As many of you are aware, our area will be experiencing a partial solar eclipse today, April 8th.
Our 5th grade students that have returned signed permission slips will be going out to view it from approximately 1:45- 2:25 with protective eyewear.
We will be staying indoors for recess.
Please remind your child to not look directly at the sun when they are dismissing. We will reiterate this, as well before they leave the building.
Students will be participating in a variety of solar eclipse activities throughout the day, including a live stream viewing through the NASA website.
Due to the freezing rain predicted overnight and dangerous icy conditions on roads and sidewalks during our morning arrival time, the SCW schools will be on a two hour delay, Tuesday January 23rd. All schools will start at 10am. NH morning Pre-K class is canceled. Our buses will be running the normal routes picking up students at the bus stops 2 hours later than your child's normal pick-up time. Please remember that breakfast is not served on 2 hour delay days. All essential staff should report to their buildings at normal start times unless contacted by your direct supervisor.
With the continuation of severe cold weather conditions and dangerous wind chills of -20 to -30 predicted for tomorrow, the SCW will be on synchronous e-learning for Tuesday 1/16/24. Teachers will have their schedules and assignments posted to their google classroom sites by 8am tomorrow. Students should complete all work and follow their class schedules as posted. Teachers will be available from 8am-3pm to assist students., Pre-k classes are cancelled for the day. All extracurricular events and practices are cancelled. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school offices in the morning.
Good morning. Due to the inclement weather, we will be having an eLearning Day today. Students must answer the attendance question for their homeroom teacher to be counted present. Please reach out to your child's teacher via Dojo, SeeSaw, email, or google classroom with any questions or assistance.
Today's the day! Our holiday concert! The concert for the 1st, 2ndand 3rd grade starts at 1:00pm and the doors open at 12:45pm. The concert for the 4th, 5th and elementary band starts at 2:00pm. Families that have children in both concerts will be able to wait for the 2nd concert in the gym.
You may enter through Door 11 on the New York Ave side and Door 8 on the Oliver Street side of the gym. The ground level bleachers are reserved for those audience members who have difficulty walking up the stairs to the upper level bleachers. As for parking, as this is a school day, I encourage you to park at the Football field, Little League field or surrounding streets as the spaces closest to the gym will be limited. The weather is beautiful today, so if you live within walking distance and the weather is not bad, please consider walking to the performance as this will be the fastest way to get in and get out.
All of the students need to be dressed in formal clothes. For boys, nice slacks or dress pants, with a sweater or shirt and tie. If they have a suit and would like to wear it that is great. For girls, nice slacks or dress pants, blouse or sweater, skirt or dress is great. Due to some students not having dress shoes, if all they have is gym shoes that is acceptable, but dress shoes are preferred.
After each performance, Mr. Pecher will make time for families to take pictures of the students on the risers. Students will not be able to visit with family members and will return to their classrooms at the end of their performance and will be dismissed at the normal dismissal time.
We look forward to seeing everyone today for the performances!
Don't forget all the happenings tonight in Whiting! Tonight is the opening night of the winter art show at Studio 659. All of our NH students will have their art displayed! Thank you to our amazing art teacher, Ms. Shade, for all of her work to make this possible!
Tonight is also the Whiting Illuminated Christmas Parade! It begins on the corner of 119th Street and Davis Avenue and will travel east down 119th through downtown Whiting to Front Street. It will begin at 7:00 pm.
Tomorrow is the last day before Thanksgiving Break. We want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Tomorrow will also be a dress down day for all students and staff.
PICTURE RETAKES ON THURSDAY: Please send the entire picture package back with your child for retakes. If your child was absent for picture day, their picture will be taken on this day. Students having their picture taken can dress up, no jeans. Order forms are available in the office.
Tomorrow, October 18th is Unity Day- students may wear orange as a show of solidarity
against bullying. Uniform should be worn if students are not wearing orange.
Just a reminder that our first eLearning Day of the year is NEXT Friday, October 13rh. Students will be bringing home information about the eLearning Day in tomorrow's Friday Folder.
FYI: If your students go to the Whiting Public Library after school, it will be closed for the remainder of the day. It will reopen tomorrow. Thank you!
ATTENTION Registered Nathan Hale kindergarten students:
We will be offering a Kindergarten Jump Start for incoming Nathan Hale kindergarten students!
This is a great opportunity for students to get familiar with their new school, review academic skills, and get a jump start to the school year!
Classes will be Monday, August 7th through Friday, August 11th.
We are offering two sessions: 8:30 - 10:00 and 11:00-12:30. While you are able to select your preference, we can't guarantee that time slot.
Students will enter through Door 2 on Oliver Street.
If you are interested, the expectation is your child will be in attendance for all 5 days.
Please complete the google form to register or contact the Nathan Hale office at (219) 659-0738 before Friday, August 4th. The form can also be found on our NH website and an email was sent to all kindergarten families.
Once registered, you will receive a phone call confirming your registration and receive any pertinent information.
There is a limited number of spots and spots will be filled in the order students are registered. Sign up today!
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In Person Registration for the 23/24 School Year will take place on Monday August 7th and Wednesday August 9th from 1-3:45 pm and 5-6:45 pm. All current and new students must participate in this registration event unless you have completed online registration. Parents must provide proof of residency with mortgage paperwork and/or lease agreement, and current utility bill. Students will have their ID pictures taken at registration and receive their schedules. Lunch assistance applications, update of medical forms, and other school forms will take place at this time. If you have any questions please visit the district website www.whiting.k12.in.us or call your child's school office.
Online registration for the 2023/2024 school year opens Monday July 24th and will remain open until Wednesday August 2nd. The online registration process is only available to current returning students . You will need your assigned parent access code in order to complete the process. To register online, please go to our website: www.whiting.k12.in.us and look for RDS Parent Access under the Parent links in the pull down menu. You will have to bring your valid proof of residency to your child's school office anytime from 8am-2pm on Tuesday August 8th or Thursday August 10th to obtain your child's schedule. Any parent completing online registration does not need to attend our in-person registration event on Monday August 7th or Wednesday August 8th. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please reach out to the school offices.
Don't forget that tomorrow is Bike or Walk to School Day! Every student who bikes or walks to school will receive a special surprise and be entered into a drawing with prizes like tickets to the Whoa Zone and Mascot Hall of Fame donated by the City of Whiting!
The previously scheduled e-learning day for May 2nd is being changed to a regular in-person instructional day for all students and staff due to the cancellation of the May 2nd Municipal Primary Election in Whiting. Please note this on your school calendar at home. If you have any questions, please call your child's school office.
Due to the predicted winter storm and possible hazardous driving conditions at dismissal, Friday March 3rd is an Asynchronous E-learning day for all students grades K-12. Teachers will have their assignments and office hours posted by 8am. All students are expected to log in and complete their attendance questions and assignments. Teachers will be available to help students during posted office hours and via email. Pre-K classes and all extracurricular activities are canceled for the day.
Report cards for the second quarter will be mailed home today so you can expect them by the end of next week. This is a great opportunity to talk to your child about all the things they're doing well and areas they could improve. Set goals and talk about what steps they can take to meet those goals! Also, don't forget Monday, January 16th, is Martin Luther King Day and school is not in session. Students return on Tuesday, January 17th.
Happy New Year! It was exciting to see everyone back today and ready to start a second semester of learning! Just a reminder, today is an early release day and students dismiss at 2:30!
A note went home in Friday folders with some December dates and reminders. This week is a short week and students are allowed to dress in appropriate wear for each day. Monday is favorite holiday sweater. Tuesday is dress as your favorite holiday character. Wednesday is pajama day as we cozy up for some reading and a holiday movie to wrap up the short week before break. Students can wear jeans with their holiday sweater and any clothing needs to be school appropriate. Happy holidays!