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 Summer Activities

 

Make A Splash and Read!

All our students are encouraged to Make A Splash and Read this summer! The White City school library and public library are teaming up to sponsor a summer reading program for the youth of our community. Information sheets have been sent home with pre-schoolers through 6th graders. Forms will also be available in our school library and at the public library.  Older students are invited to participate and may stop in the school library for more information. Students that participate can return their completed forms to the school library in the fall to receive a prize for participating. 

Fccla Activities

June 8:  District FCCLA Officer Planning Meeting in Salina.  Leave from school, 9:30 a.m.

 

August 29-30:  Take Aim Conference at Salina’s amp Webster for District FCCLA Officers.  We will be atttending both days, not staying overnight, Leave from school on August 29 at 11:30 a.m.  Leave time for August 30 to be announced.   

Community-Wide Vacation Bible School

Children ages 3-years old through this year’s 5th Grade class are invited to attend our Community-Wide VBS at the United Methodist Church June 14-18 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.  There will be a program on Sunday, June 20, at the United Methodist Church during worship time. If you have any questions about VBS contact: Stephanie at 349-2170, Kim at 349-2337, or Kimberly at 349-2319. 

Summer Athletic Camps

JH Volleyball Camp ~ May 24 – 27

        9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

 

HS Volleyball Camp ~ May 24 – 27

      7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

 

JH Boys Basketball ~ June 1 – 4

        8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

 

HS Girls Basketball Camp ~ June 7 – 11  

Mon, Tues, & Wed. evenings ~ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Thursday & Friday mornings ~ 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

 

HS Boys Basketball Camp ~ June 14 – 18, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

 

HS Football Camp ~ June 21 – 25

Monday, Wednesday, Friday ~   8:30 – 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday evenings ~ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

 

HS Dance Team Camp ~ June 28 – July 2

Times to be announced 

Sports Physicals

JH and HS students participating in athletic programs, cheerleading, and/or dance team are required to have a yearly physical exam on file at the school before being allowed to practice or play.

 

The Herington Area Health Clinic along with the Physical Therapy Department will be holding three sport physical clinics this year.  They will be held on Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m, on June 9, July 14, and August 4.

 

The cost of the sports physical is $25.00 and will need to be paid at the time of the physical.  The physical fee will not be filed with insurance.  If your child is coming unaccompanied by a parent/guardian, please be sure that the form has been signed.  Otherwise the student will not be able to get their physical completed that day.

 

Please contact Paula at the Herington Area Health Clinic for any questions at 785-258-2100.

Health Council

Shares Tips to Keep Children

Safe This Summer

*       Wear sunscreen

*         Look both ways before crossing the street or highway

*         When biking stay out of the street, wear bike helmets

*         Make sure dogs are penned so they don’t chase kids on bikes.

*         Drinks lots of water when playing in the sun or high humidity

*         Never allow small children to swim alone

*         Use mosquito repellant to avoid mosquito bites

*         Check for ticks after playing outdoors, especially in wooded areas

*         Wash hands frequently, especially before eating and after using the restroom

*         Remember that fireworks are not toys … use only with proper supervision

 

Have a fun, healthy, and safe summer!

 

State Assessment Results
Congrats to all on a job well done!

Thank you to our students and staff for their hard work in preparation for the state assessments.  Our preliminary scores look very good, and we are proud of these great accomplishments over the school year.  Building results are listed below:

 

White City Elementary School (3rd, 4th and 5th)

Reading – 96% meet standard or above

Math – 92% meets standard and above

Science – 93% meets standard and above

 

One stand out for the Elementary School is 3rd grade math with 100% of students meeting standard or above. Fantastic job to the 3rd grade class and Mrs. Hinkle. Also in the Elementary School is Mrs. Kroupa’s 5th grade reading with 100% of students meeting standard or above. Great job to Mrs. Kroupa and the 5th grade class.

 

White City Junior High Charter School (6th, 7th and 8th)

Reading – 100% meets standard and above

Math – 81% meets standard and above

Science – 88% meets standard and above

 

A big congratulation to Mrs. Poston and all her students in her reading classes. It is quite a feat to have every student from the 6th, 7th and 8th grades score meets standard and above. Great job, Junior High students, and great job, Mrs. Polston!

 

White City High School (not including banked scores)

Reading – 94% meets standard and above

Math – 74% meets standard and above

Physical Science – 91% meets standard and above

Life Science – 100% meets standard and above

 

Congratulations to Ms. Shook and her life science students with their 100% meeting standard or above.

 

I want to thank the teachers for all their preparation and hard work that went into this. White City Schools will once again meet the state standard for AYP. ~ Mr. Winters 

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