West Liberty Community School District - Home of the Comets

Getting ready for college? Do you still have some questions? Check out the College Help Drop-In on July 21st from 10:00 - 12:00 at Arty's Ice Cream, or on July 23rd from 3:00 - 5:00 at West Liberty Public Library.

Congratulations Ryker on being named The Gazette's 2025 Male Athlete of the Year! Comet Nation has enjoyed watching you and cheering you on! #wlcomets #wlcometpride
https://www.thegazette.com/iowa-prep-sports/ryker-dengler-of-west-liberty-is-the-gazettes-2025-male-athlete-of-the-year/

Be sure to fill out your application for the next Healthy Kids Iowa Food Box distribution on Tuesday, July 22nd! Each child between the ages of 4-18 who qualifies for Healthy Kids Iowa will receive a FREE box of food. Each family must complete the application to be turned in on July 22nd for approval and receipt of the food. You can send someone else to pick up your food, just be sure that they have your completed and signed application to turn in.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yE9Q_GEf-X0PTW8tuIqcsyCQiFYG5uyb/view?usp=drive_link

The University of Iowa FREE Mobile Clinic has moved locations! They will now be operating out of the building formerly known as the Early Learning Center, 111 W. 7th St, West Liberty. They will be hosting a FREE Back-To-School Clinic on Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Getting ready for college? Do you still have some questions? Check out the College Help Drop-In on July 21st from 10:00 - 12:00 at Arty's Ice Cream, or on July 23rd from 3:00 - 5:00 at West Liberty Public Library.

Today is the WLHS Student Council Blood Drive! There are still time slots available if you would like to donate! Use the link below to sign up!
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/142578

On Tuesday, July 22nd, we will partner with Riverbend Foodbank to distribute a FREE box of food for each child between the ages of 4-18 who qualify for Healthy Kids Iowa. Each family must complete the application linked below for approval and receipt of the food.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yE9Q_GEf-X0PTW8tuIqcsyCQiFYG5uyb/view?usp=sharing

For the first time in our 19-year history, the Comet Open will now benefit ALL sports & ALL Athletes! Thank you, West Liberty Athletic Booster Club, for the opportunity to be a part of your great organization! Sign up for the event by visiting this website: https://www.comet-open.com/

Mark your calendars for the West Liberty PTO's Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 17th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at Kimberly Park!

We are excited to be hosting DCI Blue Stars Drum Corps on Monday & Tuesday this week as they travel through Iowa on their summer tour. Evening rehearsals are open to the public - come enjoy some of the best the marching arts have to offer! Monday July 7 evening rehearsal begins at 8pm and Tuesday July 8 evening rehearsal begins at 6:30pm.

The University of Iowa FREE Mobile Clinic will be hosting a FREE Back-To-School Clinic on Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm! Be sure to go to their new location at 111 W. 7th Street, West Liberty.

Be sure to fill out your application for the next Healthy Kids Iowa Food Box distribution on Tuesday, July 22nd! Each child between the ages of 4-18 who qualifies for Healthy Kids Iowa will receive a FREE box of food. Each family must complete the application to be turned in on July 22nd for approval and receipt of the food. You can send someone else to pick up your food, just be sure that they have your completed and signed application to turn in.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yE9Q_GEf-X0PTW8tuIqcsyCQiFYG5uyb/view?usp=drive_link

Attention recent graduates, do you still have college questions? Check out the College Help Drop-In on July 21st from 10:00 - 12:00 at Arty's Ice Cream, or on July 23rd from 3:00 - 5:00 at West Liberty Public Library!

On Tuesday, July 22nd, we will be partnering with Riverbend Foodbank to distribute a FREE box of food for each child between the ages of 4-18 who qualify for Healthy Kids Iowa. Each family must complete the application for approval and receipt of the food. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yE9Q_GEf-X0PTW8tuIqcsyCQiFYG5uyb/view?usp=sharing

Yet another example of Comets doing great things! Brandy Lopez is one of nine University of Iowa students to be awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support her SIT Kenya Internship Public Health in the Tropics! Congratulations Brandy! #wlcometpride
https://international.uiowa.edu/news/2025/06/9-ui-students-awarded-gilman-scholarships-study-and-intern-abroad-2025

The University of Iowa FREE Mobile Clinic has moved locations! They will now be operating out of the building formerly known as the Early Learning Center, 111 W. 7th St, West Liberty. They will be hosting a FREE Back-To-School Clinic on Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

WLHS Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 9th, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm in the High School gymnasium.
Please scan the QR code or use this link to book an appointment:
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/142578
Group code: 708

Attention recent graduates, do you still have college questions? Check out the College Help Drop-In on July 21st from 10:00 - 12:00 at Arty's Ice Cream, or on July 23rd from 3:00 - 5:00 at West Liberty Public Library to have a convo with someone who's been there and get confident about your next steps!

This weekend, two West Liberty students, Aileen Aragon and Briggs Collins, each received All-American status while representing Team Iowa at the AAU National Dual tournament in Florida! Amazing work and accomplishment by both athletes!

There's still time to register for the Goshen Gallop Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, July 13th at 8:00 am! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4Y9VKYP3 Then use this link to pay: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHRZ7SSNMFM2/checkout/A5ZHSCMNBORRMQEKWKHNEYAA