"Back to School" will also mean "Back to Student Meal Rates" UNLESS you're eligible for free or reduced meals. Parents must submit an application to be eligible. Apply here: ezmealapp.com
Upcoming Immunization Clinic for Back - to - School Immunizations!
2022 Sales Tax Holiday
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 6, 2022, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 7, 2022, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 will be the first day of classes for Westside Schools. We look forward to seeing all of our students back on campus.
Parents who have students who take medication while at school may bring those on Open House night! Nurse Meghan will be present to complete the paperwork with you.
5th grade-August 9th from 6-8 pm
6th and 7th grade-August 11th from 6-8 pm
Westside Open House Dates are as follows: Tuesday, August 9th - Pre-K & Kindergarten from 6-7:30pm and 5th & 8th grades from 6-8:00pm.
Thursday, August 11th for 1st-4th grades, 6th-7th grades & 9th-12th grades from 6-8:00pm.
Westside Schools Open House Dates:
There will be a mandatory athletic parent meeting held on Monday, August 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Westside Fine Arts Center. All parents of 7th-12th grade atheletes are required to attend.
Volleyball Skills Clinic for grades 3rd-6th! See graphic for more information!
Westside Middle School
Locker Rental and Schedule Pick-up
Friday, August 5th
8-11 am and 12-2 pm
Locker Rental-$5
Westside Schools Open House Dates for school year 2022-2023. You can also find these dates on the school calendar at https://www.westsideschools.org.
Correction: Westside Middle School homeroom rosters will be posted on Friday, July 8th at 3:00 pm. Come by the school to find out who your student's homeroom teacher will be!
Westside Middle School homeroom rosters will be posted on Friday, July 7th at 3:00 pm. Come by the school to find out who your student's homeroom teacher will be!
We look forward to seeing all our fans at the Warrior Dome for the 22/23 sports season where you can catch all the home volleyball and girls’ and boys’ basketball games!
Starting at 12:00 a.m. on July 1, 2022, call or email to get your name on the waiting list for the 22/23 season seats! Contact Dawn Passmore in the superintendent’s office at 870-336-8015 or email at dpassmore@westsideschools.org. Date and time stamp will be notated for placement on the waiting list. Seats are priced at $125 each for all home volleyball and girls’ and boys’ basketball games.
Current chairback holders will receive a notification via USPS for renewal.
Please join us for the RAAD Who Am I? Prevention Summit at the Hilton Garden Inn. This is a free event with a chance to hear from your peers, mingle with students from around the state, and make a difference!
Thursday Evening: Registration 5pm - 6pm
Dinner 6pm - 6:30pm
Prevention Art Activity 6:30pm - 8pm
Friday: Registration/Light Breakfast 8am - 9am
Prevention and Student Speakers (WHS Children’s Volunteer Club
members)
Peer Panel 9am - 4pm - lunch provided at 12pm
The WHS Drama Camp that was scheduled for July 5th-8th has been cancelled. A reschedule date has not yet been determined.
Westside High School will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the ROTC Building. There is a goal of 30 pints. Help save a life. Schedule your blood donation appointment today!
*All donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross recycled cotton tote bag, while supplies last!
Use this link to schedule your appointment directly:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideHS
RISE Arkansas June 2022 Issue. Inside this issue - Traveling Arkansas. It's summertime in Arkansas and there is nothing better than taking a road trip to one of our state's beautiful destinations. In this month's newsletter, we explore some of the exciting, but lesser-known destinations that we know your family will really enjoy!
Free summer breakfast serving time has been extended to 7:00-9:00 a.m. Lunch will still be served from 11:00-12:00 p.m. All meals are being served in the Westside Elementary Cafeteria. All students up to age 18 are eligible to receive free meals this summer until July 29, 2022 with the exception of July 4, 2022.
Reminder: Starting June 1, 2022, all kids up to age 18 can eat free breakfast and lunch until July 29th! Breakfast will be served from 7:00-8:00 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:00-12:00 p.m. in the Westside Elementary Cafeteria. (no meals will be served on July 4, 2022)
