Any Boys interested in going out for boys’ soccer there will be a short meeting right after school on Wednesday in the LMC.
This week is No Name-Calling Week at West High School. To recognize this week and the harm created by name-calling, Students Organized to Unite People asks students to sign a pledge declaring they will not in any way verbally abuse, insult or belittle another person regardless of their perceived gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity or any other characteristic or category to which they belong. During each lunch, representatives of SOUP will be at the tables in the main hallway with pledges to sign. Let’s make west a better place to be!
Attention BusAcad Student Seniors: Shannon Lange, Juniors: Dominique Williams, Lisa Nguyen, Pauline Shepard, Emily Braun, and Krysti Bernick. See Mr. Achs in Rm215 immediately for additional information on the 15Feb Capital Trip and special presentation 3rd Blk, 11Feb.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you if haven't gotten anything for your squeeze yet don't worry, iJAG has your back! This week during lunch you will be able to choose from two different gift ideas for only $2.00 or $5.00 dollars. The gifts will be made and delivered in time for you look like the ultimate sweetheart on Valentine's Day. Find us in the cafeteria to order yours today!!
All speech and debate members need to attend Tuesday’s meeting right after school so we can discuss upcoming tournaments.
All Students: You will be called down by your counselor over the next several weeks to complete course selection for next year. Please have your materials with you and completed. Thank you from all the Guidance Counselors.
9th graders and students who have moved to West from out of state, you must submit a dental exam to Mrs. Manders; school nurse by March 1st.
Friday, February 12th the Operating a Small Business Class will be hosting a dodge ball tournament from 6-8 p.m.
Drinks and food will be available for purchase.
Teams of five or individual players are allowed, admission is $10.00 a team or $2.00 per person.
College Representatives and Military Recruiters Visiting West
Tuesday, February 9th – Lunch Hours, U.S. Marines, Recruiter here.
Wednesday, February 10th - 9-12:00, Scott Community College, by appointment.
Wednesday, February 10th - Lunch Hours – U. S. Army, Recruiter here.
Thursday, February 11th – Lunch Hours – Iowa National Guard, Recruiter here.
Friday, February 12th - 8:00 a.m. – Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Attention French, Spanish, Asian, and German club members! Grab your bowling shoes and get ready to bust out your best John Travolta moves! WHS Language Clubs are hosting our awesome annual disco bowling event this Monday, February 8th at Bowl-Mor Lanes on Brady St. in Davenport from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. See your foreign language teacher right away to sign up. Cost is 5.00 which include 2 games, shoe rental, pizza, and the most fun you’ve had all year! Also, Spanish Club Members: Mon. Feb 8th will be your last chance to order 2010 Spanish Club tee shirts.
Blood Drive is right around the corner! Thursday, February 11, 2010 in the YMCA Gym! Sign up with a member of student senate, room 230 or room 258. Eat before donating and bring a form of ID.
Good news seniors! Prestige Portrait Studio has added one extra day to get your senior picture taken! Monday, February 15th the studio will be open from 10am -2pm (we don’t have school that day) so if you have not gotten your picture taken yet, here’s your last chance. No appointment is necessary and it’s completely FREE! If you do not get your picture taken you will not be included in the senior portrait section of the yearbook so make sure you stop by.
Congratulations to the Varsity Show Choir – West Connection who won the Grand Championship at their competition this past Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska! The also received the Best Vocals award and Brad Rees was named Best Male Soloist among all of the groups there. The JV show choir – This Just In! – placed 6th in their division. WAY TO GO FALCONS!!
Today as we stay with a tradition that started in 1966, the ringing of the “Victory Bell”.
We celebrate Falcon Victories in Varsity Girls Basketball, Sophomore Boys Basketball and Varsity Boys Basketball.
The Varsity Girls Basketball team beat Central Friday night by a score of 43-37 in an exiting game.
Then, Saturday both our Sophomore and Varsity Boys Basketball team beat Ft. Madison.
As the Bell Chimes, please take a moment to bask in the glory of our Victories.
Congratulations Falcons!!!
