ANNOUNCEMENT 5/12/22: There will be no soccer club today. Please make sure your student has a ride home after school. Thanks!
Whittier Parent Night on May 17th at 5:30pm!! If you are a parent who has a 5th grader this year, please join us on the 17th at 5:30 at Whittier Middle School. We will answer questions, show you the building, and put some of your worries to ease. We are so excited to see you and get to know you!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. All of us have those special teachers who have shaped our lives for the better and pushed us to be our best. Take time today to thank that teacher who goes the extra mile to make Whitter Middle School excellent!
Parent/guardian feedback is important to SFSD! We just launched a 7-question survey - which takes 5 minutes or less - to help guide the next steps toward becoming the BEST school district in the nation!
Check your email or paste this URL in your browser: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/QDVv1e
The survey is open until the end of the school year. Take the survey once for each child enrolled. If you prefer to only take it on, please reference the oldest child in your household. Thanks for your participation!
Congratulations to Anexary, Damine, Mia who are going to represent Whittier at the District Poetry Slam! Good luck at the Washington Pavilion!
This week we celebrate our After-School Professionals and Administrative Professionals - thanking them for the countless things they do each day. It's their dedication that makes Whittier a great place to be!
The talent is ENDLESS here at Whittier Middle School! Just look at the drawing done by one student in Mr. Viera's social studies class after learning about Ancient Greece and the Twelve Olympians. Keep up the great work!
The 7th & 8th Grade Track Meet has been CANCELED for today. Student-athletes are to find transportation after school as we will not be holding practice.
The Whittier Track & Field Team will have a Track Meet tomorrow (Tuesday, April 26th) at Howard Wood Field.
Take a look at what Ms. Olson's 7th grade ELA class is doing! Her class went to the library and created Book Spine Poetry as a continuation of their poetry study during the month of April. Great Work 7th grade!
The Whittier Orchestra concert is this Thursday! Come out to hear a great concert with a little bit of everything from Beethoven to Green Day! Select Strings, Sonic and 6th grade perform at 6:30 in the gym and 7th and 8th grade perform at 7:30 in the auditorium. Everyone is invited!
The Whittier Field Meet today has been canceled. There will be no Track & Field practice today! Track & Field practice will continue Wednesday, April 20th after school. Practice will start at 4:00 P.M. and conclude by 5:15 P.M. Rides need to be to Whittier by 5:30 P.M.
REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL Friday, April 15 - Monday, April 18. School will be back in session on Tuesday, April 19!
📌 Reminder!
🌷 Spring Break starts tomorrow!
There will be NO school Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, 2022.
See you on Tuesday, April 19!
The Whittier Spring Dance will be held April 22nd from 4:00pm to 5:30pm . It is open to all Whittier students in grades 6 - 8. The cost will be $3.00 per person which will get you a slice of pizza and pop. Students can start buying tickets to the dance next week in their protimes.
Attention Whitter Students: Do you love soccer? Need something to do after school? You're in luck, the soccer club is here! The soccer club is for all students grades 6-8 who are not on the track team. If you are in track, you can join soccer club after track season is over, you will not be allowed to quit track to join soccer club. Mrs. Samuels in the counseling office has the sign up information if you are interested in joining.
Mark your calendars! The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 25th, 2022.
The Sioux Falls School Board approved a recommendation at their meeting tonight to move the last day of school from Tuesday, May 24, 2022 to Wednesday, May 25, 2022 due to the one day of school missed for inclement weather in December.
Do you ask your child, "What did you learn in school today?" Well, they will probably say POETRY! April is National Poetry Month and many classes are in full swing studying poetry in all its different forms. So join in and read, write, listen, and study poetry all month long.
Happy National Assistant Principals Week! This week, we honor assistant principals and the important work they do to ensure student success. Thank you for all you do here at Whittier, Dr. Moore! #APWeek
This week is National Library Week, and this year's theme is "Connect with Your Library." It's a great week to celebrate our libraries as places to get connected. Libraries offer opportunities to connect with media, programs, ideas, and classes—in addition to books. Most importantly, libraries connect communities to each other. Visit your library today!
It's South Dakota ELA, Math, and Science Assessment Week! Students are already testing today. Just a reminder - you can help prepare your kids for great day at school with a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a positive, encouraging thought for the day.
