Wolverines News- August Newsletter
West High School - Sioux City, Iowa
August 2023
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A Message from the Principal...
Welcome Back to another school year Wolverines!!! My name is Rebecca Rieken, and I am your West High School Principal.
Each month, a new edition of Wolverine News will be shared to keep students and families up to date on important events, and also to provide acknowledgments of the positive things going on at West High. These monthly newsletters will be shared via email, on the school website, and through social media. We invite families to also follow our social media platforms to stay up-to-date regarding important news and activities.
Our partnership with the families of our students, and the Westside community is very important to us. I welcome any questions and suggestions you may have so we can work together to support our kids, and continue to make West BEST!
Sincerely,
-Ms. Rebecca Rieken
#WeAreWEST
West High School Administration Team
Our team invites parents and guardians to connect with them anytime throughout the school year so we can partner with you as we guide our students to success. All are welcome to call West High School to schedule an appointment, or email the administrator directly:
West High School, 712-279-6772
11th & 12th grade primary contact, Rebecca Rieken, Head Principal- riekenr@live.siouxcityschools.com
Gabe Hoogers, Activities Director- hoogerg2@live.siouxcityschools.com
10th grade primary contact, Brant Bemus, Assistant Principal- bemusb@live.siouxcityschools.com
9th grade primary contact, Pam Husk, Assistant Principal- huskp@live.siouxcityschools.com
Mr. Gabe Hoogers, Activities Director
Mr. Brant Bemus, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Pam Husk, Assistant Principal
West High School Counseling Team and Support Model
West High School Counseling Team
Ms. Caroline Chauncey, Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Chris Still, TAG Counselor
Mrs. Steph Hames, 9th Grade
Ms. Josie Pratt, 10th Grade Counselor
Ms. Ashley Benson, 11th Grade Counselor
Mr. Anthony Zeliadt, 12th Grade Counselor
Student Schedules will be published on August 21
Student Schedules- Questions & Requests
Students are able to view their schedules online beginning August 21. If a student would like to request any changes to their schedule, they are encouraged to email their grade level school counselor with those change requests, or complete the "Schedule Change Request Form" that will be shared by email with all students once school starts. Counselors are still working on filling schedules, so it is common that a student may see an open block, or gap, in their schedule.
LAPTOP CHECK-OUT WILL BE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
All students who still need to check-out their laptop will have an opportunity to do so on the first day of school, August 23.
Students who need a hot spot may make those requests with the media center help desk when they check-out their laptop.
3 Steps Vital to the Start of a Successful School Year
1. Complete Online Verification
Online Verification gives you a chance to change or confirm contact information, complete required District forms, request busing transportation for your child, and review the 2023-2024 Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook. Online Verification is critical to ensure we have the most up-to-date information for your child in case of an emergency. Online Verification is required for every student enrolled in the Sioux City Community School District. Step-by-step instructions on completing Online Verification are listed on the webpage.
2. Pay your child’s curriculum resource fee.
The curriculum resource fee covers the use of textbooks, electronic devices, and other items provided by the District during the school year.
3. Schedule required immunizations or screenings.
Students entering kindergarten, 3rd grade, 7th grade, 9th grade, and 12th grade must have required immunizations and screenings to start school.
Attention all 12th Graders
Fall WHS Football Scrimmage & Volleyball - Tuesday, August 22 at 4:30pm
We welcome all students, families, and community partners of the west side to join us at the following activities on Tuesday, August 22!
- Support our Wolverine Football Team as in their Fall Football Scrimmage @4:30, South Practice Field (facing West 19th)
- Come support our West High Volleyball team as they take on Denison-Scheswig, MVAOCOU, and Siouxland Christian for their home opener in a Varsity Quadrangular @4:30pm, WHS Gym
Freshman Orientation & Tours- Tuesday, August 22nd at 6:00pm
Freshman Mixer Dance, August 22nd, 8:00-9:00pm
First Day of School- Wednesday, August 23rd- "A" Day
SAVE THE DATE! Homecoming will soon be here! Sept. 18-22
Homecoming this year will take place the week of September 18th. Student Council is planning for activities as we speak, and more will be shared soon. You can plan on the following events and activities:
Monday: Coronation
Tuesday: Powder Puff Football Game
Wednesday: Pep Assembly
Thursday: Parade & Game
Friday: Homecoming Dance
*In order to be eligible to purchase a ticket and attend the homecoming dance, all students must be passing all of their classes, and have no ISS, OSS, or Truancy on their attendance record.
**A guest form will be available in the main office for any student wishing to bring a guest.
High School Bell Schedule
What’s Happening in Siouxland
Stay connected with family-friendly activities, programs, and clubs in the community through Virtual Backpack. The e-newsletter, which includes information from various Siouxland organizations, is sent out monthly to all district families. Or, view the most up-to-date lists of events and activities on the Virtual Backpack website.
Important Reminders for School Meals
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 2023-2024 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.
Lockers Available Upon Request
Lockers are available upon request. If your child would like a locker, please call the school office to request one.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.
The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.
Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.
West High School
Principal: Rebecca Rieken
Website: https://west-high.siouxcityschools.org/
Location: 2001 Casselman Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-279-6772
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestHighSchoolSCCSD
Twitter: @WHS_SCCSD