Westside Middle School

⚔️🏴‍☠️ Homecoming Week is Near! 🏴‍☠️⚔️
Get ready to show your school spirit as we Wreck the Raiders!

Here are the dress-up days leading up to the big game on Friday, September 19th:
Monday: High Seas Hijinx (Mismatch Day)
Tuesday: X Marks the Spot (Gold/Sparkle)
Wednesday: Pirates vs. Princesses
Thursday: ShipWrecked (Tacky Tourist)
Friday: Wreck the Raiders (Red & White Spirit Day)

Show your spirit and let's support our Warriors! ❤️🤍

AFJROTC is hosting a Terri Tyner Memorial Blood Drive on September 3rd between 8:30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. in the high school library. If you are eligible, please consider joining us. Anyone who attempts to donate will receive free snacks and a free t-shirt.

Your donation could save up to three lives and help our Warriors earn scholarships. Pre-register to ensure that the Red Cross sends enough supplies and staff. Donors must be seventeen or older or sixteen with a signed parent permission form (available in the library). Please bring your ID. Thank you!

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideHS

Today we honor the hard work and dedication of all those who contribute to our schools, community, and nation. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing our Warrior family a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

Westside Middle School Employees of the Month for August
Licensed-Mandi Gipson
Classified-Shannon Davis
Thank you for all you do!!

Here’s what’s happening in Warrior Nation this upcoming week! Come out and support our student-athletes . Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Warriors! 🙌🙌❤️🤍

Monday, Sept 1
No School – Labor Day

Tuesday, Sept 2
3:30 PM – Golf (B/G) vs Pocahontas – Away

Thursday, Sept 4
1:00 PM – Golf (B/G) vs Brookland – @ Sage Meadows
3:30 PM – Tennis vs Brookland & Wynne – @ Allen Park
4:30 pm - Volleyball – All Teams vs Southside – Away
5:30 PM – 7th & Jr. High Football vs Hoxie – Home

Friday, Sept 5
7:00 PM – High School Football vs Hoxie – Away

Saturday, Sept 6
Volleyball – @ Hoxie Tournament

🍎 We’re Hiring! Join Our Food Service Team 🍎
Do you enjoy working with children and being part of a school community?
✅ Family-friendly schedule (work while your kids are in school!)
✅ Supportive team environment
✅ Make a difference in students’ lives every day
Apply today and join us in making sure every student starts their day with healthy meals and a smile.
https://westsideschools.schoolspring.com/

7th Grade girls volleyball members were announced today during their lunch as they begin their season tonight! Go Lady Warriors!!

Thank you to Jordan Ferguson and Koby Hamilton and Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market for the donation of school supplies. They will be put to good use!

📢 Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday!

🔥 GAME DAY VIBES 🔥 Today kicks off our first Game Day tradition—and the halls were glowing with Warrior pride! Jerseys on, energy high, and hearts set on victory. Just look at these Warriors… don’t they look ready to take down the Walnut Ridge Bobcats? "No claws can stop this crew—Warriors are coming for the win!" Let’s bring the noise, bring the pride, and bring home that W! 🪶🏈❤️🤍 Thank, Mrs. Mandi Gipson, for snapping these photos for us ❤️ Mrs. Rider even called them all to the stage and introduced them. Then players got to tell about their game. ❤️

📣 Warrior Week Ahead (Aug. 25 – Sept. 1)

❤️🤍 It’s a busy week for our Warriors! Mark your calendars and come out to support our students on the court, course, and field. Let’s go, Warriors! 🏐🏌️‍♂️🎾🏈

Mon, Aug. 25
3:30 PM – Boys/Girls Golf vs. BIC @ North Hills
4:30 PM – Volleyball vs. Harrisburg @ Home

Tue, Aug. 26
Boys/Girls Golf vs. Trumann/Wynne @ North Hills
Volleyball vs. Manila – Away

Thu, Aug. 28
3:30 PM – Tennis vs. Brookland/Pocahontas @ Allen Park
4:30 PM – Volleyball vs. Harmony Grove @ Home
5:30 PM – Football vs. Riverview – Away

Mon, Sept. 1
No School – Labor Day

Let’s have a great week, Warrior family!

📣 Help Wanted – Join the Warrior Team!

Westside Consolidated School District is now accepting applications for a High School ISS/Attendance/Chromebook Paraprofessional.

This position plays an important role in supporting our students and staff, and we’re looking for a dedicated individual who’s ready to make a difference!

Apply today and become part of the Warrior family! ❤️🤍
https://westsideschools.schoolspring.com/

Shoutout to our WMS Student Council! Tonight, our School Board recognized these outstanding students for their many contributions to both school and community. From welcoming new students, showing appreciation to teachers, organizing a fall food drive for the Backpack Program, and partnering with Make-A-Wish to grant six wishes most recently — to providing Christmas support for community members and even working on a volleyball project for the school playground — this group truly goes above and beyond. What makes it even more impressive is that so much of what they do is on their own time, volunteering to make a difference. We are proud of their servant leadership and the impact they’re making! ❤️🤍 Pictured: Kasen B. Isabella A. Jazmin W. Meredith S. Ryan E. Bayne J. Jayda E. Alaina S. Sadie B Not Pictured: Ty E. Hannah D. Claire H. Carson T. Sponsors: Morgan Red Erin Nortier

Remember to complete and return to school all of the beginning of the year paperwork. While it is a lot, each piece is necessary to have on file. Thank you for your quick attention to this!

Students in 7th media elective class taught by Mrs. Tammy Butts started leading our morning assembly this morning. They lead us in a moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, announcements, announce birthdays, give words of encouragement, etc.

Warrior Week Ahead! ❤️🤍
August 18th-22nd - Here’s what’s happening at Westside this week — mark your calendars and come out to support our students! We can’t wait to see our Warrior family showing their spirit all week long! 🙌🙌

Mon., 8/18 – 6 PM – Warrior Football vs. Piggott @ Home – AAA Benefit Game
Mon., 8/18 – 7 PM – School Board Meeting – High School Library
Tues., 8/19 – WHS Senior Composite Pictures
Tues., 8/19 – Golf B/G vs. Brookland @ Sage Meadows
Tues., 8/19 – Volleyball – Jr. High Jamboree
Wed., 8/20 – Tennis vs. Brookland & Highland @ Allen Park
Thurs., 8/21 – Volleyball – Sr. High Jamboree @ Jonesboro
Fri., 8/22 – Tennis – JV Matches @ Allen Park

📢 August Parent Newsletter is Here!
We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year, and our August Parent Newsletter is packed with important updates, reminders, and resources for families across the district. Stay informed and connected!
https://5il.co/3nrei

WMS Arrival reminders: Upon arrival, students who eat breakfast will go to the cafeteria to eat. Students who aren't eating breakfast at school will go to the gym for morning assembly. We will have several adults on duty to help students get to the location they need to in the morning.

WMS Student Google Accounts are being reset today. Students won't have access to them overnight . They will regain access tomorrow when they arrive at school and receive their new login information. We apologize for any inconvenience.