Sioux City North

Dear North High Families,

Welcome back! We had a fantastic opening week at North High School, and the school year is officially in full swing. It has been great to have our students back in the building, reconnecting with friends and staff and settling into their classes.

Student Pickup

We need your help keeping our bus loading area safe and our buses on schedule at the end of the school day. We ask that students and families not enter the area under the skywalks for student pickup until 3:15 p.m.

We understand that using this area may make pickup more convenient; however, vehicles and students in the bus loading area before 3:15 can interfere with buses arriving, loading, and departing safely and on time. Our buses transport North Middle and North High students home before continuing to our elementary schools for after school routes, so staying on schedule is especially important.

Thank you for helping us keep this area safe and allowing our buses to remain on schedule. We appreciate your cooperation!

Schedule Changes — Deadline: September 4

Please be aware of an important upcoming deadline. Students have the first 10 school days to request changes to their schedules. For first semester, the deadline to add or drop a course is September 4 at the end of the school day (12:55 p.m.).

After September 4, schedule changes will not be permitted without an F being recorded on the student's transcript for a dropped course. Please encourage your student to review their schedule now and address any concerns before the deadline.

If you have questions about your student's schedule, please contact their grade-level counselor or principal.

Homecoming Week: September 21–25

Homecoming Week 2026 is right around the corner! Our Student Council has planned a variety of activities throughout the week, and you can find all the details later in this newsletter.

Homecoming Week concludes on Friday, September 25, with the Homecoming Dance at North Middle from 8:00–11:00 p.m.

Each year, we receive questions about eligibility to attend the dance. Eligibility requirements are outlined below and include expectations related to grades, attendance, and behavior. Please carefully review these requirements with your student ahead of time so everyone understands the expectations.

Homecoming Dance Tickets

• Tickets will be sold September 21–24.
• Tickets are $10.
• Tickets will NOT be sold at the dance.
• All tickets must be purchased in advance.

A Great Start

Finally, I want to thank our students, families, and staff for helping us have such a positive start to the school year. With over 1,500 students in our building, we have been incredibly pleased with how smoothly the year has begun. Students are doing a great job in classrooms, hallways, and our lunch areas, allowing us to keep the focus where it belongs—on learning.

The North High staff is looking forward to an outstanding year. If you have questions or concerns about your student's school experience, please don't hesitate to reach out. Often, a quick phone call, email, or meeting can address a concern before it becomes a larger issue.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Let's have a great year, Stars!

Mr. Brant Bemus

bemusb@live.siouxcityschools.com

North High School Principal

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• No school Monday, September 7th - Labor Day

• Picture Day Tuesday, September 8th

• ACT Testing Saturday, September 19th at North High School

• Homecoming Week, September 21st-25th

• Starfest Saturday, September 26th

*Friendly Reminder that all schools dismiss 2 hours early on Friday's for Staff Professional Development*

Spirit Days are

M- Pajama Day

T- Tropical Day

W- Dynamic Duo/Twin Day

Th-Spirit Day

F- BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom

• Tickets will be sold in the freshman hallway the week before Homecoming. Sept 21th-24th
• No tickets will be sold at the door.
• Must be bought in advanced

• 90% attendance, no more than 8 block absences and/or 7 tardies
• No major Behaviors
• No ISS or OSS
• Must be passing all CLASSES

Attention 2027 Senior Parents and Students:

We need your help to make the 2027 North High's Prom and After Prom memorable and exciting.

First planning meeting, Wed. Sept 9 at 6:30 in the NHS library.

Ongoing meeting dates: First Wednesday of every month at 6:30 in the NHS Library.

Whether you enjoy organizing details, brainstorming creative ideas, or simply want to support our seniors, we want you on the planning committee. Your time and input make all the difference.

Let's work together to create a night our 2027 seniors will never forget.

Please invite 2027 senior parents to like this page! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GGvxKYDFr/

As we begin the school year, the North High School Math Department encourages families to make sure their student has a calculator to use for math classes. If your student does not already have one, we recommend purchasing one soon so they are prepared for class, homework, and assessments.

We have included links below to a suggested calculator that work well for our math courses. Thank you for helping your student come prepared and ready to learn!

Suggested Calculator:

https://tinyurl.com/48smzjmb - Walmart

https://tinyurl.com/4ck3jbfz - Target

https://tinyurl.com/ycxms8pe - Amazon

If your student needs a change in their schedule, please make sure they contact their respective counselors to schedule an appointment with them. If contact has been made and the counselor has not responded feel free to contact our office at 712-239-7000 and ask to speak with the counseling secretary, Shari Crahan.

Hello Class of 2027! We are happy to introduce you to your Uniquely North GooseChase. This is an online scavenger hunt to show your North High School school spirit. By finishing missions, you can earn points to get a medallion to wear at graduation. You can earn points by attending events, participating in activities, visiting feeder schools, and many more. There are 90 total missions that you can complete. To earn the medallion, you need to earn 15,000 points. Last year, over 40 students earned the medallion. Details are in the introduction email from Mrs. Wandersheid!

If your child would like a locker, please call the school office to request one.

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.

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 am to 8 am.

If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, you will need to complete the online application if you have not done so already.

Families that do not qualify for free or reduced meals can deposit money into their student’s MySchoolBucks account. Information on meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year is available on the District’s website.

For questions or assistance with school meals, please contact the District’s Food Service Department at 712-279-6860 or 712-279-6862.

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.

The safety of our students and staff is paramount. The District uses Standard Response Protocol or common terms to communicate our actions and response in emergency situations. The terms Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter are used so students, staff, and first responders understand the situation and how best to respond.

We encourage families to become familiar with these terms to better understand our school’s response and what to expect in a crisis. For more information on safety preparedness within the District, visit siouxcityschools.org.

Safe + Sound Iowa offers students and families a convenient way to anonymously report safety concerns related to our school. Trained dispatchers will share the information with appropriate school administrators and/or law enforcement so help can be given to those in crisis or at risk.

Visit Safe + Sound Iowa for more information.

Have you reviewed the 2026-2027 SCCSD Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook? The handbook includes important information to help students reach their fullest potential at school. Families are encouraged to review the handbook with their students to make sure they are aware of what is expected of them as a student in the Sioux City Community School District.

Click here to view the 2026-2027 Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook.

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.

Make sure you receive important messages from our school by updating your contact information in the Parent Portal. This will ensure you do not miss calls, texts, and emails about school closings and cancellations, announcements, and other information. Visit the Parent Portal today!

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.