Final exams begin tomorrow! Students, be sure to attend all finals where you are not exempt. If you are exempt, you do not have to be on campus at that time.
Last month, junior Ethan Lamp traveled north to compete in the Greater St. Louis Half Marathon, where he dominated the 19 & under division with a winning time of 1:26:58. A proud member of the BWHS Cross Country team, Ethan now sets his sights on completing his first marathon. Congratulations, Ethan, on a great race!
It was a beautiful morning in Wolverine Stadium as we celebrated the Class of 2025. Congratulations to our more than 600 graduates—among them, for the first time, were students who attended Grimsley Junior High School. Thank you for leaving your mark on our halls; we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make beyond them. #wearewest
Last week, FOUR Bentonville West High School Robotics teams went to the VEX World Championships, where they showcased their incredible talent and dedication. Competing against teams from around the globe, our students demonstrated innovation, teamwork, and resilience. It's a testament to their hard work and the support of our community that they made it to this prestigious event. Congratulations to all our robotics teams for representing BWHS with such distinction at the VEX World Championships! #VexRobotics #BWHSWolverines #BentonvilleSchools #BSDCTE #ArkansasDCTE
Congratulations to the 19 National Merit Finalists from Bentonville Schools, including Bentonville West seniors Srikar Chittemsetty, Carter Greenfield, Miles Higman, Seth Antuna, and Pranav Thelapurath.
Members of The Claw yearbook staff submitted to the Arkansas Press Women contest for the first time this year and swept the yearbook categories. Gabriela Hicks, Addison Spriggs and Khloe Whitten won for yearbook layout, yearbook copywriting and yearbook photography, respectively. As state winners, they moved on to the National Press Women contest, where Gabriela and Addison both received an honorable mention. These are the first national awards for the BWHS yearbook. Additionally, the entire yearbook staff received Walsworth's Gallery of Excellence award for the third consecutive year. The 2025 yearbook will be featured in online galleries, training materials and workshops across the country.
Our apologies; Today we celebrate 14* high school students who are graduating with their associates degree from NWACC before even graduating from high school. These outstanding students represent our concurrent program well! Congratulations, graduates!
Today we celebrate 13 high school students who are graduating with their associates degree from NWACC before even graduating from high school. These outstanding students represent our concurrent program well! Congratulations, graduates!
Join us for the 5th annual BWHS Summer Writing Experience, presented by West Writers! This camp provides students coaching and feedback to improve their writing. opportunities to grow their writing community and hands-on experiences to inspire creative work. Led by veteran BWHS English teachers, rising 9th-12th graders will engage in unique memory and relationship building activities and writing practices to develop their confidence and craft.
Congratulations to senior Cardon Sullivan, winner of the Best Actor award at the inaugural Diamond Awards, Arkansas' first regional high school theater awards, presented by the Walton Arts Center. Cardon was nominated for his role as Gomez Addams in the WestEND Theatre production of The Addams Family. As Best Actor winner, Cardon will receive training from Broadway professionals and will compete alongside nominees from 54 other regional high school musical theater awards competitions in New York City at the Broadway League Foundation’s National High School Musical Theatre Awards, “The Jimmy Awards" this summer. Break a leg, Cardon!
Bentonville WEST Chamber Orchestra has been named State Champions in the ASBOA State Concert Contest! Competing against outstanding bands and orchestras from across Arkansas, our students earned the highest overall score, a true testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for music. In conjunction with this achievement, we are honored to announce that our Chamber Orchestra has been named as the Honor Ensemble for the 2026 ASBOA State Concert Contest. This distinction grants us the privilege of performing at next year's event, showcasing our students' talents on a prominent stage and representing our school community with pride. This recognition reflects not only their musical excellence but also the countless hours of rehearsal and preparation they have committed throughout the year. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding musicians on their accomplishments. We are incredibly proud of them and grateful for the continued support from our parents/guardians, school administration, faculty, and staff and MS/JH Orchestra directors who make achievements like this possible.
The 2025 yearbook is here! Yearbook pickup for all grades is Thursday, May 1 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Monumental Staircase. Students will need their ID to get their yearbook. A limited number of yearbooks are still available at www.yearbookforever.com.
Congratulations to Emma Crisler, who was recently named a Kiwanis Youth Excellence Award winner! This award recognizes students who have overcome adversity. Emma, a senior, will graduate next month and plans to attend Ability Tree. Congratulations, Emma!
AP Research students just wrapped their defenses—each one pushing the boundaries with brand new studies in previously uncharted territory. We couldn’t be prouder of their groundbreaking contributions and grit this year!
BWHS West Writers congratulate senior Sophie Williams-Richmond on her first place achievement in the ATU Lit Fest writing contest! BWHS juniors and seniors attended the event at Arkansas Tech University on April 18, selecting focused breakouts on different genres of writing, editing, and pursuing agent representation.
Congratulations to Ms. Michelle Green, teacher of the year, and Ms. Marisol Soto Caldera, employee of the year! We are so thankful for these hardworking women and the work they do in our building every day.
Summer School registration is now open! Check out Bentonvillek12.org and click the Summer School tab for information about available courses, session dates, registration and more!
The Bentonville West class of 2025 is scheduled to graduate in just one month! For up-to-date information on commencement, including weather updates, accessibility and clear bag regulations, visit bentonvillek12.org and click "Graduation."
Last week, World Language students participated in the annual BWHS International Festival where they celebrated countries from all over the world. Students made posters, a native dish to share, and some even dressed in traditional clothing. Outstanding work!
Please take note of ATLAS testing days, beginning April 15. Students will need their charged Chromebooks and chargers each day they are testing. Students, remember to find testing locations and other important information in RTI scheduler.
