Transportation Update: Please note the following bus changes for Friday afternoon
• Bus 89 (Fish Bus) will ride with Bus 88 (Helicopter Bus).
The Helicopter Bus will be approximately 25 minutes behind schedule.
• Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
The Racecar Bus will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
• Bus 79 (Zebra Bus) will ride with Bus 90 (Goose Bus).
The Goose Bus will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
• Bus 89 (Fish Bus) will ride with Bus 88 (Helicopter Bus).
The Helicopter Bus will be approximately 25 minutes behind schedule.
• Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
The Racecar Bus will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
• Bus 79 (Zebra Bus) will ride with Bus 90 (Goose Bus).
The Goose Bus will be approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Warrior Week Ahead | March 14–21
We have a busy week ahead for our Warriors! Join us Saturday for the Miss Warrior Pageant, then help cheer on our teams as they compete in baseball, softball, soccer, and track throughout the week.
Quarter 4 begins Monday — let’s finish the year strong!
Looking Ahead: Spring Break is March 23–27, but several teams will still be competing in tournaments during the break.
Go Warriors! ❤️🤍
March 14
1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – Fine Arts Center – Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters
March 16
Quarter 4 Begins
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Walnut Ridge – Away
5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) vs. Joe T. Robinson – Home
6:00 PM – School Board Meeting – High School Library
March 17
3:15 PM – Junior High Track – Peco Relays – Pocahontas
4:30 PM – Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Away
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Away
March 18
7th/8th Grade Track – Jim Austin Relays – Hoxie
March 19
3:15 PM – Senior High Track – Peco Relays – Pocahontas
4:30 PM – Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Home
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Home
5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) vs. ICC – Away
March 20–21
Varsity Softball – Blazer Blast Tournament – Southside Complex
Upcoming Events
March 23–27
No School – Spring Break
March 23–25
Varsity Softball – Gulf Coast Classic III
March 27–28
Baseball – Spring Break Tournament – Joe T. Robinson
We have a busy week ahead for our Warriors! Join us Saturday for the Miss Warrior Pageant, then help cheer on our teams as they compete in baseball, softball, soccer, and track throughout the week.
Quarter 4 begins Monday — let’s finish the year strong!
Looking Ahead: Spring Break is March 23–27, but several teams will still be competing in tournaments during the break.
Go Warriors! ❤️🤍
March 14
1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – Fine Arts Center – Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters
March 16
Quarter 4 Begins
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Walnut Ridge – Away
5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) vs. Joe T. Robinson – Home
6:00 PM – School Board Meeting – High School Library
March 17
3:15 PM – Junior High Track – Peco Relays – Pocahontas
4:30 PM – Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Away
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Away
March 18
7th/8th Grade Track – Jim Austin Relays – Hoxie
March 19
3:15 PM – Senior High Track – Peco Relays – Pocahontas
4:30 PM – Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Home
4:30 PM – Baseball (Varsity/JV) vs. Highland – Home
5:00 PM – Soccer (Girls/Boys) vs. ICC – Away
March 20–21
Varsity Softball – Blazer Blast Tournament – Southside Complex
Upcoming Events
March 23–27
No School – Spring Break
March 23–25
Varsity Softball – Gulf Coast Classic III
March 27–28
Baseball – Spring Break Tournament – Joe T. Robinson
Athletics Update for Thursday, March 12, 2026 — Baseball V/JV will play at home vs. Cross County, and Softball V/JV will play at Jonesboro (away). Both games begin at 4:30 PM. Go Warriors!❤️🤍
Wednesday Double Bus Route Alert: Bus 76 (Racecar) will again ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel) today. As a result, Bus 76 may arrive approximately 15 minutes later than its normal drop-off time.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for your patience.
Game Update: Today’s girls and boys soccer away games at eStem have been cancelled due to field conditions and possible weather. Thank you for your understanding.
Congratulations to the Westside Choirs for their wonderful performances at Region 1 Choral Performance Assessment!
The J.H. Choir received Superior ratings in both performance and sightreading. The S.H. Concert Choir, Ladies Choir, and Select Mixed Ensemble also received all Superior ratings in both performance and sightreading.
The high school choirs are now eligible for Sweepstakes Awards at State next month! 🙌🙌❤️🤍
The J.H. Choir received Superior ratings in both performance and sightreading. The S.H. Concert Choir, Ladies Choir, and Select Mixed Ensemble also received all Superior ratings in both performance and sightreading.
The high school choirs are now eligible for Sweepstakes Awards at State next month! 🙌🙌❤️🤍
Westside volleyball was recently featured in The Jonesboro Sun’s “Best Under the Sun” sports section!
Senior Mattyx Cureton was named the Best Under the Sun Player of the Year after an outstanding season in which she recorded 1,087 assists, one of the highest single-season totals in the Arkansas Activities Association record book. She also added 70 service aces, 184 digs, and 50 kills.
Under first-year head coach Codie Zeigler, the Lady Warriors had an incredible season, winning conference and regional championships, finishing 28-5-2, and advancing to the 4A State Championship match.
Several Lady Warriors were also selected to the Best Under the Sun Team, including Vada Watkins, Kirby Conrad, and Macy Milner, highlighting the depth of talent on this year’s team.
Congratulations to Mattyx Cureton, Coach Zeigler, and the entire Lady Warriors volleyball team on a memorable season!
📖 Read the full article below to learn more about their incredible year.
Athletics Update: Today’s home baseball and soccer games have been cancelled. The home softball game vs. Batesville WILL still be played at 4:30 PM. Thank you for your understanding.
🌍 Student Travel Opportunity – Informational Meeting!
Students in grades 9–12 (including seniors graduating that year) may have the opportunity to travel to Europe in Summer 2028! This educational trip will allow students to explore historic cities, experience new cultures, and learn beyond the classroom through guided travel.
📅 Interest Meeting: March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Fine Arts Center
This meeting is for students and parents who are simply interested in learning more. There is no commitment required to attend.
Come hear about the destinations, safety measures, costs, and how students can be part of this incredible learning experience.
Students who attend the meeting with a parent will receive the earliest access to trip enrollment once registration opens.
Questions? Contact Mrs. McCloud at the high school.
We hope to see you there!
Students in grades 9–12 (including seniors graduating that year) may have the opportunity to travel to Europe in Summer 2028! This educational trip will allow students to explore historic cities, experience new cultures, and learn beyond the classroom through guided travel.
📅 Interest Meeting: March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Fine Arts Center
This meeting is for students and parents who are simply interested in learning more. There is no commitment required to attend.
Come hear about the destinations, safety measures, costs, and how students can be part of this incredible learning experience.
Students who attend the meeting with a parent will receive the earliest access to trip enrollment once registration opens.
Questions? Contact Mrs. McCloud at the high school.
We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to WHS AFJROTC!
On Saturday, they brought home 1st place in Armed Regulation, 1st and 2nd place in Master Color Guard, and 3rd place in Unarmed Regulation. Brayden Bennett also earned 1st place in Individual Drill Down.
The team finished the day with 2nd place overall. Great work, Warriors! ❤️🤍
On Saturday, they brought home 1st place in Armed Regulation, 1st and 2nd place in Master Color Guard, and 3rd place in Unarmed Regulation. Brayden Bennett also earned 1st place in Individual Drill Down.
The team finished the day with 2nd place overall. Great work, Warriors! ❤️🤍
Westside Sr High Quiz Bowl place 2nd in the 4A Regional Tournament Saturday, with their only loss to tournament champion Trumann. Team members Drew Davis and Jace Jones were selected to the All Tournament Team, and Jace earned tournament MVP for the highest scoring average of the day.
The Warriors will move on to the State Tournament in Dardanelle on April 11. 🙌🙌❤️🤍
The Warriors will move on to the State Tournament in Dardanelle on April 11. 🙌🙌❤️🤍
Westside Families — we would love to hear from you!
If you haven't had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to complete our Spring 2026 Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback helps us improve communication, programs, and support for our students.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for partnering with us to make Westside the best it can be!
https://forms.gle/xtPbP5z9yZfgP9Pm9
If you haven't had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to complete our Spring 2026 Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback helps us improve communication, programs, and support for our students.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for partnering with us to make Westside the best it can be!
https://forms.gle/xtPbP5z9yZfgP9Pm9
Bus Route Update ffor Friday, March 6, 2026
The following bus routes will be doubled up today:
Bus 82 (Battleship Bus) will ride with Bus 70 (Bull Bus).
Bull Bus (70) will run approximately 25 minutes later than normal.
Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
Racecar Bus (76) will run approximately 20 minutes later than normal.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The following bus routes will be doubled up today:
Bus 82 (Battleship Bus) will ride with Bus 70 (Bull Bus).
Bull Bus (70) will run approximately 25 minutes later than normal.
Bus 76 (Racecar Bus) will ride with Bus 77 (Squirrel Bus).
Racecar Bus (76) will run approximately 20 minutes later than normal.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
🎉 Congratulations to our Westside High School Cheerleaders! 🎉
We are proud to recognize two outstanding WHS cheerleaders for their recent honors:
Kaylison Williams – Selected as an All-State Cheerleader
Addie Thomas – Selected as an All-Star Player
These recognitions highlight their hard work, dedication, and the spirit they bring to Westside. We are proud of their accomplishments and the way they represent WHS! ❤️🤍
We are proud to recognize two outstanding WHS cheerleaders for their recent honors:
Kaylison Williams – Selected as an All-State Cheerleader
Addie Thomas – Selected as an All-Star Player
These recognitions highlight their hard work, dedication, and the spirit they bring to Westside. We are proud of their accomplishments and the way they represent WHS! ❤️🤍
2026 Student Athlete Pre-Participation Physicals
Student athletes entering grades 7–12 for the 2026–2027 school year can complete their required athletic physical on:
Sunday, April 19
Westside athletes should arrive at 2:00 PM
Jonesboro High School Activity Gym, 301 Hurricane Drive
All student athletes in grades 7–12 are required to have a current physical on file in order to participate in Westside Athletics for the upcoming school year.
Please review and complete the required paperwork prior to attending. Completing a physical now helps ensure athletes are ready for upcoming sports seasons. Related forms and parent information: https://5il.co/3txow
This event will be hosted by St. Bernards Sports Medicine.
Student athletes entering grades 7–12 for the 2026–2027 school year can complete their required athletic physical on:
Sunday, April 19
Westside athletes should arrive at 2:00 PM
Jonesboro High School Activity Gym, 301 Hurricane Drive
All student athletes in grades 7–12 are required to have a current physical on file in order to participate in Westside Athletics for the upcoming school year.
Please review and complete the required paperwork prior to attending. Completing a physical now helps ensure athletes are ready for upcoming sports seasons. Related forms and parent information: https://5il.co/3txow
This event will be hosted by St. Bernards Sports Medicine.
Twenty-seven Westside FFA members recently competed in the 2026 Arkansas FFA Eastern District CDE Contest hosted by Arkansas State University.
Congratulations to our Livestock Evaluation team for placing 2nd and our Milk Quality & Products team for placing 5th. Both teams have qualified for the State Contest in April.
While CDE season has come to an end for our other teams, we commend all of our members for their hard work and dedication throughout the spring semester.
Congratulations to our Livestock Evaluation team for placing 2nd and our Milk Quality & Products team for placing 5th. Both teams have qualified for the State Contest in April.
While CDE season has come to an end for our other teams, we commend all of our members for their hard work and dedication throughout the spring semester.
Today's baseball home game against Sloan-Hendrix has been cancelled due to the basketball state tournaments. A make-up date has not been set at this time.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We will share updates once more information becomes available.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We will share updates once more information becomes available.
Warrior Week Ahead | March 8–14
It’s another busy week for our Warriors! From athletics and performances to registration and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there are many opportunities to support our students.❤️🤍
Take a look at the schedule for the week and come out to cheer on the Warriors!
March 8
• 12:30 PM – Warrior Pageant Practice w/ Athletic Boosters – FAC
March 9–10
• WHS Choir – Choral Performance @ JHS
March 9–11
• 8:30 AM–2:30 PM – Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration
March 9
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Bay – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Batesville – Home
• 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting – Cafeteria
• 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs BIC – Home
March 10
• 3:15 PM – Track – Jr Practice Meet @ Pocahontas
• 4:30 PM – Baseball JV vs Ridgefield Christian – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs ESTEM – Away
March 12–14
• WHS Band – Region Concert Assessment @ Jonesboro
March 12
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro – Away
• 6:00 PM – WES 4th Grade Musical – FAC
March 13–14
• Varsity Softball @ Central AR Shootout
March 13
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs CAC – Away
March 14
• 1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – FAC
Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters
It’s another busy week for our Warriors! From athletics and performances to registration and the Miss Warrior Pageant, there are many opportunities to support our students.❤️🤍
Take a look at the schedule for the week and come out to cheer on the Warriors!
March 8
• 12:30 PM – Warrior Pageant Practice w/ Athletic Boosters – FAC
March 9–10
• WHS Choir – Choral Performance @ JHS
March 9–11
• 8:30 AM–2:30 PM – Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration
March 9
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Bay – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Batesville – Home
• 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting – Cafeteria
• 7:00 PM – Boys Soccer vs BIC – Home
March 10
• 3:15 PM – Track – Jr Practice Meet @ Pocahontas
• 4:30 PM – Baseball JV vs Ridgefield Christian – Home
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs ESTEM – Away
March 12–14
• WHS Band – Region Concert Assessment @ Jonesboro
March 12
• 4:30 PM – Softball (V/JV) vs Jonesboro – Away
• 6:00 PM – WES 4th Grade Musical – FAC
March 13–14
• Varsity Softball @ Central AR Shootout
March 13
• 4:30 PM – Baseball (V/JV) vs Trumann – Away
• 5:00 PM – Soccer (G/B) vs CAC – Away
March 14
• 1:00 PM – Miss Warrior Pageant – FAC
Hosted by WHS Athletic Boosters
It's time to spring your clocks forward, Warriors! Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Enjoy the extra daylight in the evenings! ❤️🤍
Read Across America Week – Thursday
Mrs. Russell’s third grade class enjoyed a fun twist on reading time today! Another great day celebrating books and the love of reading.
Mrs. Russell’s third grade class enjoyed a fun twist on reading time today! Another great day celebrating books and the love of reading.
