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Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Finalizes $25 Prom Ticket for Hollywood Glamour
March 26, 2025
Kamel Elgiseer has expanded his hobby of cooking to large church groups and events where he brings Middle Eastern flavors to his recipes.
Kamel Elgiseer Looks to Expand Palates with Middle Eastern Cooking
March 12, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnival and Volleybuff Planning Continues
March 6, 2025
Students Maya Shannon '26, Rowyn Mass '26, and Adelaide Newton '26 sell baked goods for a NAMI Bake Sale.
City High Twins Launch NAMI on Campus Club to Support Mental Health Awareness
March 6, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.
City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert
February 3, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show
Dancing into Show Choir Season
January 17, 2025
Lucas Riley '25 taking a free kick in the teams game last year against Linn-Mar. The team went on to win.
Jack Dancer and Company Lead City Soccer into the 2025 Season
March 26, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
SENIOR DYNAMIC DUO
March 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 makes a bounce pass in the first City High vs. West High basketball game of this season.
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Davion Luckett
February 28, 2025
August Palmer '25 and Tessa Driscoll '26 receive a play call during the 4th quarter.
Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors
February 28, 2025
Ampers&one during the concert's encore
LH Concert Review: My First_
March 26, 2025
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
March 25, 2025
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 2025
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
March 11, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
Ampers&one during the concert's encore
LH Concert Review: My First_
March 26, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
January 30, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
De Souza has participated in cross country and basketball and is planning to do tennis and golf.
Exchange Student Profile: Nicole Fernandes de Souza
March 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. Nevertheless, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings
February 28, 2025
Kate Meis '25 reads Romeo and Juliet in the library.
To Read or Not to Read?
February 28, 2025
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
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Bihotza James-Lejarcegui '18 teaches students how to do a Scandinavian dance.

SDEC Holds Second Multicultural Night

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 22, 2019
City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

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May 12, 2019
Dr. Ayers sits at his discussion chair at the front of the room.

Teacher Appreciation Columns: Dr. Ayers

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May 10, 2019
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Urban Racism

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May 3, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Podcast – The Candidates Update

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May 3, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Weekly Report – April 19, 2019

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April 22, 2019
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Politikid: Parkland Shooting Anniversary and Who is Running for President

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February 27, 2019
For MLK day sessions students in foods cook Mexican Chorizo Tacos, Chinese Dumplings, and Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream.

City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

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January 18, 2019

BREAKING: Student MLK Sign Up on SCHED Goes Live

Ellis Chen, Reporter
January 9, 2019
Student Diversity and Equity Council Plans MLK Day Celebrations

Student Diversity and Equity Council Plans MLK Day Celebrations

Ellis Chen, Reporter
December 23, 2018
Roughing It Up

Roughing It Up

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
December 21, 2018
Things You Should Listen to: Podcast Edition

Things You Should Listen to: Podcast Edition

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December 19, 2018
Julia Veit '20 is congratulated along with fellow juniors Mary Bounds and Estella Brady.

Girls XC Honors Athletes at Awards Ceremony

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November 27, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lee

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lee

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October 30, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Smith

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Smith

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October 30, 2018
Only 15% of teenagers get enough sleep according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Never Asleep

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
October 26, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Crawford

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Crawford

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Carlson

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Carlson

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September 28, 2018
TJ Murphy '19 fills out a voter registration form. Photo by Olivia Lusala

Ready, Set, Vote

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September 28, 2018
Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Mariam Keita, Rhys Holman, and Ellis Chen
September 10, 2018
Students dance as the event winds down. Photo courtesy of April Wilson

Best Buddies Holds Ice Cream Social

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August 30, 2018
Joseph Bennett '20 and Samuel Myers-Verhage '20 listen as Howell discusses prevention strategies.

[Photo] HeforShe Holds Awareness Week

May 15, 2018
Little Hawk Elections: Meet the Candidates

Little Hawk Elections: Meet the Candidates

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Olivia Baird

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May 11, 2018

Naomi Meurice

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May 11, 2018

Maya Durham

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May 11, 2018

Lottie Gidal

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John Geerdes

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Eli Anderson

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Ama Basan

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

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The Myth of the Model Minority

The Myth of the Model Minority

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May 1, 2018
Elias Perez '19 and Marisa Rude '19 attended the club's first meeting in the Little Theater.

HeforShe Kicks Off

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April 18, 2018
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Education’s Role In Democracy

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April 5, 2018
Miles Pei ‘18 strikes the ball in practice as Kahleb Fallon ‘19 and Jack Motto ‘19 look on.

Rising Stars

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April 4, 2018

Group Profile: DiverCity

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April 2, 2018
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