• FINALS WEEK 11/19-21
  • 11/19: Girls wrestling @ City
  • 11/21: Girls wrestling vs. Liberty @ Home
  • 11/21-23: All-State Music Festival
  • 11/22: Girls basketball @ Solon
  • NO SCHOOL 11/22
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West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

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

West Side Story
Starting a new job during a pandemic is a challenge in itself, but for new teachers the experience is an uphill battle.

Iowa schools required to offer 100% in-person learning

Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2021
Some ICCSD teachers have adjusted their expectations as a result of the pandemic.

Teachers in 2020: Strict versus laid back

Luke Krchak, Reporter
January 4, 2021
Many students at West High had to learn how to manage their ADHD in an online setting.

The ADHD impact

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
December 21, 2020
Has the ICCSD been transparent enough with students about COVID-19 cases in schools? The editorial board voted "no," 26-0.

Editorial: Counting the cases

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
November 26, 2020
"I think A students will always be slightly ahead in a lot of my classes because of how their weeks start," said B student Howaida Musa '23.

The hybrid gap

Bess Frerichs and Helen Zhang
November 14, 2020
Students with younger siblings often have to help take care of them, which can be difficult to balance with schoolwork.

On call: students, siblings and learning online

Kailey Gee, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2020
The Iowa City West High School was established in 1968 and the school motto is "Where Excellence is a Tradition."

Students return to in-person learning after six months

Hanah Kitamoto and Heidi Du
September 28, 2020
Follow WSS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date coverage concerning West High.

Hybrid schooling, sports and clubs to resume in person

Heidi Du, Print Copy Editor
September 20, 2020
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