Due to the weather 4-30-24, SFSD will hold all elementary students who walk or ride the bus until the system passes. We expect the system to arrive about 2:45pm and be done around 3pm. Busses will not leave the elementary schools until it is safe to do so. This will also cause a delay in middle school bus routes, so plan accordingly. If wx is still an issue at high school dismissal time, we will encourage students to wait to leave until the system passes. Thank you.
Weather may cause some challenges at school dismissal time today. SFSD will make plans with your child's safety as our highest priority. If there are changes, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We ask that you please monitor your phone and email closely.
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Boys' Soccer Teams on their wins against the Memorial Mustangs! The A-team won 8-2 and the B-team won 4-0. #WhittierPride
Football & Star Wars Fans Unite! Fri, May 3-7:05pm Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard to support Operation Hope & Caring, a fundraiser for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs. Wear Star Wars gear, grab a light saber, and get in on the fun!
Community Chest projects continue this week, along with multiple field trips to high schools, Skyzone, etc. Thursday is especially busy -- be sure to check out and show your #WhittierPride at all the events going on! #WeekAtWhittier
Congrats to our March & April #Whittier Way & Student of the Month winners! 🎉 For March, students were selected for respectful communication (WW) and striving for accuracy (SOTM). For April, students were chosen for supporting others (WW) and brightening up the classroom (SOTM).
A little "birdie" sent a few pictures of the new after-school Whittier Golf "Club" at their first "tee-time" at Kuehn Golf Course. It's no "bogey" that our Attendance Liaison, some teachers and volunteers are "putting" time into teaching 8th graders this game "fore" fun and exercise! Danny "Sink"sen of First Tee is assisting with the "Par-Tee." This promises to be a w"hole" lot of fun for Whittier students! Thanks to all who are making it possible!
Congratulations to the 8th grade boys' soccer teams for their wins against Ben Reifel! ⚽🎉 #WhittierPride
Get your dancing shoes ready -- it's time for the Whittier Spring Dance! 🕺🏾💃 The Spring Dance for 7th and 8th graders will be held this Friday, April 26th from 4-5:30pm. Tickets will be on sale Tuesday-Thursday during lunch.
Community Chest Projects begin this week -- get your #helpinghands ready! Tuesday, it's time to check out the Spring Band Concert. 🎵 If interested in joining WEB Leaders, the application is open and deadline is Friday. Enjoy a fun end to the week with the school dance! 💃🏾🕺
After School UPDATE: No athletics, Homework Help, or Detention tonight. All buses will leave upon dismissal of school. The bus to ASP at YMCA will be 15 minutes late. There will not be a 5:30PM Activities Bus or 5:30PM transportation from Whittier to ASP at YMCA tonight.
This week has seen Whittier students competing in a giant game of Rock Paper Scissors, gaining beads as they won! The students with the most beads were brought in as finalists for a final battle yesterday afternoon. Congratulations to all the finalists on games well-won!
UPDATE for After School: Homework Help is cancelled for today, Thursday, April 18th.
On May 4th, the Community Learning Center will be hosting a bike maintenance and repair day here at Whittier for our students and community. Be sure to join us for this FREE event to get your bikes ready for summer and even have a chance to win prizes!
Congratulations to our 9 Whittier students who participated in All City Honor Orchestra this year! They played a tremendous concert on Sunday. Way to represent! 🎻♫ #WhittierPride
Have you started planning for summer? ☀️ Be sure to check out the CTE Academy Summer Career Camps. Camps are offered in Healthcare, Construction, Welding, Baking & Pastries, and Culinary. For only $25, students can sign up to expand their skillset and explore potential careers.
Quick reminder to all Whittier soccer players -- Soccer Photos are being taken tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17th! #WhittierPride
Congratulations to Club Central Volleyball players for winning their bracket this weekend at the Pentagon! #WhittierPride
As we near the end of school, be sure to keep up the great work! The top 3 ProTimes with the highest attendance percentage will win a Chick-Fil-A Party on May 22. 🎉
As of today, the top 3 are: Ms. Knowler's PRO (97.16%), Mrs. Kastens' PRO (95.59%) & Mrs. Peska's PRO (95.58%).
Welcome to a new week! The big news this week: the inaugural HeART of the City Annual Art Show is taking place at Whittier on Friday evening. The event was rescheduled from the snow days back in January. FREE to attend and benefits Whittier students! What more could you ask for?!
