August 2018 WHS Newsletter
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Important Back to School Information
Student Online Registration Verification
Online verification began in July. All parents and guardians must complete this process by the start of school on August 23rd. This process is critical to ensure we have the most up to date information for your child in case of an emergency. The verification is online through our portal Infinite Campus. CLICK HERE for more information.Registration/Laptop Checkout
August 15 & 16 (11am - 7pm)
Computers will be set up for families to complete the online verification if needed. There will also be stations for lunch accounts, curriculum fees ($100/student), yearbook photos, and laptop checkout.
- Fee Waiver Form
- Transportation Request Form
- Laptop Acceptable Use Form
- Free/Reduced Lunch Form
- Sign up for Canvas access so you can stay in touch with your child's course work: http://www.siouxcityschools.org/canvas/
August 21st, 7 - 9 PM
All WHS 9-12th graders and their families are welcome. During this time you will have a chance to tour the building and meet WHS administration and staff. A short informational meeting for new students and incoming 9th graders will be held in the auditorium at 7 pm and repeated again at 8 pm.
New Faces at West High
- Victoria Alcala, ESL Tutor
- Eric Elker, Band Director
- Lee Irvine, Special Education Teacher
- Michaelle Miller, Athletics/Activities Secretary
- Tran Ngo, Registrar
- Stacy Olson, Front Office Secretary
- Maribel Ramirez-Ochoa, Front Office Secretary
- Rebecca Rieken, Assistant Principal
- Nicole Ryan, Special Education Teacher
- Brayden Schurke, Science Teacher
- April Tidwell, Principal
- Megan Tweedy, Instructional Assistant
Fall Activity/Sports Contacts
Cross Country, Chris Poeckes, poeckec@live.siouxcityschools.com
Football - Joe Schmitz, coachschmitz66@gmail.com
Volleyball - Val Uken, ukenv@live.siouxcityschools.com
Boys Golf - Troy Worden, wordent@live.siouxcityschools.com
Athletic/Activity Passes
Individual and family passes for the 2018-2019 school years will be available in the West High Activities Office.
$30 students, $120 family
Contact Michaelle Miller for more information: millerm2@live.siouxcityschools.com
712-279-6781
Immunization Information - Attention Seniors!
Iowa law requires that all students entering 12th grade have a Meningococcal vaccination. The requirement is 2 doses of meningococcal (A,C,W,Y) vaccine for students in grade 12, if born after September 15, 1999; or 1 dose if received when students are 16 years of age or older are required before school starts in the fall.
The meningococcal vaccine has been required since the start of the 2017/18 school year. Meningococcal disease is a life threatening illness that is caused by bacteria that infects the brain, blood, and spinal cord. It easily spreads in crowded settings. The vaccine is required prior to both the 7th and 12th.
What does this mean for you? You will need to call your physician’s office to make an appointment for these vaccines. You will need to check your home records or call your physician’s office to see what your student’s status is. If you do not have insurance, you can contact the Siouxland District Health Department at 279-6119. Please send a copy of your student’s updated immunization record to the school nurse prior to the first day of school. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Have questions regarding vaccinations? Contact our school nurse Mary Mason masonm@live.siouxcityschools.com
ACT Information
Next Test Date: September 8, 2018
Registration Deadline: August 10
Register online at the ACT website
Future Test Dates:
October 27, 2018
December 8, 2018
February 9, 2019
April 13, 2019
June 8, 2019
July 13, 2019
Contact the counseling office with questions or for more information.
712-279-6746
After School Tutoring and Saturday School 2018-2019
Transportation is provided for those who participate. A bus picks students up around 4:10 pm each afternoon and drops students off at feeder school locations.
Saturday School is another support that will be offered for WHS students. Once a month the school will be open on a Saturday for extended tutoring. Watch for more information in upcoming newsletters.