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West High Food Pantry
The West High Food Pantry has the following items available for any of our families in need.
Families in need can call West High (712-279-6772) and ask for Pam Husk.
Items available:
Diapers-newborn
Deodorant- men and women
Hot sauce
Spaghetti noodles
Canned corn
Parmesan alarm wing sauce
Canned green beans
Canned beef ravioli
Mandarin oranges
Vegetarian refried beans
Cups of applesauce
Keto friendly granola bars
Chicken leg quarters-frozen
Ground turkey-one pound packages-frozen
Canned condensed tomato soup
Bigbee Fundraiser
Earlier this year, our very own Ms. Bigbee (5th grade teacher) was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. As a fundraiser to support Ms. Bigbee, we are selling t-shirts in her honor. If you wish to purchase a t-shirt, please use the following link:
Shirts will be shipped directly to the buyer.
Thank you for your support!
Be Smart About Social Media
In the social world we live, many kids use some form of social media. While social media can help kids connect with friends and family, explore new interests and areas of the world, and enhance their creativity, it can also lead to risks and added responsibility. Social media can be harmful if it is not used appropriately.
Without meaning to, kids can easily share more online than they should. Kids often post photos of themselves online or use their real names, birthdates, location, or school name. This information can make them easy targets for online predators or others with bad intentions.
Additionally, kids sometimes forget that photos, videos, and comments made online can’t be taken back after they have been sent or posted. It’s impossible to completely erase something once it’s been posted online. This may not cause problems for a child now but can lead to issues years later as they apply for college or a job. It is common for a college admissions office or recruiter to scour the internet for information on an applicant, ultimately discovering something a child may not want them to find. If a child would be embarrassed for a family member or future boss to see a photo or video, they shouldn’t post it.
Studies have shown that social media can negatively impact a child’s mental health. The pressure to get “likes” or keep up with other peers online can lead to depression and anxiety as well as unrealistic expectations.
What can families do?
- Limit the time kids spend on social media.
- “Friend” or “follow” your kids’ social profiles and remind them never to “friend” strangers.
- Encourage kids to use privacy settings.
- Remind kids that mean behavior is never okay, including online.
Check out the District’s website for additional social media tips.
Box Tops for Education
Every valid Box Tops clip is worth 10¢ for Loess Hills. Make sure each one has a clearly visible product acronym and expiration date.
Box Tops - New Scanning Feature
Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Participating brands are starting to change their packaging from a traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Top label.
If you see this label, use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ each for Loess Hills. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to our school's earnings online.
Hy-Vee Receipts - Cash For Students Program
Eligible receipts for groceries, prescriptions, floral, photoshop, and catering are accepted.
(No fuel, gas, postal, money order, Western Union, lottery, Quest, Mid American, bottle refunds or gift card receipts will be accepted.)
Have a Question or Concern?
Connect with your student’s school, the superintendent’s office, or transportation. Let’s Talk provides you with an easy and convenient way to connect with schools and departments across the District with your ideas, questions, and concerns.
Get started today by clicking on the Let’s Talk icon located on the District’s homepage.
Reminder: Cell Phone Protocols
The District has cell phone protocols in place to ensure an engaging and distraction-free environment for our students. The protocols restrict the use of electronic devices during the school day. For more information, please review the 2023-2024 Parent/Guardian & Student Handbook on the District website.