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.
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!
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.
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.
Mission accomplished! 🚀 After a thrilling day at the VEX V5 Robotics state tournament, BWHS brought our A-game with all five robotics teams competing fiercely. We’re beyond proud to share that four of our five teams are heading to the World Championships! 🌍
🏆 719E: Build Award
💡 719S: Innovate Award
⚙️ 719T: Skills Score
🛠️ 719W: Design Award
Not only did we bring the most teams, but we also walked away with the most awards. This is just the beginning – the World Championships, here we come! 🔧🤖 #VexRobotics #BWHSWolverines #BentonvilleSchools #BSDCTE #ArkansasDCTE
Are you passionate about government, urban planning, policy, or social justice? Discover career opportunities in public service and get inspired to make a real impact in your community at our Distinguished Speaker Series. Submit your interest to listen to current US HUD Secretary Scott Turner (former NFL player, Texas state senator, and pastor). Find the link in Student Announcements to learn more and sign up.
Parent teacher conferences are Tuesday, April 15 from 4:15 to 7:45 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
It's a busy season for our seniors! Parents, you can find up-to-date information on graduation and more at www.bentonvillek12.org/page/commencement-sr-events.
West Writers is excited to announce the 2nd Annual BWHS Writers Conference! Join us on Thursday, April 17, for a day created by writers, for writers, featuring a keynote from 2025 Caldecott Award winner Andrea L. Rogers. This one-of-a-kind event is completely free thanks to the generous support of the Bentonville Schools Foundation. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mtdme4vf or by filling out the Google Form posted in Student Announcements.
Before Spring Break, the BWHS Fashion Club competed in an unconventional materials challenge, creating four completed looks out of found or discarded items. Their materials included CDs, aluminum foil, coffee filters, magazines and more.
Our Samsung Solve for Tomorrow team continues to impress! Veera Sai Joshik Unnam, Ronak Pai and Lalit Aditiya Kameshawaran are one of just ten teams in the nation to be named national finalists. They will head to Washington, D.C. later this month to pitch their Oral Scan app to a group of Samsung executives. Three of the ten finalists will be selected as national winners!
Our very own principal Dr. Jonathon Guthrie is the Arkansas High School Principal of the Year! Dr. Guthrie was surprised with the award today at a pep rally by Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators members.
This award is given to an Arkansas secondary-level principal who has provided high-quality learning opportunities and displayed exceptional leadership skills.
Dr. Guthrie has been the principal at Bentonville West since it opened and has focused on student and staff safety, engagement and a sense of belonging in his time at West. #wearewest
Congratulations to Cameron Ginther, Veera Sai Joshik Unnam, and Jhon Perez on qualifying for the All-State Programming Competition! These talented students will compete later this month against students from all over Arkansas.
Date Correction: Join us Friday for the One West Art Show opening reception. Art designed by students in grades 7-12 will be on display in the BWHS Black Box theatre. The show is open to the public from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
Join us tonight for the One West Art Show opening reception. Art designed by students in grades 7-12 will be on display in the BWHS Black Box theatre. The show is open to the public from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
After spring break, art students in grades 7-12 will showcase their artwork in the BWHS Black Box Theatre. Our open house for parents and guest is Tuesday, 4/1, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, and there will be QR codes placed around the theatre for anyone interested in making purchases.
Get your tickets today for the BWHS WestEnd Theatre production of The Addams Family! There are four show options April 3-5. You can purchase your tickets now at https://tinyurl.com/BWHSAddams.
