• 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

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Schedule of sessions students will be participating on MLK day on Thursday at West High School posted on a cite devolved by the district.

Newly formatted MLK day rescheduled

Mishka Mohamed Nour, Profiles Editor
March 3, 2022
The University of Iowa, a school where most students who want to be in the medical field go to for their schooling.

Nursing on the rise at West High

Reef Persons, News Reporter and Photographer
March 1, 2022
WSS staffers trying the recommended treats from local dessert places.

Highlighting local dessert places

Eleanor Weitz, Reef Persons, Tessa Gibson, and Ijin Shim
February 24, 2022
Downtown Iowa City showcases many cozy and hidden shops and restaurants. Here's the West Side Story's guide to navigating all of these hidden gems.

Downtown Iowa City’s hidden gems

Sophie Richardson and Lucybelle Gerlieb
February 9, 2022
Explore what the West High club community has to offer.

West High club breakdown

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
February 4, 2022
Everyone has a story Serafim Surguladze ’25, Layan Ahmed ’25 and Lucy Abbas ’25 share theirs.

Everyone has a story

Zaira Ahmad and Jack Alden
January 27, 2022
A common phrase said by parents at school board meetings has had to do with infringement of freedom and denying rights.

When a pandemic turns political

Isabella Tisdale, Sports Reporter/Photographer
January 24, 2022
COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are available at most local pharmacies, see their website for details.

Booster breakdown

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
January 20, 2022
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" is available for streaming on Apple TV+.

How does Joel Coen feel about ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth?’

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 19, 2022
A podcast full of reviews, rants, and spoilers.

Nicole’s Headspace: ‘Tick Tick…Boom!’ review

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor
December 17, 2021
Follow WSS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date coverage concerning West High.

ICCSD announces 2 hour early dismissal for Dec. 17

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2021
Ed Barker went through a lot when he was a principal but he still managed to get through it and leave a good impression on some of his students.

Looking back: Former Principal Ed Barker

Sophie Richardson, News Reporter and Photographer
November 17, 2021
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