UPDATE: The After School Program at YMCA will not be held tonight due to weather. The ASP buses at 3:45pm and 5:30pm will not be coming tonight. The usual Whittier Activities Bus will still be taking students home at 5:30pm. As of now, the ASP will be available as normal Tuesday.
Whittier 8th graders have a big week! If you're attending WHS next year and are interested in Color Guard, check out the info session Monday. Then college visits on Wednesday! 👩🎓 Music students visit elementary schools Tuesday for their Road Show. 🎵 And Spring Break begins on Friday! 🥳 #WeekAtWhittier
Plans are in the works for SFSD students and staff to bring electronic devices home over the weekend in the event that winter weather presents challenges on Monday. Refresh your memory now about the new remote learning plan by using the QR code on the image. We'll keep you posted if there are any schedule changes for Monday.
Whittier Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe (OSO) students are keeping up their mentoring visits at Terry Redlin Elementary this month. Whittier students engaged with the elementary students by setting up multiple stations in the room to review fractions. #WhittierInTheWild #HelpingHands
It's time for Whittier Spiritwear: Track & Field / Soccer edition. ⚽🏃♀️🏃🏽♂️ This is for you if you are a: student-athlete, parent of a student-athlete, friend of a student-athlete, or even just a fan of Whittier! The order deadline is Friday, March 29 at 5pm. #WhittierPride
This week brings the Food Truck Competition back to Whittier! We can't wait to see what the 8th grade FACS students prepare. 😋 The Little Mermaid, Jr. Musical cast also has their Cast Party to kick off the week -- bravo! 👏 Any 8th graders interested in HS sports/fine arts, be sure to attend the HS Activities Info Night on March 21. #WeekAtWhittier
Don't forget! 🛼Tomorrow night is Whittier Skate Night at Skate City from 8-10pm.🛼 Be sure to bring your school ID for a special admission price.
Reminder, there will be No School tomorrow, Friday, March 15th. Enjoy your long weekend, Whittier!
⚽ Soccer is now being offered to 7th Grade Girls! ⚽
Any 7th Grade Girl interested in playing Whittier Soccer should stop by the gym before, during, or after school to sign up. Sign up by end of day Thursday, March 14th. The first practice is Monday, March 18th after school!
The 8th grade Whittier Orchestra competed in the Festival of Orchestras last week and earned a superior rating -- the highest rating possible! Way to go, Whittier Orchestra! #WhittierInTheWild
This past week, a group of 8th grade Whittier students visited Southeast Technical College for the Women in Science event. The girls learned from dozens of exhibitors, completed hands-on experiments and science activities, explored a variety of career possibilities, and connected with local women already working in these professions. What career field do you think they enjoyed the most? #WhittierInTheWild
Welcome to a new week, Whittier! We're wrapping up basketball with a couple games AND the Staff vs. Students Basketball game on Thursday. 🏀 No school on Friday, but don't miss the Whittier Skate Night at Skate City that night!🛼 #WeekAtWhittier
These Whittier 8th graders auditioned into upper bands for high school at their respective schools. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement to start out their time in high school! #WhittierPride
Whittier's 8th graders visited Southeast Technical College this week where they explored five stations: Student Panel, Horticulture, Nursing, Avera Research, and HVAC/Plumbing. Thank you, Southeast Technical College, for the career exploration! #WhittierInTheWild
#ThrowbackThursday 6th Grade students in Mr. Garry & Mrs. Peska's classes learned about the Ancient Egyptian embalming & mummification processes as they assisted Pharoah Paladino to live on in the afterlife. Students would agree it was a success! #CreativityInTheClassroom
Congratulations to Terresa Young and Julia Beck who represented Whittier so well in the SD Middle School All State Band on March 1-2 in Mitchell, SD. Amazing concert! 🎶 #WhittierPride
It's that time again! Next Thursday, March 14 will be the Staff vs. Students Basketball Game. 🏀 Come see Whittier staff compete against the 8th grade boys' basketball team from 4-6pm. #WhittierPride
All the students have been working hard to polish up the musical for you! 🧜♀️🎶 Come out to support them at one of the performances of The Little Mermaid, Jr. on Thursday and Friday nights this week. #WhittierPride
The matinee performance of The Little Mermaid, Jr. today for Sioux Falls School District 5th graders went swimmingly! 🌊🧜♀️🐠
Tomorrow's the BIG day! Come join us under the sea at Whittier for an evening musical performance this Thursday and Friday.
Congrats to our February Whittier Way & Student of the Month winners! 🎉 Student of the Month nominees demonstrate their curiosity by seeking out new experiences. #WhittierWay students were selected for having a positive attitude and striving for excellence. #BringYourBestSelf
