Wolverine News- October Newsletter

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I was thinking recently that this first quarter of school has gone by more quickly than any of the years before! There's a saying heard often, "Time flies when you're having fun!" I truly hope this is the case for our West High students, staff, and families! I hope the students are having tons of fun both in and out of the classroom. There are so many special memories I recall from my own years in high school, and it is my hope that our students are making many memories of their own. I hope our staff is having fun teaching! I often tell staff that a job is a big part of one's life, and it's so important to enjoy what you do. I hope our families are enjoying watching their children experience these precious years left before the kids move on to the next stage of their own lives. As a mom myself, my daughter's teenage years went by in a blur, and soon she's going to be graduating college! Enjoy every minute you have together as a family!

Sincerely,

-Ms. Rebecca Rieken

#WeAreWEST

West High Senior, Abigail Hammer, has been named the October 2022 Rotary Club Student of the Month! She was honored during the Rotary Club meeting on Monday, Oct. 10th.

Hammer has a 4.21 GPA and ranks third in her class. She is a member of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society, is Student Council President, and is active in volleyball, track and field, dance team, cheerleading, choir, orchestra, and band. Hammer has been part of many theatrical and dance productions, and has volunteered for several Sioux City organizations, including the Soup Kitchen, Food Bank of Siouxland, and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. She is the daughter of Amy and Steve Hammer of Sioux City.

Congratulations Abby! We are so proud of you!!!

For any students who missed school pictures before school started, another opportunity will take place during the morning on October 18th in the West High PLC Room.

Families may place orders with Digital Solutions securely online at:

https://vando.imagequix.com/s1981017409

*No code is required

Packets will be available for students the day of the picture retakes.

The Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD) plans to offer one session of driver education class this Fall at West High School. The class will start on Tuesday November 15th, 2022, running for 6 weeks finishing on Tuesday December 21st, 2022. Dates could change due to weather or COVID regulations. Class times and drive sessions will be assigned after student registrations are completed.

Classroom sessions will be held Tuesdays through Fridays after school from 3:10 to 4:30 pm with driving lessons happening on Mondays through Saturdays to ensure we end in six weeks. Students will be assigned 1 driving day session per week in addition to the classroom sessions. Start and End dates could change or vary due to weather or illness outbreak.

Registration for Spring Traffic Education will begin on Monday, October 24th, 2022, at 7 pm with the deadline for all registrations ending on Friday November 4th, 2022 or once spots are all filled. Spots are filled on a first come first serve basis. Cost for the class will be $385. (School fee waivers are accepted for reduced price of $175 or free).

YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES In order to register:
1. The student must be 14 years of age.
2. The student must have a valid Iowa learner’s permit. (Spots will not be held or granted to any student not having a permit before registering).
3. A complete deposit for the class fee must be made to the high school you are registering at in order to be completely registered.

Registration forms must be filled out online only and will be processed in the order in which they were received. Our bookkeepers will call to process payment. If the class fills, those remaining will receive notification that they will be held on the waiting list for another session which is anticipated during the Summer of 2022 at each of the high schools. Students will be placed at the schools in which they enrolled. Please use the following link on Monday October 24th at 7 pm to register:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IMeQnOaQ_UaJi3jlVNe31OMRq-epg3JIkEhWInZhoDJUOEI3SlY5MDlGMlgxSzNSNlFaMU9WU1ZEOC4u

Registration is limited to 24 available spaces at each of the high schools. Enrollment will be accepted, based on the date and order in which registration forms are received and time stamped, until capacity is met. Students placed on a waiting list are not guaranteed a place in the class. For questions, contact John Torno (North High School) at (712) 239-7000 x3511

Student Council will be hosting a trunk or treat this year!! It will be Friday October 28th from 6-8pm!

First day of practices soon begin for our winter activities!

Girls:

Wrestling: Oct. 31st

Basketball: Nov. 7th

Bowling: Nov. 7th

Boys:

Wrestling: Nov. 14th

Basketball: Nov. 14th

Bowling: Nov. 7th

Swimming: Nov. 7th

Join us for our Fall Play, The 12 Angry Jurors! There will be 3 performances, November 3, 4, and 5th at 7pm.

Students who would like assistance with registering for an upcoming ACT test, please see your school counselor. All juniors will receive a free opportunity to test in the Spring.

Upcoming ACT dates offered at West High:

- October 22nd

- December 10th

- February 11th

- April 15th

- June 10th

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.

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

DIAPER SURPLUS!

Newborn-four packages of 42

Twos-39 packages of 42

Fives-three packages of 27

Newborn-20 boxes of 168

Ones-3 boxes of 200

Twos-2 boxes of 168

Threes-4 boxes of 144

Fours-5 boxes of 124

Fives-5 boxes of 108

The brand is CUTIES complete care.

Yearbooks for the 2022-2023 school year are available for order both online and in person! Yearbooks are $40 until October 27. The price increases to $45 on October 27, to $50 on January 16, and to $55 on March 21. Orders will be taken until April 30, 2023.

• Starting July 25: Order a yearbook online at www.yearbookforever.com. Search for "West High School" in Sioux City, IA, and shop the store for the 2022-2023 school year.
• After August 18: Yearbooks can also be ordered in the library with Mrs. Schiller. Cash, card, or check (made out to West High School) are all accepted forms of payment.

Seniors & Parents/Guardians of Seniors: please email a digital file of your senior photo to Mrs. Schiller before December 22 to ensure your photo is included in the yearbook.

Mrs. Schiller can be reached by email (schillk@live.siouxcityschools.com) or phone (712-279-6772) with any questions.

Choir Parents/Guardians/Families: a mass test email was sent out last night. If your child is in a choral ensemble (Chamber, Concert Bass, Varsity Treble, Chorale Treble or Chorale Bass) and you did not receive it please email Mr. Hodnefield at hodnefb@live.siouxcityschools.com to be added to this important 22-23 school year email list for future upcoming information (fundraising, madrigal, parent meetings etc).

Reminder that all Sioux City Community High School campuses are closed. This means that students may not leave for lunch, and students may not have food delivered (not even by a parent/guardian.)

After School Tutoring is available to all West High Students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm in the WHS Media Center. Busing will be available to students who choose to attend. The activities bus picks up in front of WHS at 4:15pm and drops students off at their nearest elementary feeder school.

Night School is available to students who are working on credit recovery through Edgenuity. Night School days & times are:

Tuesdays, 3:00-7:00pm in the WHS Media Center

Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm in the WHS Media Center

Thursdays, 3:00-7:00pm in the WHS AEC-SWS Classroom

Future dates for Saturday School will be shared soon.

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 grade level administrator directly:

West High School, 712-279-6772

12th grade, Rebecca Rieken, Head Principal- riekenr@live.siouxcityschools.com

11th grade, Steve Green, Assistant Principal & Activities Director- greens@live.siouxcityschools.com

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

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

The District is committed to providing all students with a safe learning environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The District’s Anti-Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing policy defines bullying and harassment as well as the procedures for reporting and investigating bullying or harassment complaints.

Bullying and harassment are defined as any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of the following conditions:

• Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property.
• Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health.
• Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s academic performance.
• Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

If your student feels they are being bullied or harassed, encourage your student to visit with the student involved and tell them to stop. They should also tell a teacher, principal, or trusted adult at their school. An online discrimination, bullying, harassment, and hazing complaint form is also available on the District’s website and may be completed by the student, parent, or school employee.

The District has implemented new protocols to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. The SCCSD Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook highlights these protocols including:

• Cell Phone & Tele Communicative Devices
• Derogatory and Threatening Language Towards Staff
• Vaping
• Attendance

We encourage you to review the handbook with your child to make them aware of what is expected of them as a student in the Sioux City Community School District. By following the protocols, together, our district will be one where all students believe, achieve, and succeed.

You may reach your student during school hours by contacting the school office to leave a message for them. If your student needs to contact you during the school day, they may come to the school office.

Do you know a #SCCSD student or staff member with an inspiring story? We want to tell their story. Our “Believer. Achiever. Succeeder.” campaign highlights the remarkable people of our district. Stories of individuals are shared on our website and social media sites. To nominate a deserving individual, email the individual’s name, contact information, and a one-sentence description about why the individual deserves to be highlighted as part of the District’s campaign to Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com.

The federal government’s program that allowed all students access to free meals ended this summer. 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 2022-2023 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.

The District and our school are continuously updating families on important school information, closings and cancellations, and other announcements. Information is shared through email, phone calls, and text. Make sure we can connect with you by keeping your contact information updated in Infinite Campus. If you need to change your contact information, please contact the school office.

Volunteers are needed to join the District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. As a volunteer, you will receive email updates about important legislative events that could impact public education and are asked to contact our legislators with the information you receive. Tips are provided to help volunteers connect with legislators. Volunteer today and let your voice be heard! Contact Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com to volunteer.

Discover community events, programs, and activities for your entire family through Virtual Backpack. From camps and sports leagues to family services and resources, the District’s Virtual Backpack e-newsletter is a one-stop resource for community information. The e-newsletter will be sent monthly to district families. Or, avoid waiting for the e-newsletter and visit the Virtual Backpack page on the District website today!

Looking for a part-time or full-time career with flexibility? Instructional assistants, bus drivers, and food service staff are needed to join our amazing team! Extra incentives are available for many positions. Check out the District’s openings today!

Connect with your student’s school, the superintendent’s office, or transportation. Let’s Talk provides you with an easy and convenient way to connect with schools and departments across the District with your ideas, questions, and concerns.

Get started today by clicking on the Let’s Talk icon located on the District’s homepage.

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.

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