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.
Reminder that there is an early dismissal on Friday, April 1. School is out at 2:00 PM. There will be NO After School program, Homework Help or afterschool activities that day.
Maxed out on NCAA basketball? Switch gears and take in some football to raise funds for Sioux Falls Schools without PTA/PTOs! The Sioux Falls STORM take on the Iowa Barnstormers (that's the team Kurt Warner played for before he became SuperBowl MVP!) at 7:05pm tonight at The Premier Center.
50% of net proceeds from tonight's game go to Night of Hope & Caring!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/sioux-falls-storm-vs-iowa-barnstormers-sioux-falls-south-dakota-03-28-2022/event/06005C3CC1FA7A1E
Community Engagement is a strong focus for the Sioux Falls School District. Take this 7-question survey to help us learn more about your interactions with your school and with other families.
https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsXRVPsQQSYsPsPsPsYQRWQRXQQ&lang=0
Important information about school lunches for next year (2022-23):
Because Congress voted against covering the cost of school meals, FREE SCHOOL MEALS END THIS SUMMER. What does this mean for you? That means starting in the Fall of 2022, parents/guardians will again be responsible for paying for school meals – and fees will more accurately reflect the real cost of each meal instead of being subsidized. If you believe your family meets the income eligibility requirements to qualify for Free or Reduced School Meals, please fill out the 2021-22 form now. For more information about school lunches next year click on this link: https://www.smore.com/3gzqj-free-school-meals-end-this-summer