From the South Dakota Department of Education:
High school students sought for National Youth Science Camp
Science-loving juniors and seniors are invited to apply to represent South Dakota at the 2025 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp).
This free residential camp for students from across the U.S. and other parts of the Western Hemisphere includes a curriculum across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, as well as many outdoor activities.
Hosted in Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia from July 10 through Aug. 2, the NYS Camp program is designed to honor and challenge some of the nation’s rising STEAM leaders and provide them with opportunities to engage with STEAM professionals and participate in exciting outdoor activities.
The NYS Camp is offered to selected participants at no cost – including meals, housing, and transportation – so that talented students may attend regardless of their financial ability. If you know a student who would benefit from this camp, please encourage them to apply.
For more information about the program, go to nyscamp.org. Applications must be submitted online at apply.nyscamp.org by 11:50 p.m. EST on Feb. 28, 2025.
https://doe.sd.gov/teachsd/emails/020525/Story-4.html
February events at WHS
Monday's the night!
The murder of an innocent pirate named Hook... The blame falls on a man named Pan...but is he really guilty? A jury of 12 angry villains (including the Sheriff of Nottingham, the Big Bad Wolf, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Rumpelstiltskin) will try to decide--if they can get along long enough to agree! Come find out more on February 3's performance!
Reminder: 12:30 dismissal on Friday, January 24, due to teacher inservice.
Reminder: no school Monday, 1/20/25, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
January Event Highlights
Quarter 2 ends Friday, January 10!
Welcome back! School resumes tomorrow, January 2.
Reminder: no school 12/23-1/1
December Events
Thanksgiving break begins with an early dismissal at 12:30 on Wednesday, November 27. There will be no school on November 28-29.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Reminder: WHS has a 2pm dismissal on Friday, November 15, due to our Arrow football team making it to the state championships!
Reminder: no school on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
Veterans: thank you for your service!
Reminder: WHS has a 12:30 dismissal on November 7, followed by parent/teacher conferences from 1:00-8:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events: November 7: 12:30 dismissal, followed by conferences from 1:00-8:00. November 8: school is in session. November 11: no school (Veterans' Day). November 27: 12:30 dismissal (Thanksgiving break begins). November 28-29: no school (Thanksgiving break).
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 1-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 7. WHS will dismiss at 12:30 that day, and school WILL be in session that Friday.
Reminder: WHS has a 12:30 dismissal on 10/23 due to staff inservice.
Dance Info
World Unity Day is Wednesday, October 16. Wear orange to join us in standing up against bullying!
First quarter will end on Friday, October 25. Plan ahead!
