Westside Middle School

🏀🎶 WHS Basketball Homecoming Spirit Week: HOCOCHELLA! 🎶🏀 Get ready to bring the festival vibes to school as we celebrate Basketball Homecoming all week long on January 26-30th! Dress up each day and show your Warrior spirit! 🙌🙌 Let’s fill the halls with energy, spirit, and Warrior pride all week long! ❤️🤍

Warrior Week Ahead: January 12th-17th
Here’s what’s happening across Westside this week! Check out the events, games, and activities planned for our Warriors — and mark your calendars.

Monday, January 12
5:00 PM – GBB vs. Gosnell (Home)
6:00 PM – School Board Meeting (HS Library)
6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting (Cafeteria)

Tuesday, January 13
5:00 PM – BBB vs. Gosnell (Away)

Wednesday, January 14
Bowling vs. Valley View @ Hijinx

Thursday, January 15
Swim Meet @ Paragould
5:00 PM – GBB vs. Brookland (Away)

Friday–Saturday, January 16–17
WHS Band – Region V All-Region Band Clinic @ ASU

Friday, January 16
5:00 PM – BBB vs. Brookland (Home)
6:00 PM – WMS 6th & 7th Grade Have a Heart Dance (Gym)

Saturday, January 17
GBB – 7th Grade Playday @ GCT

⚾ Jr. High Baseball Tryouts ⚾
Attention 7th and 8th grade students interested in playing Jr. High Baseball!
Monday, January 26, 5:00–6:30 p.m., High School Baseball Field

🏀 WHS Girls & Boys Basketball – Away Games - Info you need to know!

The WHS Girls and Boys Basketball teams will be playing in Blytheville tonight and tomorrow night.

Tickets: Online purchase only @ https://gofan.co/app/school/AR19314
Reminder: A Clear Bag Policy will be enforced at the venue.

Come out and support our Warriors! ❤️🤍🏀

The Westside Junior High girls cheer team had an amazing first year competing! At the Jonesboro Spirit Cheer Competition they earned 1st place in the 4-A Game Day Division, along with Best Overall Band Chant & Fight Song and Best Overall Game Day performance in all divisions. This incredible accomplishment reflects the team's hard work and spirit, as well as the leadership of their coach, Jamie Boyt, who guided them every step of the way. ♥️🤍📣

Double Bus Route: Bus 76 (Racecar) will ride Bus 77 (Squirrel) today.
Drop-off for Bus 76 students will be approximately 10 minutes later than usual.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Just a reminder that students return to school on Tuesday, January 6th. We look forward to seeing everyone back!

School Board Recognition Month – January 2026

January is a time to recognize and thank the dedicated individuals who serve our district as school board members. The 2026 theme, “Answering the Call,” reflects the commitment our board shows through thoughtful leadership, service, and support of our students, staff, and community.

Pictured (left to right):
Jeffrey Tubbs, Board Member; Sam Hiser, Board Member; Myca Ferguson, Secretary; Josh Cureton, Vice President; and Shannon Davis, President.

We are grateful for the time, leadership, and heart each of you brings to our schools. ❤️🤍💪

School Choice Window Opens January 1
Westside Consolidated School District will accept School Choice applications from January 1–June 1 for the upcoming school year. We’re excited to welcome new Warriors! ❤️🤍
Learn more and access the application at the link below.
https://www.westsideschools.org/page/school-choice

🎉❤️🤍 Happy New Year, Warriors! 🎉❤️🤍
We’re excited for a new year of learning, growth, and accomplishments. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!

Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a very Merry Christmas.
May this holiday bring joy, peace, and time with those who matter most. ❤️🤍

Jr High softball tryouts will be held Wednesday Jan 7 from 5-630 on the Westside softball field (weather permitting). All girls in grades 5-8 are invited to tryout and we will make 2 teams with enough interest. Call (870)824-8851 with any questions.

Congratulations to Westside Middle School Employees of the Month for December.
Licensed-Lauren Curtis
Classified-Karah Privett

🚌 Double Bus Route Notice – Today
Bus 76 (Racecar) and Bus 90 (Goose) will ride together today. Please expect an approximate 15-minute delay in drop-off for Bus 90. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

WMS Band Fundraiser Update
We apologize for the delay in blanket fundraiser orders. Although orders were placed on time, FedEx now estimates delivery on 12/30/25 due to winter weather delays from Canada.

We understand the disappointment and will share updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and continued support of the WMS Band.

🖤💛 Today our Warriors showed up in black and gold in support of the Manila Lions 🖤💛

The recap from the December 15, 2025 School Board Meeting is now available.
Visit our website to review highlights, recognitions, and important updates discussed during the meeting.
🔗 https://www.westsideschools.org/page/recap-board-of-education-regular-meeting

🎄Christmas Break Reminder 🎄
School will be out for students from December 22, 2025 through January 5, 2026.
Students will return on Tuesday, January 6th.

We hope all of our Warrior families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season!
Happy Holidays, Warriors! ❤️🤍

Attention Parents & Guardians: DOUBLE BUS ROUTE - Bus 77 (Squirrel) students will ride Bus 79 (Zebra) this afternoon.

Warrior Week Ahead: December 15–20 ❤️🤍

Here’s what’s happening across Warrior Nation this week:

12/15
• BBB – 7th vs Tuckerman – Away
• Bowling vs Brookland @ Hijinx
• 5pm – GBB – 7th & Jr vs Nettleton – Home
• 6pm – School Board Meeting – WHS Library

12/16
• 5pm – BBB vs Paragould – Away
• 5pm – GBB vs Forrest City – Home

12/18
• Bowling vs Jonesboro @ Hijinx
• 5pm – GBB vs Trumann – Home

12/19
• BBB – Sr Boys in Heber Springs Classic @ Batesville HS

12/20–12/31
• GBB & BBB @ NEA Tournament

Upcoming Events

12/22–1/5/26 — NO SCHOOL (Christmas Break)
1/6/26 — Students Return