Dear West Liberty Community School District families: Last week a bill was introduced in the Iowa Legislature that would require school districts to provide parents an option to send students to school five days a week. This would eliminate our district's Hybrid model. West Liberty families would have to choose between 2 learning models: full face to face or... READ MORE >
See the link below to order meals for virtual students and hybrid group B students for February 1 - February 5. The order form needs to be filled out by 5:00 am on Monday, February 1st. One order form will need to be filled out for each student in order to properly track meal counts for state reporting. Currently, breakfast and lunch will be free for our... READ MORE >
Tomorrow, January 26th, 2021 will be a virtual learning day for West Liberty students due to inclement weather. All school buildings will be closed tomorrow. If you have any questions about this please contact your child's teacher or their building principal. Breakfast and lunch will not be served. All activities and practices are canceled. READ MORE >
Parents of Preschool age children We would like to provide the opportunity to parents interested in the Dual Language program to learn about the Kindergarten program for 2021-2022. We will share information on Thursday, January 28th, and Thursday, February 4th, from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the high school auditorium. Information shared will be the same at both... READ MORE >
School Picture Day is coming up! If you would like to receive Picture Day Reminders and information from Inter-State Studios follow this link to sign up: https://inter-state.com/kiosk. Parents can preorder online at https://inter-state.com/order using the school code for your child's building provided below. Early Learning Center Picture Day for West Liberty... READ MORE >
Tomorrow, January 25th, 2021 will be a virtual learning day for West Liberty students due to inclement weather. All school buildings will be closed tomorrow. If you have any questions about this please contact your child's teacher or their building principal. Breakfast and lunch will not be served. All activities and practices are canceled. READ MORE >
See the link below to order meals for virtual students and hybrid group A students for January 25 - January 29. The order form needs to be filled out by 5:00 am on Monday, January 25th. One order form will need to be filled out for each student in order to properly track meal counts for state reporting. Currently, breakfast and lunch will be free for our... READ MORE >
All West Liberty students in grades 8 through 12 can apply to join West Liberty High School's first-ever Mariachi Ensemble. Space is limited so please fill out the application linked below. Previous experience in band or choir is helpful, but not required. Thank you! https://forms.gle/icymnMYMwCUKUaYX9 Ashley L. SmithDirector of Bands, West Liberty High School READ MORE >
We feel that there has been some confusion regarding our plans for in-person learning moving forward and we would like to clarify that, at this time, we plan to continue with our Hybrid Learning model for all West Liberty Community School District buildings except for the Early Learning Center (ELC). This is the same learning model that we have been using since... READ MORE >
Hello parents! We are upgrading our grading practices here at the elementary, in hopes to keep all parents more informed on a regular basis. We are moving to having our teachers put assignments and grades into Infinite Campus. This will allow all parents to use the parent portal to check your child(ren)’s grades on a regular basis. This is what our Middle and... READ MORE >
Parents and Guardians, at the Elementary we are continuing to improve our systems during this COVID time, as well as during the winter months. So we have posted documents, as well as the teachers will be putting their schedules in Google Classroom or Seesaw. We are adding LIVE teaching times 4 days a week for all hybrid (at home weeks, as well as full virtual... READ MORE >
Please note that meals will not be served on Monday, January 18th as there is no school on that day. See the link below to order meals for virtual students and hybrid group B students for January 19 - January 22. The order form needs to be filled out by 5:00 am on Monday, January 19th. One order form will need to be filled out for each student in order to... READ MORE >
This is a friendly reminder that in December the Early Learning Center (ELC) on-site/in-person students were temporarily placed on an A/B schedule and will be headed back to full capacity schedule on Tuesday, January 19th. This means that ELC students who chose to attend school on-site/in-person will be coming to school every day beginning on the 19th. This only... READ MORE >
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Braking Traffik will be hosting virtual events throughout the month to help raise awareness. The information is below, please note- the zoom link for the TALK TO US Virtual Events. Please forward this information to your contacts to help raise awareness. Thank you!TALK TO US Virtual EventsJoin Family Resources for... READ MORE >
Middle School - Grades 6-8Staff will be holding virtual, phone, or email conferences during the week of January 11th. If you would like to meet with specific teachers, please contact them via email to schedule a meeting time. High School - Grades 9-12High School parent/teacher conferences will be held virtually via Google Meets, or by phone and email on... READ MORE >
Please see the link below to order meals for virtual students and hybrid group A students for January 11 - January 15. The order form needs to be filled out by 5:00 am on Monday, January 11th. One order form will need to be filled out for each student in order to properly track meal counts for state reporting. Currently, breakfast and lunch will be free for our... READ MORE >
West Liberty School Buses will return to their normal bus routes tomorrow, January 6th, 2021. Thank you for your cooperation while we were running on hard surface roads only. READ MORE >
Buses will run on hard surface roads only tomorrow, January 5th, 2021. Please see this link to view Hard Surface Only Routes: https://www.wl.k12.ia.us/o/wlcsd/page/emergency-bus-routes--7 Thank you, West Liberty Community School District READ MORE >
Buses will run on hard surface roads only today, January 4th, 2020. Please see this link to view Hard Surface Only Routes: https://www.wl.k12.ia.us/o/wlcsd/page/emergency-bus-routes--7 Thank you, West Liberty Community School District READ MORE >
Dear Students and Families, As we prepare for winter weather we would like to remind everyone that “Snow Days” will not be the same as they used to be! Since we have been able to move forward with our 1:1 technology and hotspot initiative, we are confident that our students and staff will be ready to connect virtually during an unplanned closure due to inclement... READ MORE >
The High School Library has applied for and received a Racial Justice Fund grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. This grant is awarded to charitable organizations that work to reduce barriers towards racial justice in the Greater Muscatine Area. The grant will be used to purchase books in Spanish for the high school library. These books will be... READ MORE >
West Liberty Middle School is hosting their fourth annual Christmas Ornament Auction! The auction will run from December 16-18th. All ornaments have a minimum bid of $10. If you are the winning bidder, you will be notified on December 18th. We will make arrangements for delivery. We have many great new designs this year and we have decided to bring back a few of... READ MORE >
Please note that there will be no meals served during Winter Break. Meals will resume on Monday, January 4th. Please see the link below to order meals for virtual students and hybrid group B students for January 4 - January 8. The order form needs to be filled out by 5:00 am on Monday, January 4th. One order form will need to be filled out for each student in... READ MORE >
West Liberty Fine Arts Boosters have created an online store with added shipping options AND a 3 for $25 discount! These custom West Liberty masks make great stocking stuffers for the holidays. Get yours while supplies last, just click on the link below to place your order! https://wl-fine-arts-boosters.... READ MORE >
The West Liberty School Board has recently hired Grundmeyer Leader Services to support the search for a new superintendent. The search will begin immediately and conclude with the hire of a new successful leader. Your feedback regarding what "desired qualifications" are most important for this position will ensure the new hire is a good fit for both the school... READ MORE >
Please see the link below to order meals for virtual students and hybrid group A students for December 14 - December 18. The order form needs to be filled out by 5:00 am on Monday, December 14th. One order form will need to be filled out for each student in order to properly track meal counts for state reporting. Currently breakfast and lunch will be free for... READ MORE >
We have updated the Quarantine Protocol in our Return to Learn Plan to reflect the most recent CDC updates. Please see the specific change that was made below in bold followed by diagrams that have been added: Quarantine Protocol When a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19 the school will dismiss the students and classroom(s) that have been in... READ MORE >
Dear Students and Families, Thank you so much for adapting so quickly to virtual learning, we understand that this year has not been easy for anyone, and we are very grateful for your continued support and understanding during this ever-changing time. After meeting with our Administrators, Directors, and communicating with School Board Members, and... READ MORE >
The Iowa Department of Education has released the 2022 Nomination Form for Teacher of the Year! The award provides an opportunity to recognize an Iowa teacher who motivates, challenges, and inspires excellence; who is respected by students and peers; who is a dedicated professional that helps nurture hidden talents and abilities; who is a creative, caring... READ MORE >
West Liberty FFA Greenhouse is selling their poinsettias! Proceeds from the poinsettia sale support the purchase of seed for their spring plant sale. All of the proceeds from the spring sale were used to renovate the greenhouse. Here is the online link for reserving your poinsettia! Pick-up slots are available for this... READ MORE >
As we continue through this pandemic, especially as we approach the holidays, we would like to share this list of West Liberty Community Resources. This is a large list of available resources and it’s hard to know where to start. If you need assistance in multiple areas, please start with the Pathway of Hope Case Manager, Jacque McCoy at 563-263-8272, a... READ MORE >
Dear Students and Families, Thank you so much for adapting so quickly to virtual learning, we understand that this year has not been easy for anyone, and we are very grateful for your continued support and understanding during this ever-changing time. West Liberty School District is committed to ensuring the safety of our students and staff as we continue... READ MORE >
Thank you to those who supported the West Liberty Fine Arts department by ordering holiday evergreens from our annual sale! Our order is scheduled to arrive this afternoon (Wednesday, November 18th). West Liberty CSD buildings are currently closed but we will be able to offer evergreen pick up on Thursday, Nov. 19th, and Friday, Nov. 20th during extended hours of... READ MORE >
Hello, If you are trying to keep track of when your students have live learning sessions, please go to EXPLORE at the top, then find a small circle that says Documents, Parents/Students section, COVID-19 to find a PDF of the entire elementary live session and office hours. Please reach out to your child(ren) teachers with any questions. READ MORE >
During this time of virtual learning we ask that you please continue to keep our district nurses up to date with any positive COVID tests that occur within your family. It is necessary for us to stay up to date on current cases and quarantines within our district, in order to provide up to date information to Trinity Muscatine Public Health and the Iowa Department... READ MORE >
Due to increased COVID levels, Sunday's University of Iowa Free Mobile Clinic will only be providing Drive-Thru Flu shots. They will not be providing other services at this time. The University of Iowa Free Mobile Clinic will be on Sunday, November 22nd, from 12:30 - 2:30 pm at First Church United, 1100 N Calhoun St, West Liberty. Please help us to spread the... READ MORE >
We received notice today from the Iowa Department of Education that our application for Temporary Permission to Provide Primarily Continuous Remote Learning has been approved. After consultation with the Iowa Department of Public Health and considering the facts as a whole, the Department Grants our request for the period requested: November 10, 2020, to November... READ MORE >
Short fun video of the Middle School construction. READ MORE >
Please see the link below for specific instructions from Trinity Muscatine Public Health regarding isolation and quarantine. Isolation and Quarantine InstructionsIf you need to go out please remember the 3 W's:Wear a maskWash your handsWatch your distance!We must all work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and we appreciate your help. READ MORE >
November 9, 2020 Dear Students and Families, We understand that this year has not been easy for anyone, and we are very grateful for your continued support and understanding during this ever-changing time. West Liberty School District is committed to ensuring the safety of our students and staff as we continue through the 2020 -2021 school year. After... READ MORE >
Please see the link below to order meals for virtual students for November 10 - November 24. The order form needs to be filled out by 5:00 AM to have a meal ready on the same day. ELC families who have signed up using the link in their email and families who were already signed up for virtual student meals for this week and/or next week do not need to fill out... READ MORE >
Holidays are fast approaching during which families traditionally gather. Please be aware that COVID 19 cases have been climbing in our county. Please visit this link for Current % Positive by County. All of us have an obligation to do our best to help everyone stay safe. Please see this link for CDC Recommendations for Thanksgiving. They provide options... READ MORE >
We are asking that community members please watch for school buses in the morning and afternoon. Iowa Department of Transportation states, "The greatest risk is not riding the school bus, but approaching or leaving it. " There are a variety of specific rules provided on this Iowa Department of Transportation website: https://iowadot.gov/schoolbus/... but what it... READ MORE >
ELC Halloween costume parade READ MORE >
Happy Halloween from West Liberty ELC students! They were excited about their socially distant Halloween Parade today. Parents were able to see their children from the other side of the fence at Memorial Field as students walked around the track! READ MORE >
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, West Liberty Community School District will continue to use our hybrid learning model until conditions improve. Our virtual option is still available to all families who do not feel comfortable having their children attend school via the hybrid model. We require that students who choose virtual learning remain... READ MORE >
Attention West Liberty Students and Families,If you are currently receiving virtual education from West Liberty School District and would like to move your student(s) to the Hybrid model for 2nd Trimester, starting on December 3rd please contact your building principal to let them know. If you wish to continue with virtual learning there is no need to contact the... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Families:We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Online-Only Book Fair from 10/19/2020 to 11/01/2020.The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters — helping them become lifelong readers. And you’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives... READ MORE >
West Liberty Community School District Families please be aware the time has come to decide for 2nd trimester if you would like your students to remain fully virtual or if you would like to change and go hybrid. You have from now until November 20th to contact your child(ren) schools to let them know if you are wanting to go back to hybrid. If you are staying... READ MORE >
West Liberty FFA has started our Fruit, Meat and Cheese sales! Same company, same good stuff. With our alternating schedule, and to limit the amount of times your are asked, we can have an FFA member contact you to complete your order or fill out the online form using the link below. Orders are due November 4th, and will be delivered the second week of... READ MORE >
Check out our ELC Community Helpers on their lunch break at the ELC! Here are more community helpers in their classroom! Thank you ELC families for helping your kindergartener dress up as a community helper. It was a great wrap up to our unit and the students loved learning about each other’s jobs! Thanks for your creativity and support! READ MORE >
Look at our AWESOME 2nd grade students following all of the lunchroom expectations while eating their lunch! The kids and staff are doing awesome with wearing masks (expect when they are sitting and eating) :) READ MORE >
The next University of Iowa Free Mobile Clinic will be on Sunday, October 25th, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at First Church United, 1100 N Calhoun St, West Liberty. The next University of Iowa Free Mobile Clinic will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, from 12:30-2:30 pm at First Church United. READ MORE >
Good Afternoon, I hope that this email finds you and your family well. I wanted to send a communication to let you know about a couple of things. First- If your child(ren) is taking only virtual learning and you plan to change to the hybrid learning model you have until Friday, November 20th, 2020 to request this change. Please be sure to contact your... READ MORE >
The WL Fine Arts Boosters are holding their annual Evergreen sale. This year, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are not sending students door-to-door to sell evergreens. Instead, we have built an online store: https://wl-fine-arts-boosters.myshopify.com/ Orders and Payments Due Oct. 21st Order and pay conveniently online by October 21st. If you prefer... READ MORE >
The Book Fair is coming! Follett Book Fair at the Elementary We are going to have an e-Fair this year. You will be able to purchase books online and when the fair is over your child(ren) will receive their books at school. When: October 11th -October 24th Where: Online use this link https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com/guest/home?classCode=ZP WPX Class code... READ MORE >
Please see this link for an overview of West Liberty Schools Return to Learn Plan A Guide for the 2020-2021 School Year. To view this in Spanish please select Spanish from the language dropdown at the top of our website. https://www.wl.k12.ia.us/o/wlcsd/page/return-to-learn-info-card READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce West Liberty Community School District’s new app! It’s everything West Liberty CSD, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android or iPhone! READ MORE >
On Thursday, October 15, WLHS is coming together to help save lives! See below for details on our upcoming blood drive, and please consider scheduling an appointment. MVRBC is bringing the donor bus to the parking lot and all students are welcome whether in-person or virtual that day. Appointments are required though to assure proper distancing. Also, please don't... READ MORE >
Updates from West Liberty Middle School READ MORE >
Good Afternoon, Per yesterday's announcement from Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Public Health, West Liberty Community School District will be handling quarantine practices on a case by case basis moving forward. We will continue to utilize our Return to Learn Plan as our reference for quarantine protocol. Please be aware that practices may be... READ MORE >
Dear Students, Staff, and Families, As we approach the start of the third week in our 2020-21 school year, I would like to send out a reminder on health and safety, and quarantine protocols for all of you. These protocols have been in our Return to Learn Plan since it was released. HEALTH AND SAFETY Students, staff, and families are required to self-monitor... READ MORE >
The next University of Iowa Free Mobile Clinic will be this Sunday, September 27th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at First Church United, 1100 N Calhoun St, West Liberty. READ MORE >
West Liberty High School will be showing their Comet Spirit during the week of September 28th for Group A students and during the week of October 5th for Group B students. Principal Arthur Miller would also like to encourage Virtual Students to submit pictures of themselves showing their Comet Spirit via email at barthurmiller@wl.k12.ia.us to be included in a post... READ MORE >
The WLHS Student Council is pleased to announce the 2020 Homecoming Court: Yaire Filerio Alex BeaverJaney Gingerich Austin ElizaldeIsabel Morrison Sam GingerichAbby TanChinh Lake NewtonNaylea Verdinez Chance Thrasher Homecoming court will be introduced and the King and Queen will be announced during... READ MORE >
West Liberty 6th Grade students and their families are invited to a virtual beginning band meeting! Over the course of the last 2 weeks, the 6th grade students have had the opportunity to try out the instruments available in the WLMS Band Program. This meeting will cover information about band and lessons, as well as rental options for instruments. If your student... READ MORE >
West Liberty Fine Arts Boosters have received so many requests from community members to order more masks that they are doing a second mask sale! All proceeds will benefit the band, choir, and drama programs at West Liberty High School. Masks are scheduled to arrive the week of October 19, at which time payment will be due. Proceeds from our last mask sale... READ MORE >
Our new elementary counselor, Mr. Herber wants to share all of the things he can help people with. Check out his website and contact him if you need something.Take care of yourselves!https://sites.google.com/wl.k1... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Staff, and Community, West Liberty Community School District reopened schools on September 8, 2020 for both hybrid and virtual instruction. We welcome all of our students to the 2020-2021 school year. All of our staff will continue focusing on our district’s mission to support and engage students with challenging and diverse learning opportunities... READ MORE >
Due to the pandemic fall school pictures have been canceled for ALL buildings. We do not have any information at this time on pictures later in the year. We will reevaluate and provide more information later this school year if pictures are possible. READ MORE >
We are excited to announce, starting September 14th, ALL WLCSD students will receive FREE meals until December 31st, 2020, OR until funding runs out, whichever comes first! For more information, please click on the provided link. https://www.fns.usda.gov/news-item/usda-035520 Families do not need to fill out the Free and Reduced Eligibility application to... READ MORE >
What does all virtual mean for students at West Liberty High School? Most classes will all be on Google Classroom. Their teachers will post content including assignments, lectures and discussions that students will participate in. The majority of the classes is considered asynchronous learning, meaning that students are not logging on at the same time as their... READ MORE >
ATTENTION middle school football parents - Mid-Prairie is now limiting attendance at all home events. If you plan to attend your child's game tomorrow night (Thursday, September 10), you must be on a pass list. Each West Liberty participant is allowed to have 4 people attend the game. More information will be emailed to you later today. If you know for sure you are... READ MORE >
We are excited to welcome all of our students next week! As we start the 2020-21 school year I would like to share some information regarding enrollment. Out of the 1337 total students enrolled in our district73% are attending using our Hybrid Model26% are attending Virtually We are very excited to be able to provide both of these models for students and... READ MORE >
Attention ELC Virtual Learning Families. Please join us in a google meet on Tuesday morning to connect with your child's teacher. This will be a fun way to kick-off virtual learning. Please also ensure that you also accept your Seesaw for Families when you get it and watch for your child's Seesaw Code. Preschool 9:15 am Tuesday 9/8/20 - Please Click... READ MORE >
Please see the link below for the arrival and dismissal procedures that we will be using this year at the Early Learning Center. This year's process will be different so please take note of the changes!West Liberty ELC Arrival and Dismissal Procedures for the 2020-21 school year READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to view the West Liberty High School Virtual Back to School Video:Welcome Back West Liberty High School Students! READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians: Here you will find login information for our online platforms of SeeSaw (PS-2nd) and Google Classroom (3rd-12th)From Google for Education:https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/guardians_guide_to_g_suite_for_education_april_2020.pdf Seesaw:https://web.seesaw.me/remote-learning-for-familiesGoogle Classroom Directions for... READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to view the West Liberty Middle School Welcome Back Video:Welcome Back West Liberty Middle School Students! READ MORE >
Elementary Open House - Please click on the link below to virtually see teachers and information about back to school. Click on Mrs. Laughlin first to learn how to navigate the virtual open house. We are excited to see you next week!https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SitivsWx5TDJ3u9AqzosuHZxmH7Ohn-Ns2UqaDhxRx4/present#slide=id.g8e6243a299_0_3 READ MORE >
See the link below for the latest news from West Liberty High School. Smore Comet News READ MORE >
West Branch @ West LibertyFriday, September 4, 2020 - 7:00 pmPlease see the information below with updated protocols for tomorrow night's game.Due to recent developments, and in an effort to protect all players, coaches, game personnel and community members from both West Liberty and West Branch FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED of spectators when entering Memorial... READ MORE >
West Liberty 6th Grade Students and their families are invited to a virtual orientation! When: Thursday, September 3rd from 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Hosted by West Liberty 6th Grade Teachers How to Join: Click on the Google Meet. If you are using a mobile phone, you can install the Google Meet App. Google Meet Link: Click here to JoinThank you to those who were... READ MORE >
We apologize for the Google errors that we experienced with the Special Ed and ELL Q&A Forum this Monday. Due to the fact that some were not able to connect we are scheduling another forum for Tuesday, September 1st. There will be a Bilingual Q & A Forum for Families of Children Receiving Special Education and/or English Language (EL) Services on Tuesday, ... READ MORE >
We apologize for the Google errors that we experienced with the ELC Q&A Forum this Monday. Due to the fact that some were not able to connect we are scheduling another forum for Tuesday, September 1st. There will be a Bilingual Q & A Forum for ELC Families on Tuesday, September 1st from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Please see specific information for this forum... READ MORE >
There will be a Bilingual Q & A Forum for ELC Families on Monday, August 24th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Please see specific information for this forum below:What: Bilingual Q&A Forum for Families of ELC Students When: Monday, August 24th, 7:00-8:00pm Moderators: Dr. Diego Giraldo (Supt.) and Dr. Lindsay Meeker (Special Education/ELC Director) How to Join: Click on... READ MORE >
There will be a Bilingual Q & A Forum for Families of Children Receiving Special Education and/or English Language (EL) Services on Monday, August 24th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Please see specific information for this forum below: What: Bilingual Q&A Forum for Families of Children Receiving Special Education and/or EL Services When: Monday, August 24th,... READ MORE >
COVID-19 Q & A for Families Updated 8/28/2020 COVID-19 is still spreading in Iowa communities-which means it is still a threat to your health and the health of your family. The virus is still new, and there is always new information coming out about it. We are going to give you the best information we have at this time. For more information please see the link... READ MORE >
As we prepare to return to school, after being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be implementing safety measures as directed by the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Department of Public Health, Muscatine County Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We understand that these uncharted waters are very difficult to navigate;... READ MORE >
Please see the link below for Dr. Giraldo's July 24th Update. To read the update in Spanish select Spanish from the dropdown menu at the top of our website. July 24, 2020 Update READ MORE >
Athletic Boosters currently has an online store open with Classical Graphics for face masks & gaiters. They will be taking orders until 08/02/20. You will have the option to pay for shipping (flat rate of $7.50 per order) or the boosters will be setting up a time for you to pick up your order from a booster club member at no additional cost. All proceeds will go... READ MORE >
Fine Arts Boosters are taking preorders for Comet Masks and neck buffs! They are scheduled to arrive the week of August 24th. You can order now using the link below and pay when you pick up the order! The preorder link also has more information about material and sizing. They have limited quantities of each design so we are encouraging people to do a preorder if... READ MORE >
Resumen de Seesaw para familias PK-2.https://youtu.be/c_OeHFql5Xk READ MORE >
Seesaw overview for PK-2 families. Seesaw introduction for families READ MORE >