West Liberty Community School District - Home of the Comets

Enjoy your long weekend, Comets! See you Tuesday!

Want to make a real difference for families and young children in West Liberty? 💙 Community Action of Eastern Iowa is hiring a Head Start Family Support Liaison for the West Liberty Early Learning Center! This role supports families, connects them to community resources, and helps create a strong start for kids. Interested or know someone who might be? Check the flyer below for details and share with your network! 📎👶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🌟 COMET PRIDE IS HERE! 🌟

We kicked off our first PBIS assembly of the year today, and our students are ready to SHINE! ✨

This month, we're focusing on what it means to Be a Comet: ⭐ Be Caring ⭐ Be Respectful ⭐ Be Responsible

Our puffball jar is ready to fill up! 🎯 If we reach our goal, we'll celebrate with an epic BLOCK PARTY at the end of the month! 🎉

We are ready to show everyone what Comet character looks like!

Fun Friday in Mrs. Bellah-Cabeza's Classroom!

New middle school staff spotlight! Please welcome Jessica Lieber, our new 5th grade literacy teacher!

Who knew the powerful voice behind Iowa’s new game-day commercial is a Comet alum?🎙️👀 💙🤍
Learn how Tye Miller's experiences helped shape the commercial’s story and tone. Watch the video and read the full story here: https://stories.uiowa.edu/students-help-tell-iowas-story-new-game-day-commercial
#wlcometpride #AlumniSpotlight #uiowa🖤💛
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xgM--s1x8c&t=30s

Save The Dates - 2026-27 Elementary Music Performances!
All performances will be held in the Elementary School Gymnasium and begin at 2:00 PM.

December 11 — 3rd Grade (Theme: Fables)
March 12 — 1st Grade (Theme: Spring & Seasons)
April 16 — 2nd Grade (Theme: Earth Day)
May 7 — 4th Grade (Theme: Recorder & World Music)
May 28 — Kindergarten (Theme: Growing)

We hope you can join us for these celebrations of student learning and music-making.

What a treat — Officer Holmes stopped by West Liberty Elementary to say hello to our kiddos today! 👮‍♂️👋 Seeing their faces light up reminded us how powerful community connections are. 😊📚#CommunityStrong #SchoolSafety West Liberty Iowa Police Department

A big welcome back to Shannon Schneider!

Last, first week of high school is complete for the Class of 2027! So many memories to be made!

In honor of the life and legacy of renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, a few 1st and 4th graders along with the High School art classes explored her iconic artwork and unique artistic style. Thank you, Yayoi Kusama, for reminding us that there are no limits to imagination.

The wait is over—our littlest learners have officially arrived! 🖍️✏️📚 Today our preschoolers and begindergarteners had their very first day of school, and we loved welcoming them for a brand-new year of learning, playing, and growing! 💙🤍

Huge thanks to American Legion Family West Liberty Post #509 for donating school supplies for our Comets! Your donations help our students start the year prepared and ready to learn! #wlcomets #CommunityStrong

Thank you to the City of West Liberty for ensuring the crosswalks near our school buildings are nice, bright, and ready for the school year! #communitystrong

Kindergartners had their First Day of the 2026-2027 School Year Today! ✏️📚🖍️

8th grade students kicked off their second day of school with goal setting for the upcoming quarter as well as the school year!

The first day of the 26-27 school year was a success!📚✏️

Say hello to Alli Youngbauer — our new ELC/elementary counselor! 🌟💛

Reminder: WLCSD students will get out of school early today, tomorrow, and Wednesday.