Friday FUNDrive UPDATE: We've now filled 136 bags from your clothing donations and are 1/5th of the way to reaching our goal! We'll continue accepting gently used clothing in the Whittier Front Office through October 25th. #SupportEachOther #WhittierWay
Whittier 6th graders travelled to Mitchell, SD last week to visit the Prehistoric Indian Village and the Dakota Discovery Museum. Students' highlights included walking through the old house and school buildings, ringing the bell, and seeing the dig site. #WhittierInTheWild
Attention 8th graders!
Jefferson High School invites you to learn more about Project Based Learning (PBL) options at upcoming open houses on Monday, Oct. 30th & Wednesday, Nov. 8th. All students are welcome, regardless of current school of attendance.
Last week, Pascale Sablan, a groundbreaking architect, came to speak to our 8th grade students. Sablan has dedicated her career to making the built environment more equitable and advocates on behalf of women and BIPOC people in architecture as the founder and executive director of Beyond the Built Environment. Thank you, Pascale, for inspiring Whittier students!
Last week, our 7th graders traveled to Good Earth State Park. Students were able to learn about Blood Run Site, a National Historic Landmark significant for its history as a settlement for thousands of Native Americans. They checked out exhibits, watched a short film, and took a 45-minute hike exploring the natural habitat and vegetation of South Dakota. #WhittierInTheWild
Parent-Teacher Conferences are taking place this week on Tuesday and Thursday after school. We can't wait to welcome you to Whittier!
Congratulations to our September Student of the Month and Whittier Way winners! Whittier Way students are nominated for modeling the #WhittierWay and having a positive attitude. Student of the Month nominees stand up for what is right and encourage their peers to do the same.
The Clothing FUNDrive has now filled 62 bags from your clothing donations. We're well on our way to reaching our goal! We'll continue accepting gently used clothing in the Whittier Front Office through October 25th. #SupportEachOther #WhittierWay
Happy October, Whittier! A reminder that this coming week is Washington High School's Homecoming Dress Up Days, and we'll also be having Parent-Teacher Conferences. Get ready to show your creativity and don't forget to tag us in your photos!
Didn't get a chance to dress up for Lincoln High School Homecoming? You're in luck! Next week is Washington High School's Homecoming Dress Up Days, and each day has a fun, new theme. We can't wait to see how you put your spin on it! #WashingtonHSHomecoming
Fall is the perfect time for field trips! Both 6th and 7th grade will go on field trips this week, while 8th grade has a special guest speaker coming to Whittier. And don't forget! Homework Help is available beginning this Monday after school.
Thanks to your help, we've already filled 12 bags with clothing for our FUNDrive. And that's before we've even officially started! We are accepting gently used clothing in the Whittier Front Office through October 25th. #SupportEach Other #WhittierWay
7th and 8th grade Football and Cross Country practices are cancelled today. These student-athletes will be sent home after school.
Earlier this week, Amazon donated to Whittier over 300 backpacks filled with school supply kits. Staff & students helped unload the kits, including a few whose parents work at Amazon. They were thrilled to be part of the process! Thank you, Amazon! #SupportEachOther #WhittierWay
Whittier Student Council and the Community Chest Movement are hosting a clothing drive, and we need YOUR help! Bring in any clean, gently used clothing that may no longer fit you or your family. Our goal is to collect 800 trash bags of clothing by October 25. We are excited to pay it forward in our Whittier community!
Homework Help starts up again on Monday, September 25! If you're looking for a little extra help, talk to your teacher or drop-in on Monday after school.
Lots of opportunities to show your #WhittierPride this coming week! Let's see your spirit as we cheer on our athletes!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday at 6pm! SFSD and experts from Avera are teaming up for the second year of the Family Forum Series. It's 30-minutes of online learning that includes practical advice to strengthen families. September 19 Topic :Benefits of Setting Limits.
How cool is this?! Yesterday, students from Whittier Middle School got to visit with local artist Walter Portz as he works on a monumental mural in downtown Sioux Falls. They even got to help put paint on the wall! Now, whenever these students pass by this mural, they can take pride in knowing that they played a part in its completion, and they know the artist! Thanks Walter! Just one more reason to #supportSDpublicschools
The countdown is on for Skate City Night for Whittier! Friday, September 15th from 8-10pm at Skate City. Be sure to bring your student ID for discounted admission.
