Volume 4 | Issue 7 | October 4, 2019
District News
Alumni Survey
The Whitnall School District World Language Department would like to gather some data from recent graduates. This information will be useful as the program continues to improve its learning experiences for all students. Parents and guardians, please forward this survey to your children who have graduated from Whitnall. All input is valued and appreciated. Thanks to all participants in advance for their thoughtful responses.
Whitnall High School
Homecoming
Parade: Today, 1:45 - 2:45 PM
Game: Tonight, 7 PM
Dance: Tomorrow, 7:00-10:30 PM
Honors Program
Freshman and Sophomore Parents/Guardians--Informational meetings for the Honors Program will be held Thursday, October 10th. The freshman meeting will be at 6:30 PM and the sophomore meeting will be at 7:00 PM. The location is forthcoming. The meeting will provide an overview of the program, criteria for participation and completion, as well as provide the timeline for participation. Student meetings will also be scheduled.
Whitnall Middle School
Washington D.C. Trip
Open to 7th and 8th grade students. As shared last year and earlier this year, the Washington D.C. trip will be every other year. The first parent information meeting was held on October 2nd after school. If you would like more information, please email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information . HERE is a PDF with information as well.
PTO Meeting | October 9
WMS PTO will meet Wednesday, October 9 at 7 PM. Prior to the meeting at 6:30 PM, a parent to parent discussion around bullying will take place if you would like to attend or participate.
October is Anti-Bullying Month
Throughout October, there will be a number of student activities planned by the WMS Anti-Bullying Committee and supported by Student Advisory and Student Council.
Math Club
Beginning on Wednesday, November 6th and continuing the first Wednesday of every month, Whitnall Middle School will be hosting Math Club gatherings. This opportunity is available to all WMS students who have a strength/interest in mathematics and want a chance to dive deeper, challenge themselves, play and create math games, publish math videos, and compete with other mathletes. All WMS students are welcome to attend Math Club meetings. Permission slips are available in all math classes! Permission slips are also linked HERE !
Edgerton Elementary
Student Directory
We are making it easier for you to give us the information you would like included in this year's student directory. Please complete and submit the form (link below) by the end of today. You may provide whatever information you would like included in the directory. If you do not complete the form, your information will not be included in the directory. If you have joined the PTO, your directory is complimentary and you can pick it up at the Edgerton Open House on October 22. If you would like to join the PTO or purchase a directory, you may do so that night as well. If you have any questions, please contact the EES PTO at [email protected].

All School Zoo Field Trip
Our zoo field trip is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9th. All students will need a bag lunch and beverage that day. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather as we will be outside for most of the day. We will plan on going unless the weather is severe. The extended forecast looks good, but you know Wisconsin weather can change in an instant!
PTO Meeting
The next EES PTO meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at 7 PM in the library. Please join us!
Hales Corners Elementary
Construction Update
The grass in the field is coming in nicely. We’ve been visited by some Canadian geese each morning, which is a true sign that fall is here. Even the recently planted trees are taking on some fall colors!
Mail Day
Mail Day is approaching! Students are writing letters to be delivered on October 16 which is our first mail day of the year. Parents and friends can send a letter to a student, too. The classroom addresses are linked HERE .
Spirit Wear
A spirit wear sale is underway! The online store will be closing on Oct. 13th. Please follow this LINK to learn more.