Westside Middle School

Attention WMS Families: 5th and 6th grade students will be making up their fall festival activities that they missed on Friday. They will be able to purchase snacks at the concession stand. 5th grade will attend at 12:05 pm , and 6th grade will go 12:50. Also, WMS will not be dressing up on Halloween. This will be a regular instruction day. Thank you for your help with this.

Warrior Fans - don't forget that the Red/White Basketball T-shirt orders are due today! Please turn the order in to any of the school offices. Order Form: https://5il.co/2zbf8 Game Information: https://5il.co/2zbez

Attention Patrons: 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 Specia 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 Thursday, October 31, 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.

This afternoon, Coach D. and his team are on campus grilling up hamburgers for our teachers and staff during parent/teacher conferences. 👏👏😋 A huge thank you to First Community Bank for sponsoring this meal and for your continued dedication to Westside Schools! Your generosity and support play a vital role in helping us create a strong, thriving school community. We are grateful for partners like you!❤️🤍

Warrior Events for October 21st-25th! Get ready for a packed week, Warriors! Let’s show our support and spirit all week long! 💪❤️🤍 🏐 10/20-21 - Sr. High District Volleyball Tournament @ Brookland 💉 10/21 - Flu Clinic @ WMS & WHS 📚 10/21 @ 6 PM - Annual Report to the Public & Regular Board Meeting - HS Library 💉 10/22 - Flu Clinic @ WES 🏃 10/22 - Jr. XC Meet - Blazer Invitational 🏈 10/24 @ 5:30 PM - Football @ Pocahontas 🎶 10/25 @ 6 PM - Senior Night for Band @ Warrior Stadium 🎀 10/25 @ 7 PM - Football vs Pocahontas @ Home - PINK OUT!

Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 18th, for a Teacher Professional Development Make-up Day. We will see all of our Warriors back on Monday! ❤🤍

There will be no school on Friday, October 18th for a Teacher Professional Development Makeup Day. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

Westside Middle School EAST and G/T programs were honored to have Craighead Electric come talk to our students about their role in our community and the opportunities they offer. Justin Etter and Westside alumni, Lindsey Bowman and Brett Hufstedler did a GREAT job answering questions and describing the different jobs held at their facility. We appreciate all they do for our community! ❤️🤍

WMS is now taking orders for their 2024-2025 Yearbook! Don't miss out on capturing the magic of this school year! Our theme is "Behind the Scenes" – where the moments you don't always see take center stage. From the classroom and everything in between, this year's book is all about the stories that happen off-camera. Orders are due November 22nd! Please click the following link for a printable copy: https://5il.co/2ymlt

Parents, save the date! Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 17th from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out soon to schedule a time. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, so be sure to reserve your spot!

⚾️ Attention Warriors! Big Day for Warrior Baseball This Saturday! ⚾️ Get ready for an action-packed Saturday full of baseball fun! The day kicks off with a Baseball Skills Camp for 2nd-8th graders—an amazing opportunity for young athletes to learn new skills and improve their game with hands-on coaching. Then, stick around for the exciting Home Run Derby at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Alumni Baseball Game at 6:00 p.m.! Watch past Warriors return to the field! ❤🤍 Come out, support your Warriors, and enjoy a full day of baseball action!

💗🏈💗 Warrior Football Pink Out Game - Friday, October 25th! 💗🏈💗 Get ready for our annual Warrior Football Pink Out Game on Friday, October 25th! This is more than just a game—it's a chance to support an important cause while cheering on our Warriors. Make sure to get your Pink Out t-shirt to show your support! Wear your pink with pride and join us in making a difference. Don’t miss out! 📅 When: Friday, October 25th 👕 Get Your Pink Out T-shirt Today! Order Deadline is Monday, October 14th Let's fill the stands with pink and Warrior pride! ❤🤍 https://5il.co/2ycat (printable copy)

🏀 Attention Parents of 7th-12th Grade Boys Basketball Players! 🏀 There will be a mandatory boys basketball parent meeting on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gym. We look forward to seeing you there!

Intramural Basketball Registration Reminder! Attention parents of 3rd-6th graders! 📢 Don't forget, registration forms for Intramural Basketball are due by Friday, October 11th. Make sure your child doesn't miss out on this fun opportunity to learn new skills! 🏀

2024-2025 Family and Community Engagement Plans Now Available! The Family and Community Engagement Plans for WHS, WMS, and WHS for the 2024-2025 school year are now live! These plans outline how we will collaborate with families and the community to support student success. You can access the plans by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code on the attached image. Let’s work together for a great school year! https://www.westsideschools.org/page/family-and-community-engagement-plans

📣 Next Week's Events! 📣 October 7th - 12th is packed with exciting activities and events for our students and community! Be sure to mark your calendars, Warriors! 🎉 October 7th-10th: WES Cheer Clinic for PreK-4th Grades 🏐 October 7th @ 4:30 PM: Volleyball - All Teams vs. Trumann @ Home 🎶 October 7th @ 6:00 PM: WHS Band Booster Meeting @ FAC 🏃‍♀️ October 8th: XC Meet - Caveman Open @ Cave City 🏐 October 8th: Volleyball - Sr A & B vs. JHS - Away 🎤 October 8th: WHS Choir - All Region Concert @ JHS 📚 October 10th-18th: WES Book Fair 🏐 October 10th: Volleyball - All Teams vs. Pocahontas @ Home 🏈 October 10th: Football - 7th & Jr vs. Southside - Away ⛳ October 11th: Senior Night for Golf, Tennis, & XC 🏈 October 11th @ 7:00 PM: Football vs. Southside @ Home 🎉 October 11th: WES Cheer Clinic Performance at Halftime! 🎤 October 12th: Sr Choir - All Region Auditions @ JHS 🏐 October 12th: Sr Volleyball - Conway Tournament Let’s show our support for our students! ❤🤍

Congratulations to Westside Middle School’s Employees of the Month. They work hard to support our students!! Licensed: Mrs. Jill Barber Classified: Mr. Robert Herrera

📢 October Parent Newsletter is Available! 📰 The latest edition of our Westside Warrior Parent Newsletter is ready for you! It’s packed with important updates, upcoming events, and helpful tips. Make sure to read it and stay connected with everything happening this month! ❤🤍 https://5il.co/2xz2m

Last Chance to Order Your Homecoming T-Shirts! The final reorder for Homecoming t-shirts is here! All orders are due by Friday, October 4th. Make sure you grab this exclusive design – there won't be another one like it! Don’t wait – order yours today! 🎉👕❤🤍

📅 Warrior Events: September 30th - October 5th 📅 Check out what’s happening this week with our Warriors: Monday, 9/30 📸 WMS School Pictures Tuesday, 10/1 📸 WHS School Pictures 🏃‍♂️ XC Meet - Jr - Lyon College @ Batesville 🏐 Volleyball - All Teams vs Hoxie (Away) Wednesday, 10/2 📸 WES School Pictures (PreK, 1, 3) 📚 WHS FBLA Conference @ ASU Thursday, 10/3 📸 WES School Pictures (K, 2, 4) 🏐 Volleyball - All Teams vs Highland (Home) 🏈 Football - Jr vs Blytheville (Home) Friday, 10/4 🚌 4th Grade Field Trip to Parker Pioneer Homestead 🏈 Football - Sr vs Blytheville (Away) Saturday, 10/5 🏃‍♂️ XC Meet - Sr - Frank Horton Classic @ Memphis, TN Come out and support your Warriors! ❤🤍