Dear Students and Families,

“Spring is HERE”

After a truly unique winter, it finally feels like spring is here! We hope you and your family had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break. As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we have a few important updates and reminders to share.

🌨️ Updated School Calendar

Due to additional snow days, our school calendar has changed slightly since the last newsletter. Please note the following adjustments:

• The last day of school is now Thursday, June 5.
• Summer break for students will begin on Friday, June 6.
• Some early-out days may now be full school days—please review the updated calendar closely.
• Senior schedules will remain unchanged, even with the extended school year (see details below).

We understand this extension pushes us later than usual, but we’re encouraging everyone — students, teachers, and families — to “Finish Strong!” Your support makes a difference during this important time of year.

Spring Testing Season

As we return from Spring Break, we enter an important testing cycle at North High School:

ISASP Testing (Grades 9, 10, 11)

Students in grades 9–11 will participate in the Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress (ISASP). These assessments measure academic growth in:

• Reading Comprehension / Language Use and Writing Composition
• Mathematics
• Science (10th grade only)

These results help guide our instruction and ensure students are on track for success both during and after high school. Our goal is 100% participation. We’ll reach out to students who miss a test to ensure make-up testing is completed.

AP Testing (Begins in May)

Advanced Placement (AP) tests begin in May and provide an opportunity for students to earn college credit and advanced placement while still in high school. These exams validate students' academic achievement and can open doors for scholarships and college opportunities.

🎯 Why Testing Matters

ISASP and AP impact eligibility for WITCC college courses, scholarship opportunities, and college acceptance. We kindly ask that students are well-rested, on time, and give their best effort on each exam day.

📲 Stay Connected!

There’s a lot happening over the next two months — concerts, testing, celebrations, and more. The best way to stay in the loop is to follow us on our official social media pages for real-time updates and reminders.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. We are so proud of our students and the hard work they’ve put in this year. Let’s finish strong — together!

Mr. Brant Bemus

bemusb@live.siouxcityschools.com

North High School Principal

Follow us on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram) for more news and updates!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthHighSchoolSCCSD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/north_high_school_sccsd/

Twitter: @NHS_SCCSD

• April 26th Prom 8pm-11pm at the Sioux City Country Club

• April 30th Top 5% Banquet

• May 19th Senior Awards Night 6pm-7:30pm in the Auditorium

• May 21st Last day for Seniors

• May 27th Graduation 7pm at the Tyson Event Center

• No behavior referrals resulting in ISS or OSS
• 90% absence or above from March 24th - April 25th
• Need a Medical Providers note on file for absences to not count towards the fourteen
• Any absences from a Funeral, or School Activity will not count towards 90%
• Seven or less tardies
• All Guest Forms must be completed at the time of tickets purchased
• Must by tickets before the dance, we will not be selling tickets at the door
• Students must be passing all classes - all Edgenuity classes need to meet adequate progress goals
• No guests over the age of 20 or in 8th grade.

If you believe a student should be eligible but is being notified that they are not, please have them talk to a Principal

Due to school closures and late starts, students now need to make up 27 hours of instructional time.

Thursday, May 29 Full day of school (NO early out)

Friday, May 30 Full day of school, two early out.

Monday, June 2 Full day of school (NO early out)

Tuesday, June 3 Full day of school (NO early out)

Wednesday, June 4 Full day of school (NO early out)

Thursday, June 5 Last day of school, two-hour early out

If there are any additional changes to the school calendar this spring due to the weather, the District will adjust this document accordingly.

We are offering Summer School this year. Beginning right after our regular school year ends. From June 9th and will run until June 30th from 8am-12pm. Your students counselor will contact your student if they are eligible to attend, or recommend they attend.

Parents and guardians, Iowa law requires students to have certain immunizations, vision screenings, and dental screenings before starting school in the fall.

Your student will not be able to attend school in the fall without proof of the required immunizations and screenings

Please make sure your #SCCSD student is up to date before the first day of school. You can find the complete list of necessary immunizations and screenings on our website, including requirements for preschool students: https://bit.ly/vision-dental-immunization-req.

Dear North High Team,

We’re excited to share a simple way you can support our incredible students and the North High community — and it involves something many of us enjoy anyway: Coca-Cola products!

For the past two years, our North Booster Club has worked behind the scenes to make a huge dream a reality — the first-class Softball/Baseball/Golf Facility that now serves our student-athletes year-round. Much of that was made possible by private fundraising efforts, including last year’s spring Coke sale that brought in over $3,000!

This year, we’re aiming even higher — and we need your help.

Whether you're planning a graduation party, love to grill out in the summer, or just want to stock up your fridge, this is a great time to load up on Coca-Cola products while supporting all North High activities.

✅ The order form is attached.

We’re all in this together, and your support truly means the world to our students. Thank you for being such an important part of the North High community. Let’s keep building something great — together!

Start the Day with Breakfast Studies show a strong connection between eating breakfast and improved academic performance. To support a healthy learning environment, our school provides breakfast daily in addition to lunch. Breakfast is served at our building from 7:20 am to 7:50 am.

Do you know someone in the District who goes above and beyond or makes a positive impact? Tell us about this person and share stories and personal reflections so we can recognize individuals who make exceptional contributions to education, our students, and our school community. Any individual may submit a KUDOS nomination to recognize an SCCSD employee.

Monitoring our entrances is a top priority. As we continue to strive to provide a safe and secure learning environment, we have recognized that there are some enhancements that can be made.

ALL students and guests are expected to enter through the front entrance. Students who are found to prop doors or let others (including students) into the building bypassing the front entrance will be given school consequences up to and including school suspension.

Want to show off your school spirit and North Side pride? Get some new gear today!

There are 2 ways to shop!

Shop online at: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/iowa/siouxcity/north-high-school

or

Shop in person at North High in the Admin Office.

Parents/Guardians must call in all student absences within 24 hours of the absence occurring or students will be marked as truant.

We have a wonderful counseling staff who are here to help each student socially, emotionally, and academically. As students and families have questions or concerns, please contact your student's grade level counselor.

9th Grade Counselor

• Dr. Erin Cron (crone@live.siouxcityschools.com)

10th Grade Counselor

• Amanda Cory corya@live.siouxcityschools.com

11th Grade Counselor

• Eric Hueschen (huesche@live.siouxcityschools.com)

12th Grade Counselor

• Jenna Lee (leej1@live.siouxcityschools.com)

TAG Specialist

• Christina Still (stillc@live.siouxcityschools.com)

We invite students and families to reach out to our administration team so we can strengthen our communication and help guide your student in finding success. We welcome your feedback and look forward to working with you.