Westside High School

Westside’s FFA Chapter proudly represented our school at the state convention earlier this week, showcasing their hard work, leadership, and dedication to agricultural excellence. From competitive events to leadership roles, each student played an important part in making this a memorable and successful experience. ✨Hannah Guerin competed in the state Creed Speaking contest and was recognized on stage. She also received her pin for her jacket for placing 2nd at district. She will receive her plaque at our upcoming banquet. ✨Rylee Lemley competed in the state Discussion Meet contest and was pulled for finals, she received an impressive 3rd place in the contest for the entire state. This young lady is VERY knowledgeable! She was given her pin for placing 1st at district and will receive her plaque at the upcoming banquet. Rylee also received a foundational FFA scholarship which she will utilize when she attends college this fall. ✨Cason Stinson was recognized on stage for receiving his state FFA degree and received the charm that will hang from his jacket. ✨Jaxson Hines, Harlynn Robertson and Conner Layne served as our chapters delegates. They met with state officer candidates and placed votes for the new state officer team. ✨Kamron Cruce served on the Courtesy Corps and assisted at the registration table, he was recognized on stage and received a pin for his jacket for his service. ✨Tina Cruce (Kamron’s mother) received her honorary state degree and was recognized on stage.

Important Update: Baseball Senior Night Rescheduled Our Baseball Senior Night Ceremony has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23rd, as Westside takes on EPC at home starting at 4:30. The ceremony will be held after the varsity game and before the JV game, at approximately 6:00 PM. Come out and help us celebrate our senior players and cheer on Westside Baseball!

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2025! Today, we recognize the amazing team of bus drivers and monitors who make a difference every single day. At Westside, we’re incredibly grateful for the dedication, care, and commitment these individuals bring to safely transporting our students. While not everyone is pictured here, please know that each and every one of you plays a vital role in keeping our students safe and supported. Your hard work does not go unnoticed! Thank you for all you do—on the road and beyond! ♥️🤍

🎉 Congratulations to the Westside School Board! 🎉 We are proud to announce that the Westside Consolidated School District Board of Education has been awarded the Master Board Award by the Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA)! This honor is given to school boards whose members have each earned 50 or more hours of Board Development Training, reflecting their commitment to leadership, learning, and student success. A special congratulations to Board Member Sam Hiser, who was also individually recognized for reaching the 50-hour milestone in Board Development Training! The board was formally recognized during last night’s regular school board meeting. We are incredibly grateful for their continued dedication and service to the students, staff, and families of Westside. Board Members recognized during the meeting include (left to right): Josh Cureton, Vice President Jeffrey Tubbs, Board Member Mr. Scott Gauntt, Superintendent Shannon Davis, President Sam Hiser, Board Member Myca Ferguson, Secretary

💜 Purple Star Reception Honors Military Families 💜 Last night, Westside Schools proudly hosted a Purple Star Reception to recognize and celebrate the incredible military-connected students and families within our district. We extend a special thank you to First Community Bank for sponsoring this meaningful event and helping us honor those who serve our country both in and out of uniform. It's a great day to be a Warrior! ❤🤍

🎉 Congratulations to WHS Junior McKyna Craig! 🎉 McKyna has been selected as Central Dealerships of Jonesboro's Athlete of the Month for March! Her hard work, dedication, and leadership make her a standout member of the Warrior family. As part of this recognition, McKyna chose Mrs. Anna Radillo, WHS Math teacher, as the educator who has made a significant impact on her life. In honor of this, Mrs. Radillo received a $250 gift card from Central Dealerships of Jonesboro! We are so proud of both McKyna and Mrs. Radillo for the excellence they bring to Westside! ❤🤍

⚽ SOCCER GAME UPDATE – LOCATION & ENTRY INFO ⚽ Today’s Westside soccer games vs. Lisa West will be played at Burns Park – Field 1. Entry: No cash accepted at the gate with digital payment only @ https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/lisaacademy/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzI3 🎟️ Ticket Code Access Begins: 2:00 PM

⚽🏃‍♂️ ⚾Senior Night – Thursday, April 24, 2025 ⚽🏃‍♂️⚾ Join us as we celebrate our incredible Senior Warriors from Soccer, Track, and Baseball on Thursday, April 24th! Track & Soccer Ceremony: Begins at 6:30 PM (escorts arrive by 6:20 PM at the football concession stand) Baseball Ceremony: Will be held after the varsity game (escorts arrive by 4:30 PM) Let’s pack the stands and show our support for these seniors as they’re honored for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to Warrior Athletics! ❤🤍

💜 Don’t Forget! 💜 Tomorrow is Wear Purple Day at Westside! We’re honoring our military-connected students and their families by showing our support. 💜⭐ Let’s show our strength and support together — Westside is proud to be a Purple Star School District!

📣 Important Announcement for Homeschool Families in the Westside Consolidated School District! If you are the parent of a homeschooled child who meets the following criteria, this is for you. The Westside Consolidated School District, Office of Special Education, will hold a meeting with parents of students: *who live in the school district, *have a child who has/had an IEP in a public school setting, *and are currently homeschooling. Your child may be eligible to receive equitable services through a service plan. Please join Dr. Kammerer on Friday, April 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the special education department at 870-935-7501. For a Zoom link to the meeting, please e-mail Dr. Kammerer at ckammerer@westsideschools.org.

WARRIOR EVENTS: April 21–26 It’s a packed week full of Warrior pride, academic testing, athletics, celebrations, and community events! Here’s what’s coming up across the district: 📝 Academic Testing • 4/21 – WHS ELS Writing Test • 4/22 – WHS Algebra I ATLAS Test • 4/23 – WHS Geometry ATLAS Test • 4/24 – WHS Biology ATLAS Test ⚾️🥎⚽️ Athletics • 4/21 – 4:30 PM Baseball V/JV vs Ridgefield (Home) • 4/21 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV @ Cross County • 4/22 – 4 PM Baseball V/JV @ Blytheville • 4/22 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV @ Blytheville • 4/22 – 5 PM Soccer G/B @ Lisa West • 4/24 – 4 PM Baseball V/JV vs Blytheville (Home) • 4/24 – 4:30 PM Softball V/JV vs Blytheville (Home) • 4/24 – 5 PM Soccer G/B vs Brookland (Home) • 4/25 – 4:30 PM Baseball V/JV vs Riverside (Home) • 4/26 – 12 PM Varsity Baseball @ Paragould 🎽 Track & Field • 4/22 – Jr. High Conference Meet • 4/24 – Senior Night for Track, Baseball, and Soccer – Join us as we celebrate our senior athletes! 🎶 Fine Arts • 4/24 – WHS Choir Spring Concert @ FAC 🎉 Special Events • 4/21 – 7 PM School Board Meeting @ WHS Library • 4/25 – 6 PM 4th & 5th Grade Dance @ WMS Cafeteria • 4/26 – WES PTO Springfest @ WES – Fun for the whole family! Let’s cheer on our Warriors in and out of the classroom this week! ❤🤍

WHS Science Club and agri students worked together to plant perennials and pollinators in the Elementary outdoor classroom planters! These flowers will spread to fill the planters and come back every year to promote the presence of pollinators!

WHS parents and students, Please see the semester test schedule for WHS below. The link to the semester test exemption policy is in the link below as well. Thursday, May 15: B day and 4th block Friday, May 16: A day and 5th block Monday, May 19: Graduation Day (Make-up testing) Tuesday, May 20: Make-up Testing Wednesday, May 21: Make-up Testing Thursday, May 22: Make-up testing approved by administration only. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14dGJ8D5sxGQamUVw22Ir6LCqrB2K9RUn/view?usp=sharing

🏈🔥 Westside Warriors Red & White Football Game 🔥🏈 Mark your calendars for Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Warrior Stadium — and get ready for an evening full of football, food, and fun as we kick off the upcoming season with our annual Red & White Game! Event Highlights: Meet & Greet with the 2025–2026 Warrior Football Team Delicious BBQ Plate Sales – $10 Silent Auction & Prize Drawings Intrasquad scrimmage featuring your favorite Warrior athletes! 🎟️ Entry Fee: $5 per person – No passes will be accepted for this fundraiser event. All proceeds benefit the Westside Football program — so come out, show your support, and help us start the season strong! 💪❤️🤍 Let’s fill the stands and bring the energy, Warrior Nation!

Today, WHS AFJROTC cadets packed an incredible 19,200 meals at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas — pushing the unit past a major milestone of 1,000,000 meals packed in service to their community! This achievement is a testament to their ongoing commitment to leadership, service, and making a real difference. We are incredibly proud of these cadets and their dedication to helping fight food insecurity in Northeast Arkansas. Aim High, Warriors—Serve Proud! ♥️🤍

Another great day for Westside Trap! We’re proud to share some awesome results from Sunday's YSS Format Youth Trapshooting Tournament, sponsored by Harmony Hearing Center! • Sr 1 Squad took 1st Place! • Brayden Willis shot an impressive 49/50 and battled it out in a shootoff for HOA, finishing as Runner-Up! • Jr 2 Squad secured a strong 2nd Place finish. • Jr 1 Squad came in 4th, showing great effort and determination. Huge shoutout to all our shooters for their hard work and sportsmanship. What a fantastic day of competition—way to represent, Westside Trap! ♥️🤍

WHS parents and students, Please see the attached link for ATLAS testing information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3szSQyHO2Ves2r7pWBI1PgAeN4YlACtX35Pa-oMMgs/edit?usp=drivesdk

Attention WHS students and parents. Please see the image for the WHS ATLAS testing schedule. It is important to show up early to school each morning the student tests. Late students will not be able to enter the testing rooms once the tests begin. Also make sure chromebooks are charged and brought to school for each testing day.

🥎Softball Senior Night🥎 Join us as we celebrate our amazing WHS Softball Seniors this Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the WHS Softball Field! Ceremony begins at 4:15 PM (before the game). All participants and escorts should arrive by 4:05 PM. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on these athletes who’ve given their all to the program. It’s their time to shine—on and off the field! ❤🤍

Reminder: Athletic physicals for Westside students entering grades 7–12 (2025–2026) are this Sunday, April 13 at Jonesboro High School Activity Gym. 🕑 Jr High – 2:00 PM 🕝 Sr High – 2:15 PM *Bring completed forms. Arrive at your scheduled time.*