Congratulations to senior, Maya Augustine, for Being Selected as the WHS Rotary Student of the Month!!
TWO WHS girls wrestlers qualify for state!!!
This is the very first year that Girls wrestling had a state qualifying tournament. West High had 2 state qualifiers for the first inaugural state tournament sanctioned by the IGHSAU. Melonie Barillas at 115 and Alexandria Vaul at 170. The first state qualifiers for girls wrestling for WHS!!
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences February 20 and February 21
Our spring parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 21. You have three options for attending conferences: virtually, by phone, or in person. We invite you to choose the option that works best for you and your family.
- In-Person Conferences
- Phone Conferences: Please be sure to provide the correct phone number for the teacher to call. Your student’s teacher will call you at that number at your designated time.
- Virtual Conferences: A link to connect with your child’s teacher will be sent to you in a confirmation email.
To schedule a conference time, please visit this link:
https://www.myconferencetime.com/wolverine/
When you schedule your time, you will be asked to select the type of conference you prefer. Once you have completed your conference registration, you will receive an email confirmation of your time. Please remember to sign up for a time with each staff member you plan to visit.
Because of conferences, there will not be school on Monday, February 20 or Friday, February 24.
WHS Spring Fling Dance- Saturday, March 11th
Student Council is excited to announce our Spring Fling Dance:
"Night at Olympus" (Greek Themed)
-The dance will be Saturday, March 11th-7:30-10pm
-Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 6th through Thursday, March 9th.
Below are the eligibility requirements:
- No truancies on the student's attendance record from February 13th-March 9th. This includes any tardies that are 5 minutes past the starting bell which turn into an absence.
- No behavior referrals resulting ISS or OSS on the student's behavior record from February 13th-March 9th.
- Student must be passing all classes with a 60% or above percentage at the time of ticket purchase.
- Students enrolled in Edgenuity courses must be 80% complete with each course at the time of ticket purchase.
- Students must be passing all of their WITCC online courses at the time of ticket purchase.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bernard in the Freshman House.
2022-2023 Yearbook Ordering Information & Senior Pictures Due
Yearbooks for the 2022-2023 school year are available for order! The price is $50 on January 16, and increases to $55 on March 21. Orders will be taken until April 30, 2023.
To order a yearbook online, visit www.yearbookforever.com. Search for "West High School" in Sioux City, IA, and shop the store for the 2022-2023 school year. To order in person, bring cash, card, or check (made out to West High School) to Mrs. Schiller in the library.
West High Food Pantry & Closet
The West High School Food Pantry & Clothing Closet is available to meet the needs the West side community. We can assist families with meals, clothing, toiletries, and some household goods. Please call West High School with any requests, 712-279-6772, or email Mr. Van Buren: vanburm1@live.siouxcityschools.com
After School Tutoring, Night School, & Saturday School
After School Tutoring is available to all West High Students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm in the WHS Media Center. Busing will be available to students who choose to attend. The activities bus picks up in front of WHS at 4:15pm and drops students off at their nearest elementary feeder school.
Night School is available to students who are working on credit recovery through Edgenuity. Night School days & times are:
Tuesdays, 3:00-7:00pm in the WHS Media Center
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm in the WHS Media Center
Thursdays, 3:00-7:00pm in the WHS AEC-SWS Classroom
Saturday School Dates & Times (9am-12pm)
March 11
March 25
April 1
April 22
May 6
May 13
May 20
West High School Counseling Team and Support Model
Ms. Josie Pratt, 9th Grade Counselor
Ms. Caroline Chauncey, Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Chris Still, TAG Counselor
Ms. Ashley Benson, 10th Grade Counselor
bensona2@live.siouxcityschools.com
Mr. Anthony Zeliadt, 11th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Steph Hames, 12th Grade Counselor
Costs for Damaged or Destroyed Devices Add Up
The District provides every student with a device to enhance the overall learning experience. When a student receives their device, it is their responsibility to take appropriate care of the device. Unfortunately, the District has hundreds of devices damaged or destroyed each year. In just the first few months of this school year, the District has already received 1,400 tickets for damaged devices including nearly 275 devices which have been destroyed. The high numbers result in significant costs including higher insurance costs for the District annually.
As noted in the Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook, the District may charge fees ranging from $20 for lost adaptors to $250 for device losses when repairs are required to a student’s device. Please remind your child about the responsibility that goes with having a device and encourage them to review the Student Device Program Acceptable Use Agreement, located in the handbook. Additional information can be found in Board Policy 581.12.
If your student has issues with their device, they may contact their school’s librarian assistant.
Download the District’s New Mobile App
The District’s new mobile app provides quick and convenient information at your fingertips. Download the mobile 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. Look for Sioux City Community Schools in your app store today! (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.)
Reminder: Cell Phone Protocols In Place
To ensure an engaging learning experience for our students, the District’s cell phone protocols are still in place for the spring semester. The protocols restrict the use of electronic devices during the school day. For more information, please review the 2022-2023 Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook on the District website.
Winter Weather Decisions
West High School
Principal: Rebecca Rieken
Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/west-high-school/
Location: 2001 Casselman Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-279-6772
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiouxCityWestHighSchool/
Twitter: @WHS_Activities