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I apologize for the early-morning delay. I know that is hard on families, that is why I really try to make the call the night prior if possible. I will be watching conditions closely through the day. Ice/sleet wintery mix is difficult to predict as the call is more about the impact than the conditions. I am confirming we will begin school following the 2 hour delay:
9:50 Elementary
9:55 MS
9:50 HS (see alt schedule for finals sent out by Mr. Mansky)
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WUSD Staff and Families: In consultation with our bus company, we are very concerned about earlier-than-expected icing on the roads that will make it dangerous for our buses and the commute to school. (County A is currently closed by the Duck Inn due to icing.) We will be initiating a 2-hour delay and reassessing if school can start safely. AM 4K will be canceled.
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Whitewater Unified School District will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024 due to a Winter Storm Warning that is tracking heavy snow that will impact travel during school hours. All before and after-school athletics and activities for Friday will also be canceled.
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Whitewater Unified School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 due to a Winter Storm Warning that is tracking heavy snow that will impact travel during school hours.
All before and after-school athletics and activities for Tuesday will also be canceled.
Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty
Superintendent
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Whitewater Middle School Spelling Bee Champion.
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Students were greeted by the staffing sing carols when they entered the building Tuesday morning.
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Mrs. Rudzinski's Pre-Algebra students put their translations skills to the test by creating snowflakes out of shapes being translated together. Mrs. Rudzinski used those snowflakes to create a winter-themed display for all to see!
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Looking for something fun to do? Attend one of our wonderful school performances this month! ❄️🎶
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6th grade General Music class hard at work.
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REMINDER: Thanksgiving Break is Wednesday, November 22, through Friday, November 24. We’ll see our students again on Monday, November 27!
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Jameson Beckard, from Beckard Family Farms. She talked about the value of having a variety of interests and trying new things. Students learned about chicken breeds and some responsibilities associated with raising poultry and livestock animals like pigs, cattle, and sheep.
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REMINDER: There will be no school for WUSD students on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10. All buildings will be holding parent-teacher conferences on Thursday from 1pm to 7:30pm. We’ll see our students again on Monday, November 13!
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Did you know? Student breakfast is FREE for all students in Whitewater schools!
Eat breakfast at school and take on the day! 🍎
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See attached Flyers. DC New York trip for 7th graders in 2025
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7th Grade FACE students make soup. Students worked in groups to make three varieties, and then wrote a description of their soup.
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As part of our Whippet Time at WMS, students have "club" time on Fridays twice per month. Today the walking club enjoyed fresh air and colorful fall foliage. Our WMS tree and students really shine this time of year!"
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There is a new version of our Whitewater App available! This update should fix notification issues you may have been seeing. Update your app here ->
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Lh0fSC
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3OoQ5RY
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Volcanoes!!! The 7th Grade Science classes were trying their hand at recreating a volcano. No results were photographed.
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Last week at the Rock Valley Conference Championship Meet at UWW, our WMS Cross Country team ran like the wind and put their full efforts into a tough race. Our middle school boys are proud Conference Champions with a 1st place finish! Way to go all Cross Country athletes on an amazing season!
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REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 9, for teacher in-service.
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