BWHS students earned $11,500 in scholarships and prizes Saturday at the 5th Annual AR HS Art Exhibition. Congratulations to JRosso, YNommesen, KMacias, DHunter, and others with work on display in the gallery at Historic Cane Hill through January. We appreciate our art teachers who contribute to #whereexcellencelives
Food Safety and Nutrition would like to thank retired Navy Chef Jack Bell for coming and teaching us how to make puff pastries. The students could choose between savory (with cheese) or sweet (with peaches). The students loved learning how to work with puff pastry and got a nice treat on a Friday. #bwhswolverines #careerstudies
We would like to thank Rosa Buescher, Dr. Wang, and Dr. Lee from the University of Arkansas for coming and speaking to our Food Safety and Nutrition classes. They spoke to us about the Food Science program at the UofA and how to make healthy choices by eating a balanced diet and looking at nutrition labels. Students also participated in a blind taste test with Lays chips. They tried Classic Lays, Lightly Salted Lays and Baked Lays potato chips. #bwhswolverines #careerstudies #uark #lays
Mrs. Myers's Junior & Senior Architecture/CAD students recently got to experience their first "Lunch & Learn" at Harrison French & Associates in Bentonville. Engaging with a panel of experts, including a structural engineer, architect, mechanical engineer, landscape architect, and electrical engineer, they delved into diverse educational and career paths. Witnessing real-world projects and collaborative efforts left them inspired and their minds brimming with newfound insights! 🌟 #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #BWHSCTE #WhereExcellenceLives
Professor Larry Foley, an Emmy-award winning documentarian and former chair of the University of Arkansas School of Journalism and Strategic Media, spoke to BWHS students about his legendary career and the steps it takes to become a successful journalist. Foley was accompanied by Bentonville Schools Director of Communications Leslee Wright.
BWHS made it to the AAA playoffs!
A few reminders as we host playoff games:
1. Only AAA Passes are accepted at the gates. (No other passes will be accepted including school ID's)
2. Regular Season parking passes and wristbands for reserve seating will be good for parking and seating only. (Must pay for tickets to game)
3. NO CASH accepted for AAA Playoff tickets. (online sales only)
7A Football Playoffs- Wolverines host FS Northside this Friday, November 10th at Wolverine Stadium . Gates open at 6pm. Kickoff is 7pm. Online tickets only. No cash gate for the playoff game. AAA Passes only for playoffs. All Tickets-$8.00
Service Learning Friday: BWHS students made inspirational posters and the Helping Hands Club delivered them to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Have you done any Service Learning hours yet? Remember all freshmen need to complete 15 hours to stay on track for graduation.
Our Special Olympians traveled down to Rogers to compete in the annual bowling tournament. It was a ton of fun, and all of our athletes walked away with a ribbon and a smile. #WeAreWest
Today is the LAST DAY for early bird pricing for senior ads and yearbooks. Order now at yearbookforever.com.
Food, Safety and Nutrition had an optional enrichment flex session today! They had a Halloween House decorating competition and a hot chocolate bar! #WeAreWest
Service Learning Friday: BWHS students trimmed the trees at Osage Park earlier this month.
Have you done any Service Learning hours yet? Remember all freshmen need to complete 15 hours to stay on track for graduation.
Outdoor Education went on a fishing trip this week. #WeAreWest
Chemistry of Food students visited Sam's Club home office this week to learn about product development. They participated in a blind taste test of sports drinks and determined who was a "super taster"!
Senior portraits & retakes are Thursday, October 26 from 8 AM to 1 PM. This is the last chance for seniors to have their portrait taken for the yearbook. If your scheduled time doesn't work for your schedule, you may come any time between 8 AM and 1 PM.
Last chance to register for the first-ever BWHS Writers Conference on Tuesday, October 24th, we will host an all-day event in the PAC, featuring a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and a keynote by award-winning author and Arkansas native Eli Cranor (Don't Know Tough and Ozark Dogs). We can't wait to offer this opportunity to our students at absolutely no cost thanks to a grant from the Bentonville Schools Foundation! Any student in grades 9-12 can register by scanning the QR code found on promo image or using the link in student announcements.
Bentonville West is hosting a Workshop presented by the Amazeum to teach the ins and outs of marketing and selling your artwork! If you are a maker of any kind, join us for this FREE workshop right here at West! Click the QR Code to register! Hurry! Registration closes on October 29!
Thank you for allowing BWHS 9th graders to serve at the locations listed above! We are truly grateful for this opportunity!! #BWHSCSL
Don't forget to register for the first-ever BWHS Writers Conference on Tuesday, October 24th, we will host an all-day event in the PAC, featuring a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and a keynote by award-winning author and Arkansas native Eli Cranor (Don't Know Tough and Ozark Dogs). We can't wait to offer this opportunity to our students at absolutely no cost thanks to a grant from the Bentonville Schools Foundation! Any student in grades 9-12 can register by scanning the QR code found on promo image or using the link in student announcements.
Yearbook prices increase in November! Reserve yours now at the lowest price of the year. You can also purchase senior ads and upload photos through Yearbook Snap at the same link (code BWHS2024).
Last week the BWHS Career Studies department hosted Mock Interviews over two days and interviewed over 500 students. #WeAreWest
