Registration is live for the 4th Annual BWHS Summer Writing Experience, presented by West Writers! Join us for a week (or both weeks) of crafting, revising, and sharing your writing across a range of topics and genres. Spots are limited, and they're filling up fast. Register today via the Google Form in Student Announcements to reserve your spot!
If you're a former participant, leave a comment with your favorite memory or experience from camp! We hope to see you there!
During this school year, Karson Powell had the opportunity to intern at the Peel Compton Foundation, a nonprofit organization, where he honed various essential skills. He was responsible for revising marketing material, putting together social media posts, capturing photos and creating reels for Instagram and Facebook, and working on marketing campaigns. This role enhanced his adaptability and readiness for unexpected tasks. Writing blog posts for the website taught Karson how content presentation can influence consumer perception.
Another important part of Karson's internship was meeting with various teams and learning about the foundation's operations. This experience helped him build meaningful connections and develop interpersonal skills that will benefit him in his future career. Regularly meeting new people expanded his professional network and reinforced the importance of effective communication. Overall, this internship prepared Karson for various challenges and opportunities in the professional world.
Commencement for our seniors at Bentonville West High has been rescheduled because of the threat of rain. Graduation will occur at Wolverine Stadium on Saturday, May 18, at 1:00 p.m. Live stream information can be found at bentonvillek12.org.
We look forward to a beautiful celebration with the Class of 2024. #whereexcellencelives
Class of 2024 - Make sure your guests know what they can and cannot bring into Wolverine Stadium! We are excited to celebrate you on Friday, May 17th!
Parents - Here is a reminder of the different types of grades and codes we use to communicate the student's level of mastery.
Internship Spotlight: The Work-Based Learning Program provides great opportunities for our students!
Congratulations to the BWHS Seal of Biliteracy recipients!!
Please help us in congratulating the 2024 National Merit Scholars for Bentonville Public Schools!
Check out the Senior Walk Information
Yawp Literary Magazine was recently named the top public high school literary magazine in Arkansas by the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association! Volume 4 of the yearly publication earned a rating of "Superior" and received a higher overall score than the traditional pace setters for the state, Fayetteville High School's "Connotations" and "The Labyrinth" from Little Rock Central. You can count the number of volumes Yawp has produced on one hand, but they're already establishing themselves as a force in the statewide lit mag scene.
If you want to check out this year's magazine, Volume 5 is on sale now! Featuring cover art by Dani Hunter and 200+ pages of high quality student writing and visual art, this is a collection of creativity you don't want to miss. You can purchase your copy for $20.00 in the commons during lunch or any time in room 1555. Email bwhsyawp@bentonvillek12.org to reserve your copy before they run out!
"I sound my barbaric YAWP over the roofs of the world." -- Walt Whitman
Seniors Send Off Activities!
Bentonville West students: Josiah Tittel, Mallory Marrs, Taylor Wilkins, Ivette Garcia, and BHS student Solomon Clem, along with their advisors Chef Leadra Martin and Chef Tamara Johnson represented the state of Arkansas in the National ProStart Invitational competition in Baltimore, MD this past weekend. They placed in the top 20 from over 2000 schools who competed at the state level across the nation. This competition is different than any other they have ever competed in, due to the fact that students do not have running water or electricity at their work station. They have to get water ahead of time and they are given two gas campfire burners to cook on. We are so proud of them and all of their hard work. #npsi #prostart #bwhswolverines #careerstudies #whereexcellencelives
What else is new?! The yearbook! Presenting your 2024 Bentonville West High School yearbook! 🎉 Yearbook distribution will start on Friday, May 3 for seniors. Everyone can pick up their books starting Monday, May 6 during all three lunches. Please contact bwhsyearbook@bentonvillek12.org if you have questions!
April is School Library Month!! A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Evans for all they do for our BWHS Library! Stop in and tell them thank you! We appreciate you!
NCAA Initial Eligibility Webinar for Student Athletes and Families
Use the link below for details of the Wednesday, May 8 event at 7:30pm CT.
http://fs.ncaa.org.s3.amazonaws.com/Docs/eligibility_center/Webinar/PSA/2024/Promo_05082024.pdf
BWHS Engineering students recently toured the Beaver Water District where they learned about the Beaver Lake watershed, water purification processes, and careers in environmental and civil engineering.
Bentonville West's own Mr. and Mrs. Beyer presented Governor Sanders with a caricature representing her first year in office!
Yesterday @bwhsceramics and some of our 11th and 12th grade art students toured @nwacc_integrated_design ! They got to observe several classes, including 3D Design, Oil Painting, Drawing I, and Printmaking! We even got to try our hand at wood carving! It was such a great experience. If you’re interested in continuing your art education after high school, NWACC is an outstanding option! A big thanks to all the NWACC faculty and staff that helped make our trip amazing! Give them a follow to learn more about everything they offer! They have some very cool community workshops are coming up!
West Choirs attended the Arkansas State Choral Festival last week! In 7A Schools, Chamber Choir received the top score in the State and received the only 100 that was given, earning, for the second year in a row, the Best in Class 7A Large Chorus and Best in Class 7A Overall awards! A Cappella Choir received the second highest score in 7A schools, and Sophomore Select earned a Superior rating as well! CONGRATULATIONS WEST CHOIRS!
Spend the summer in service at Crystal Bridges!
This is the last week to apply to be part of Crystal Bridges’ Teen Summer Volunteer program. Join our Youth and Family Services Art Crew and engage and inspire guests of all ages to create and explore during four Family Day Events. YF Art Crew members will get to experience all aspects of Family Days, including event planning, budging, scheduling and day-off facilitation. https://crystalbridges.org/volunteer-at-crystal-bridges/#teen-opportunities
