Just a reminder there is no school for students on Monday Oct. 9th. Classes will resume on Tuesday Oct 10 regular time.
Picture Retake day is Tuesday Oct 10th.
Students used the academic vocabulary from their current chapter to create word problems. They then did a gallery walk solving those problems. Not only did the word problems relate to what the students were currently learning but it also tied to an area we know is assessed on the Forward Exam! Well done!
Picture Retake is Tuesday, October 10th. Students who missed picture day should get their picture taken. If you weren't happy with your 1st round pictures you can have them retaken tuesday.
Seventh grade scientists investigating ingredients to figure out where the gas is created within the substances! Look out future!
Congratulations to our amazing WMS Cross Country team on their running success at the Jefferson Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 26! Special congratulations to our boys team for another 1st place finish! We have over 40 athletes on the team this year who have been putting forth full effort at every meet! Our tradition is to take "we're strong, we've got this" muscle pictures at the starting line before each run. Way to go running Whippets!
The Whitewater Middle School help the High School homecoming with a stuff the bus competition between grade levels. The 8th grade brought in the most items being 204, followed by the 6th grade with 187 and the 7th grade brought in 95. Congratulations the Whitewater Middle School student body for helping the local food pantry.
Student Council & the WMS PTO are looking for donations to be used in our haunted house:
-large black or dark tarps
-old black or dark blue sheets
-rolls of black plastic
-styrofoam heads
-skeletons and or skulls
-old dolls
-any Halloween items you are looking to get rid of
Please drop off any items on or before October 6. If you have questions contact Carey Fero at careyf@wwusd.org.
HAPPENING TODAY: WUSD Unplugged!
Join Superintendent Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty and our board members for a casual conversation to share your input on the future of WUSD. Today’s event starts at 4:00pm in Room 21 at Whitewater Middle School.
We hope to see you there!
#TheWhippetWay #1Family #WhippetNation
n 6th Grade Reading Skills, students were reading about The Great Chicago Fire, and the Peshtigo Fire. Then they used a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the two devastating fires.
REMINDER: WMS Cheerleading paperwork is due on Wednesday. Please contact Coach Raudenbush at jfranger@wwusd.org with any questions.
The Whippet Store has been extended to Thursday, September 21. Get your Whippet Gear now!
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/whippet23/
Have you seen the schedule of this years’ Unplugged Events? The first Unplugged event will be September 20th at Whitewater Middle School. This is a chance to share your input on the future of WUSD. We hope to see you there!
Stuff the bus coming next week. Help support the food drive
Now available for student checkout in the LMC are wireless hotspots. They can be checked out for two weeks. Any student who needs access at home or on a bus ride for sports in order to complete homework can check one out. They work using US Cellular's wireless network. This is being done via a grant for one year and will be assessed at the end of the year.
The 2023 Whitewater High School Athletic Booster Club Cookout and Membership Drive will take place on Friday, September 8th at WHS prior to the varsity football game at 7:00pm. See the images below for more information. Go Whippets!
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom
announcements in the Whitewater app! With the addition of
Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/
guardians check your email with instructions to sign up and
access new features.
Today is the first day for students 4K through 6th grade and 9th grade. Welcome back, Whippets!
Let’s spend the day catching up and laying the foundation for a great school year ahead. 🎒✨
WUSD First Day of School Dates:
- Tuesday, September 5th is the first day for 4K through 6th & 9th grade.
- Wednesday, September 6th is the first day for 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th & 12th grade. All students will be in session.
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Whitewater
app! The same district app now offers class streams,
class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look
for your personalized invitation to begin using this
feature in our app 9/5/23.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Lh0fSC
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3OoQ5RY