Whittier Middle School teachers used chalk messages to pump students up as they entered school this week to tackle standardized tests. The colorful greetings were met with curiosity, laughter, and realization that teachers are always cheering students on to do their best!
Still looking for a summer camp to join? You're in luck! 🌟 The Summer Healthcare Camp has limited seats still available! 🩺 Sign up now by using the QR code or visiting CTECareerCamps.com for more details.
Save the Date! 🕺🏽💃🏽 The Whittier School Dance for 7th & 8th graders will be held on Friday, April 25th. Get out your dancing shoes! 🪩
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For April 7-11, Top Attendance goes to Ms. Peska's, Ms. Sonnichsen's & Ms. Jorde's PROs. Most Improved are Ms. Henriques', Mr. Henning's & Mr. Jergensen's PROs. Congrats! 🎉
State Testing is taking place tomorrow! (Wednesday, April 16) Here are a few tips for success:
1️⃣ Get a Good Night's Sleep – You'll be awake and ready to go for testing!
2️⃣ Charge Your Chromebook – Make sure your Chromebook is fully charged. Bring your charger with you to school in case you need it!
3️⃣ Be On Time – Testing starts first thing in 1st period. Eating a healthy breakfast and arriving on time make a big difference!
Let's cheer on our Whittier students! 🎉
Get ready for a short & sweet week both this week & next! State Testing continues for all grades -- be sure to bring in your Chromebooks. 💻✅ Band students perform their Spring Band Concert this coming Tuesday evening, and then Spring Break starts on Friday! 🌼 #WeekAtWhittier
And the winner of the Library Fine WIPEOUT is.... 7TH GRADE! Whittier's 7th grade class reduced their fines by 25.78%. Any remaining Whittier library fees for 7th graders will be WIPED OUT! 🌊
Congratulations, everyone! We appreciate every single lost book we received back! 📖💙
Calling all Whittier Middle School Choir Alumni! Join us in starting this NEW Whittier choir tradition!
At 7:00pm on Tuesday, May 13th, we will be having our final choir concert of the year where ANY and ALL former Whittier choir members will be able to join our 7th/8th graders in singing "For Good" from the Broadway musical, Wicked. This song will continue to be sung every year at our Spring Concert and will be known as our alumni song! When you RSVP you'll receive practice tracks & the pdf sheet music. No memorization is required, we will give you sheet music for the performance! If you, your children, family members, or friends are alumni of WMS choir, we hope that you’ll be a part of starting this annual tradition, as former students come together with current students, sharing the gift of music!
Alumni, please fill out the form to RSVP or for more information! https://shorturl.at/mMtZj
There's only ONE more day left in the Library Fine WIPEOUT competition! 🌊 7th grade has officially overtaken 6th, but there's still 24 hours left to turn in your lost books. The question is, will 7th grade be able to hold on to their lead or will 6th grade reclaim 1st place? 🏆
Congratulations to Mara Ust, Deja Claymore, Claudia Koltze, Sergio Rivera Sanchez, Forrest Shukla, Gaven Franzmann, Jonezy Jones-Esquibel & the 2025 Middle School All City Honor Orchestra on a fantastic concert Sunday. Bravo! #WhittierInTheWild
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For 3/31-4/4, Top Attendance goes to Ms. Hoffman's, Ms. Sonnichsen's & Mr. Paquette's PROs. Most Improved are Ms. Schlenker & Ms. Bose's, Mr. Fitzgerald's and Ms. Knowler's PROs.
We're entering into the second week of Track & Field and Soccer -- get out there and support your Whittier Wolverines! 📣⚽🏃🏾♂️ 8th graders have HS Athletic presentations on Monday and Science State Testing on Wednesday. Come enjoy a fun activity with the Siouxland Libraries' librarians on Tuesday before school to celebrate National Library Week! #WeekAtWhittier
The Library Fine WIPEOUT standings remain the same with 6th grade in first, 7th grade in second, and 8th grade third, but 7th grade is really closing the gap. Look for those lost books -- in your home, classrooms... maybe even your laundry pile! Keep up the good work, Whittier!
Looking for a fun event this Sunday? 🎻🎶 The All City Middle School Honors Orchestra is performing a Side-by-Side Concert with the Augustana Orchestra at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 3:30pm. Whittier has 8 students performing! #WhittierInTheWild
The Lincoln HS color guard has been widely acclaimed one of the best in the country for much of the last five years, and they're looking for YOU to join! If you're a future Lincoln student, check this out!
Audition rehearsals to help students get an introduction to color guard and learn technique begin tomorrow night at Lincoln HS from 6-8pm, with the audition taking place next week on Tuesday. If you have to miss one of the days, that is okay! And you do not have to be in band to join the color guard -- in fact, students outside of band are encouraged to join!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Drew Balta, Band Director for Lincoln High School.
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For March 24-28, Top Attendance goes to Ms. Jorde's & Ms. Myrlie's (100%!), Ms. Mickschl's, and Ms. Peska's PROtimes. Most Improved are Mr. Henning's, Ms. Henriques', and Mr. Limmer's PROtimes. Congratulations! 🎉
On March 6th, several of our 8th grade girls were able to join the Pizza, Pop & Power Tools field trip. They participated in hands-on activities led by the National Association of Women in Construction, ate pizza, and toured the CTE Academy. 🛠️ What a 'constructive' opportunity! #WhittierInTheWild
Happy end of March! This week begins our Track & Field meets and Soccer games. ⚽🏃🏽♀️ Come on out to cheer on our incredible student-athletes this Monday and Thursday! On Wednesday, 8th grade students will be visiting colleges around the area to learn more about their opportunities. Make it a great week, Whittier! #WeekAtWhittier
It's time for our first Library Fine WIPEOUT competition update! 🔎📖 With the largest percentage reduction in fines, 6th grade is in first, followed by 7th grade second, and 8th grade in third place. Keep returning your lost books to close the gap & get the competition rollin'!
📌 HAPPENING TOMORROW! (3/27)…
Families of incoming 9th–12th grade students, whether your child is new to high school activities or a returning participant, make plans to attend High School Activities Night on Thursday, March 27, at 6 PM at your child’s school.
This event is a great opportunity to get important information about athletics and fine arts programs, meet coaches and directors, and ensure your student is ready to participate. We look forward to seeing you there!
Families of incoming 9th–12th grade students, whether your child is new to high school activities or a returning participant, make plans to attend High School Activities Night on Thursday, March 27, at 6 PM at your child’s school.
This event is a great opportunity to get important information about athletics and fine arts programs, meet coaches and directors, and ensure your student is ready to participate. We look forward to seeing you there!
