Westwood Elementary

What a wonderful afternoon at our Watch Me Grow Kindergarten Welcome Celebration! We loved opening our doors to our newest Wolves and their families as they explored Westwood, met our amazing teachers and staff, and began getting excited for the school year ahead. Here are a few pictures from the event! We hope everyone had fun making new friends, asking questions, and getting a sneak peek at all the learning, laughter, and memories waiting this year. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait to watch our newest Wolves learn, grow, and thrive! #Springdalefamily

Our newest Wolves are settling in, making new friends, learning routines, and growing more confident each day. It’s been so much fun watching all the smiles as they get ready for an amazing school year! A huge thank you to our incredible kindergarten teachers and staff for the time, patience, and care you’re pouring into every student. Your hard work is helping our little Wolves feel safe, welcomed, and excited to start school. We couldn’t do it without you! #Springdalefamily

We hope to see many of our newest Wolves this afternoon for our special kindergarten "Watch Me Grow" signing day! Drop by anytime between 12:00 and 3:00 to add to our kindergarten tree, get a special snack, ask any questions you have, etc. See you soon!

This week, our newest Wolves are getting a head start at Jumpstart! One of the best parts? Our incredible ALPHA Team is there to help! From making new friends to showing our kindergarteners around, these student leaders are helping our youngest Wolves feel welcome, confident, and excited for the year ahead. We can’t wait to see all of the learning, laughter, and memories this week will bring! #Springdalefamily

The first day of school is getting closer and closer and we can feel the excitement building around our PACK! We can’t wait to welcome our Wolves back. We’re looking forward to an amazing year filled with learning, laughter, and lots of Wolf Pack memories. See you soon!

The countdown is on! Jumpstart begins next week for our newest Wolves! We can’t wait to welcome our incoming kindergarten students and their families to Westwood. We’re looking forward to a week filled with new friends, smiles, and exciting first memories. See the information below for all the details. Welcome to the Pack!

Our Wolf Pack is excited this morning! Westwood’s amazing community has done it again, we've received a donation of balls for recess! These gifts create big moments, and we can’t wait to see students playing, laughing, and making memories together this year. Thank you to everyone who helps make Westwood such a special place. Our Pack is stronger because of this incredible community!

We’re HOWLING with pride for our amazing community! A huge thank you to Walgreens on Thompson for their generous school supply donation to support our Westwood Wolves as they get ready to begin a new year of learning. A special shoutout to Mr. Cates for making this partnership possible. We’re so grateful for the kindness and support that helps our Pack thrive! #Springdalefamily

🍎It’s time to complete your Free & Reduced Meal Application, Springdale Public Schools families! 📝✨

Not only does this ensure your student is set up for the school year, but you could also WIN! 🍉🛒 Springdale Public Schools is giving away 4 bags of groceries (a $200 value!) every single week now through October 1, 2026! 🎉

A new application is required every year, so don’t wait! Scan the QR code below or visit the link to apply today. Let’s take care of each other and make sure every student is fueled for success.

Apply now and let's win together, #SpringdaleFamily! ❤️👇Learn More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/wr7eg9

“What do teachers do during the summer?” 🤔 They learn to play Mahjong! 🀄️ A huge congratulations to Mrs. Valdez and Ms. Newton on completing their very first Mahjong game! We love seeing our teachers learning something new, having fun, and making the most of summer break. 😎

🏠 BIG NEWS, SPRINGDALE! 🏠

The Springdale Chamber of Commerce is officially accepting nominations for the 2026 Sam’s Furniture Home Makeover! 🛋️✨

We want to celebrate the incredible educators who pour their hearts into our schools and community. Whether you are a Springdale graduate, a current student, a parent, or a fellow teacher—we need your help to find two deserving winners!

📅 Deadline to Nominate: Wednesday, July 22 at 3:00 PM
🏆 The Big Reveal: Winners will be recognized on Wednesday, August 5th, at our annual Springdale Teacher Appreciation Event at Springdale High School.

⚠️ Important Details:

Nominees must be current educators within the Springdale School District.

Make sure your nomination highlights the teacher’s incredible impact both in the classroom and across our community!

Don't wait—let's show our teachers some love! Nominate HERE --> https://forms.gle/p5XH4NT3N2A2PPTh7

#SpringdaleFamily #SamsFurnitureHomeMakeover #TeacherAppreciation #SpringdaleChamber

Hey, Wolves! Hazel is paws-itively hooked on this book series! What stories have you been enjoying? Share your latest reads in the comments and inspire the pack!

CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY ACROSS SPRINGDALE!

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join us as Springdale celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a full lineup of events for all ages! From story times and parades to Black Hawk helicopters, concerts, fireworks, classic cars, and community celebrations, there's something for everyone. Check out the schedule below and start planning your America 250 summer in Springdale!

June 18 | 11:00 AM
America 250 Elementary Storytime
Springdale Public Library
Children in grades K–5 are invited to enjoy stories, a themed craft, and a commemorative photo as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

June 24 | 7:00–10:00 AM
Rodeo of the Ozarks Pancake Breakfast
Springdale American Legion Building
Start Rodeo Week with a hearty breakfast and support the American Legion Post 139!

June 24 | 10:00 AM
Rodeo of the Ozarks Parade
Emma Avenue | Starting at Parsons Stadium
A Springdale tradition featuring floats, marching bands, rodeo royalty, horses, and hometown pride as the parade travels through Downtown Springdale.

All Summer | America 250 Community Flag Mural
Downtown Springdale | Emma Avenue
Visit a special 8' x 10' American flag mosaic created entirely from photos submitted by members of our community.

July 1 | 10:00 AM
Time Capsule Locking Ceremony
Springdale City Hall Lobby
Help celebrate Springdale's past, present, and future as we seal a time capsule to be opened on July 4, 2076.

July 2 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Stars, Stripes & Steel: Touch-a-Truck/Aircraft
Springdale Municipal Airport
Get up close with two Arkansas Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters, emergency response vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialty trucks from local, county, and state agencies. Meet the crews, explore the vehicles, enjoy food vendors and Kona Ice, and experience this free hands-on event for all ages.

July 3 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Fourth of July Eve Concert featuring Dial Up
Luther George Park
Enjoy live music, food vendors, games, contests, and a fireworks show as we kick off Independence Day weekend.

July 3 & 4 | Postgame
4th at The Field Fireworks Spectacular
Arvest Ballpark
Celebrate with baseball and one of the largest fireworks displays in Northwest Arkansas.

July 11 | 7:00–11:00 AM
Patriotic Pancake Breakfast & Bingo Extravaganza
Springdale Senior Center
Enjoy breakfast with friends and family, then stick around for bingo beginning at 9:30 AM.

July 11 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Helos, Wings & Wheels
Springdale Municipal Airport
A one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration featuring aviation, classic cars, helicopter rides, aircraft displays, emergency response vehicles, food vendors, and family activities.

July 11 | 3:00–8:00 PM
Ozarks 250 Block Party
Shiloh Museum Grounds
Enjoy live music, food trucks, historic demonstrations, exhibits, activities, and more as we celebrate the Ozarks' role in America's story.


Mark your calendars and grab your family and friends to be part of a summer filled with community, patriotism, and fun for all ages!

Reminder- 2 free Naturals tickets for Wednesday's game for students who earned a 3 or 4 on report cards!

For students who got 3s or 4s on report cards!

Tomorrow (Saturday, June 6) is the Springdale Public Library's summer reading kick-off! This is a super fun event, and having your kids participate in summer reading is one of the best ways to help them maintain/grow their reading skills. https://calendar.springdalelibrary.org/event/16237371?hs=a

Summer Reading Kick-off (Family) In-Person
Join our party in Murphy Park next to the library to sign-up for the Summer Reading Program! We will have a huge LEGO table with dinosaurs and activities with C3 Brix, a photo booth, a bounce obstacle course and bounce house, airbrush tattoos, balloon animals, free Kona Shaved Ice, a dinosaur dig in the sand and a whole lot of fun and dancing. When you sign-up for summer reading you get a free gift to get you started!

Date:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm

Westwood Wolves moving on to Helen Tyson- check it out!

You're invited to 6th Grade Kickoff! All HTMS incoming 6th graders, join us Friday, July 31st, for a FUN day of all things middle school! We will play games, see old friends, make new friends, learn more about HTMS, what it means to be a Hornet, and practice opening lockers. Drop off is at 12:00pm, pick up is at 3:00pm. Grab your friends and we hope to see you there!