Whitewood Elementary

🎉🏈 Homecoming Week is here! 🏈🎉
Get ready to show your school spirit with a week full of fun dress-up days sponsored by Whitewood Elementary Student Council!

Here’s what we’ve got planned:
Monday: Twin Day
Tuesday: Inside Out Day
Wednesday: Class Color Day
Thursday: Scooper Gear/Wrangler Gear
Friday: Dress To Impress (School Picture Day)

The Monument Health Surgery Department, Surgery Center, and Orthopedic Clinic teamed up in a “Battle of the School Supplies” throughout August—and Whitewood Elementary was the lucky recipient! Thanks to their generosity, over 300 items were collected for our students. We are so grateful for their support of our school and community!

Please join us for Breakfast with Grandparents! Sausage biscuits and gravy, potato rounds, fruit, milk and juice will be served! Yum!

Check out our school newsletter to stay up to date on all the latest happenings at Whitewood Elementary!
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📚✏️ It’s Almost School Time! 🎒🍎

Get ready—school starts August 25th!
But before the big day, come meet your teachers and see your classrooms at Open House on August 21st from 2–4 PM.

Need to know what to bring on the first day of school? The school supply list is on our school website—check it out so you’re stocked up and ready to shine! https://meadeschooldistrictsd.sites.thrillshare.com/o/msd/page/school-handbooks-supplies

Let’s make this year the best one yet! 🌟

Join Our Team! Whitewood Elementary Is Hiring a Full-Time Paraprofessional. Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a meaningful difference in the classroom every single day? Whitewood Elementary is looking for a full-time paraprofessional to join our close-knit, caring school community! As a small school, we pride ourselves on knowing each child by name and creating a warm, welcoming environment for both students and staff. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a team that truly values collaboration, compassion, and connection. What You'll Do: Our new paraprofessional will work closely with teachers and students, providing vital support throughout the school day. Duties may include: -Assisting with classroom activities and instruction -Supporting individual students or small groups -Helping maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment -Collaborating with staff to meet student needs Who We're Looking For: We’re seeking someone who is: -Energetic, patient, and dependable -Excited to support students in their learning journey -Comfortable working as part of a team -Ideally experienced in a school or child-focused setting (though not required) Why Whitewood Elementary? -A small-school feel where your work truly matters -Supportive colleagues and leadership -A positive, student-centered school culture Ready to Apply? If this sounds like a great fit for you or someone you know, apply online today through our district’s website. We can't wait to meet our next team member!

Whitewood Elementary is upgrading its network infrastructure to support faster internet, stronger connectivity, and more reliable access for students and staff. This update includes new high-speed cabling, enhanced switches, and upgraded access points. What does that mean for your child? 💡 Faster data and more power for the devices and tools that make modern learning possible. Even better, thanks to support from the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program, we’re making this happen in a cost-effective way that benefits our entire district. This project will become the new standard across all Meade schools moving forward.

Thank you to Alvin McAmis, Uriah Arehart, Ben Foster, Jennifer Utter, Sean Donnelly, Evee Donnelly, Jim & Donna Willson, and Arehart Rods for organizing a wonderful music event and for their incredible generosity! 🎶 We’re excited to share that the event raised $2,000 for the Whitewood Elementary PTO’s playground project! 🛝 We are so grateful for the support of our amazing community. Every contribution helps us get closer to building a better play space for our students!

Congratulations to our 5th graders and Preschoolers!

Thank you to Mindless Kreations in Sturgis for letting our students participate in your drawing contest! Winners were Kannan and Annabelle!

Whitewood Elementary gave our Scooper seniors a send off today! Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025!

Hello! The school board approved an amendment to the 2024–25 school calendar at the Monday, April 14 board meeting. The final day for students will now be Tuesday, May 20, with a 2-hour early release. Please replace your current school calendar with the amended version that is available on the website at https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/school-calendars.

There will be no school on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st for Easter Break! Enjoy!

Spring Break is March 20th and 21st!

The Meade School District 46-1 will have a two hour late start on Friday, March 7,2025. Busses will be running two hours later than normal.

Congratulations to our 4th and 5th grade students selected to sing in the Elementary Honor Choir on Monday!