Winter Break begins tomorrow, Friday, December 22nd. ❄️🌲 We hope you have a wonderful break, and we'll see you back at Whittier on Wednesday, January 3rd!
And the winners of the Winter 2023 Door Decorating Contest are....
-- 6th Grade: Mr. Taphorn's PRO
-- 7th Grade: Mrs. Olson's PRO
-- 8th Grade: Ms. Sudenga's PRO
Congratulations!! 🎉 Get ready for hot chocolate and cookies tomorrow! ☕🍪
Looking for a fun event to attend once school's back in session in January? The inaugural heART of the City Annual Art Show will be held at Whittier Middle School on Friday, January 12 from 5:00-7:30pm. The show is open to the public and will benefit Whittier students. Check out 2D, 3D, and wearable art made from snack bags & boxes, created by local artists of all ages!
This past Friday marked the official end to our Winter Community Chest. Whittier students and staff have put in lots of work!
- 39 "Happy New Year" pictures colored for Feeding South Dakota to put in boxes they give to people they serve
- 9 cutting-out activity projects for REACH Literacy
- 3 PRIDE classes visited Little Stone Church to cut snowflakes and package treat bags for their 140th anniversary celebration
- 55 blankets created for Project Warm-Up
#WhittierInTheWild
If you auditioned for the Spring 2024 musical, The Little Mermaid Jr., be sure to check outside the Choir Room (B01) after school TODAY to see the posted cast list. Good luck! 🤞
We love seeing Whittier staff so festive! 🎄 Wrapping up the 12 Days of Christmas Outfits, but we still have a couple more days to go!
- Wednesday -- Winter Wonderland: Wear BLUE and WHITE
- Thursday -- Sweater Weather: Wear an ugly Christmas sweater/shirt or make your own
Way to go, Whittier! Congrats to the students who placed at the Wrestling Meet over the weekend! #WhittierWin
It's the last week before Winter Break! ❄️🎄 Finish up your door decorations, keep the holiday outfits coming, and show your #WhittierPride for the last few school days of 2023. 🎉
We are loving the holiday spirit this week, Whittier! Check out some of our favorites so far. ❄️🎄🍬
Have you ordered your Whittier Winter Sports Spirit Wear yet? The deadline is coming up! December 18th is the last day to order and show your #WhittierPride
Today is a beautiful December day, but we know it can't last forever in South Dakota! Make sure you and your student(s) know how to access Canvas for remote learning when weather that keeps kids home can be predicted in advance.
Congratulations to Whittier students Julia Beck, Khloe Lesesne, and Sergio Rivera! 🎉 They auditioned and were SELECTED to be a part of the 2024 Middle School All State Orchestra. #WhittierWin
The Whittier Winter Orchestra Concert is taking place TONIGHT at 6:30pm! Come support your fellow students and experience a fun night of music. 🎻♪♫
The After School Program (ASP) at the YMCA resumes this week (week of December 11). A few things to be aware of:
- ASP is not held at Whittier, only at the YMCA.
- Whittier DOES provide transportation to the YMCA, but the program is not affiliated with the district.
- ONLY students previously attending ASP can attend.
- Bus #1 to the YMCA picks up on 6th St right after school (3:48pm).
- Bus #2 to the YMCA picks up on Fairfax at 5:30pm.
Congratulations to our students who placed at this past weekend's Wrestling Meet! #WhittierWin
Keep the holiday spirit and fun outfits coming this week, Whittier! ❄️ We'll be highlighting some of our favorites, so be sure to get your photo taken. You also have plenty of opportunities to cheer on your fellow students this week with concerts and games galore! 🎵🏀
Whittier 8th graders were treated to a presentation this week that made a great impression! 👣🔍 Samantha Hayek, forensic specialist with the Sioux Falls Police Department, spoke with students about forensics and the day-to-day life of a forensic anthropologist. Eureka! 💡
The time is here for Teacher of the Year nominations! We would love your help in recognizing exceptional teachers you (or your student) have had at Whittier. Nominations are due by 5pm on January 15. #WhittierPride #SupportEachOther
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Whittier staff and students, get ready! Starting tomorrow, Student Council will be hosting 12 Days of Christmas... Outfits! There will be random drawings for those that participate, and we'll be sure to share the highlights with you all. Let's get in the holiday spirit!
For our musical this spring, Whittier students will perform The Little Mermaid Jr. 🧜♀️ Students in 6th-8th grades are invited to audition. Sign-ups for auditions begin today (B01), with auditions held Dec. 13-15. Want to help backstage? Sign-ups will take place soon!
