Administrative Comments
August 2022
Dear Warrior Families -
When we flip the calendar to August, the excitement for the start of the 2022-23 school year becomes very real. Many of our activities and athletics kick off their official practice schedule. Staff begin returning to the building to set up classrooms and participate in professional development. As you begin to think about the start of the school year, please consider encouraging your student to get involved in at least one activity or club while at Washington High. We know that students who feel connected to school have an overall better, more positive high school experience. There are many clubs and activities to choose from here at WHS. Students will receive information on activities and club meetings through the daily student announcements. Additionally, there is a listing of existing clubs and advisors in the student handbook that all students and parents will receive the first week of school (look for the link in the September newsletter!) Please talk with your student about how he/she plans to be involved and connected.
There are many important events that happen in August to help students prepare for a successful school year. You should have received the Back to School Mailer by the end of July. It came both by physical mail through the US Postal Service and is linked electronically in this newsletter. If you did not receive this mailer, please contact the school at (605) 367-7970 so we can verify your contact information.
Some of our major events this month we want to highlight are as follows:
Warrior Day: Warrior Day will be on Thursday, August 11th. This is the day students come to WHS to get their picture taken, pick up their class schedule, purchase a parking permit, etc. Details for Warrior Day are included in this newsletter - so please keep reading! Warrior Day is also the official welcome day for the Warrior Class of 2026. Our freshman academy team has put together a great day of activities to make our newest Warriors feel comfortable as they start their high school journey.
PST Night: Parent Student Teacher Night will be on Thursday, August 18th. This is a chance for students and parents/guardians to come in and meet the teachers for the fall semester. Details about times for PST are included in the newsletter.
First Day of School: Our first day of school is Thursday, August 25th. Our days start at 8:15 a.m. each day, and our school day will end at 3:10 p.m.
We are very excited for students to return to school soon! If you have any questions as we enter into the start of the school year, please do not hesitate to reach out to us here at school. Go, Warriors!!
Sincerely,
WHS Administrative Team
Kari Papke, Preston Kooima, Heidi Jorgenson, Nate Malchow
Welcome Nicole Thompson to the Counseling Office
We are happy to have Nicole Thompson join the WHS Counseling Office! Nicole is a Sioux Falls native and a Washington alumni. Mrs. Thompson is moving to the high school level after serving as a counselor at Robert Frost/Challenge Center elementary school. Mrs. Thompson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa and a Master of Arts degree in School Counseling from Boise State University in Idaho. Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and enjoys reading a good book. Mrs. Thompson will advise students with the last name A though COL. Welcome Mrs. Thompson!
New Counselor Alpha Assignment for 2022-2023 School Year
New Counselor Alpha Assignment for 2022-23 School Year
Nicole Thompson = A through COL
Jennifer Witt = COM through G
Shelli Wiese = H through LA
Tammy Nold = LE through OL
DeAndra McCarthy = OM through SO
Travis Sieber = SP through Z
Follow Us!
Facebook = facebook.com/washingtoncounseling
Instagram = whs_counseling
Activities Pass
https://parentview.sf.k12.sd.us/campus/portal/parents/siouxfalls.jsp
Chromebook Insurance
Student Lunch Account
Parking Passes
https://www.permitsales.net/WashingtonHS
Passes are $50.00 (must have completed online registration and taken care of any missing items and/or fees).
Passes purchased in advanced may be picked up at Warrior Day, August 11th..
For more information click on link at top of newsletter titled "Back to School Letter".
Boys Soccer Tryouts
2021 Presidents Bowl
Presidents Bowl Football Game
Washington High School will face off against Roosevelt High School on September 10th at 3:30 pm at Howard Field.
Tickets will be going on sale soon - date TBD, but we will have a rep at both Warrior Day on August 11th Orange Rush on August 18th - bring your checkbooks! Pre-sale tickets are $10 and at the gate will be $15 (there will be 2 games held that day, tickets cover both games).
WHS needs volunteers to help with the 50/50 raffle, parking lot attendants, set-up and tear down, and someone to oversee all the volunteers on game day. If you are interested in helping please contact the WHS Booster Club
Our next President's Bowl meeting will be held on August 10th at 5:30 pm at IPC.
HOMECOMING 2022 - KICKIN IT OLD SCHOOL WILL BE SEPTEMBER 12TH - 16TH
Activities:
Monday 12TH: Boys Volleyball
Tuesday 13TH: Girls Powder Puff Football
Thursday 15TH: Variety Show followed by Coronation
Friday 16TH: Football Game vs. Watertown and Dance in the WHS Commons from 8pm-11pm.
Dress Up days will be announced soon. Senior Girls Jersey orders will be due on August 26 to get them in time. Senior girls watch for social media reminders to check your school email for order form and payment options.
Yearbook Information
* The 2022 yearbook is expected to arrive in early September.
* There will be a portal on Infinite Campus to purchase the 2023 WHS yearbook through October 1st. After that, online purchases will be done through Jostens.
* Senior portraits for the yearbook are due by Christmas break. Look for specific requirements at a later date.
WHS Booster Club
Contact us
Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/washington/home
Location: 501 N. Sycamore Sioux Falls SD, 57110
Phone: (605) 367-7970