Wizards Newsletter

As we approach the midpoint of the school year, I want to thank you for the continued support you show our students and staff. Your partnership truly makes a difference and helps make Wickham a strong, caring community. Our theme, All In For All Wizards, has been evident in so many ways, from students supporting one another to families showing up for our school. A wonderful example was our recent sing-along. Thank you to Mrs. Stiegelmeyer for organizing this joyful event, and to our families for attending and helping make it such a success.

Superintendent Degner recently shared a message that aligns closely with our work: “It doesn’t cost anything to be kind.” This simple reminder reflects the values we strive to model and teach each day at Wickham through our focus on respect, responsibility, and being caring leaders and learners.

As a reminder, there will be no school from December 22 through January 2, and school will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. We hope this break provides time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time together. Thank you for being All In For All Wizards. We are grateful for your continued support and partnership.

Your voice matters! As we continue to implement Levels One & Two of High Reliability Schools (HRS), we're capturing feedback from families to improve how our school functions. Share your thoughts and help us create the best environment for our students by clicking the box BELOW!

As we head into winter break, we would like to wish all of our families a safe, happy, and warm break. School offices will be closed, and voicemails and emails will not be monitored during this time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on January 5th. Enjoy your time with family and friends!

Warmly,
Emily & Susan
macleod.emily@iowacityschools.org
schepanski.susan@iowacityschools.org

December 22nd - January 2nd- No School, District Closed

January 19th- No School, District Closed

January 20th- 5th Grade Orchestra Trip

Week of January 26th- Dance Marathon Week!

February 5th- Wickham's Got Talent (More details coming)

Linked here is our 2025-2026 District Calendar!

We’d love to welcome your little one to our preschool family! Our preschool teachers are certified in both general and special education, and we offer free half-day programming for 4-year-olds at all of our elementary schools, with full-day tuition options also available at all locations.

Preschool registration for the 2026-27 school year opens Feb. 5, 2026. Register on-site between 4 & 6 pm at City High, Liberty High, or West High School. Online registration is also available beginning at 4 pm on Feb. 5.

Learn more at www.IowaCitySchools.org/Preschool

Wickham's Got Talent - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Thanks to parent volunteers, planning for the 2025-2026 Wickham’s Got Talent event is underway. We are thrilled that we once again get to showcase our talented Wickham community!

IMPORTANT DATES
January 7 - Last Day to Register
January 21 - Last Day for Video Submissions
February 3 @ 6pm - Rehearsal @ West High School Auditorium
February 5 @ 6:30pm (Performers to arrive @ 6pm) - Talent Show @ West High School Auditorium

Please review the Information Sheet and fill out both the Registration Form & Video Submission Form using the links below to complete the sign up process.

Information Sheet
Registration Form
Video Submission Form

The PTO is also excited to announce this event will be FREE to attend. With that being said, all students must be accompanied by an adult. This is NOT a drop off event! We appreciate your attention to this as we continue to strive to be respectful and responsible Wickham Wizards!

Questions, email Marline Sewell at wickhampto@gmail.com

It’s time for the MidWestOne Bank Art Show! This is an optional project. All entries must be submitted to Ms. Lasansky by February 20, 2026. Each year, MidWestOne Bank selects 50 featured artists, and the chosen artwork will be professionally framed through their partnership with Blick Art Materials in Downtown Iowa City.

ALL entries will be displayed at the MidwestOne Bank Downtown location, and everyone is invited to the open house on April 9, 2026.

Important Instructions:

• Projects must be mounted on a separate sheet of construction paper at home.
• The entry form must be filled out, signed, and attached to the back of your artwork. (See the entry form for full instructions.)

We are very excited to see all the entries!

Ms. Lasansky and Ms. Goeken

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?

Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact:

• Laura Cottrell (Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success) for programming at cottrell.laura@iowacityschools.org
• Nick Proud (Chief Human Resources Officer) for employment at proud.nick@iowacityschools.org, 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, (319) 688-1000; or
• If you are unsure how to proceed or would like assistance in discussing your options, you may also contact Janet Abejo-Parker at ombuds@iowacityschools.org or (319) 688-1312