The Weekly
WHS Weekly Newsletter: April 15-April 21
~~~NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH~~~
Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, 4/24 (check your email for details)
AP EXAM SCHEDULE
Mock Trial Showcase
On Sunday, members of West High Mock Trial faced off in its first annual Showcase. This interactive fundraising event featured West High's Gold Team and raised over $400.
The audience voted on the most effective attorneys (Waad Dafalla & Aahana Gupta) and most persuasive witnesses (Daniel Tirgardoun & Benjamin Kleinman). Ultimately, the audience submitted their verdict, awarding the Golden Gavel to the Defense (Aahana Gupta, Jasmine Tsang, Franny Jordan, Alice Gooblar-Perovic, Alison Reed, Holden Rebich, & Benjamin Kleinman).
For more information on how you can support West High Mock Trial, please reach out to coaches Michael Mettenburg or Traci Burns.
Party After Prom is a free event offered to all WHS juniors and seniors and their registered prom dates. Please see the flyer above for all relevant information. If your student will be driving home after curfew, we recommend completing the form at the following link and having it signed by WHS administration. It should then be kept in the student's glove box as they are driving home from the event.
[Iowa DOT] 431170. Waiver of Intermediate Driver License Hour Restriction
Flowers for Graduation (also a fundraiser)
West High is excited to announce a fundraising opportunity for our school that also celebrates our seniors. We will be offering flowers onsite at the graduation ceremony. 25% of everything sold from pre order sales and 15% of everything sold on-site will be donated to West High School. If you would like to pre-order flowers for your graduate click on the link below.
https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/iowacitywesthighschool/
Look for the Dancing Flowers booth outside of the Xtream Arena on June 2nd, 2024 to pick up your pre-ordered flowers or to purchase the day of gradation. The ceremony will take place at 1:00pm.
Congratulations West High Class of 2024!
Upcoming Events
Walk it Out- Dinner Donations
Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Rawan Babiker
Date
04/27/2024 (Sat.)
Time
5:00PM - 9:00PM PDT
Location
West High School
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING!
National Bike/Roll/Walk to School Day is May 8th
You're invited to celebrate the joy of active commuting by biking, rolling, or walking to West High. Why participate? Increases fun. Promotes exercise. Saves money. Improves well-being. Reduces traffic. Boosts mood. Improves focus. Avoids parking hassles. Gets Vitamin D. Connects with the community. Supports healthy habits. Reduces stress. Improves cardiovascular health. Builds resilience. Reduces carbon footprint. Strengthens muscles. Sets a positive example. And allows for the enjoyment of the many trails near West High: Clear Creek Trail, Camp Cardinal Trail, Willow Creek Trail, Woodpecker Trail, Iowa River Trail, Highway 1 Trail, Creekside Flow Trail, etc. There are many opportunities to celebrate National Bike/Roll/Walk to School Day. Join with friends or go solo. The important thing is to get out and enjoy the outdoors. And if you want, please feel free to share your adventures on social media with the hashtag #WalkRollToSchool
WHS Sports In The News-Stay Up to Date All Year by Following the Links Below!
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
NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNING DAY
The next National Letter of Intent signing day at West High will be April 17 at 4:15p. Please notify the athletic office if you would like to participate.
Athletic Photos
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-spri-4
Please contact the Athletic Office if you would like to purchase older photos than the current winter season.
Thanks!
ATTENTION ATHLETES:
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.
Athletic Equipment/Uniforms
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.
Instructions for Parents to Access Canvas as Observers
Here a link with instructions: https://innovation.iowacityschools.org/2018/08/28/canvas-parent-guardian-access/
Cultural Diversity & Equity Newsletter
Check out this quarter's Cultural Diversity & Equity Newsletter here: https://www.smore.com/n/uqapms-cultural-diversity-equity
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
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Attendance Information:
- 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)
NOTICE TO EVERYONE DRIVING VEHICLES: VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED!
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.
reminder: ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REGISTERED (MAIN OFFICE)
West High School
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