This Season a Flu Shot is More Important than Ever! Getting a flu vaccine is a great way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. There will be a SFSD Student Flu Shot Clinic held on Oct. 25 at Washington from 3:00 to 4:00pm. (High School Students Only) More Information here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/article/1212849
Congratulations to WHS teacher Ms. Angelica Mercado-Ford! Ms. Mercado-Ford was the 2023 Young Women of Achievement Winner at the EmBe Tribute to Women event held on October 19, 2023.
Juniors and Seniors interested in attending South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota or Dakota State University, if you have not had an opportunity to visit any of the campuses, here is your chance! The Sioux Falls School District will be providing a bus to take students to the USD campus on Thursday, October 26th, to the SDSU campus on Wednesday, November 1st, and to the DSU campus on Thursday, November 2nd. These trips are during the school day so you will be back by the end of the day. This is a first come, first serve event for each of these trips as there are a limited number of spots available. You must have a signed parent permission form signed to complete your registration. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please stop in the counseling office.
WHS Theatre Department Presents "And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank". Performances will be in the WHS Little Theatre at 7pm on October 26, 27 and 28. Tickets may be purchased for $5 at the door or on-line at https://www.whs.sf.k12.sd.us/o/whs/page/fine-arts
This morning students with the Okichiyapi Club at WHS celebrated their culture and traditions by setting up a tipi and performing a dance during lunch hour in honor of the upcoming Native American Day. As we pause and recognize Indigenous Peoples, we acknowledge that when students are given an outlet to connect with their heritages they have ample room to grow and thrive.
For any students interested in participating in bowling: There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, October 12th at 6pm in the WHS Library.
Seniors may apply to South Dakota's technical colleges and universities free of charge for two months each fall. During the free application period, you are encouraged to explore and apply to any of the technical colleges and universities. The free application period is October 1 - November 30. More information is available at OurDakotaDreams.com
WHS Homecoming Week is October 2-6. Our dress-up days for Homecoming are: Monday - Marvel vs. DC Comics; Tuesday - Teen Beach Movie (Bikers vs. Surfers); Wednesday - Barbie's Day Out/"On Wednesdays we wear Pink"; Thursday - Class Shirts or Spirit Wear; Friday - Stunt Double Day (Twin Day).
Friday, September 29th we will be observing "Orange Shirt Day", a day to raise awareness about the experiences of American Indian Boarding School survivors in the US and Native Residential school survivors in Canada. The Okichiyapi club encourages all Warriors to wear Orange Shirts!
The first Renaissance Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 27th at 7:30 AM in Room E112. Please let Renae, in the Student Services Office, know if you are unable to attend.
The next DECA meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 26th after school in room A103.
This Counseling team works hard everyday to support students, parents and staff at Washington High School. Thanks to the @helplinecenter for the t-shirts and for the Suicide Awareness and Prevention campaign. Call, chat or text 988. #youmatter #iamawarrior
Attention WHS Juniors and Seniors! The South Dakota Legislative Page Program is now taking applications for the 2024 Legislative Session. This is a great opportunity to see state government in action at the state capitol in Pierre, SD during the months of February and March. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Students must have a 3.0 GPA to qualify.
The Translators of Cultures, in partnership with LSS and the Minority Youth Advocacy are offering a STARS III Youth Leadership Training program. Part of the training includes mentorship with business and community leaders that will share their story of success and personal story. WHS has a limited number of spots available for this opportunity. Applications are due September 29th and are available in the Counseling Office.
Interested in playing boys' basketball this winter? There will be a meeting in the main gym at 7:45 am on Wednesday, September 20th. This includes those who are currently in a fall sport. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Tobin.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday at 6pm! SFSD and experts from Avera are teaming up for the second year of the Family Forum Series. It's 30-minutes of online learning that includes practical advice to strengthen families. September 19 Topic :Benefits of Setting Limits.
Congratulations to Christen Kessler, Sydney Stapleton and Layne Uecker who each received a $200 First Time Teacher Grant. We appreciate our partnership with the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation and the support they provide to our new teachers!
Students - If you haven't been to the dentist in the past 2 years, please stop by to visit with Nurse Clarke. The Delta Dental van will be at WHS on Monday, September 25th. Nurse Clarke will have all the registration forms you need in the Student Services Office.
The 2023 WHS Yearbooks have arrived! Orders can be picked up in room A133 before school, during Warrior Halftime and after school beginning at 3:15pm.
Auditions for the fall theatre show are coming up and all students are welcome to try out. The play is "And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank". Auditions will take place on Tuesday, September 12th after school in the little theatre. Contact Mr. Aukerman in room A115 with any questions.