West High School
Dedicated to excellence in education
Latest News
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Important Mental Health and Wellness Reminders
We want to provide a reminder that your mental health matters. While there is much to celebrate within our school district family, we also recognize the challenges that many face throughout the year.
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Carmen Gwenigale, Inspiring Global Citizenship in Iowa
Growing up, Carmen did not see herself as a teacher, but those who knew her definitely saw it coming. She had such a passion for school and reading that when school was out during the summer, she would gather the neighborhood kids together and pretend to be a teacher.
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Troy Peters, The Mind Meddler
We know Troy Peters has been teaching English and Language Arts as well as directing plays and musicals at City High for the past 15 years, but what you don't know about Troy may surprise you.
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Van Allen’s Karen Smith Treks Across the State, Bringing Awareness to Mental Health
This June, Karen Smith walked 312 miles across the state of Iowa over the course of three weeks. She embarked on this journey, motivated to raise awareness for mental health and inspired by her own personal connections.
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Strengthening Community Through Restorative Justice
Restorative justice focuses on building community, righting a wrong committed, and repairing harm done. Learn more about our District's Restorative Justice Program, and the impact of building community with circles.
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Building Confidence Through the ACE Program
Building models to building houses. From design to construction to project completion, students get real-world experience and hands-on learning through our District’s ACE program.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday
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April 12, 2023
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April 13, 2023
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Theatre West Presents: Beauty and the Beast
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April 14, 2023
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM American Red Cross Blood Drive
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Theatre West Presents: Beauty and the Beast
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April 15, 2023
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Theatre West Presents: Beauty and the Beast
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Theatre West Presents: Beauty and the Beast
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April 16, 2023
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April 17, 2023
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April 18, 2023
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April 19, 2023
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April 20, 2023
West High News
Principal's Message
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West High has been a dynamic institution since opening in 1968, and I am very pleased to be part of the tradition of excellence that has been built here. To meet the challenge of educating our students, we have a fantastic group of teachers, administrators, secretaries, paraprofessionals, custodians, and kitchen workers who number nearly 200 strong.
The administrative team is an outstanding one. My office is located in the Main Office, and I can be reached at (319) 688-1050 or by email at gross.mitch@iowacityschools.org. The main office, phone number (319) 688-1050, also houses Assistant Principals Jenny Eustice, Maureen Head and Molly Abraham. They have a great track record supporting students, parents, and teachers. Athletic Director, Craig Huegel, can be reached at (319) 688-1055 for any questions involving our extracurricular programs.
OUR MISSION
- Challenge each student with a rigorous curriculum taught by a diverse, professional, and caring staff
- Maintain collaborative partnerships with our families and community
- Ensure students become responsible, independent learners capable of making informed decisions in a democratic and global community
Mitch Gross, Principal
(319) 688-1050
gross.mitch@iowacityschools.org