Grades PK–12 Superintendent Mr. Scott Gauntt District ID 0504020 Founded 1966 | Established 1966 (1966) Schools 3 Phone +1 870-935-7503 Number of students 1,669 | |
Motto leading the Way in Educational Excellence Similar Westside Elementary School, Amy R Branum - MCD, Jonesboro High School, Westside Middle School, Valley View Junior Hi |
Westside Consolidated School District #5 is a public school district headquartered in unincorporated Craighead County, Arkansas, near Jonesboro.
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The district encompasses 207.99 square miles (538.7 km2) of land and serves several rural communities in the Craighead and Lawrence counties, including Bono, Cash, and Egypt, and portions of Walnut Ridge, Alicia, and Jonesboro. Of them, as of 2003 Bono is the largest of the three main communities.
History
The school district opened in 1966. All schools and the district are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and AdvancED.
In 1975, the Westside High School obtained accreditation from AdvancED (formerly North Central Association).
In 1994, the Westside Elementary School obtained accreditation from AdvancED.
In 1997, the Westside Middle School obtained accreditation from AdvancED.
In 1998, the Westside Middle School massacre occurred.
Schools
The district's schools include: