The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For February 4-7, Top Attendance goes to Ms. Simpson, Ms. Myrlie & Ms. Jorde. Most Improved are Mr. Wiederrich, Ms. Koenig & Ms. Breuer. Congratulations! 🎉
The Spirit Wear order deadline has been extended! You have a few additional days to get your orders in -- until Sunday, February 16th at 11:59pm. Support your Whittier student-athletes! #WhittierPride
The January FREEZE Attendance Competition has officially come to an end. Winning 🥇 is Team 6-2 with 93.80% attendance, and winning 🥈 is Team 8-1 with 92.70% attendance. After 20 school days, we sure can confirm that #WhittierShowsUp!
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For January 27-31, Top Attendance goes to Ms. Jorde, Ms. Poncelet & Ms. Aleman. Most Improved are Ms. Selken, Ms. Ibis & Ms. Henriques. Congratulations! 🎉
Whittier Spring Spirit Wear is here! 💙🤍 Get your orders in now and show your Whittier spirit at all our events -- basketball, soccer, and more! The order deadline is Monday, February 10th at 11:59pm. #WhittierPride
There will be No School on Monday (Teacher Inservice). We hope you enjoy your long weekend! Once you're back, be sure to thank your counselor for School Counselor Week. 🎉 And 8th graders, get ready to hear all the ways to get involved in high school! #WeekAtWhittier
The Whittier Jazz Band had a successful performance at the Sioux Falls Skyforce game on January 17. 🎺🎶🎷 This was a great opportunity for our community to give back to the Whittier Music Program & see an exciting basketball game! 🏀 Excellent job, everyone! #WhittierInTheWild
Both of our current leading Teams are still hanging on for the January FREEZE Attendance Competition! In 🥇 is Team 6-1 with 93.57% attendance, and in 🥈 is Team 8-1 with 92.42% attendance. Only 3 more days to go -- our teams are neck-in-neck! #WhittierShowsUp
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For January 21-24, Top Attendance goes to Mr. Jergensen, Ms. Myrlie & Mr. Gronlund. Most Improved are Mr. VanderFeen, Ms. Jorde & Mr. Paquette. Congratulations! 🎉
Wrestling & Boys' Basketball continue this week with matches almost every day! 🤼🏀 7th grade and Combo Team head to Great Bear for a tubing trip, thanks to Promising Futures! Special Edition will perform at RHS on Friday at the Executive Showcase Competition. 🎶 #WeekAtWhittier
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For January 13-17, Top Attendance goes to Ms. Myrlie, Ms. Hoffman & Ms. Poncelet. Most Improved are Ms. Hoffman, Ms. Siebenborn & Ms. Miller. Congratulations! 🎉
Congratulations to Whittier students, Keondra Wilson and Ben Voznyuk! 🎉 Keondra and Ben auditioned and were selected to be a part of the 2025 Middle School All State Band. #WhittierPride
We have updated standings for the January FREEZE Attendance Competition! Moving into 🥇 is Team 6-1 with 93.62% attendance. Holding on to 🥈 is Team 8-1 with 92.77% attendance. The first place team will win a pizza party, while the second place team wins an ice cream party. Only 7 more days to go and the competition is STRONG! #WhittierShowsUp
Congratulations to January Student of the Month & Whittier Way recipients! Students nominated for #WhittierWay support others and are kind and empathetic. Student of the Month nominees think flexibly and are willing to consider different perspectives. 🎉
We hope you're enjoying your long weekend, Whittier! On Tuesday, Special Edition has their FREE Preview Show at 5:45pm in the auditorium. 🎶 On Wednesday & Friday, you have the chance to audition for Wolverine Showcase where you'll show off your talents to the school! The whole 6th grade class will be visiting the Outdoor Campus for Friday's field trip. It's a busy, short week! #WeekAtWhittier
As a reminder, there will be No School on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Stay warm and enjoy your long weekend!
We have updated standings for the January FREEZE Attendance Competition! Moving into 🥇 is Team 6-Combo with 94.68% attendance. Moving into 🥈 is Team 8-1 with 92.90% attendance. The first place team will win a pizza party, while the second place team wins an ice cream party. Only 12 more days to go and the competition is heating up! #WhittierShowsUp
Congratulations to Whittier student Forrest Shukla! 🎉 Forrest auditioned and was selected to be a part of the 2025 Middle School All State Orchestra. #WhittierPride
The Whittier Jazz Band is performing at the Sioux Falls Skyforce game on Friday, January 17! Discount tickets can be purchased using this QR code. $5.00 of every ticket sold using this link goes back to our music program. Come support the Jazz Band this Friday at 6:20pm! 🎶🎷🏀
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. Since we had two shorter weeks, this recognition is for Jan. 2-3 & 6-9 combined. Top Attendance goes to Ms. Peska, Ms. Huck, and Ms. Bills & Ms. Zoet. Most Improved are Mr. Mulhair, Mr. Jergensen & Ms. Huck. Congratulations! 🎉
