On Tuesday this week, all 8th graders traveled to the Convention Center for the Junior Achievement Inspire Career Fair. Students were able to touch a cow’s heart and lungs, climb in the driver’s seat of a big rig, and wear 75 pounds of firefighting gear! #WhittierInTheWild
Congratulations to November Student of the Month & Whittier Way recipients! Students nominated for #WhittierWay communicate respectfully to their teachers and peers. Student of the Month nominees creatively use their imagination and innovation to solve problems. 🎉
Help shape the future of the Sioux Falls School District by completing a survey about the most desired qualities of the next superintendent. The SFSD School Board is using an educational leadership search firm to gather input. https://hyasurvey.com/SiouxFalls
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For Nov. 11-15, PROtimes with Top Attendance were Ms. Simpson, Ms. Myrlie & Ms. Huck. Most Improved PROtimes were Ms. Selken, Ms. Huck & Ms. Bills/Zoet. Congratulations! 🎉
Who's ready for a brand new week at Whittier?! The Dental Mobile 🦷 will be here this week -- talk to Nurse Jason to sign up! 8th Graders have a field trip Tuesday to the Junior Achievement Inspire Career Fair. Don't forget to get out there & support our student-athletes, too!
Show your support TODAY for the Whittier Show Choir! 🎶 Between 4-8pm today, visit Qdoba on 10th street, show this QR code, and 25% of sales will be donated to the Show Choir. If you order online, the code (QDOBAGIVES) can also be used at checkout.
Congratulations to the band students who participated in All-City Honor Band this year! We are very proud of your hard work. #WhittierInTheWild
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For Nov. 4-8, PROtimes with Top Attendance were Mr. Jergensen, Ms. Pottratz & Ms. Jorde. Most Improved PROtimes were Ms. Olson, Ms. Pengitore & Ms. Simpson. Congratulations! 🎉
Students from Sonia Sotomayor (pictured in this photo) and the rest of the Sioux Falls School District would like to wish you a Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
South Dakota public schools proudly recognize and support the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication have upheld the values and freedoms we cherish, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to protecting our nation.
Our schools are committed to instilling respect and appreciation for veterans among our students, helping them understand the importance of service and dedication. We invite our community to join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude and respect for our veterans.
Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice!
Happy Sunday, Whittier! We hope you're having a restful long weekend. 💙 We can't wait to welcome you back for Wrestling practice and Girls' Basketball games kicking off this week. 🏀 To cap off the week, Whittier's Skate Night at Skate City is this Friday! 🛼 #WeekAtWhittier
REMINDER! Sioux Falls School District schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Thank you to all who have served! Especially SFSD staff members who proudly serve(d) in our schools and on the front lines. 🇺🇸
BUS UPDATE: Starting Tuesday, November 12, students riding the PM bus MUST have a bus pass to enter the bus. Students will be denied entrance to the PM bus if they don’t have their bus pass. If students need a replacement bus pass, please visit the Main Office ($5).
The Whittier Attendance Committee recognizes PROtimes of the Week for Top Attendance & Most Improved. For Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, PROtimes with the Top Attendance were Ms. Sonnichsen, Mr. Taphorn & Ms. Jorde. Most Improved PROtimes were Mr. VanderFeen, Ms. Jones & Mr. Fitzgerald. 🎉
This is a busy week for our musically-inclined students, with field trips & concerts! Monday is the first day of the season for Girls' Basketball. On Thursday, our OSO 8th graders are headed back to Terry Redlin to continue tutoring. Have a great week, Whittier! #WeekAtWhittier
We hope you had a happy Halloween! 👻 After much deliberation by our judges, the winners of the No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Animal Theme) are...
🎃 1st (Pizza Party): Ms. Obeslo's PROtime
🎃 2nd (Ice Cream): Ms. Poncelet's PROtime
🎃 3rd (Candy): Ms. Simpson's PROtime
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.
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
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!
Whittier Band students -- you have exciting events coming up! 🎺🎶🥁 Field trips and concerts galore!
