 PM - Soccer (Boys JV/Girls/Boys) vs GCT (Home) 4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann (Away) 4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Hoxie (Away) Choir Festival Concert @ FAC Thursday, March 6 3:00 PM - Soccer (Girls) vs Nettleton (Away) 4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Lee Academy (Away) 4:30 PM - Softball (V/JV) vs Valley View (Home) Friday, March 7 4:30 PM - Baseball (V/JV) vs Corning (Away) 5:00 PM - Soccer (G/B) vs Lonoke (Home) Saturday, March 8 Miss Warrior Pageant @ FAC

Westside Consolidated School District is proud to announce that we have been designated as a Purple Star School District by the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Council for Military Children. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools and districts that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Westside is honored to be the first district in the Northeast Arkansas Education Co-op to receive this designation, further highlighting our dedication to providing resources, programs, and a welcoming environment for those who serve our nation. We are proud to support our military families and will continue striving to meet their unique educational and social needs.  If you are a military family with children in our district and have not yet registered your military status with the school, please reach out to Pam Dooley, Westside Military Education Coordinator, at pdooley@westsideschools.org. This helps us better support and serve our military-connected students and families. Thank you for your service! https://www.westsideschools.org/page/purple-star-school-district-for-military-families