Big Fall Break for the Marching Warriors.
On Oct 5th we hosted the ISSMA Scholastic Prelims/Open Invitational here at WCHS and hosted over 2500 student musicians and thousands of their supporters in the stands. The Marching Warriors competed in this contest and received a GOLD rating and special "With Distinction" awards in both Music and Visual.
On Oct 12th we competed in the ISSMA Regional competition at Center Grove. The band performed their best show of the year and in result was named an ISSMA Semi-State Finalist for the 9th year in a row!
Saturday, back at WCHS, where we hosted groups again for the Whiteland Marching Band Invitational. The band performed in exhibition at the end of the night, but again stepped up their performance to receive their highest score of the season!
I can not express how thankful we are for our students...but to host these VERY large events takes an amazing amount of dedicated and AMAZING parents. We absolutely could not do this without them and the countless hours of preparation and work it takes to make contests successful opportunities for not only our students to perform, but the thousands of other students from schools across the state to have a quality educational experience on our campus.
I also would like to thank our administration at both the corporation and building level as well as our Athletic Department, Transportation Department, and custodial staff for all of their work as well. Continuing to hold these events in the construction chaos that is our campus was a challenge. It most definitely took a village.
Peter Sampson
Director of Bands
A Warrior Win!
Feed the Farmer!
It was a beautiful October day for Feed the Farmer 2024! Thank you Johnson County Farmers for everything you do! 🚜🌽🐖🐄🌾
Thanks to our Whiteland FFA students and their sponsors for feeding our farmers!
Progressing!
Thanks to favorable weather, construction is proceeding on schedule at WCHS. Crews are preparing to begin excavating the new swimming pool. Currently, over 100 brick masons are on site erecting classroom walls.
Every year, Indigenous Peoples Day is a profound reminder to celebrate Indigenous communities’ rich cultures, traditions, and histories worldwide. In 2024, this day holds even more significance as it continues to gain worldwide recognition and respect. From vibrant cultural events to thought-provoking discussions on Indigenous issues, Indigenous Peoples Day is a time for reflection, understanding, and celebration.
We had an amazing Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) session on 10/3/24 with our dedicated staff and community partners! Together, we strengthened our ability to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in young people. Thanks to the Project AWARE Grant we are able to offer this training for FREE!
Thank you to everyone who participated and for making mental health a priority in our community!
#YMHFA #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #Wellbeing #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthCouncil
COMMITTED! Ethan Edwards announced yesterday he will be continuing his academic and basketball career next year with the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds!
South Indy Youth Hockey!
On Thursday, 5th-grade reading students, from Grassy Creek, attended the Mock Trial of the Big, Bad Wolf, presented by the seniors in Mrs. Holton's Government class at Whiteland High School. The students observed the trial and even participated in helping the jury decide who was guilty. Ultimately, Curly Pig was found guilty! After the trial, the seniors had a Q&A session with the fifth-grade students and also demonstrated a cool hand trick to help them remember the Bill of Rights.
"Dr. Edsell spent part of his Friday morning reading to kindergarten students in Mrs. Ostermeier's room at Grassy Creek. The book 'Caps for Sale' is one of the most popular picture books ever published. Children seem to love chanting along with the naughty monkeys."
Future Marcher Friday!
Our 8th grade band students went to WCHS to see the HS marching band perform their 2024 show “Black Orchid.” They had a blast learning about the marching band and meeting our HS band students! Good luck to the Marching Warriors at their ISSMA competition this weekend!
Transportation Staff Retreat.
Dr. Ruby Butler attended all three staff meetings on Thursday to inspire and challenge our transportation staff to make a difference in the lives of all students they come in contact with every day - Empowering Transportation Staff. It was a very uplifting experience, and her visit was much appreciated and valued."
Future Marcher Friday!
Our 8th grade band students went to WCHS to see the HS marching band perform their 2024 show “Black Orchid.” They had a blast learning about the marching band and meeting our HS band students! Good luck to the Marching Warriors at their ISSMA competition this weekend!
September Read-O homework reward!
Students who turned in their read-o board enjoyed a dog show by Break-O-Day Instructional Assistant Miss Lattimore and her dog Emmy.
Have a Great Fall Break!
BIG Win!
Whiteland Unified Flag Football with a thrilling victory! Warriors score the go-ahead touchdown with just 13 left to take down Hamilton Southeastern!
DON'T FORGET!!!
Early Release on Friday, October 4th.
CPMS = 12:40 PM
WCHS = 12:45 PM
Elementary Schools = 1:55 PM
Sectional Title on the Line!
Whiteland Boys Tennis goes for a Sectional title at Center Grove tonight!
DON'T FORGET!!!
Early Release on Friday, October 4th.
CPMS = 12:40 PM
WCHS = 12:45 PM
Elementary Schools = 1:55 PM
Pet Rocks or Pizza?
WCHS Econ students had some unique items for sale during Wednesday's annual Econ Mall. This assignment allows students to create their own small business, promote it, and then reap the profits or suffer the losses.
While some students went the more tried and true route selling soda, donuts, pizza, and pastries, others took a bolder direction selling things like s'mores, squeeze cheeks, and some very unique pet rocks.
The lesson teaches students about marketing, sales, and inventory, as well as other economic and business principles.
