Wolverine News- Summer Newsletter

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Happy Summer Wolverines!

We are gearing up for another great year at West High, and I wanted to share with you some updates to help you prepare for our new school year!

Sincerely,

-Ms. Rebecca Rieken

#WeAreWEST

My name is Gabe Hoogers, and pictured with me is my wife Kelsey. We also have a 9 month old daughter, Makenna. I grew up in Sioux City, attending North High School before heading to Wayne State College for my post-secondary education. My family is deeply rooted in Sioux City and we love everything the Sioux City Schools have to offer for their students and the community.

For the past four years, I have taught Science at West High School and served as the Head Baseball Coach. During that time, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous things our students at West High School take part in on a daily basis, and I can't wait to support and showcase our students' talents and achievements in my new role. West High Activities have a special place in my heart and I am honored and excited to serve West High School as the new Activities Director.

Students and families are invited to West High School on Wednesday, August 9 from 8am-4pm, and Thursday, August 10, from 10am-6pm. On those days, the following events & support will be available:

• Laptop Check-out
• Online Verification Support
• School Fees
• Food Service Fees
• Diploma Verification
• Schedule Change Requests
• WITCC Course Log-in Support

Students who are not able to attend on these days to check-out their laptop will have an opportunity to do so on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 23rd. *We will not be able to accommodate other arrangements.

*School pictures will be taken in early September.

The 2023-2024 Schedule is still being created. Student schedules will not be ready for review by students and families until late July or early August. When schedules are ready for viewing, additional communication will be shared.

All 2023-2024 West High students will have an opportunity to meet with their counselor regarding schedule change requests on Wednesday, August 9, from 8am-4pm, and on Thursday August 10, from 10am-6pm. A liaison from WITCC will also be available to help with login support for students who are registered for WITCC courses.

In the meantime, if students have questions about their schedule, they are encouraged to email their school counselor.

At West High our counselors loop with their grade level class throughout all four years, and students identified as TAG will loop with Mrs. Still. As students and families have questions, please contact the counselor for that student's grade level, or the TAG counselor, either by email, or by leaving a voicemail for that counselor.

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, Rebecca Rieken, Head Principal- riekenr@live.siouxcityschools.com

Gabe Hoogers, Activities Director- hoogerg2@live.siouxcityschools.com

10th grade, Brant Bemus, Assistant Principal- bemusb@live.siouxcityschools.com

9th grade, Pam Husk, Assistant Principal- huskp@live.siouxcityschools.com

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

Contact us!

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

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.