After School Program @ YMCA -- UPDATE for TONIGHT: The 5:30pm bus will take students directly home instead of to the YMCA.
The Whittier Ski Club got in one last run before Great Bear temporarily closed due to the warmer weather. ⛷️ They made it on the big hill this time and had the BEST day! Fingers crossed for one more session! 🤞❄️ #WhittierInTheWild
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up next week, and we are looking forward to seeing you at Whittier! 🐺 We'll have conferences on Tuesday, February 13th and Thursday, February 15th from 4:15-7:45pm.
Whittier Jazz Band had a blast performing as the pre-game pep band at the Feb. 1 Sioux Falls Skyforce game! 🏀🎷 And what a win! #WhittierInTheWild
Whittier Boys' Basketball and Performance Dance student-athletes will take pictures on Wednesday, February 7th at PM practice. You'll need to be in full uniform for pictures! 📸 #WhittierPride
As a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday. We also will follow the 2-Hour PROtime schedule on Friday so 6th and 7th grade students can complete their Junior Achievement materials. On an exciting note, 7th grade visits Great Bear on Wednesday for tubing! #WeekAtWhittier
Whittier 8th grade Orchestra students were able to participate in a side-by-side concert with Washington High School. What a great opportunity to play alongside experienced musicians! ♫🎻♪
Throwback Thursday: Whittier Loves Bowling! That’s just how we roll. 😉 Both the PE 2nd Quarter field trip and the Combo Team's December field trip saw students taking their bowling game to the next level. 🎳 #WhittierInTheWild #ThrowbackThursday
There will be No School on Monday, February 5 due to Teacher Inservice. Enjoy your long weekend!
After School Activity UPDATE: Homework Help is CANCELLED for today (Thursday, 2/1).
After School Activity UPDATE: Homework Help is CANCELLED for today (Wednesday, 1/31).
The Whittier Performance Dance team had their dance retreat this past weekend and learned new choreography with help from Raena Rasmussen and the Balleraena Dance Studio. Let's get movin'! 💃🏽 #WhittierPride
Thanks to everyone who showed up to support Special Edition, the Whittier Show Choir, as they performed at the Stampede Game on January 30th. We hope you all enjoyed the WIN! #WhittierPride #WhittierInTheWild
Over the weekend, Whittier 7th & 8th Grade Girls' Basketball athletes traveled to the USD Basketball Experience. 🏀🔥 #GoYotes 🐾 #WhittierInTheWild
Last week, Team 8-2 had a chance to try their skills at Great Shots. Looks like they had a tee-rific time! ⛳ #WhittierInTheWild
A couple exciting highlights for this coming week:
- Special Edition Show Choir performs the National Anthem at the Stampede game on Tuesday
- Jazz Band performs as the pep band for the Skyforce game on Thursday
These are amazing opportunities to support Whittier, as $5 per ticket sold will be donated to the Whittier music department. Be sure to use the QR codes to purchase your ticket! #WhittierInTheWild #WeekAtWhittier
Congratulations to our January Whittier Way & Student of the Month winners! For #WhittierWay students were selected for their support and encouragement of others. Student of the Month nominees demonstrate the ability to think flexibly and consider different perspectives.
A quick reminder: Whittier's Show Choir, Special Edition, has their first competition TONIGHT, Friday, January 26th at Roosevelt HS. Special Edition is scheduled to perform around 6:20pm but plan to arrive early!
Whittier Ski Club started up this week! ⛷️ For the next few weeks, students in the club will travel once a week to Great Bear Ski Valley to learn to ski. 'Tis the ski-son! 🎿 #WhittierInTheWild
The Whittier Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe (OSO) class continues their mentorship at Terry Redlin Elementary. 6th graders played Hand Games with elementary students and later traveled to Lincoln HS to teach how to play the the traditional games. #WhittierInTheWild #HelpingHands
