
Westside Middle School is proud to celebrate its first semester artists! Mrs. Yearta and Ms. Richardson organized our student work into an amazing show! 1 of 2











REMINDER: Westside Middle School will host its fall semester art show tonight at 6:00 pm. Students who had art rotation or art elective in this first semester will have artwork presented.

Congratulations to Mr. James Jones – October Bus Driver of the Month!
A big thank you to First Community Bank for honoring Mr. James with this award. Mr. James has been driving for our district for 13 years, and his warm and friendly demeanor has made him a beloved figure among students, parents, and staff alike.
This recognition is well-deserved and highlights Mr. James' dedication and hard work. We are so grateful to have him as part of our Westside Consolidated Transportation Team.
It’s a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍



A busy and exciting week ahead! Here’s what’s happening around campus for December 9th - 14th!
📅 12/9 & 10:
BBB - Maynard Classic
📅 12/9:
3:45pm - Bowling vs Valley View @ Hijinx
5pm - GBB - 7th/JR/SR vs Trumann @ Home
📅 12/10:
WHS Swim @ GCT
6:30pm - WMS Band & Choir Concert @ FAC
📅 12/11:
4pm - Bowling vs Riverside @ Hijinx
📅 12/12:
5pm - BBB - JR/SR vs Marmaduke @ Home
6pm - WMS Art Show
📅 12/13 & 14:
GBB - JR/SR - Westside Classic @ Home
📅 12/14:
9am - WES PTO Breakfast with Santa 🎅 @ Cafeteria
JR Quiz Bowl @ Highland
WHS Swim @ Batesville
6pm - Band @ Cash Christmas Parade 🎄🎶
Make plans to come out and support our Warriors and enjoy all the holiday fun! 🎅🏆🎶

Westside high school and middle school EAST students had a visit from Mr. Lee Wells with the #cityofjonesboro and #jets transportation to highlight the new trolly system they have for the Jonesboro community. Students learned about how the trolleys came about for the city, how they work, and where the community can locate them.









The latest edition of our District Family Newsletter is here! Stay informed about upcoming events, important updates, and all the great things happening in our schools this December.


Join us Thursday night for our 5th annual Christmas the Warrior Way! We look forward to this night every year!



🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from All of Us at Westside! 🦃
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our wonderful students, families, and the entire community who supports our schools. Thank you for being part of our district family and for all you do to help our students grow, learn, and succeed.
Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter,
and gratitude. 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving, Warriors!❤🤍


WMS Art Show Information


Congratulations to Westside Middle School Employees of the Month!
Licensed-Todd Williams
Classified-Megan Brooks (not pictured)


We’re excited to announce that Swept Away Janitorial, in collaboration with the Northeast Arkansas Food Bank, will be providing meals to 30 students in the Westside Consolidated School District. ❤🤍
This act of kindness highlights the power of community and the importance of coming together to support our students. Thank you, Swept Away Janitorial, for your generosity and dedication to making a positive impact! 🙌
Pictured:
Julie Tubbs and Amanda Etter High School Counselors
Cirlio Yanez, Swept Away Janitorial
Kelly Rider, Middle School Counselor
Michael Allen, Middle School Principal


Westside Middle School Student Council held their annual food drive last week. They brought in several hundred food items and over $2,000 in donations all to support our food backpack program. Thank you all for your support!


Congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade GT quiz bowl team for placing third out of 16 schools.!!!
Left to right
Ella Dement, Presley Nichols, Kasen Boness, Captain Nathan Templeton, Easton Dement, Elliott Ford, and CJ Murray.


Check out what's being served for breakfast and lunch during December at Westside Schools! Menus are attached below!








📅 Upcoming Events at Westside Schools (November 18th-22nd). Let’s come together to support our Warriors! 🏹✨❤🤍
🗓️ Monday, November 18th
🏀 Girls Basketball: 7th/JR/SR vs. Manila @ Home, 5:00 PM
📚 School Board Meeting: HS Library, 6:00 PM
🗓️ Tuesday, November 19th
🏀 Boys Basketball: 7th/JR JV/JR vs. Southside @ Home, 5:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, November 21st
🏀 Girls Basketball: 7th/JR/SR JV/SR vs. Southside (Away), 4:30 PM
🏀 Boys Basketball: 7th/JR/SR vs. Wynne (Away), 5:00 PM
🦃 First Grade Thanksgiving Program: FAC, 6:00 PM🍂
🗓️ Friday, November 22nd
🏀 Boys Basketball: 7th/JR/SR vs. Trumann @ Home, 5:00 PM

Congratulations to Linda Holman for being named ESS Employee of the Month for October at Westside Consolidated School District! 🎉
Her dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and it's wonderful to see her being recognized. Enjoy your well-deserved goodie bag, Linda! Your commitment and excellence inspire others, and you make a big difference in your school community.
Keep shining! ✨👏❤🤍
To learn more about becoming a substitute teacher in our district, please visit https://ess.com/ for details.


Westside Consolidated Schools is grateful to recognize Ms. Sam Ishmael as September Bus Driver of the Month, an honor awarded through First Community Bank! 👏👏💪 Ms. Sam brings joy to each day with her warm smile and caring welcome for every student who steps onto her bus. Her commitment to safety and dedication to her students make a positive impact on our school community. ❤🤍
Thank you, First Community Bank, for helping us honor Ms. Sam’s hard work and excellence.


Make-up school pictures will be tomorrow for high school and middle school. Elementary is scheduled for Friday.

WMS Yearbooks are on sale now for $45. The deadline to order is November 18th. We are required to have a minimum order of 75 yearbooks, or we will be unable to order them. These are great keepsakes for all of those middle school memories! Please get yours today. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to yearbook sponsor, Tammy Butts, at tbutts@westsideschools.org or call the office at 870-935-7501.

📬 November 2024 Parent Newsletter is Now Available!
We’re excited to share all the latest updates and important info for our district families! Check out the attached November 2024 Parent Newsletter to stay in the loop on upcoming events, announcements, and more.
