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.
2 months ago, Cynthia Scroggins
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.
2 months ago, Cynthia Scroggins
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This is a message from Whiting High School informing you that there will be no school today. It will be an synchronous elearning day. Please have your child check their google classrooms.
3 months ago, Travis Anderson
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.
8 months ago, Cynthia Scroggins
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.
8 months ago, Cynthia Scroggins
The 23-24 WHS bell schedule will include a daily homeroom period. This period will be important for all students, as it will help increase test scores, allow for remediation, and enhance opportunities for student pathways. It will be treated as a regular class where attendance is mandatory and the curriculum is necessary to complete. Students will receive a pass/fail grade for the course.
8 months ago, Travis Anderson
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Sasha Adams continues her quest for an individual state title tomorrow as she travels to Indianapolis to play in the state tournament. Sasha is 26-0 on the season including 7-0 in post season play. She outscored her opponents 312 to 5 during the season. Good luck Sasha! #oilers
10 months ago, Travis Anderson
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Attached is the bell schedule for this week (5/22 - 5/24)
10 months ago, Travis Anderson
Finals Schedule
The deadline to return summer school paperwork is tomorrow, Friday, May 5th. Students requiring summer school were given a copy of the paperwork in Homeroom on April 19th and a letter was also mailed home to parents that week. Please be sure return the completed form to the Counseling Office indicating your student's participation. If you have any questions regarding summer school or need another copy of the paperwork you can reach out to the School Counselor, Sarah Daniels, at sdaniels@scwschools.org.
11 months ago, Travis Anderson
Yesterday our students participated in @bp_america 's “Females in STEM” Day at the Whiting Refinery. Thank you to Mrs. Morando and Mr. Z for helping set this up for their #APES and #APCompSci students. Also, thank you to BP for allowing this opportunity for them! #FemalesInStem
11 months ago, Travis Anderson
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Thanks to Donna Cafferata and Andy Collins of @CentierBank for hosting the Whiting HS personal finance classes today and giving us a behind-the-scenes look at 21st century banking services in our hometown bank! Shout out to Mr. Z for planning this trip for our students!
11 months ago, Travis Anderson
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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.
about 1 year ago, Cynthia Scroggins
On Saturday, May 13th, 2023 the senior class will be attending Six Flag’s Grad Nite. The event is from 10 PM to 3 AM at Six Flags. Busses will leave WHS at 8 PM and return approximately at 5 AM on May 14th. Seniors that would like to attend will need to have a signed permission slip and purchase a ticket in the main office. Tickets will be $50 per person. Tickets will be sold from March 6th to March 24th. All fees must be paid in full before purchasing a ticket. If you have any questions, please contact class sponsor, Lizette Munoz.
about 1 year ago, Travis Anderson
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.
about 1 year ago, Cynthia Scroggins
All juniors will be taking the SAT tomorrow morning 3/2/2023. Each junior should have received a ticket with their testing location. Upon arriving tomorrow morning, juniors should put all materials in their locker, get their Chromebook, and report to their testing location. The test will take approximately 4 hours. Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will complete their classes in-person as usual.
about 1 year ago, Travis Anderson
Students at WHS and WMS participated in a toy drive the past few weeks. This event was planned by the WHS Student Council, who were able to collect a total of 208 toys. #oilers #whitingoilers #oilernation
over 1 year ago, Travis Anderson
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On Tuesday 11/15, a group of WHS students attended the Lake County Construction and Skilled Trades Fair. Over 15 different trades were there to give information to students and allow them to participate in hands-on activities. #OilerNation #WhitingOilers #Trades
over 1 year ago, Travis Anderson
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Attention seniors and senior parents. The FAFSA Completion Workshop is taking place on Wednesday, November 9th from 3-6pm. INvestEd will be here to assist Whiting students and families with filling out & filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Families should have 2021 tax & income information available for both the student & parents to complete the application. Enter at Door 23 and report to room 207 for the event.
over 1 year ago, Travis Anderson
Last week, Spanish classes at WHS worked on their ofrendas/altares for Dia de Los Muertos. Students picked an influential person or loved one to recognize in their ofrenda/altare. They were then displayed for the school and parents to see this week. #oilernation #WHSOilers
over 1 year ago, Travis Anderson
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WHS students celebrated Unity Day last week by discussing their ideas for how we can put unity in our community. Their ideas were then put on sticky notes and posted in front of the school. #oilernation #oilers #unity #unityday
over 1 year ago, Travis Anderson
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