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09/02/2026

Follow the link to check out the Whitewood Elementary Newsletter! https://app.smore.com/n/ythpk8

08/31/2026

No School - Labor Day

There will be no school for staff and students Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7, 2026...

08/28/2026

Need some Whitewood Wrangler gear? Show your Wrangler pride and order your Whitewood Elementary apparel today!

Scan the QR code or order online: https://whitewoodwranglers2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Order is open through September 6th. All orders will be delivered to the school and will be available for pickup when they are ready.

Get your Wrangler gear and wear those Whitewood colors with pride!

08/28/2026

Special School Board Meeting - Study Session & Work Retreat

A Special School Board Meeting - Study Session & Work Retreat is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2...

08/26/2026

📸 Parker says: Don’t forget those first-day-of-school pictures tomorrow (August 27th)! 🎒🍎

School starts at 8:00 AM, so get those kiddos ready, grab your phone, and capture that first-day smile! We can’t wait to see everyone back at school!

A special thank you to the Whitewood Elementary PTO for painting the wall art and stocking the fridge for our teachers on the first day of school! We appreciate everything you do to support our staff and students!

Want to be part of the PTO action? 🙌 Be sure to reach out to the school and get involved! There’s always room for more helping hands!

08/26/2026

Did you know that developmental screening can help identify areas where your child may need additional support before starting school?

Schedule your Birth to 4 Preschool Screening for your child this Fall by calling the Special Services Department at (605) 347-4770 or email [email protected]!

🏫 Sturgis Williams Middle School
🗓️ Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

🏫 Piedmont Valley Elementary School
🗓️ Friday, October 2, 2026
⏰ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

08/19/2026

🏫 Whitewood Elementary Open House! 🎉

Join us for our Open House on Tuesday, August 25th from 2:00–4:00 PM!

👋 Meet teachers and staff
🏫 Explore your classroom and get comfortable before the first day
🍎 Fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Form — it helps our school!
💙 Get important information from our amazing PTO

We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off another great year at Whitewood Elementary!

08/13/2026

Do you know a child who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026 and is ready for a fun, engaging preschool experience? 🎒✨ We are currently looking for families who would be interested in a 2-day-a-week FREE preschool program for the upcoming school year in Whitewood. This is a wonderful opportunity for young learners to: 🌟 Build early social skills 🎨 Explore hands-on, play-based activities 📚 Begin preparing for kindergarten in a supportive, age-appropriate setting If this sounds like a great fit for a child you know, please reach out or fill out the online enrollment! https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/enrollment-school-information

08/13/2026

🎒 Welcome Back to School! 📚✨ We’re excited to welcome students and families back for a new school year! Our first day of school is Thursday, August 27! Get ready for a successful start by finding everything you need in one place, including:
📋 Registration information

🚌 Transportation details

✏️ School supply lists

📅 School calendars
⭐ Important dates and more!

We can’t wait to see our students back in school and kick off another great year together! 🎉 .

https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/page/back-to-school

08/04/2026

📣REMINDER📣

If your student rode the bus last year or will need transportation, please complete the bus registration form so we have the most current information for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

📍 Have you moved? If your family's address or contact information has changed since last school year, please be sure to update it with your building secretary. Accurate address information helps us determine bus eligibility and create the most efficient routes.

Register and access transportation information here: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/bus-information

Thank you for helping us ensure every student has a safe ride to and from school. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!