The last day of Homework Help will be this Wednesday, May 15. Be sure to stop by to finish out the year strong! (Room 131)
2 weeks to go! On Monday night, the district honors our 8th grade Native American students as they move on to high school. On Tuesday, 6th grade choir students perform their final concert. A quick heads-up: if your Chromebook is broken or your charger is missing, be sure to visit the library this week before Chromebook Check-in! #WeekAtWhittier
Congratulations to our Whittier poets who performed at the 2024 8th Grade Poetry Slam: Victor Nosal, Reanda Avokaya, and Liv Tilberg! Victor was selected as the District Grand Champion with Reanda as the Whittier Grand Champion. What an amazing job to all! 👏👏👏 #WhittierPride
For the second year in a row, the Sioux Falls School District is proud to be called one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association for Music Merchants Foundation. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our teachers, the commitment of our students, and to the close ties that have grown together over the years in our music education community. As we celebrate this recognition, let us also celebrate the power of music to inspire, educate, and unite us all.
The district-wide 8th Grade Poetry Slam is taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8th at 9:00am. While the event is closed to guests, we invite you to share in the excitement by watching live using this link or QR code: https://youtube.com/live/wktxQEtKFDE?feature=share
Wow! SFSD is so grateful to the Sioux Falls STORM, LEVO, and media partners KELOLand TV for supporting Operation Hope & Caring where $18,417 was raised to support elementary schools that don't have PTAs/PTOs. We had a great time at the game and especially enjoyed the WIN! ❤️
Congratulations to the 7th grade boys' 4x100 Relay Team for breaking the Howard Wood Relay Record by 2 seconds! #WhittierPride
The countdown is officially on -- 3 more weeks of school! 🎉 A few big events to highlight: 1) Spring Choir Concert at Augustana will be a fun, FREE event open to the public, 2) 8th Grade district-wide Poetry Slam, 3) Starlab returns to Whittier on Culture Day! ⭐ #WeekAtWhittier
Last week, some of our 7th grade students created Polaroid Picture Poetry during PRIDE. Students wrote their own poems, taking inspiration from their polaroids. 📷 You've got to check these out!
Tonight is THE night! Come out to support SFSD elementary schools without PTAs/PTOs as the Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard. It's also Star Wars night, so wear your gear and bring your lightsaber to this fun family event sponsored by LEVO Credit Union!
On April 26th, our 8th grade students had the opportunity to hear the top performers from our ELA class poetry slams compete for a spot at the upcoming district slam. We are so grateful to our guest judges for taking the time to listen to our poets: Steve Hildebrand, Dawn Marie Johnson, Dr. Sandra Henry, Nancy Kirstein, Aweys Maalim, and Officer Neal. Congratulations to our finalists! We can't wait to support you at the district slam on May 8th! ❤️ #WhittierPride
Congrats to our May #WhittierWay & Student of the Month winners! 🎉 Students selected for Whittier Way support and help their peers through challenges. Student of the Month winners were chosen for their willingness to explore different approaches to learning. #WhittierPride
The Weather Service indicates the greatest threat of severe weather did not materialize in Sioux Falls. We will begin our bus routes at approximately 3pm, so there will be a slight delay in getting elementary and middle school students home. High School dismisses at normal time.
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
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!
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).
