The Weekly

Parent teacher conferences are TONIGHT (Wednesday, January 17th) from 4:15-7:45 PM. You may sign up for 5 minute conferences via Zoom at this link.

Login using your Infinite Campus parent portal username and password.

You can then reserve meeting times with your student's teacher(s). The following link will help you navigate this process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1stTf5O07bDHiEbr9_ufEOpUotRuA1Rl-pKycWmcghKA/edit

If you would like a conference with a teacher and they do not have any available openings, please email them directly to set up a time.

Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you!

Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are beginning the course selection process for next school year’s courses. Registration information is being provided to students starting Wednesday, January 17th.

Each grade level is assigned a registration week. A full calendar of details is below.

Here is what parents/guardians must know:

• Every student is assigned a mandatory appointment time (with their school counselor) during their registration week. These appointments cannot be rescheduled. This is the student’s opportunity to receive valuable information in addition to individualized help with their course selection.

• Registration is due on the Friday of the students’ registration week. Students should come to their appointment prepared with questions.

Additional details, along with a reminder of appointment times, will be sent via email to families the Sunday prior to their child’s registration week. If you have any immediate questions, please contact the Guidance Office at (319)688-1053.

Show Dates:

Thursday, April 11th at 7:00 pm

Friday, April 12th at 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 13th at 1:00pm and 7:00 pm

Hello West High Family!

Remember those super cool Trobotix hoodies/ts you bought about 5 years ago? The team has created a brand new super cool logo that you're going to want for spirit days.

Ordering Window Closes January 31st!

Our Varisty team offers a Greek Warrior/Odyssey designed by the talented Evan Baker and Haneen Eltayeb. Additionally, West started a SECOND JV team who also needs your support! See the second link to view and purchase the design by Aya Mohamednour! Rep West High STEM in style! We need a minimum of 17 orders to secure fulfillment!

Trobotix Varsity Merch

Trobotix JV Merch

Thank you for your support!

Susie Ziemer

The Iowa City Mountain Bike Club is back for our second season. We are a FREE youth mountain bike team for ages 8-18. The team is led by Caleb Wilson, Nate Kullbom, and Brian Brandsmeier. Our goal is to help youth have fun, practice skills, build self-confidence, and race bikes. Last year we had a blast. Plus the team got 2nd at State. This year we are already gearing up for an even better season. Practices will start in April. They will be once a week on Thursday evenings at 6:00PM at the Woodpecker Single Track trails or Sugar Bottom Trails. Races start on May 18th and go through June 29th. If you know any youth who might be interested, please let them know about us. And if anyone wants to join but needs a bike or helmet, we can help explore options. Questions can be directed at us via email: ICmtbclub@gmail.com. Registration can be found at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLF2pNLpGA7MrCUKTcddNJljUUZ1a9rimP96gwfkxEo1M1Dw/viewform

Technology continues to evolve and play a key role in learning. One recent emerging technology claiming to transform education is artificial intelligence (AI). As the district explores both the potential and pitfalls of AI, we wanted to gain your insights. The questions within the survey will help us better understand your knowledge of AI, what concerns you may have, as well as what hunches you have about its ability to enhance student learning. In addition, your expertise will assist in the creation of guidelines for both teachers and students as they use artificial intelligence in the classroom. Your anonymous feedback will play a crucial role in ensuring artificial intelligence is not only accessible but used responsibly and effectively to enrich student learning experiences. We greatly appreciate your time and thoughtful responses to the probing questions.

Survey Link

Google Form Link

Bookmark this page for the most accurate WHS athletics calendar of events: gobound.com

Watch live streamed events on our YouTube Channel.

Club West Store (always open): https://clubwest.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/18526375

WRESTLING:

City High Edges West High on Criteria in Cross-town Wrestling Thriller

Boys Wrestling Roundup: West High Finishes Fourth, Liberty High Fifth at Ottumwa Invitational

Boys Wrestling Roundup: West High Rolls Past Cedar Rapids Washington in MVC Dual

BASKETBALL:

West High Moves Up in Latest IHSAA Boys Basketball Rankings

Boys Basketball Roundup: Class 4A No. 10 West High Holds of West Des Moines Dowling

Resetting the Season for Your Prep Sports Area Girls Basketball Teams

Koch Helps Tenth-ranked West High Rally Past City High in Fourth Quarter

Fincham Leads West High Past City High in Cross-town Showdown

Photo Gallery: City-West Boys Basketball 12-22-23

Photo Gallery: City-West Girls Basketball ’23-24

Families can purchase athletic photos at the link below. You will be asked to enter your phone number, they will send you a code and link for a coupon.

https://my.photoday.com/gallery/iowa-city-west-wint-3

Please contact the Athletic Office if you would like to purchase older photos than the current winter season.

Thanks!

Athlete Registration for 2023-2024 Year:

All athletes must register at the beginning of every new school year and have a current physical on file to participate. The ONLY way to complete the required permission to practice form is by registering first.

Online Registration Link: https://gobound.com/ia/schools/icwest

Contact Brianna Nigg (nigg.brianna@iowacityschools.org), Athletic Secretary, with any questions.

If you/your student have any athletic department issued equipment, bags, uniforms, warmups, etc. in your possession, please turn those in to the athletic or main office at your earliest convenience.

Please follow the instructions below to create a parent/guardian account, to access Canvas Parent from a computer web browser, to set up the Canvas Parent iOS/Android app, and to obtain a student pairing code from a student account.

Here a link with instructions: https://innovation.iowacityschools.org/2018/08/28/canvas-parent-guardian-access/

Check out our November Cultural Diversity & Equity Newsletter here: https://www.smore.com/x60dq

Please visit our Equity website for additional information and links to previous newsletters.

Sincerely,

Laura Gray
Executive Director of Diversity & Cultural Responsiveness
Iowa City Community School District

This newsletter can be translated into multiple languages. How do I translate a Smore newsletter?

• 9/10 Attendance direct line to call for absences 319-688-1091
• 11/12 Attendance direct line to call for absences 319-688-1051
• New option instead of calling: Parent Portal Absence Requests-Parents can now enter student absences via Infinite Campus (click here for more information)

NO PARKING IN THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOTS WITHOUT LEGAL DOT ISSUED HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS DISPLAYED ON YOUR VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT.

THIS INCLUDES SPOTS WITH NO POSTED HANDICAPPED SIGN WITH ONLY THE HANDICAPPED SYMBOL PAINTED ON THE GROUND. THIS ALSO INCLUDES HANDICAPPED SPOTS THAT ONLY HAVE A HANDICAPPED SIGN WITH OR WITHOUT THE HANDICAPPED SYMBOL PAINTED ON THE GROUND. IT IS ILLEGAL TO PARK IN SPOTS MARKED AS HANDICAPPED WITHOUT A HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMIT EVEN IF YOU ARE ONLY IN THE SPOT FOR A FEW MINUTES! VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED.

Where Excellence Is Tradition

Email: oelrich.carrie@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://www.iowacityschools.org/Domain/327
Location: 2901 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA, USA
Phone: 319-688-1050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westhigh/
Twitter: @IowaCityWestHS

Students, Families, and Employees - The Ombuds Office is here to help! Visit www.IowaCitySchools.org/Ombuds to learn more!

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Eric Howard, Director of Equity and Employee Relations, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, howard.eric@iowacityschools.org.