Junior Wolverines News

Sept 1 - No School - Labor Day

Sept 5 - Early Dismissal - 1:30

Sept 12 - Early Dismissal - 1:30

Sept 18 - House Games

Sept 19 - Early Dismissal - 1:30

Sept 24 - Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off

Sept 26 - Early Dismissal - 1:30

Sept 30 - Home Team Tuesday (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)

Sept 30 - House Hoopla/Hoedown Family Event - 5:30-7 p.m.

We are thrilled to welcome you to a brand-new school year! The start of school is always a special time filled with excitement, fresh opportunities, and the promise of growth. At Liberty School, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school are the key to helping every student thrive. We look forward to working alongside you to ensure your child’s academic success and personal growth this year.

Our building goals this year are to increase the percentage of students meeting state Literacy and Math benchmarks by 10% from fall to spring and by 5% from spring to spring. We are also striving to have 15% more students meet their growth goals on I-Ready this year. As in the past, we will strengthen student engagement through meaningful learning experiences and foster a culture of kindness and respect where every student feels a sense of belonging through our house system. Together, we will focus on reaching these goals through intentional teaching, positive relationships, and ongoing collaboration with families.

As principals, we are here to support you and your child every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever have a question, need clarification, or want to share a concern. Open communication is essential, and we truly value your partnership.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We can’t wait to see all that our students will accomplish this year. Let’s make it a year of learning, growth, and celebration—together!

Mrs. Stacie Henderson & Mr. Dave Schipper

Principals

“Best on the Westside – Saddle Up for Success”

Each school year, we choose a theme that helps bring our learning community together and adds a fun, unifying element to our school culture. Last year, our theme was sports-related, and this year we’re excited to take on a cowboy/western theme with the slogan: “Best on the Westside – Saddle Up for Success.”

Throughout the year, you’ll notice how this theme is woven into school events, classroom activities, displays, and celebrations. Our staff will be incorporating a touch of the theme in creative ways to inspire students, build school spirit, and remind us all that success comes when we work hard and work together.

Below, you’ll see many of the team members who are supporting your students as we Saddle Up for Success—both in academics and in their personal growth. We invite you to join us in embracing the theme and watch for it to pop up in different ways during the year, from special events to everyday classroom connections.

Together, let’s make this another memorable year on the Westside!

West High School has a food pantry to help support families in our West High community who may be experiencing hardship. If you have a need, please feel free to reach out to Tara Runyon (712-279-6772 - ext. 3706) or via email at: runyont@live.siouxcityschools.com. They have the following items in their pantry currently.

Bulk water

Peanut butter, 16 oz

Applesauce, 15 oz

Cheddar cheese block, 4 oz

Grape juice, 4.23 oz

Mixed fruit, canned, 15 oz

Peaches, canned, 15 oz

Sweet peas, canned, 15 oz

Baked beans, canned, 16 oz

Tortillas, frozen, 8 count

Mozzarella cheese block, 4 oz

Potatoes, canned and diced, 15 oz

Carrots, canned, 15 oz

Pears, canned, 15 oz

Ground beef, frozen, 16 oz

Mandarin oranges, canned, 11 oz

Chicken, canned, 5 oz

Bagels, plain, 10 count

Spaghetti, dry, 16 oz

Instant oatmeal, 14 oz

Whole wheat spaghetti, dry, 16 oz

Milk, white, 2%, 11 oz

The District and our school are continuously updating families on important school information, closings and cancellations, and other announcements. Information is shared through email, phone calls, and text. Make sure we can connect with you by keeping your contact information updated in our records. If you need to change your contact information, please contact the school office.

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.

If you need to contact your student during the school day, please contact our school office. Alternatively, if your student needs to contact you, they should come to the office.

For more information on our protocols for electronic devices, please review the 2025-2026 Parent/Guardian & Student Handbook on the District website.

Volunteers are needed to join the District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. As a volunteer, you will receive email updates about important legislative events that could impact public education and be asked to contact local and state leaders to advocate for our schools. Volunteer today and let your voice be heard! Contact Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com to volunteer.

Looking for a part-time or full-time career with flexibility? Instructional assistants, bus drivers, and food service staff are needed to join our amazing team! Check out the District’s openings today!

Connect with your student’s teacher! TalkingPoints is a communication tool that allows you and your student’s teacher to easily communicate via text message. Text messages will be sent to you in your family’s primary language. Watch for a text from your student’s teacher or contact your student’s school if you have any questions.

We communicate with families through a variety of methods. Our school has social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, InstaGram and TikTok! Follow us to keep up to date on what is going on at Liberty!