About the Program
The goal of our West High Student Council is to help better our school and our community. Our council creates the opportunity for students to become effective leaders. The students involved are responsible for planning activities throughout the year for the student body. Through involvement in student council, students learn valuable life skills including teamwork, budgeting, and planning or coordinating events and donations.
Students in Action
Fall Events:
Homecoming – Council representatives plan and organize all homecoming events including the parade, Iron Man, dodgeball, and the dance
Blood Drive- Council representatives work in collaboration with LifeServe to allow teachers and students to give
Festival of Trees – Council representatives decorate a Christmas tree that is auctioned off for a Siouxland foundation or charity
Iowa Student Leadership – council representatives attend and present
National Adoption day – Council representatives make Forever Home baskets for the children that are being adopted in the Siouxland area.
Winter Events:
Adopt Westside – The council adopts families from the Westside at Christmas time to create a special experience. Council representative provide presents, food, and essential household essential for the families.
Teen Mental Health Conference – The West Council hosted the first Siouxland Teen mental health conference in 2020.
Pink Out – The council works with the basketball team to host silent auctions, decorate the gym and raise awareness for cancer
Teen Love Revolution – The council organizes a week that is geared towards awareness for Teen Relationships
Spring Events:
Spring Fling Dance- Council representatives plan and organize the dance
Blood Drive- Council representatives work in collaboration with LifeServe to allow teachers and students to give
West High Council Achievements:
Honor Council in Iowa
National Council of Excellence
West High Holds 2 District Officers for the Northwest Region in Iowa
Council Representatives
Each grade has 10-15 members
Pay it Forward
Each week throughout the school year, council representative provide random acts of kindness to build a positive environment for staff and students to learn, grow, and succeed.
Giving Back
Student council attends and volunteers at many events throughout the school year. Each year, student council volunteers at Santa’s House, the Salvation Army, Art Splash, Greek Fest, Relay for Life, the Crop Walk, Elementary school-sanctioned events, and the Food Bank of Siouxland, Inc.
Are you looking for student volunteers or assistance with local fundraising? The North High Student Council is here to help! Contact the student council program advisor to learn more about student council community partnerships.
Meet the Advisor