#ThrowbackThursday -- 8th graders traveled for a field trip to SDSU Day at the Washington Pavillion on Friday, September 20th. SDSU Day brings the university to Sioux Falls for hands-on activities that inspire curiosity and connect people with science, art, and innovation! Whittier students were able to explore multiple departments from SDSU and learn what it means to be a Jackrabbit. #WhittierInTheWild
Are you riding your bike to school? Do you lock it? It's important to lock up your bike every single day! If you don't have a bike lock and need one, please visit the front office.
Congratulations to our September Student of the Month & Whittier Way recipients! Students nominated for #WhittierWay demonstrate confidence in who they are and dress for success. Student of the Month nominees stand up for what is right and encourage their peers to do the same. 🎉
Have you heard of Project Based Learning (PBL) Academy? Want to learn more and see students showcasing their projects? Come to a PBL Academy Open House at Jefferson HS! The first open house is this Thursday, Oct. 17th from 6-7:30pm. Use the QR code for more details.
Remember, there is No School on Monday and Tuesday this week. We hope you're able to watch the Native Americans' Day Parade downtown on Monday and see the Whittier float! The OSO students have put in a lot of work! #WeekAtWhittier
There will be No School on Monday (10/14) & Tuesday (10/15) next week. Be sure to check out the parade downtown on Monday at 11am for Native Americans' Day. Dr. Robertson and the Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe (OSO) students have been working hard on Whittier's float! #WhittierInTheWild
After School UPDATE: There will be NO 5:30pm ASP Bus today, October 11th.
Interested in joining Whittier's Student Council? Now's the time to apply!
You'll need to submit a completed application using the QR code and ask for a teacher recommendation. If you have any questions about applying, please talk to Mrs. Lechtenberg.
Congratulations to our Cross Country Team after their meet at Pasley Park! Every student had their personal best run last night. The Runner of the Week, Kinzer Brown, pushed through an injury to finish in the top 20! #WhittierSpirit
Check out the schedule of activities for Whittier this coming week! Lots of sports, and the 8th grade OSO students start up their tutoring at Terry Redlin, too. Let's make it a great week -- you have a long weekend to look forward to! #WeekAtWhittier
It's time to wear PINK! 🎗️ Whittier Student Council encourages staff and students to wear pink throughout October for breast cancer awareness month. #SupportEachOther
Congratulations to our Cross Country Team after their meet at Pasley Park last night. Every student had their personal best run last night! The Runner of the Week is Skyler Mager who ran 2 minutes faster on this run! 🎉 #WhittierPride
📸 Picture Retake day will be this Thursday, October 3rd! 📸
Missed your chance to have your photo taken at Wolverine Day? Show up camera-ready and #DressForSuccess on Thursday for school. We want to make sure everyone gets a new Whittier photo this year! 🐺
Starting off the week, Monday is Orange Shirt Day. 🧡 Field trips continue with 7th grade visiting Good Earth State Park. Picture re-takes are scheduled for Thursday, in case you weren't able to take your photo at Wolverine Day. 📸 On top of this, Lincoln High School Dress Up Days for Homecoming are happening each day! 🔷 #WeekAtWhittier
Didn't get a chance to dress up for Washington High School Homecoming? You're in luck! Next week is Lincoln 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! #LincolnHSHomecoming
After School UPDATE: All YMCA activities have been CANCELLED for today (9/26) and tomorrow (9/27).
Bus Updates:
1. There will be NO 3:45pm BUS to take students to the YMCA today or tomorrow.
2. The 5:30pm Activities Bus will still be available on both days to take students home.
In 7th grade Science class, students learn about the impact humans can have on the storm drainage system. To continue this study, students could elect to use PRIDE class time to participate in the Downtown Storm Drain Art Project. Five students in Ms. Miller's science classes submitted artwork to the City of Sioux Falls. Sophia's artwork, "Bee Kind," was chosen, and this summer she painted the storm drain at the corner of 6th and Indiana. #WhittierPride
https://www.siouxfalls.gov/resident-services/utilities-billing/sewer/storm-drainage/inlet-painting
On Sunday, Sept. 15, a group of Whittier students and staff walked together in the Latino Parade downtown as a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month. They were so excited to represent Whittier and show up for all our Latino students. #WhittierPride #SupportEachOther
Congratulations to our Cross Country Team after their meet at Dunham Park yesterday! 🏃🏽🎉 Students ran hard and left it all out on the course.
Our Runner of the Race this week is Keondra Wilson -- she had her fastest race time of the season! #WhittierPride
This week is dominated by volleyball matches across the city. 🏐 Be sure to cheer on your fellow Wolverines & have a wonderful week! 🎉
This is also your last chance for Chromebook Insurance at the current cost -- $30. After Monday, Sept. 30, the cost goes up to $50.
