
Westside Middle School held its annual spelling bee today. The top 3 finishers will represent WMS at the county spelling bee in February.
First Place-Chloe Craig
Second Place-Macie Eldridge
Third Place-Ella Dement
Alternate-Haley Crawford


"Local Leadership, Lasting Impact", January 2025 has been declared School Board Recognition Month by the Arkansas State Board of Education.
Westside school board members represent the heart of our community. Let's take this opportunity to express our gratitude and celebrate their vital contribution to shaping the future of Westside education.
Pictured left to right:
Jeffrey Tubbs - Board Member
Sam Hiser - Board Member
Myca Ferguson - Board Secretary
Josh Cureton - Board Vice President
Shannon Davis - Board President


Hey Warriors, show your Warrior Spirit and get ready for Basketball Homecoming with our official 2025 WHS Basketball Homecoming t-shirt! 🙌🙌
Orders are due by Thursday, January 16th—don’t miss out! Forms can be delivered directly to your school office. Get yours today and be part of the excitement! ❤🤍




🏀🎉 Warriors Can Jam! 🎉🏀
Get ready for the 2025 WHS Basketball Homecoming on Friday, January 24th! Let’s show our Warrior Pride and school spirit all week by dressing up according to our daily themes!


Westside Middle School is pleased to announce our December Employees of the Month.
Licensed-Melody Mooney (not pictured)
Classified-Karah Privett


Congratulations WMS GT Students! Last semester, our WMS GT students participated in the Williams Baptist University Drama Department Writing Competition. We are thrilled to announce that the stories written by the following students have been selected to serve as the play script for the department's spring performance!
📚 6th Graders:
Nora O’Connell
Nathan Templeton
Isabelle Constantine
📚 5th Graders:
Ally Johnson
Meredith Smith
Kinsley Booth
Carter Bowers
These talented students will also have the exciting opportunity to attend the play and see their creative ideas come to life on stage! ❤🤍


🏀 Attention Warrior Basketball Fans! 🏀
The Friday night boys basketball games have been moved to Thursday, and both Girls and Boys teams will now play on the same night!
Start Time: 4:00 PM with order of games as follows:
1️⃣ Junior Girls
2️⃣ Junior Boys
3️⃣ Senior Girls
4️⃣ Senior Boys
Please note: The 15-Year State Championship Recognition Ceremony originally planned for Friday night will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates!

Warrior Events for January 6th-11th
Happy New Year! Let’s start 2024 strong with an exciting week of Warrior activities!
📅 January 6th:
🎳 3:35 PM - Bowling vs. Cross County @ Hijinx
🏀 5:00 PM - Girls & Boys Basketball (Junior) vs. Pocahontas
📅 January 7th:
📚 Students return from winter break!
🏊 WHS Swim Meet @ Pocahontas
📅 January 9th:
📸 Senior Composite Makeup Pictures
🎳 3:45 PM - Bowling vs. Ridgefield @ Hijinx
🏀 5:00 PM - Girls Basketball (7th/Jr/Sr) vs. Blytheville @ Home
📅 January 10th:
🏀 5:00 PM - Boys Basketball (7th/Jr/Sr) vs. Blytheville @ Home
📅 January 11th:
🧠 WHS Quiz Bowl Senior Tournament @ Brookland
Come out and support our Warriors this week! ❤🤍

🎉 Happy New Year, Warriors! 🎉 We hope you’ve had an amazing break!
Just a reminder:
Teachers return on Monday, January 6th for Professional Development.
Students return on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
Let’s kick off the new year strong, Warriors! 💪❤🤍

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Westside Consolidated School District! ✨🎉
As we step into 2025, we’re excited for all the possibilities ahead and are so thankful for our incredible Westside community. Your support, commitment, and Warrior spirit make everything we do possible!
Here’s to a bright and successful year for our students, staff, and families. ❤🤍


School Choice Applications Are Now Open!
Westside Consolidated School District is accepting School Choice Applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2025.
Ready to join the Warrior family?
Click here below for more information and to access the application:
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/school-choice
Don’t miss the chance to become part of our amazing school community! ❤️🤍


Wishing you and your family a holiday filled with love, joy, and all the magic of the
season. Merry Christmas from Westside Consolidated School District. ❤🤍


Westside Middle School was serenaded by Mr. Robert and Mr. Mitch during our lunches today. This is their 3rd year singing Christmas songs to our students.


10 Ideas for a Winter Reading Challenge


Westside Consolidated Schools' January breakfast and lunch menus are now available! 🥞🍎🍔 Check out what’s on the menu as we kick off the new year.
Stay fueled for success, Warriors! ❤️🤍
Click below to view menus:
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/dining-menus-for-schools

🎄 Christmas Break Reminder! 🎅 There will be no school from December 23rd through January 6th, 2025 for Christmas Break. School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing everyone in the new year! 🎉✨


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










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! ❤🤍

