PARENT-TO-STAFF SHOTUOUT:
𝘼 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩-𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙃𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙮’𝙨 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 ❤️
There was a time when many questioned whether Henry could succeed in a general education setting. I believed in him, advocated for him, and fought for the opportunity to prove just how capable he is. I am beyond blessed to have a team that sees his potential and believes in him just as much as I do.
Jaclyn Johnson, the bond you’ve built with Henry is something I could never have imagined. Your love, compassion, and dedication shine through in everything you do, and his growth in such a short time speaks volumes.
Mrs. Annie Rayburn, thank you for your patience and for always being a safe, calming space for Henry. Knowing he has that comfort means more than you’ll ever know.
Miss Julia Ehlert, I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. Navigating this new chapter with Henry being nonverbal has come with challenges, but you’ve approached it with so much grace, love, and patience.
𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒐𝒚, 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒊𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆. 𝑰𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒔𝒐 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔. ❤️"
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𝘼 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩-𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙃𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙮’𝙨 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 ❤️
There was a time when many questioned whether Henry could succeed in a general education setting. I believed in him, advocated for him, and fought for the opportunity to prove just how capable he is. I am beyond blessed to have a team that sees his potential and believes in him just as much as I do.
Jaclyn Johnson, the bond you’ve built with Henry is something I could never have imagined. Your love, compassion, and dedication shine through in everything you do, and his growth in such a short time speaks volumes.
Mrs. Annie Rayburn, thank you for your patience and for always being a safe, calming space for Henry. Knowing he has that comfort means more than you’ll ever know.
Miss Julia Ehlert, I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. Navigating this new chapter with Henry being nonverbal has come with challenges, but you’ve approached it with so much grace, love, and patience.
𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒐𝒚, 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒊𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆. 𝑰𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒔𝒐 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔. ❤️"
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Across the district, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) help schools teach consistent behavior expectations, recognize students for meeting them, and use data to identify where support is needed.
Here is the latest update on what is happening in our schools!
Here is the latest update on what is happening in our schools!
A recent field trip turned into fate....
When the construction class took a field trip with Mr. Schober, Elijah and Daron took a moment to introduce themselves to those on site. Without prompting, these two stellar scholars talked about their goals and experiences in the Whitmer construction program, thoroughly impressing the professionals before them.
Today, representatives from the HBA stopped by the Whitmer CTC to present both of those young men with $500 gift cards for tools - awards given to impressive future professionals in the name of Jeremy Redfox, who passed away and was in the trades.
We could not be prouder of these Panthers - and are so grateful to the HBA and Redfox family for recognizing them!
When the construction class took a field trip with Mr. Schober, Elijah and Daron took a moment to introduce themselves to those on site. Without prompting, these two stellar scholars talked about their goals and experiences in the Whitmer construction program, thoroughly impressing the professionals before them.
Today, representatives from the HBA stopped by the Whitmer CTC to present both of those young men with $500 gift cards for tools - awards given to impressive future professionals in the name of Jeremy Redfox, who passed away and was in the trades.
We could not be prouder of these Panthers - and are so grateful to the HBA and Redfox family for recognizing them!
The midterms weren't the only elections this week --
Whitmer High School Student Council officially has officers for the 2026-2027 school year!
Congratulations to these leaders!
Whitmer High School Student Council officially has officers for the 2026-2027 school year!
Congratulations to these leaders!
*The OHSAA handles all ticket sales for playoff games.
No passes are accepted
Student tickets will not go on sale until Friday at 4pm.
Adults may purchase now.
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
No passes are accepted
Student tickets will not go on sale until Friday at 4pm.
Adults may purchase now.
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
K-12 English Language Learner students and families! This is for you!
¡Estudiantes de los niveles K-12 que están aprendiendo inglés, y sus familias! ¡Esto es para ustedes!
طلاب مراحل الروضة حتى الصف الثاني عشر (K-12) ممن يتعلمون اللغة الإنجليزية، وعائلاتهم! هذا موجهٌ لكم!
¡Estudiantes de los niveles K-12 que están aprendiendo inglés, y sus familias! ¡Esto es para ustedes!
طلاب مراحل الروضة حتى الصف الثاني عشر (K-12) ممن يتعلمون اللغة الإنجليزية، وعائلاتهم! هذا موجهٌ لكم!
Want to learn more about our high school experience?
Come on out next week!
Come on out next week!
STAFF-TO-STAFF SHOUTOUT
""Arica is an OUTSTANDING paraprofessional at Greenwood Elementary. Arica is loved by everyone who has a chance to be around her in any capacity. She is dedicated to not only helping children at school, but she goes above and beyond to help all the staff at greenwood in so many ways. She always has a smile on her face no matter what situation she is tackling. She will always help everyone else before herself and does this without hesitation. Arica is a huge asset to Greenwood and Greenwood is beyond lucky and blessed to have her on the team!"
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""Arica is an OUTSTANDING paraprofessional at Greenwood Elementary. Arica is loved by everyone who has a chance to be around her in any capacity. She is dedicated to not only helping children at school, but she goes above and beyond to help all the staff at greenwood in so many ways. She always has a smile on her face no matter what situation she is tackling. She will always help everyone else before herself and does this without hesitation. Arica is a huge asset to Greenwood and Greenwood is beyond lucky and blessed to have her on the team!"
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Juniors and Seniors interested in the military can register to take the ASVAB at Whitmer on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8:00AM in the CTC Room 122.
Students will need to use this link to register through their WLS account:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScc33hSNKHxglPCr9Ud7jSiEbQJOYfOKtWpo-9lestOgObqFw/viewform?usp=send_form
Students will need to use this link to register through their WLS account:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScc33hSNKHxglPCr9Ud7jSiEbQJOYfOKtWpo-9lestOgObqFw/viewform?usp=send_form
*The OHSAA handles all ticket sales for playoff games.
No passes are accepted
Student tickets will not go on sale until Friday at 4pm.
Adults may purchase now.
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
No passes are accepted
Student tickets will not go on sale until Friday at 4pm.
Adults may purchase now.
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
PARENT-TO-STAFF SHOUTOUT:
"Alyssa Harding is a Shoreland elementary paraprofessional . She is very loving, nice, patient, and one of the most best supportive paraprofessionals I have ever come across. She is such an amazing & genuine person all around! The way she loves, treats, and is there for my son is so amazing! I couldn't thank her enough for being there for him .. for guiding him, supporting him , and just being there all throughout the school year! Without her I don't know where we would be. I'm so thankful & blessed to have her throughout his school year(s) ❤️ Thank you for everything!"
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"Alyssa Harding is a Shoreland elementary paraprofessional . She is very loving, nice, patient, and one of the most best supportive paraprofessionals I have ever come across. She is such an amazing & genuine person all around! The way she loves, treats, and is there for my son is so amazing! I couldn't thank her enough for being there for him .. for guiding him, supporting him , and just being there all throughout the school year! Without her I don't know where we would be. I'm so thankful & blessed to have her throughout his school year(s) ❤️ Thank you for everything!"
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Tickets on Sale: November 8th!
THE MIRACLE WORKER at Whitmer HS!
This Tony Award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months.
https://www.wls4kids.org/o/wls/page/theatre-tickets
THE MIRACLE WORKER at Whitmer HS!
This Tony Award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months.
https://www.wls4kids.org/o/wls/page/theatre-tickets
Here is your chance! Ask the Superintendent anything and she will answer questions publicly on her 11/23 podcast!
Use this form:
https://forms.gle/ftFaEwJXV4R9C9rs8
Use this form:
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Reminder: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (K-12) TODAY AND TOMORROW.
💖 Been wanting to help others? 💖
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
(Two Whitmer Med Tech students will get a scholarship if they meet their goal for donations!)
Schedule your appt today!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
(Two Whitmer Med Tech students will get a scholarship if they meet their goal for donations!)
Schedule your appt today!
TONIGHT: Order pizza from JET's or grab a burger from Sidelines and help Whitmer fundraisers!
*A portion of proceeds from this event go right back to WLS!
OVERNIGHT TONIGHT!
Want to learn more about life as a Whitmer Panther?
Mark your calendar!
Mark your calendar!
STAFF-TO-STAFF SHOUTOUT:
"Jessica Stripling is a Whitmer HS paraprofessional, a friend and an amazing co worker, who truly goes above and beyond for all students and is such a blessing to our school. ❤️ She has the biggest heart and shows every student love, kindness, patience, and understanding. She makes sure every child feels seen, valued, accepted, and welcome, no matter what challenges they may face. Her love for students shines through in everything she does, and she is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever she is needed. Not only does she make a difference in the lives of our students, but she also has a special way of reminding her coworkers how amazing they are, lifting them up and making them feel appreciated. She is a true encourager, a ray of sunshine, and a beautiful example of what it means to care deeply for others. Our school is a better place because of her, and the love she pours into everyone around her does not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have someone with such a big heart making a difference every single day❤️"
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"Jessica Stripling is a Whitmer HS paraprofessional, a friend and an amazing co worker, who truly goes above and beyond for all students and is such a blessing to our school. ❤️ She has the biggest heart and shows every student love, kindness, patience, and understanding. She makes sure every child feels seen, valued, accepted, and welcome, no matter what challenges they may face. Her love for students shines through in everything she does, and she is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever she is needed. Not only does she make a difference in the lives of our students, but she also has a special way of reminding her coworkers how amazing they are, lifting them up and making them feel appreciated. She is a true encourager, a ray of sunshine, and a beautiful example of what it means to care deeply for others. Our school is a better place because of her, and the love she pours into everyone around her does not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have someone with such a big heart making a difference every single day❤️"
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