The Wolfpack Edge

As the leaves turn and the air cools, we’re reminded of God’s constant provision and the changing seasons He orchestrates. Fall brings excitement to our school community—from classroom projects to athletics and the arts, there’s energy in every corner. Let’s continue to embrace this season of growth together, striving for excellence in all we do.

Hope to see you at the Fall Concert this evening --- Choirs perform first at 7pm, and Band/Orchestra will follow!

Mr. Brian Verwolf

Head Administrator

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And no, we didn’t have two chapels, just keep reading! Pastor Adam Vander Stoep from Hull leads us this week in chapel. His challenge is for us to consider how we would like to be remembered, and then to consider if the choices we are making now are leading to that type of reputation for ourselves. Our Faithpacks dig into this theme in a more personal way, and Andrew Hoekstra and team lead us in songs and liturgy. In addition to that, Ms. Bierma and I are leading chapel at Sanborn Christian on Thursday. A group of six students will lead SCS with some songs and a skit, using the theme of Trust. We love working alongside our area grade schools and our students love to get back to grade school for these visits! To God be all the glory for many worship opportunities!

All of these events will be livestreamed. Please consider joining us for chapel by subscribing to Western Christian High School Livestreams on YouTube.

Mrs. Karen Christians

Director of Discipleship

Digging through Western’s archives reveals some interesting insights into Western’s founding. In 1919, the first year at then Western Academy, the school’s operating budget was $8,000. The faculty was lean; one teaching Principal and one additional full-time teacher. Tuition was, get ready… $50 per student. It would be interesting to know how that translates into 2024 dollars; to be sure, it was a sacrificial commitment for families. With 40 students enrolled that first year, there was a significant gap between tuition and the full cost of educating each student. Over Western’s 105-year history, our society has played a significant role in providing young men and women the gift of a Christ-centered education. Our prayer is that the church, home, school covenant partnership remains vibrant for the next 100 years at Western Christian.

Mr. Justin Negen

Chief of Finance & Operations

Here is the link to download Season Activity Passes along with tickets for away games throughout the season. Click here for TICKETS. To stay up to date on athletic schedules, school events, cancellations or changes, we encourage students and fans to download the BOUND app. The icon for this app is located on the right.

WCHS will host our annual KKV Western Volleyball invite this weekend. Come out to support our volleyball team in one of the top tournaments held in Iowa! Games will begin at 8:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, and will last well into the afternoon. Can't wait to see you there!

• Fruit Sales packets have been handed out to FFA members! If you are interested in purchasing fruit, meat & cheese, candies or cookie dough, contact an FFA member! Fundraiser will end on October 24; delivery will take place the week before Thanksgiving!
• Second FFA Meeting will be Wednesday, October 16 in the Cafeteria at 9:00 AM.

• GIRLS BASKETBALL: Practice will begin this week.
• BOYS BASKETBALL: Registration is due by midnight TOMORROW. (10/11/2024)
• GIRLS/BOYS WRESTLING: Registration will open this weekend.

REGISTER NOW!

We will be OPEN for TWO BIG EVENTS next week:

• October 15: Home Volleyball Game
• October 18: Home Football Game

Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Monday and Tuesday, November 4 and 5. More information will be sent out next week.

This week in professional learning, teachers had an opportunity to share some of their highlights of Heartland convention. Teachers were asked to add 1-2 items to a group document that is shared with all teachers. The hope was that this could become a compilation of the best things learned at Heartland, and teachers did an excellent job contributing to the list. Teachers also had time to continue working on updating and developing their curriculum maps. These are a very important tool for tracking the academics at Western.

The Western Christian Booster Club is selling 40lb bags of Softener Salt to raise funds for the Booster Club. Those involved in Wolfpack athletics will deliver free to your home or business. Orders forms are available here, and they must be in by 10/11/24 (TOMORROW!), and your bags will be delivered early November. You will be contacted ahead of time to verify your delivery date.

We have a Financial Aid Night scheduled for Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm in the cafeteria. Harlan Harmelink, Director of Financial Aid at Dordt, will be here to lead seniors and their parents through the FAFSA process. FAFSA will open in early December. This evening is for all seniors planning to attend college.

At Western Christian High School, we recognize our students’ unique creation and the variety of God-given talents and skills. We know that each student presents a unique combination of such strengths. We believe it is our responsibility to meet students where they are at in their journey and equip them with the tools and resources required to exceed their potential. To meet the need, we have a Student Support Team with a variety of resources. Go here to learn more about who to connect with!

Western Christian High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs (if any exist), and athletic or other school administered programs.