It's almost here!!! Whittier's 100th Anniversary Open House Reception is on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 8:55 - 10:55, and YOU are invited! Reminder: Because school is in session, standard SFSD security measures are in place. Everyone entering that day will need to show a state-issued photo ID or current SFSD ID for the check-in process. We strongly encourage everyone to RSVP by visiting www.bit.ly/Whittier100 and entering your information or by calling 605-367-7620 to get pre-registered. With your RSVP, you will be part of the "express check-in" on Open House day. See you then!
Whittier Middle School will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, and YOU are invited! Join us that morning for an open house reception and student guided tours as we celebrate Whittier's century of learning!
RSVP by visiting www.bit.ly/Whittier100
It's not too often you get a picture of Ben Schumaker, because he is Sioux Falls School District's man-behind-the-camera. Today, we were excited to have him at Whittier preparing something special for our upcoming Open House Reception on December 21. Get your RSVP in now and be a part of the 100-Year Celebration! www.bit.ly/Whittier100
Whittier sends a big THANK YOU to our friends Carrie and Megan from the Siouxland Public Library for teaching a button making activity last Tuesday! Students came in bright and early to make decorative pins of their favorite characters like Scooby Doo, Bugs Bunny, and Iron Man. Libraries Rock!
The future is here! Whittier students had a great time at JA in a Day learning about different career options in a real and exciting way. Thank you to all the Sioux Falls professionals who took time to work work with us.
Congratulations to Ms. Paladino and Dr. Moore on receiving South Dakota Music Education Association's 2022 Distinguished Administrator Award! This award recognizes their continued and active support of arts programs here at Whitter.
Mark your calendars! On December 21 we're celebrating 100 years of Whittier Middle School. Everyone is invited to an open house reception and student-led tours from 8:55AM - 10:55AM. Please RSVP by December 1 to: bit.ly/Whittier100
We have 18 Whittier students making up our superstar yearbook staff. They set the goal of including a picture of EVERY SINGLE STUDENT attending Whittier this year in the yearbook! They need your help. If you have a yearbook-worthy picture of current Whittier Middle School students being their-AWESOME-selves, please upload it to: http://tinyurl.com/4n5esbha
The fun never stops at Whittier! Take a look at a few pics from yesterday's Student vs. Teacher volleyball game.
And with a blink of an eye, we are already a quarter way through the 2022-2023 school year! The second quarter is here, and it’s a busy one! While this time of year tends to get chaotic, it’s important to remember how crucial student attendance is. Chronic absenteeism is a serious problem in South Dakota - a problem SFSD is committed to improving. Missing just two days a month can hurt a student’s grades and increase their chance of dropping out. Make sure your student is on the path to a bright future – and that starts in the classroom!
WHITTIER STRONG! Congratulations to all our players and coaches on a great 2022 football season.
JOIN US IN 15 MINUTES for our second Family Forum Series virtual webinar! Tonight's topic will focus on anxiety.
💻📱 Click this link to join ---> https://bit.ly/3TyJjen
Important note: If you choose to join using a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Teams App. The app requires you to type a name. You can use a first name, nickname, or a made-up name. The anonymous platform does NOT allow us to see user names. It only allows us to see the number of viewers.
Congratulations to the Whittier Cross Country runners on a great season!
Do you know what's trending at Whittier? #attendance Team 8-3 celebrated their impressive attendance record with outdoor activities led by the Sioux Falls Parks and Rec. Keep up the great work 8th grade!
Guess who's having a BIG birthday!?! Take a look at the attached picture for a glimpse at the past. The Whitter building will be celebrating 100 years of foresight, idealism, and passion that shaped our community and positively impacted the lives of thousands of children. Congratulations Whittier! The future it bright!
In case you missed out on our Tuesday, October 4th Parent-Teacher Conference Night at Whitter yesterday, you're in luck! We have another night of conferences on Thursday, October 6th from 4:00 - 7:30. Please call the office at 605-367-7620 to schedule your conference now. We'd love to see you!
October 2nd was National Custodian Appreciation Day and Whittier has the best Building Services Staff around. They care for us in ways seen (an unseen) every day of the year. Thanks for all you do!
Excuse us while we brag for a minute… Our Superintendent is pretty talented! Dr. Jane Stavem is an accomplished pianist, vocalist, trumpet player, French horn player, percussionist, xylophone player… oh, and she also plays harmonica! 😉 These talents, along with her deep love for all things Fine Arts, earned her the honor of Parade Marshal for Festival of Bands 2022! We are proud to be lead by someone who values the role extracurriculars play in “preparing each student to succeed in a changing world!”
Updated breakfast and lunch pricing, how to re-apply for free and reduced meals, who gets low fund balance notifications, and an easy and delicious snack mix recipe to try at home. It's all in the October edition of the "What's the Scoop" newsletter from our Child Nutrition Services!
Read it here! ---> https://www.smore.com/g09r2
Teamwork makes the dream work here at Whittier! Ms. E and Mr. T are working together today to teach 6th graders how to calculate the surface area of rectangles, parallelograms, and triangles.
