• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Jennifer Craig and Dante the dog pose for a photo on Sunday, Jan 13. at their new house, bought on Saturday, Jan 12.

Starting the New Year with nothing

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
January 20, 2019
Unlike Christmas, which is celebrated on a specific day, Hanukkah takes place over the course of eight days. The start and end dates vary each year, but typically fall in the month of December.

Celebrating Hanukkah in a Christmas-crazed school

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 27, 2018
West janitors Ron Melsha and MJ Plank pose for a photo in the middle of the school hallways.

Custodial company

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 15, 2018
Student Senate is a way for students to gain leadership skills.

Student Senate starts switching systems

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
November 30, 2018
Learning targets are listed in the daily announcements on science teacher Jeff Connor's Canvas page.

On target

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
November 15, 2018
Friends stand together at a “Support Trans Lives” rally at the Pentacrest on Oct. 25.

“Support Trans Lives” rally at the Pentacrest

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
October 29, 2018
No costumes, no jack-o’-lanterns, no candy corn

No costumes, no jack-o’-lanterns, no candy corn

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
October 27, 2018
Perry Heredia '21 walks down the hallway with her viola on her back.

All-State auditions showcase students’ hard work

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
October 20, 2018
West High's library is a place where friends can hang out before school, students can study and classes can meet.

West High library by the numbers

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
October 11, 2018
Welch forms Orchestra Council

Welch forms Orchestra Council

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
September 23, 2018
Mr. Welch poses for a photo in his office.

Welch family welcomes baby boy

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
September 14, 2018
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