West Side’s Super Students of the Month
March 1, 2010 by sadie
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West Side Public Schools recently announced Super Students of the Month for February. In the elementary school, Andrew Bunton, son of Earl Bunton, was chosen as the lower elementary Student of the Month. Alex Long, son of Kenny and Latisha Long, was chosen as the upper elementary Student of the Month.
In the high school, Tyler Inman, son of Jeff and Jennifer Inman, was chosen as junior high Student of the Month. Ashley Dourlain, daughter of Steve Dourlain, was chosen as senior high Student of the Month. The recipients see their names on the school marquee, and the elementary students have an off campus lunch with Mr. Long, the elementary principal.
Dr. Wilson Visits West Side K-3
March 1, 2010 by sadie
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Dr. Rob Wilson visited West Side Elementary on February 17. Dr. Wilson had children volunteer for him to be teeth and a tongue. He told the children what things were bad for their teeth and what things were good. Also, he explained how to floss, brush, and then rinse your teeth, and never forget to brush your tongue. Dr. Wilson gave each class a packet with a new toothbrush, and coloring sheets in it, along with some dental information for the parents. The children enjoyed Dr. Wilson’s visit.

West Side Homecoming Court
February 22, 2010 by sadie
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In the Senior High Homecoming Court representing the tenth grade were Jacqueline Leanne Rader, daughter of Justin and Julie Hudspeth of Greers Ferry, her escort was Taylor Tait Long, son of Hassel and Lori Long. Rachel Marilyn Thomas, daughter of Kevin Thomas and Tonya Smith of Greers Ferry, she was escorted by Kevin Mitchell Brewer, son of Marc and Michelle Brewer of Greers Ferry. Representing the eleventh grade were Karsyn Elizabeth Mykol Galanski, daughter of Carroll and Linda Calvert of Edgemont, she was escorted by Jordan Gardner Smith, son of Tommy and Sandy Smith of Prim. Caitlin Rose Stewart, daughter of Kevin and Lisa Stewart of Prim, she was escorted by Keith Linder, son of Jennifer Linder of Greers Ferry. Representing the twelth grade were Shawna Kay Carlton, daughter of David and Sharon Carlton of Higden, she was escorted by Justin Monroe Whitehurst, son of Eddie and Jeanie Whitehurst of Quitman and Juanita Whitehurst of Byhailia, Mississippi. Abbigail Lea Paulson, daughter of Dan and Julie Paulson of Fairfield bay, she was escorted by Ethan Wayne Carlton, son of Russ and Patti Carlton of Prim.This year’s flower girl was Sarah Nicole Carlton, daughter of Boyd and Gina Carlton of Prim. The crown bearer was Preston Thomas Story, son of Mike and Elaine Story of Greers Ferry.Second Runner-up: Karsyn Galanski; First Runner-up: Jacqueline Rader; and 2009-2010 Sr. High Homecoming Queen is Caitlin Stewart.
Alborada at West Side School
February 15, 2010 by kaypaden
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West Side School Students of the Month
February 8, 2010 by sadie
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In the elementary school, Charles Bunton, son of Charles and Tonya Bunton, was chosen as the lower elementary Student of the Month.Clare Parker, daughter of Gordon and Patricia Parker, was chosen as upper elementary Student of the Month.


In the high school, Victoria Schmidt, daughter of Rob and Candace Schmidt, was chosen as the junior high school Student of the Month. Trae Jones, son of Kari Borne, was chosen senior high school Student of the Month. The students get their name put on the school marquee for the month, and Mr. Long takes the elementary students out to eat lunch.
Shirley School Lunch Menu
February 8, 2010 by sadie
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Wednesday 10- Hamburger/Bun, Tator Tots, Lettuce-Tomato-Pickle, Pears
Thursday 11-Chicken Pot Pie, Carrot Sticks, Mixed Fruit/Jell-O, Crackers
Friday 12- Beans & Ham, Fried Okra, Corn Bread, Apple CrispThe rest of the month on the February menu will stay the same, from the 15 thru the 26.
Shirley School Honor Roll
February 8, 2010 by sadie
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Shirley High School Honor Roll—Semester and 2nd nine weeks
SEMESTERAll A’sSeventh—Lauren Ernst, Emily Hutchinson, Haley LewisEighth—Nikki OwenNinth—Briana ConsidineTenth—Cory WardEleventh—Daniel Berry, Taylor BurgessTwelfth—Katie Considine, Jennifer WagnerAll A’s and B’sSeventh—Crystal Bles, Madison Jones, Kimberly Pierce, Sarah SherwoodEighth—Sidney Burgess, Allison Ferrell, Ayrien Johnson, Shayla OrtegaNinth—Will Stewart, Justice WaldmanTenth—Holly Dorrough, Alex Johnson, Diamond Meza, Raelyn Mings, Eleventh—Ashley Bles, Harvey Cooper, Tiffany HowardTwelfth—Charity Branscum, Wade Lucas, Sarah Reynolds, Jamie Shawl, Courtney Tarver, Sarah Vinson SALC—Brandon Phillips, Amanda Johnson , Jessica Crow, Eric Ekhoff, Megan Gonzales, Jake Howard, Steven Jones, Ashley Pruitt, Ethan Rhoads Second Nine WeeksAll A’sSeventh—Lauren Ernst, Emily Hutchinson, Haley LewisEighth—Nikki OwenNinth—Briana ConsidineTenth—Cory WardEleventh—Taylor BurgessTwelfth—Sarah VinsonAll A’s and B’sSeventh—Crystal Bles, Madison Jones, Kimberly Pierce, Sarah SherwoodEighth—Sidney Burgess, Allison Ferrell, Shayla OrtegaNinth—William Stewart, Justice WaldmanTenth—Holly Dorrough, Alex Johnson, Diamond Meza, Raelyn Mings, Eleventh—Danielle Berry, Ashley BLes, Zach Darrough, Joanne Dunnavent, Twelfth—Katie Considine, Tiffany Howard, Wade Lucas, Charity Branscum, Skyler Burgess, Sarah Reynolds, Jaime Shawl, Courtney Tarver, Jennifer WagnerSALC—Brandon Phillips, Amanda Johnson, Jessica Crow, Eric Ekhoff, Megan Gonzales, Jake Howard, Ethan Rhoads
Creative Dramatics for grades 3-6 at Youth Theatre
January 25, 2010 by kaypaden
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Homecoming change at West Side in Greers Ferry
January 25, 2010 by kaypaden
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Shirley elementary students excel
January 25, 2010 by sadie
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The Shirley Elementary students pictured above made all A’s for the first semester. Back row from left to right: Brendan Ezell, Oriana McIntosh, Tessa Berry, Benton Berry, and Aloura Goodson. Front row from left to right: Maddie Spies, Angellee Gilland, Oriana Shull, Will Taylor, Luke McBroom.

These Shirley Elementary students’ names were drawn from the Helping Encouraging Respect Ownership and Sharing (H.E.R.O.S.) board Theyreceived a Johnny Appleseed savings account from First Service Bank in the amount of $25. Left to Right: Harley Boughamer, Tanner Duda, Jacob Litaker, Lynsee McBroom.

Shirley Elementary held its school wide spelling bee on Friday, January 15, 2010. Courtney Bradford (left) won first place. Ashley Mahaney (right) was the runner up. Both will advance to the VanBuren County spelling bee on Thursday, January 21, 2010.
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