Wildcats News

September 7 - Labor Day NO SCHOOL

September 8 - Football in Norfolk 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 8 - Volleyball WMS vs Heelan and WMS vs West Monona at 3:30

September 9 - Cross Country @ SYA at 3:30

September 9 - Volleyball WMS vs EMS @ WMS at 3:15

September 11 - Patriot Day

September 15 - Football WMS vs SBL @ SBL, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 16 - Cross Country @ WMS at 3:30

September 17 - Football @ Plainview, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 17 - Volleyball @ NMS at 3:30

September 21 - Volleyball @ NMS at 3:30

September 22 - Volleyball @ Heelan at 3:30

September 23 - Cross Country @ SBL at 3:30

September 24 - Football @ WMS vs EMS, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 25 - Student of the Month @ WMS library at 8:00am

September 28 - Volleyball 7th grade only @ WMS at 3:30

September 29 - Football @ SSC, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 29 - Volleyball City Meet @ NMS at 3:30

September 30 - Volleyball City Meet @ NMS at 3:15

Dear West Middle School Families,

Welcome back to another exciting school year at West Middle School! The WMS Admin Team is incredibly excited about the year ahead and proud of the energy, enthusiasm, and positivity we have already seen throughout our building. We are off to a great start, and we are looking forward to all that this school year has in store for our students, staff, and families.

One of the things that makes West Middle School so special is our Wildcat family, and this year we are excited to welcome a great balance of returning and new teachers. Our returning staff bring experience, relationships, and a deep commitment to our students, while our new staff members bring fresh ideas, energy, and excitement. We are thrilled to have such a strong team working together to make WMS a great place for students to learn and grow.

We are also kicking off the year with Homecoming Week! Our students have already shown their Wildcat spirit with Neon Monday and Tropical Tuesday, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the week brings:

• 🌶️ Wednesday – Cajun Jersey Day
• 🐊 Thursday – Gator Spirit Day: Wear your West colors!
• 💤 Friday – Pajama Day

Homecoming Week is always a great opportunity to build school spirit, create memories, and remind our students that being part of the Wildcat family is something to celebrate!

We couldn't be more proud of the way our students and staff have started the schoolyear. There is an excitement throughout the building that makes us incredibly optimistic about what lies ahead. We are ready to work hard, have fun, build relationships, and make this a fantastic year at West Middle School.

Go Wildcats! We are looking forward to an amazing school year together!

With Wildcat Pride,
The WMS Admin Team

There are numerous opportunities for free after-school tutoring for any student wishing to get (or needing) extra help. Please contract your child's advisory teacher to find out which session is the best fit for your child's needs.

Wildfires have been a recent concern in our nation. The US government is highlighting information on preparing for wildfires on their Ready website. The beauty of this site is they provide information on how to prepare for many disasters such as flooding, power outages, emergency alerts, and how to make a safety kit for your family. This is a valuable site to keep. Please visit the site here https://www.ready.gov

Please note, there are changes from the previous months.

Sport and musical dates to be announced

September 7 - Labor Day NO SCHOOL

September 8 - Football in Norfolk 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 8 - Volleyball WMS vs Heelan and WMS vs West Monona at 3:30

September 9 - Cross Country @ SYA at 3:30

September 9 - Volleyball WMS vs EMS @ WMS at 3:15

September 11 - Patriot Day

September 15 - Football WMS vs SBL @ SBL, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 16 - Cross Country @ WMS at 3:30

September 17 - Football @ Plainview, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 17 - Volleyball @ NMS at 3:30

September 21 - Volleyball @ NMS at 3:30

September 22 - Volleyball @ Heelan at 3:30

September 23 - Cross Country @ SBL at 3:30

September 24 - Football @ WMS vs EMS, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 25 - Student of the Month @ WMS library at 8:00am

September 28 - Volleyball 7th grade only @ WMS at 3:30

September 29 - Football @ SSC, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

September 29 - Volleyball City Meet @ NMS at 3:30

September 30 - Volleyball City Meet @ NMS at 3:15

October 1 - Cross Country @ SSC at 3:15

October 5 - Volleyball @ EMS at 3:30

October 6 - Football WMS vs Heelan @ Riverside Elementary, 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:15

October 7 - Cross Country @ SBL at 3:30

October 22 - Student of the Month WMS library at 8:00am

October 23 - End of 1st quarter

October 27 - Parent Teacher Conferences 2:55-7:00

October 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am-4:00pm NO SCHOOL

October 30 - Exchange Day NO SCHOOL

November 3 - 8th grade Honor Choir in Storm Lake

November 3 - Professional Development NO SCHOOL

November 19 - OPUS Honor Choir @ IA State University

November 19 - Student of the Month WMS library 8:00am

November 24 - Winter Choir Concert @ WHS 6th grade at 5:30, 7th grade at 6:30, 8th grade at 7:30

November 26-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL

December 17 - Student of the Month WMS library 8:00am

December 22-31 - Winter Break NO SCHOOL

January 1 - Winter Break continues NO SCHOOL

January 14 - End 2nd quarter

January 15 - End 1st semester

January 15 - Teacher Workday NO SCHOOL

January 18 - Begin 2nd semester

January 28 - Student of the Month WMS library 8:00am

February 11 - Musical Drama @ WHS at 7:00pm

Febrary 12 - Musical Drama @ WHS at 7:00pm

February 13 - Musical Drama @ WHS at 11:00am

February 17 - Professional Development NO SCHOOL

February 25 - Student of the Month WMS library 8:00am

March 11 - Wildcat Choir Concert @ WHS 6:30

March 18 - Parent Teacher Conferences 2:55-7:00

March 19 - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am-4:00pm NO SCHOOL

March 19 - End of 3rd quarter

March 25-29 - Spring Break NO SCHOOL

March 30 - Exchange Day NO SCHOOL

April 20 - 6th and 7th grade Honor Choir MOC-Floyd Valley

April 22 - Student of the Month WMS library 8:00am

April 29 - Spring Choir Concert @ WHS, 6th grade at 5:30, 7th grade at 6:30, 8th grade at 7:30

May 20 - Student of the Month WMS library 8:00am

May 20 - Last day for seniors

May 26 - End of 4th quarter

May 27 - End of 2nd semester

May 27 - Teacher Workday NO SCHOOL

May 31 - Memorial Day NO SCHOOL

New items added!

Families interested in receiving food assistance can call West High (712-279-6772) and ask for Ms. Runyon. They can put together a box or two for you to pick up. Available items include: Pre-cut frozen ham slices, 1 pound ground beef packages, frozen spicy breaded chicken bites, water bottles, 4 pound packages of frozen chicken drumsticks, frozen chicken leg quarters, applesauce cups, spaghetti noodles, Alfredo pasta helper, stroganoff pasta helper, beef noodle pasta helper, lasagna pasta helper, canned chicken and rice soup, canned chicken, canned tuna, tuna helper, frozen assorted breads, pancake mix, syrup, canned mixed vegetables, canned beans, canned green beans, canned carrots, canned mixed fruit, canned peaches, canned cream of mushroom soup, Frosted Flakes cereal, macaroni and cheese, instant coffee

The District’s new mobile app provides quick and convenient information at your fingertips. Download the mobile app to receive push notifications from the District about closings and cancellations and stay updated on today’s school lunch menu, upcoming events, and school news.

Download the Sioux City Community School District app today from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. (Please note: If you have an older version of the District mobile app, you will need to delete that app before downloading the new app.)