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.
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
Parent teacher conferences are Tuesday, April 15 from 4:15 to 7:45 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
