Today, the City of Sioux Falls and Sioux Area Metro pulled up at Roosevelt High School to explain the public transit "Kids Ride Free Initiative." As the city works to increase ridership and build future transit users, children can ride SAM buses with a School ID/Freedom Pass.
WHS students, do you have a fun talent to show off during the Homecoming Variety Show? Auditions will be held Wednesday, August 31st in the Auditorium. You can pick up an audition form in Student Services.
School drop-offs and pick-ups can be messy! Take your time, stay alert, and obey the rules of the road. A safe and orderly process makes the day start and end on a positive note for both students and parents!
The WHS Show Choir will be running a fall round of show choir auditions on Monday, August 29th in the choir room (C110) from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. If you are interested but can not make the auditions please contact Mr. Spencer or Mr. Jacobson in C110. We hope to see you there!!!
The 2022 WHS yearbooks have arrived!!! Distribution will begin the week of August 29th. WHS graduates may stop in after school at 3:10pm to pick your yearbook or if you have a sibling that is still a student at WHS they may pick it up for you.
Looking for information on Activity Passes? Click on the link below to find out all you need to know.
https://sfsdathletics.k12.sd.us/information/athletic-passes
Check out the first "What's the Scoop" newsletter for the 2022-23 school year! This month's newsletter from our Child Nutrition department includes important reminders and everything you need to know as we kick off this new school year! ---> https://www.smore.com/a35r9
The countdown is ON! We are so excited to welcome students back for another great school year! Staff have been busily preparing their classrooms, brushing up on instructional skills, and revisiting the always-important-topic of customer service! See you soon!
A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!
Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Are you interested in being part of the WHS Girls Soccer Team? Come to tryouts beginning August 1st from 4pm - 6pm at Kenny Anderson. Hope to see you there!
If you need to make a change to your schedule, the counseling department will be available on August 17th from 12pm - 3pm. No appointment necessary.
Are you a member of the Class of 2023? Are you interested in growing
your leadership skills and have a desire to serve? If so click on the link below to find out more information.
https://www.thehumanitylaunch.com/sla
WHS Fall Sports Pre-Season meetings:
Boys Golf - Tuesday July 26th at 5:45 PM at WHS Commons.
Head Coach – Brittany Kool brittany.kool@k12.sd.us
Girls Soccer – Tuesday July 26th at 8:00 PM at Kenny Anderson Park Pavilion. Head Coach – Logan Schaefers logan.schaefers@k12.sd.us
Boys Soccer – Tuesday July 26th at 7:00 PM in WHS Little Theatre.
Head Coach – Dave Dancler dave.dancler@k12.sd.us
Volleyball – Wednesday July 27th at 5:30 PM in the WHS Auditorium. Head Coach – Kelly Schroeder kelly.schroeder@k12.sd.us
Girls Tennis – Thursday July 28th at 7:00 PM in WHS Library. Head Coach – LaDawn Nesje ladawn.nesje@k12.sd.us
Cross Country – Tuesday August 2nd at 6:00 PM in WHS Commons. Head Coach – Shane Reilly shane.reilly@k12.sd.us
Football – Thursday August 4th at 6:00 PM in WHS Library. Head Coach – Ryan Evans ryan.evans@k12.sd.us
A reminder that all physical forms and Athletic Participation Information must be on file with the WHS Activities Office prior to participation in Fall Sports. Please contact your sport coach, or the WHS Activities Office at 367-7968 if any questions.
More information on Sioux Falls School District athletics can be found at: www.sfsdathletics.com
Save the date! WHS will be hosting Warrior Day on August 11th and PST (Parent Student Teacher) night on August 18th.
Attention all 2022 graduates! If you haven't stopped in to pick up your diploma you can do so anytime in July between 7am - 4:45 pm Monday – Thursday or in August Monday – Friday from 7 am – 3:45 pm.
The Warriors in Louisville!
We are incredibly proud of all who participated at Nationals this year, including all of our friends from SD. Special shoutout to Sam Markley who is currently undefeated in LD! Going into round 3 of out rounds tomorrow morning. Wish him luck! 🏅
Save the Date! Mark your calendars now for the week of Sept. 12, 2022. The Warriors take on the Watertown Arrows on Friday, Sept. 16, 5:00 p.m. at Howard Wood Field.
