The countdown is officially on -- 3 more weeks of school! 🎉 A few big events to highlight: 1) Spring Choir Concert at Augustana will be a fun, FREE event open to the public, 2) 8th Grade district-wide Poetry Slam, 3) Starlab returns to Whittier on Culture Day! ⭐ #WeekAtWhittier
Last week, some of our 7th grade students created Polaroid Picture Poetry during PRIDE. Students wrote their own poems, taking inspiration from their polaroids. 📷 You've got to check these out!
Tonight is THE night! Come out to support SFSD elementary schools without PTAs/PTOs as the Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard. It's also Star Wars night, so wear your gear and bring your lightsaber to this fun family event sponsored by LEVO Credit Union!
On April 26th, our 8th grade students had the opportunity to hear the top performers from our ELA class poetry slams compete for a spot at the upcoming district slam. We are so grateful to our guest judges for taking the time to listen to our poets: Steve Hildebrand, Dawn Marie Johnson, Dr. Sandra Henry, Nancy Kirstein, Aweys Maalim, and Officer Neal. Congratulations to our finalists! We can't wait to support you at the district slam on May 8th! ❤️ #WhittierPride
Congrats to our May #WhittierWay & Student of the Month winners! 🎉 Students selected for Whittier Way support and help their peers through challenges. Student of the Month winners were chosen for their willingness to explore different approaches to learning. #WhittierPride
The Weather Service indicates the greatest threat of severe weather did not materialize in Sioux Falls. We will begin our bus routes at approximately 3pm, so there will be a slight delay in getting elementary and middle school students home. High School dismisses at normal time.
Due to the weather 4-30-24, SFSD will hold all elementary students who walk or ride the bus until the system passes. We expect the system to arrive about 2:45pm and be done around 3pm. Busses will not leave the elementary schools until it is safe to do so. This will also cause a delay in middle school bus routes, so plan accordingly. If wx is still an issue at high school dismissal time, we will encourage students to wait to leave until the system passes. Thank you.
Weather may cause some challenges at school dismissal time today. SFSD will make plans with your child's safety as our highest priority. If there are changes, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We ask that you please monitor your phone and email closely.
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Boys' Soccer Teams on their wins against the Memorial Mustangs! The A-team won 8-2 and the B-team won 4-0. #WhittierPride
Football & Star Wars Fans Unite! Fri, May 3-7:05pm Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard to support Operation Hope & Caring, a fundraiser for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs. Wear Star Wars gear, grab a light saber, and get in on the fun!
Community Chest projects continue this week, along with multiple field trips to high schools, Skyzone, etc. Thursday is especially busy -- be sure to check out and show your #WhittierPride at all the events going on! #WeekAtWhittier
Congrats to our March & April #Whittier Way & Student of the Month winners! 🎉 For March, students were selected for respectful communication (WW) and striving for accuracy (SOTM). For April, students were chosen for supporting others (WW) and brightening up the classroom (SOTM).
A little "birdie" sent a few pictures of the new after-school Whittier Golf "Club" at their first "tee-time" at Kuehn Golf Course. It's no "bogey" that our Attendance Liaison, some teachers and volunteers are "putting" time into teaching 8th graders this game "fore" fun and exercise! Danny "Sink"sen of First Tee is assisting with the "Par-Tee." This promises to be a w"hole" lot of fun for Whittier students! Thanks to all who are making it possible!
Congratulations to the 8th grade boys' soccer teams for their wins against Ben Reifel! ⚽🎉 #WhittierPride
Get your dancing shoes ready -- it's time for the Whittier Spring Dance! 🕺🏾💃 The Spring Dance for 7th and 8th graders will be held this Friday, April 26th from 4-5:30pm. Tickets will be on sale Tuesday-Thursday during lunch.
Community Chest Projects begin this week -- get your #helpinghands ready! Tuesday, it's time to check out the Spring Band Concert. 🎵 If interested in joining WEB Leaders, the application is open and deadline is Friday. Enjoy a fun end to the week with the school dance! 💃🏾🕺
After School UPDATE: No athletics, Homework Help, or Detention tonight. All buses will leave upon dismissal of school. The bus to ASP at YMCA will be 15 minutes late. There will not be a 5:30PM Activities Bus or 5:30PM transportation from Whittier to ASP at YMCA tonight.
This week has seen Whittier students competing in a giant game of Rock Paper Scissors, gaining beads as they won! The students with the most beads were brought in as finalists for a final battle yesterday afternoon. Congratulations to all the finalists on games well-won!
UPDATE for After School: Homework Help is cancelled for today, Thursday, April 18th.
On May 4th, the Community Learning Center will be hosting a bike maintenance and repair day here at Whittier for our students and community. Be sure to join us for this FREE event to get your bikes ready for summer and even have a chance to win prizes!
