On Nov. 4 the Falcon Friends Bench Press Competition took place in the gym at 9 a.m.The stands were filled with people participating and watching the competition take place for its third year. When competing...
Schools throughout Iowa came to audition to show their musical abilities at the All-State Choir tryouts in Washington, Iowa last month . The Iowa High School Music Association created the All-State Choir...
Fourteen musicians in the West High Band auditioned for the All-State Band on Saturday, Oct. 18. Out of the 14 students, four were selected to play in the band, two were selected as alternates and one...
Students who are soon to be graduating high school and going into college may be wondering what AP is all about. AP courses are generally college classes that students can take in high school. 195 out...
Two students from the Davenport West High iJAG program qualified for the National Student Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. Seniors Alicia Long and Ryne Schroder were selected out of 29 students in...
“Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat.” This is a riddle that is quite popular around Halloween time. Usually, this is heard when a child goes up to a door for trick-or-treat....
The formula bill determines the maximum amount a district can spend in a year. The Davenport Community district can spend $175 per student, while the Bettendorf Community district can spend $350 per student.
Davenport...
On Thursday Oct. 12, West was visited by Iowa Supreme Court Justice Brent Appel. During his visit at West, students were given the opportunity to learn more about the Supreme Court System, and a few were...
There are a couple paths people can take after high school: military service, college/trade school, and the workforce.
For 2017, How To E-D-U says, “Statistically shown on average drop-outs can...
The West High Falcon Marching Band is finishing up their marching season within the next week. After practicing and performing for audiences since August, the band will be playing three more performances...
Social media shooting threats appeared in Davenport, following similar problems in the Johnston Iowa School District. The threats caused school closure throughout the entire Johnston Iowa School District...
