News & Updates

Required Oral Health Assessment
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Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, all children in Michigan enrolling in their first year of school are required to have an oral health assessment (dental screening) before starting school [Public Health Code Act 368 Section 333.9316]. Similar to the … read more Required Oral Health Assessment

West Iron County High School Wins 34th Annual Bioathlon!
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To stimulate an interest in biology, the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University has sponsored a single-day, hands-on, problem-solving competition known as the Bioathlon each May since 1989. As many as 20 high schools from across the Upper Peninsula have participated in the day-long … read more West Iron County High School Wins 34th Annual Bioathlon!

Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award
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Kaitlyn Smith recieved the Bausch & Lomb award on May 8th – contratulations Kaitlyn! (Pictured above: Joel Vanlanen with Kaitlyn Smith.) The award is given for high achievement and rigor in science and math classes, and positive contributions to their … read more Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award

2023-2024 WIC Senior Top Ten
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These students, along with the Forest Park Top Ten students, attended a banquet dinner at Young’s on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Back row:  Caleb Strom, Danica Shamion, Seanna Stine, Annika Larson, Haiden Gill and Johnothan Swenski Front row:  Julia Gray, Aubrey … read more 2023-2024 WIC Senior Top Ten

May Staff Spotlight – Amy Jurecic
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Ms. Amy Jurecic has been a teacher for 15 years. “I grew up in Iron County and I am a WIC alumni from the class of 2000. Graduated with my teaching degree from Lake Superior State University. I truly love … read more May Staff Spotlight – Amy Jurecic

Meet Mr. Jeremy Allen
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Hello, my name is Jeremy Allen. I have been a police officer for over 25 years, I have a wide range of experience in law enforcement and I am currently assigned by the Iron County Sheriff’s Department as the West … read more Meet Mr. Jeremy Allen

Robotics at the state championships
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The team went 5-7 in qualifying matches. Unfortunately, they were not selected to a playoff alliance. Coach is very proud of these students. They battled through some very major part failures but made it to the field for every match. … read more Robotics at the state championships

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