Westside Middle School

As Valentine's Day approaches, please remember that we do not accept deliveries for students at school. This includes flowers, balloons, and gift items.

Westside Schools 3rd–6th grade GT students traveled to Williams Baptist University today! Earlier this year, they submitted original stories to the WBU drama department, and those stories were chosen to be turned into the script for today’s play. Huge congratulations to the students whose stories were selected—what an incredible accomplishment! 🏆
Great day to be a Warrior! ❤️🤍

Jr High Basketball District Tournament Begins Today!
The Jr High girls’ and boys’ district tournament kicks off today at Gosnell High School.
Girls play at 4:00 PM
Boys play at 5:15 PM
Entry fee: $5 for everyone
Good luck to our Warriors! ❤️🤍

Westside Schools Nine-Weeks Calendar Note:
Due to recent weather disruptions, we’ve made a small adjustment to our nine-weeks schedule.
The 3rd nine weeks will now end on March 13, and the 4th nine weeks will begin on March 16.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

WARRIOR WEEK AHEAD
February 8–14

Feb. 9–13
• WES Book Fair

Feb. 9–14
• GBB/BBB Junior District Tournament @ Gosness

Feb. 9
• WMS Make-A-Wish-A-Thon Fundraiser
• 6:00 PM – WES PTO Meeting (Cafeteria)

Feb. 10
• 5:30 PM – Senior Night for Basketball & Cheer
• GBB/BBB Seniors vs. Pocahontas @ Home

Feb. 11
• Bowling State Tournament @ Lowell, AR

Feb. 12
• GBB/BBB Seniors vs. Blytheville @ Home
• Senior Night for Bowling

Feb. 13
• WMS 6th & 7th Grade – Have a Heart Dance

Let’s have a great week, Warriors! ❤️🤍

DEAN'S DOZEN....Westside Middle School is celebrating 12 Warriors who lead with accountability, respect, reflection, optimism, work ethic, and with self-control.

Super Warriors! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️❤️🤍💪

WARRIOR....FEST....FRIDAY!!! Warriors, wear your red and white tomorrow and help us wrap up Spirit Week in style! ❤️🤍

Our Warriors showed their patriotic spirit and brought the energy for Spirit Week today! ❤️🤍💙

Team pictures for 4th–7th grade boys and girls basketball and cheer will take place on Thursday, February 12. The cost is $20. Checks should be made payable to Terry Smith.

4th-7th grade Basketball boys/girls and cheer team pictures Thursday Feb. 12...$20. Make checks payable to Terry Smit.

Red, White & Rave Day is Thursday! ❤️🤍💙
Dress patriotic and show your Warrior spirit!

A few Warriors who rocked Decade Day during Basketball Homecoming Spirit Week....❤️🤍

Happy School Counselor Week!

This week, we are proud to recognize and celebrate our amazing school counselors who go above and beyond every day to support Westside students and families.

Westside Elementary
Tammy Romines & Carol Little

Westside Middle School
Kelli Rider

Westside High School
Julie Tubbs & Amanda Etter

Our principals shared a few words of appreciation:

From Kelli Murray (WES):
“Mrs. Romines and Mrs. Little go above and beyond every day to support our students and families—not only through counseling classes, but through their constant care, advocacy, and problem-solving. Their compassion and dedication make a true difference. We are so lucky to have them!”

From Michael Allen (WMS):
“Her work goes beyond guidance classes. She works hard to meet the social, emotional, and mental health needs of our students. Kelli also operates our food and clothes pantry and makes sure students have hygiene products, school supplies, and everything they need. We couldn’t do it without her!”

From Katie Edlemon (WHS):
“Mrs. Tubbs and Mrs. Etter are the heartbeat of our campus. From schedules and college planning to listening ears and constant support, they go above and beyond every single day to help our students succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally. We are so grateful for all they do for our Warriors!”

Thank you to our counselors for the compassion, support, and dedication you provide every day. Westside is stronger because of you! ❤️🤍

January Employees of the Month at WMS
Licensed-Ashlie Blume
Classified-Megan Brooks

Join us at WMS for parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, February 5th from 3:30-8:30 pm. These are drop-in conferences with your student's homeroom teacher. We are not doing student-led conferences due to not being able to plan and schedule them because of the weather. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.

The WHS CVC Club (Children’s Volunteer Club) invites you to their Annual Pop Up Sip & Shop!

Stop by to enjoy hot cocoa or coffee for just $2 while you shop our pop-up store filled with great finds for the whole family.

They’ll be selling donated and consigned Prom, Pageant, and Homecoming dresses — many priced between $15–$85!
Plus, clothing for all ages and multiple booths to explore.

💛 All money raised supports Buy a Bed Give a Bed by Gamble Homes.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun day of shopping for a great cause! ❤️🤍

Not everyone receives school text messages, but everyone can stay connected through the Westside Schools App.

The app provides free updates on school closures, event changes, athletics, and announcements — perfect for parents, alumni, and community supporters.

Download for free:
Android: https://bit.ly/3hJKqG4
iPhone: https://apple.co/38gchuI

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Weather-Related Schedule Updates
Due to recent school closures, several school activities and athletic events have been rescheduled.
All updated event dates are posted on our official school calendar. View the updated February Events Calendar here:
https://www.westsideschools.org/events?start_date=2026-02-01&end_date=2026-02-28

Thank you for your patience and support — Go Warriors! ❤️🤍

November Bus Driver of the Month: Melissa Haskett Melissa Haskett exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding bus driver. She is dependable, caring, and always puts student safety first. Melissa builds positive relationships with her riders, maintains a calm and professional attitude, and takes pride in her work each and every day. Her dedication truly sets her apart—she has not missed work in almost five years, a testament to her reliability and commitment. We are grateful for all that Melissa does for our students, families, and transportation department. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🚌👏