White River Elementary

IHS Public Health Nursing will be in the Janklow Room on Oct 5th at 9:00 a.m. offering flu shots. These are for IHS-eligible students and staff. The nursing staff will go to Norris after they finish in White River. Please contact the school your child attends if you have any questions.

Parents and guardians, please mark your calendars for our district-wide Family Night on Wednesday, October 4, at 6:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Come share a meal with us as we explore the topic of Effects of Screen Time brought to us by our friends at the Cook Center for Human Connection. Norris Elementary will also be hosting families for the program and a meal at the school. Come join us for Family Night on Wednesday, October 4, at 6:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Just a reminder we have parent teacher conferences this evening!! Can't wait to see everyone!!

Reminder, school will dismiss at 3:15 p.m. today for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. We invite all parents and guardians to attend conferences to receive the most up-to-date information about their child's educational progress. See you soon!

This is a message reminding all parents and guardians that school will dismiss at 3:15 p.m. tomorrow for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. We invite all parents and guardians to attend conferences to receive the most up-to-date information about their child's educational progress. Everyone, please have a great night and we will see you tomorrow at conferences.

Good morning, There will be no Elementary 9/11 Program today. This program will be rescheduled for a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the elementary at 605-259-3135 for more information.

The 9/11 program that was scheduled for today has been postponed to a later date

This is a reminder for all parents and students that tomorrow, September 13th, is school picture day for High School and Middle School students. White River and Norris Elementary students will get their pictures taken on Thursday, September 14th beginning in White River. The complete schedule can be found on the school website/app @ whiteriver.k12.sd.us

Good morning, The Elementary Fun Run has been moved to 2:00 p.m. today at the WR Rodeo Grounds. Also, the 9/11 Program has been postponed to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13. Please contact the elementary at 605-259-3135 for more information.

Happy Homecoming! Today's parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. Students will be dismissed 15 minutes after the conclusion of the parade. The alumni tailgate begins at 5:00 p.m. at the football field. There will be food and drinks served. Finally, come cheer on the Tigers during the football game beginning at 7:00 p.m. Go Tigers!

Here are the elementary class colors for homecoming.

Welcome to Homecoming Week! The following is a schedule of events Tuesday: Pajama Day, MS FB @ Jones Co., and Coronation @ 8:00 pm Wednesday: Mismatched Clothing Day Thursday: Class Color Day, MS VB vs. Lyman Friday: Purple and Gold Day, Homecoming Parade @ 1:00 pm, Alumni Tailgate @ 5:00 pm, and HS FB vs. Lyman @ 7:00 pm Everyone, please have a fun and safe Homecoming Week. Go Tigers!

Here is a letter from Ms. Hermsen, the Homecoming dress-up days, and the August and September events list.

This is a reminder for all parents, guardians, and students that school begins tomorrow! Breakfast will begin at 7:30 am and classes begin promptly at 8:05 am. We look forward to seeing all of the students back in their classes!

Don't forget, the District Open House begins at 4:30 pm. Come meet the staff and share some air conditioning with us!

Good evening, Welcome to another school year! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming School Open House tomorrow evening from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm! This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn more about our educational programs. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the enriching learning experiences we have in store for your students. Go Tigers!

Updated Preschool Hours Breakfast for preschool students will begin at 7:30 am Dismissal/bussing will be at 3:30 pm Previously the preschool dismissed at 2:00 pm. Parents can still pick up their students at 2:00 pm if this is more convenient. Please call the elementary to make arrangements for your child. We hope the extended day will alleviate some of the pressure families are facing due to limited daycare services.

Student Registration begins this week! Please see the following schedule below: White River and Norris Elementary Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Middle School and High School Monday, August 7th: 10:00 – 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 8th: 10:00 – 6:00 pm (Norris 4:00 – 7:00 pm) Wednesday, August 9th: 10:00 – 6:00 pm Thursday, August 10th: By Appointment

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST Kindergarten • box of 24 regular size crayons • Ten #2 pencils • Two large pink erasers • One pair of blunt child size scissors • Four Elmer's glue sticks • One bottle of Elmer's Glue • One backpack (large enough for daily papers) • One large box of tissues • One container of Clorox wipes (for classroom clean-up) • One plastic pencil box First • A box crayons • Twelve #2 pencils • Two large pink erasers • Four glue sticks • One backpack (large enough for daily papers) • One large box of tissues • One container of Clorox wipes (for classroom clean-up) • One plastic pencil box • Two wide ruled notebooks (70 count) Second • 2- Boxes of crayons (24 count) • 12 Number 2 pencils • 2 glue sticks • 1 box Kleenex Tissues • 1 container Clorox wipes (or other brand of disinfectant wipes) • 1 Plastic Pencil box • 3 wide ruled notebooks (70 sheets) • 3 Pocket Folders • Pencil box Third • Crayons • PENCILS - NO MECHANICAL PENCILS • NO HAND HELD SHARPENERS • Erasers • Glue • Kleenex • Clorox Wipes (or other brand of disinfectant wipes) • Notebooks (any rule and size) • Markers • Colored Pencils • Scissors Fourth • Crayola Crayons/Markers and/or colored pencils (whichever your child prefers to color with) • Dozen #2 wooden pencils • Handheld Pencil Sharpener (must hold shavings) • Elmer's Glue Sticks • Tissues • Clorox wipes (or other disinfecting wipes) • 4 wide-rule notebooks • 4 folders • Pencil box • Erasers • Scissors • Optional- Fine Point Expo Marker (any color) Fifth • Binder/Trapper Keeper • Crayola Crayons/Markers and/or colored pencils (whichever your child prefers to color with) • Dozen #2 wooden pencils • 2 Colored pens (No gel pens) • Elmer's glue Sticks • Tissues • Clorox wipes • 4 wide-rule notebooks • One 1 inch binder • 4 folders • Pencil box • Erasers • Scissors • Optional- Fine Point Expo Marker (any color) • Optional- Handheld Pencil Sharpener

NOTICE: The Don Barnhart Gym will be closed through Monday for resurfacing/waxing. Please respect the posted signs and do not enter the gym. The custodians take a lot of pride in making sure our gym is clean, safe, and ready for when students return.