4th graders buddied up with a Kindergartener and read them a couple of books this morning. They all did a fantastic job of reading and listening!
September 7, 2023
Dear Kindergarten Parent,
It is with heavy heart that I write to inform you that Mrs. Joni Peterson has resigned as the White City Schools Kindergarten teacher.
In the meantime, we will have a substitute teacher in the classroom and learning will continue. We are searching for a replacement teacher to fill this vacancy as soon as possible. Please bear with us in the meantime as we will do our best to maintain the learning environment for your Kindergarten student.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at the school 785-349-2211 or feel free to email me at dgriffiths@usd481.com.
Sincerely,
Darlene Griffiths
White City Principal
Updated schedule for tonight's JHVB match at Solomon:
Solomons Main gym has two courts:
4:30 A teams play and C teams play
5:30ish A teams play and B teams play
Friendly reminder that we do not have school on Monday, September 4th!
No School Monday!
Athletic practices will start at 3:30. Busses will leave each town at 2:50.
HS JV FB at Hope has been cancelled! If you can not make practice, please let your coaches know.
Hope and White City students in grades 8-12 participated in a leadership day with Joe Coles on Wed, Aug 30th. Students were challenged to be "uncommon leaders." They were asked to encourage one another, write personal notes of gratitude, and meet students from other schools. Mr. Coles explained how important it is to make a good first impression with a firm handshake & eye contact.
The High School Football team has a team store open until 9/13. Click this link or copy and paste it into your web browser:
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS88744/shop/home
Fall sports officially begin today! High School Volleyball will play Marion at White City. JV starts at 4:30 with varsity to follow. #HeatPride
Wednesday was the first "Yoga Wednesday" of the new school year for Hope students! Great turnout for the first day!
HSFB Jamboree tomorrow @ Herington:
8pm North End - Hartford vs Rural Vista 12 varsity plays, Hartford on offense first
8:40-8:50 Break
8:50-9:30 South End - Burlingame vs Rural Vista - 12 varsity plays, 6 JV plays, Burlingame offense first.
White City 6th graders looked at cells from pond water, an onion, mouth plaque, and salt during Science class yesterday!
White City 7th graders watched parts of the India Chandrayaan-3 launch during Science!
The White City Freshman class is selling Little Cesar's Pizza Kits! The fundraiser started yesterday and goes until September 13th. Contact the school or a Freshman to order your pizzas!
We currently are needing to fill these coaching positions:
White City Assistant Track Coach
Junior High Boys Basketball Head Coach
Please contact Mr. Hensley if you are interested in either position. khensley@usd481.com or 785-349-2211
Pringles challenge: students were to construct a free standing circle with a can of Pringles. This was a challenging STEM activity, but these third graders didn’t give up!! Some groups were extremely close to accomplishing the task.
With the predicted heat this week and KSHSAAs Wet Bulb recommendations we are going to adjust the practice schedule. This will ensure all teams get to practice in a big gym each practice.
We will have cold water available on all bus routes this week!
Monday:
HSFB at WC
Both VB at Hope
Tuesday:
Hsvb at Council Grove
HSFB at WC
JHVB at Hope
Wednesday:
HS @ Hope
JHVB at WC
Thursday:
Both Volleyball at Hope
HSFB at WC
Friday:
HSFB at Herington
JHVB at WC
hSVB at Hope
Save Fred. White City 3rd graders had a gummy worm-Fred who fell out of his boat (cup) but managed to get on top. Unfortunately his life preserver (gummi life saver) was inside the capsized boat . Using only 4 paper clips the 3rd graders had to get Fred into his life preserver.
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USD 481 hosted 38 teachers from around the state for LETRS training in White City. Thank you to Kim Perentis for being our presenter. Great day to learn more about the science of reading.
Sports/Calendar updates:
January 11th, JHBB is @ White City vs Canton-Galva
February 2nd, HSBB is @ White City vs Solomon - WC Homecoming
February 19th, HSBB @ Hope vs Ell-Saline