After School UPDATE: There will be no YMCA program today after school. No Activities Buses will be running today, so there will be no 3:45pm or 5:30pm buses.
Siouxland Libraries is celebrating National Novel Writing Month with a fun contest. If you've been considering writing something of your own, now's the PERFECT time to try it out!
Ms. Nelson (6th grade teacher) will be helping students with their writing during PRIDE on Fridays in November. Reach out to Ms. Nelson if you're interested!
Got awesome Whittier photos this year?! Send 'em in! 😎 We're encouraging students, parents, EVERYONE to submit photos for the 2024-2025 Whittier Yearbook. Use the QR code here to submit! 📸
Earlier in October, Dr. Robertson and the Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe (OSO) 8th graders had a successful first trip to tutor Terry Redlin 3rd graders! Each month, these students will be visiting Terry Redlin to work with students on developing various skills. We love to see you sharing your tips and tricks with other students! #WhittierInTheWild #HelpingHands
Whittier Band students -- you have exciting events coming up! 🎺🎶🥁 Field trips and concerts galore!
Congratulations to our Chick-Fil-A winners for this round of Keep Your Kids challenge -- Mrs. Pottratz & Mr. Gronlund's PROtimes! A big THANK YOU to everyone for your hard work focusing on attendance this past week. It shows in Whittier's improved attendance, and it matters. 💙
Let's hear it for our NEW Student Council Members for the 2024-2025 school year! We're excited to see all that you accomplish. #WhittierPride
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For October 21-25, PROtimes with the Top Attendance were Ms. Jorde, Ms. Hoffman & Ms. Pollard. Most Improved PROtimes were Ms. Eleeson, Ms. Knowler & Ms. Nelson. Way to go! 🎉
Happy last week of October! The fun continues with another night of Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday. Come cheer on the 8th grade Volleyball team playing against your very own Whittier Staff! And stay tuned -- the winners of the Keep Your Kids attendance competition will be enjoying Chick-Fil-A on Thursday! #WeekAtWhittier
Ms. Simpson's 7th grade math classes are learning all about discounts, percentages, and math in the real world. Each student designed a store, complete with a product list, prices, and discounts for their Grand Opening! After the stores were completed, each student was given a budget and money to shop all the other stores. As they shopped, they needed to figure out the discount math, how each purchase would impact their budget, and pay for their purchases, as well as write a receipt! Students gained a better understanding of personal finance, how to calculate real world discounts, and even some insight into owning a business. #CreativityInTheClassroom
Whittier Wrestling & Girls' Basketball sign-ups are going on now! Stop by the Whittier Gym for more information and to sign up -- practice begins Monday, November 4th! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Janisch.
Congratulations to October Student of the Month & Whittier Way recipients! Students nominated for #WhittierWay bring their best self by working hard in class and helping others. Student of the Month nominees actively participate in class & encourage others to work hard, too. 🎉
Through 10/28, the “Keep Your Kids” PROtime Competition is LIVE! The goal? To maintain (or improve!) your PROtime attendance this week. If maintained, you get a prize! If improved, your PROtime will be entered for a Chick-Fil-A party on 10/31. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Congratulations to our Cross Country Team after their last meet of the season! It was windy at Yankton Trail Park but that didn't stop us! Ayva Surdez-Earring is our runner of the week. She worked hard and pushed through to the very end! #WhittierPride
It's the last volleyball game of the season Monday -- be sure to show up to cheer on your Whittier volleyball team! 🏐 Two more field trips this week for both WEB Leaders and our Newcomer group. We're also kicking off Parent-Teacher Conferences -- we can't wait to meet with you!
Congratulations to our September Student of the Month & Whittier Way recipients! Students nominated for #WhittierWay demonstrate confidence in who they are and dress for success. Student of the Month nominees stand up for what is right and encourage their peers to do the same. 🎉
Are you riding your bike to school? Do you lock it? It's important to lock up your bike every single day! If you don't have a bike lock and need one, please visit the front office.
#ThrowbackThursday -- 8th graders traveled for a field trip to SDSU Day at the Washington Pavillion on Friday, September 20th. SDSU Day brings the university to Sioux Falls for hands-on activities that inspire curiosity and connect people with science, art, and innovation! Whittier students were able to explore multiple departments from SDSU and learn what it means to be a Jackrabbit. #WhittierInTheWild
Have you heard of Project Based Learning (PBL) Academy? Want to learn more and see students showcasing their projects? Come to a PBL Academy Open House at Jefferson HS! The first open house is this Thursday, Oct. 17th from 6-7:30pm. Use the QR code for more details.
Remember, there is No School on Monday and Tuesday this week. We hope you're able to watch the Native Americans' Day Parade downtown on Monday and see the Whittier float! The OSO students have put in a lot of work! #WeekAtWhittier
