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Clubs & Organizations
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1440 Interact
1440 Interact
Sponsor(s): Jamie Sandhu, sandhu.jamie@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays at 8:15am
Meeting Place: Room 236
Welcome to Interact 1440. We are a service oriented club that helps students connect with each other and their community through volunteer opportunities. Join us for our weekly meetings and make sure to check our Facebook page for the latest news.
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2K Club
2K Club
Sponsor(s): Javier Montilla, montilla.javier@iowacityschools.org
Club Leaders: Mohsen Eltahir, MoElt22@icstudents.org
Joshua Thomas, JoTho22@icstudents.org
Parm Mundra, pamun22@icstudents.orgMeeting Dates and Times: Wednesdays at 4:15pm
Meeting Place: Room 239
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3-2-1 Knowledge Masters
3-2-1 Knowledge Masters
Sponsor(s): Dominic Audia
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays @ 4:00pm
Meeting Place: Room 131
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American Red Cross Club
American Red Cross Club
Sponsor(s): Jessica Mehegan, mehegan.jessica@iowacityschools.org
Student Representative: Andrew Dong, AnDon24@icstudents.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursdays at 3:15pm
Meeting Place: TBD
The focus of our club is on volunteering in the community. The members are all American Red Cross volunteers. The volunteer work includes organizing blood drives, installing smoke alarms in disadvantaged communities, and volunteering at the VA Hospital in Iowa City.
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Art Club
Art Club
Sponsor(s): Christian Aanestad, aanestad.christian@iowacityschools.org
Emily Magnuson, magnuson.emily@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Mondays from 4pm-5pm
Meeting Place: Art Room (158/162)
Art Club is a group of students who love the arts and enjoy their craft. Art club meets every Monday and works on a variety of projects from printmaking to community art installations. In art club you can socialize with other people of the same interests and discover new ways of creating together.
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Best Buddies
Best Buddies
Sponsor(s): Steve Merkle, merkle.steve@iowacityschools.org or Stephanie Higgins, higgins.stephanie@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBA
Meeting Place: TBA
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Best of West
Best of West
Sponsor(s): Kerri Barnhouse, barnhouse.kerri@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Before School (Coordinators) and During AFT (Volunteers)
Meeting Place: TBD
Learn more at: https://sites.google.com/icstudents.org/bwest
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Biology Olympiad
Biology Olympiad
Sponsor(s): Andrea Harms, harms.andrea@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during AFT
Meeting Place: Room 12
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Black Student Union
Black Student Union
Sponsor(s): TBD
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during AFT
Meeting Place: Little Theater
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Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America
Sponsor(s): Diane Fickel, fickel.diane@iowacityschools.org
Emily Hudachek, hudachek.emily@iowacityschools.orgMeeting Dates and Times: Friday Mornings @ 7:30am
Meeting Place: Room 123 (Mrs. Fickel's Room)
Business Professionals of America is a national career and technical student led organization for serious business students. At West High, the club is led by an Executive Board of selected students. These individuals motivate and manage our 50 member chapter. Events BPA attends include a Fall Leadership Conference (October), State Leadership Conference (February) and National Leadership Conference in Dallas 2022 (May). In addition, locally, weekly meetings are held on Tuesday mornings to develop business and career readiness skills with all members.
Learn more at https://sites.google.com/a/iowacityschools.org/whsbpa
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Cadenza
Cadenza
Sponsor(s): Rob Medd, medd.rob@iowacityschools.org
Jonathan Welch, welch.jon@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursdays After School (3:00pm)
Meeting Place: Orchestra Room (Room 146)
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Chess Club
Chess Club
Sponsor(s): James Kirpes, kirpes.james@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays at 8:00am
Meeting Place: Room 206 (Mr. Kripes's Room)
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CIC (Community Inclusion Club)
CIC (Community Inclusion Club)
Sponsor(s): Steve Merkle, merkle.steve@iowacityschools.org, or Lydia Petoskey, petoskey.lydia@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Activities on some Wednesdays, After school and during AFT on Fridays
Meeting Place: Room 18
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Colors
Colors
Our GSA It is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQ+ and allies to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their school and community. Students will design meetings, activities, field trips, and invite guest speakers on topics relating to LGBTQ+ issues and allyship.
All of our secondary schools have a GSA, please contact your building secretary for more information.
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Cubing Club
Cubing Club
Sponsor(s): Brad Wymer, wymer.brad@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times:TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
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Debate and Speech
Debate and Speech
Sponsor(s): John Cooper, cooper.john@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays @ 4:00pm
Meeting Place: Room 133
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Dongari (Korean Culture Club)
Dongari
Sponsor(s): Theresa Juhl, juhl.theresa@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays After School (4:00pm)
Meeting Place: Room 135
West High’s Korean culture club “Dongari” creates a multicultural environment for students especially interested in learning about the Korean culture. Our aim is to spread the influence of Korean culture at West. Anybody is welcome, as we would also like to learn about cultures apart from Korean! We discuss and learn about the Korean language, traditions, holidays, or watch movies and play games.
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Drama/Thespians
Drama/Thespians
Sponsor(s): Katy Nahra, nahra.katy@iowacityschools.org
Ann Rocarek, rocarek.ann@iowacityschools.org
Christian Aanestad, aanestad.christian@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Auditions-See Theatre West Call Board Outside Room 104
Rehearsals and meeting times vary depending on show. Please see directors for more info or visit theatrewesthigh.com
Meeting Place: Room 236
Theatre West, Iowa City West High’s premiere drama program, prides itself on being a diverse and welcoming troupe that produces spectacular family-friendly shows. Students can participate by being part of the cast, orchestra, or technical crews: set, sound, lighting, hair/makeup, costumes, production, props, or stage. management. Theatre West produces two shows each school year–a fall play and a spring musical
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Environmental Club
Environmental Club
Sponsor(s): Brad Wymer, wymer.brad@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays at 8:15am
Meeting Place: Room 236
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F-Cubed: Fun for Fridays
Sponsor(s): James Kirpes, kirpes.james@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays at 4:00pm
Meeting Place: Room 206 (Mr. Kirpes's Room)
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FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)
FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)
Sponsor(s):
Warning, Jana, warning.jana@iowacityschools.org
Lane, Marjorie, lane.marjorie@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: Room 153
Learn more at https://fcclainc.org
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sponsor(s): Paul Breitbach, breitbach.paul@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursday mornings at 8:15am
Meeting Place: Room 8
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Food For All (FFA)
Food For All (FFA)
Sponsor(s): Kerri Barnhouse, barnhouse.kerri@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays during AFT
Meeting Place: Room 104
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G! World
G! World
Sponsor(s): Gabrielle Williams, gworld@ncjc.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Mondays at 4:15pm
Meeting Place: Room 101
G! World is a mentoring group created for girls of color ages 12-18 who are looking to be a part of a sisterhood, connect with people who look like them, and also girls that may self-identify as victims of crime (bullying, etc).
We have weekly activities that build self-confidence, strong friendships, and teach how to set and achieve goals. We go on field trips one a month to different fun places in the community, and have two all girls conferences a year.
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Girls Who Code Club
Girls Who Code Club
Sponsor(s): Kerri Barnhouse, barnhouse.kerri@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBA
Meeting Place: Room 104
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Global Health
Global Health
Sponsor(s): Tyson Smith, smith.tyson@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays at 4:10pm
Meeting Place: Room 218
In this club we research and discuss various issues related to global health, we advocate for policies we believe could make a difference, and we make educational videos on important topics (such as healthcare, access to abortion, etc.)
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Grapevine (Literary Magazine)
Grapevine (Literary Magazine)
Sponsor(s): Tom Lindsey, lindsey.tom@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays at 4:10pm
Meeting Place: Room 109
The Grapevine, formerly Favonius, is West High’s student-produced, literary magazine that showcases students’ creative writing and visual art skills. Each publication is comprised of written works such as poetry, short stories, and shorter prose pieces. Original drawings, artworks, photographs fill the pages as well. The club itself meets weekly to discuss student submissions with the intent of putting together a publication.
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Hip Hop Club
Hip Hop Club
Sponsor(s): Kerri Barnhouse, barnhouse.kerri@iowacityschools.org
Don Doyle, doyle.donald@iowacityschools.org
David Haas, haas.david@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during AFT
Meeting Place: Music Production Lab (Temp 5)
Hip Hop club is basically for students interested in the music industry. They are being introduced to what artists registration and licensing also how to record their own music as sera’s stage presence in regards to performing. It also gives the students a safe place to be them and speak there minds in a nonjudgmental environment which focus on mental health.
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HOSA-Future Health Professionals
HOSA-Future Health Professionals
Sponsor(s): Andrea Harms, harms.andrea@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: Room 12
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Houses Into Homes West
Houses Into Homes West
Sponsor(s): Monica Winterberg, winterberg.monica@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Mondays
Meeting Place: Room 110 or onsite to Houses Into Homes
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IC Speaks, Spoken Word Club
IC Speaks, Spoken Word Club
Sponsor(s): Caleb Rainey, thenegroartist@gmail.com
Meeting Dates and Times: Saturdays 11:00am-12:30pm
Meeting Place: Virtual, via Zoom
Write and share your story! Performance and publishing opportunities. Come when you can!
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Improv Club
Improv Club
Sponsor(s): Katie Nahra, nahra.katy@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays at 8:15am
Meeting Place: Room 102
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Intramurals
Intramurals
Sponsor(s): Christian Aanestad, aanestad.christian@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Events as Announced
Meeting Place: TBD
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Investing Club
Investing Club
Sponsor(s): Andrew Bloom, bloom.andrew@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during AFT
Meeting Place: Room 232
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Iowa City Metallic Wings (Ultimate Frisbee)
Iowa City Metallic Wings (Ultimate Frisbee)
Sponsor(s): Andrew Bloom, bloom.andrew@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
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K-Pop Dance Team
K-Pop Dance Team
Sponsor(s): Kerri Barnhouse, barnhouse.kerri@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Starting back up in January 2023
Meeting Place: TBD
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Latinx Student Union - Unidos
Latinx Student Union - Unidos
Sponsor(s): Aparicio Ruiz, aparicioruiz.monica@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during AFT
Meeting Place: Room 235
Unidos offers a safe space for students to speak their language, share their culture and heritage, and be part of a community within the school.
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Maker's Studio
Maker's Studio
Sponsor(s): Audrey Bailey, bailey.audrey@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during AFT
Meeting Place: TBD
Welcome to Maker's Studio, a West High Club for people who are passionate about learning, making, and sharing things.
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Model United Nations
Model United Nations
Sponsor(s): Holly Robinson, robinson.holly@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
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Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club)
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club)
Sponsor(s): James Kirpes, kirpes.james@iowacityschools.org
Jon Bach, bach.jon@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays at 8:00am
Meeting Place: Room 206
The only “requirement” for participation in Math Club is a general interest in mathematics. The Math Club meets on Tuesdays from 8:00-8:45 in room 206. Activities that students can participate in through their participation include: math competitions at various locations in the Midwest, mail-in math competitions and access to student-led presentations. Most importantly, Math Club provides members with an opportunity to communicate with their peers about the fascinating world of mathematics.
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Muslim Student Association
Muslim Student Association
Sponsor(s): Hanan Rahmatallah, rahmatallah.hanan@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during AFT
Meeting Place: TBD
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NHS (National Honor Society)
NHS (National Honor Society)
Sponsor(s): Carolyn Walling, walling.carolyn@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
Membership eligibility includes being a junior or senior and having a 3.5 or above grade point average, completion of at least two years of a world language, three years of math, and three years of science. In addition, the successful candidate demonstrates good character, leadership and service.
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OESTEM (Overcoming Exclusion in STEM)
OESTEM (Overcoming Exclusion in STEM)
Sponsor(s): Amari Nasaif, nasafi.amari@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays at 8:15am
Meeting Place: Room 105
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Pep Club
Pep Club
Sponsor(s): Brianna Nigg, nigg.brianna@iowacityschools.org
Josh Kidman, kidman.josh@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
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Philosophy Club
Philosophy Club
Sponsor(s): Tyson Smith, smith.tyson@iowacityschools.org or contact Haoran Wu (hawu23@icstudents.org) for more information.
Meeting Dates and Times:
Meeting Place:
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Physics Team
Physics Team
Sponsor(s): Matt Harding, harding.matt@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
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Robotics Club (FRC)
Robotics Club (FRC)
Sponsor(s): Jacob Schares, info@iowacityrobotics.org
Meeting Dates and Times:
Meeting Place:
Learn more at https://www.iowacityrobotics.org/
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Robotics Club (FTC) (Trobotix)
Robotics Club (FTC) (Trobotix)
Sponsor(s): Susie Ziemer, ziemer.susanna@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Virtual Meeting @ 5:30pm-6:00pm on Mondays via Discord. In-person meeting on Thursdays from 3:00-6:00pm (come for portions you are able)
Meeting Place: Room 16 and Lab 14
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Rocketry Club
Rocketry Club
Sponsor(s): Keith Kraeplin, kraeplin.keith@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Mondays before school & Fridays after school
Meeting Place: Room 159
For more information, please visit www.rocketcontest.org
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Science Olympiad Club
Science Olympiad Club
Sponsor(s): Nick Bushkofsky, bushkofsky.nickolas@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month
Meeting Place: Room 2
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SEA (Students for Environmental Action)
SEA (Students for Environmental Action)
Sponsor(s): Michelle Wikner, wikner.michelle@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 8:15am
Meeting Place: Room 9
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SPIT (Student Produced Innovative Theatre)
SPIT (Student Produced Innovative Theatre)
Sponsor(s): Christian Aanestad, aanestad.christian@iowacityschools.org
Katy Nahra, nahra.katy@iowacityschools.org
Ann Rocarek, rocarek.ann@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times:
Meeting Place: TBD
Our drama program run by our student organization. Each year four senior students are chosen to direct two One-Act shows. Students can participate through directing, acting, or being a part of the technical crews.
Learn more at www.theatrewesthigh.com/
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SSG (Sudanese Student Group)
SSG (Sudanese Student Group)
Sponsor(s): Kerri Barnhouse, barnhouse.kerri@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Bi-monthly
Meeting Place: TBD
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Sustainable Fashion Club
Sustainable Fashion Club
Sponsor(s): Darci Wittoft, witthoft.darci@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Wednesdays at 4:15pm
Meeting Place: Room 126
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Table Top Gaming Club
Table Top Gaming Club
Sponsor(s): Kody Pudil, pudil.kody@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesday After School (4:00pm)
Meeting Place: Room 31
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TALK - Mental Health Club
TALK - Mental Health Club
Sponsor(s): Ryan Lee, lee.ryan@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
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These Books Are Lit Book Group
These Books Are Lit Book Group
Sponsor(s): Jill Hofmockel, hofmockel.jill@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
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TSA Cyber Security (Technology Student Association)
TSA Cyber Security (Technology Student Association)
Sponsor(s): Dominic Audia, audia.dominic@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays After School (4:00pm)
Meeting Place: Room 131
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
TSA high school competitions are categorized by careers in Architecture and Construction Technology, Communications Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Leadership, Manufacturing and Transportation Technology, STEM (General), STEM and the Arts, and Technology and Research.
TSA competitions are offered in a traditional format in the classroom and virtually. TSA chapters take the study of STEM beyond the classroom and give students the chance to pursue academic challenges among friends with similar goals and interests.
Together, TSA chapter members work on competitive events, learn and apply leadership skills, and may attend conferences at the state, regional, and national levels.
Here at West High, we have a TSA group that works in Cyber OPS and another group that focuses primarily on Engineering through the TSA TEAMS Competition.
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TSA JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society), Technology Student Association
TSA JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society), Technology Student Association
Sponsor(s): Dominic Audia, audia.dominic@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays After School @ 4:00pm
Meeting Place: Room 131
JETS students compete every year in the national TEAMS competition sponsored by the Technology Student Association.
The Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAMS) is an annual competition for middle and high school students designed to help them discover their potential for engineering.
During this one-day competition, students apply math and science knowledge in practical, creative ways to solve real-world engineering challenges. This year the competition will be held in March, right before spring break. Contact Mr. Audia if you are interested in joining this club. -
UNICEF Club
UNICEF Club
Sponsor(s): Darci Witthoft, witthoft.darci@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Wednesdays at 8:15am
Meeting Place: Room 126
The West High UNICEF club is a youth-led initiative that partners with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to educate, advocate and fundraise to support UNICEF’s lifesaving work. It is a growing movement rooted in a belief that students have a vital role to play in helping the world’s children survive.
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Walk-It-Out
Walk-It-Out
Sponsor(s): Amari Nasafi, nasafi.amari@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: TBD
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Weightlifting Club
Weightlifting Club
Sponsor(s): West High Coaching Staff
Meeting Dates and Times: TBD
Meeting Place: Weight Room
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West High Drone Racing
West High Drone Racing
Sponsor(s): Kurtis Broeg, broeg.kurtis@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays at 8:15am
Meeting Place: Room 236
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World Language & Culture Club
World Language & Culture Club
Sponsor(s): Amy Seidel, seidel.amy@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times:
Meeting Place:
*Not currently meeting* contact sponsor to restart this club.
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WSG - West Student Government
WSG - West Student Government
Sponsor(s): Brendan Aitkin, aitken.brendon@iowacityschools.org
Nick Bushkofsky, bushkofsky.nickolas@iowacityschools.org
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during AFT
Meeting Place: TBD