Whittier Elementary

Whittier
Elementary

Calendar and News

School Calendar

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Quarter 2
January 28
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Jan
Semester 1
January 28
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Feb
SPS Admissions Fair
February 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

School News

2/11/25 – New Family Info Session
New Family Info Session…
12/5/24 – Book Fair and Winter Concert
12/5/24 – Book Fair and Winter Concert It is time again for Whittier’s annual Book Fair! This year it is combined with a Winter Concert from the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Wildcats to make…
11/26/24 – PTA Ice Skating Event
PTA Ice Skating Event This is a Whittier tradition! We hope you join us on on Nov. 26, 2024 from 2-3 p.m. To reserve your spot, please pay through the PayPal link. Make sure you…
10/25/24 – PTA Fall Carnival
PTA Fall Carnival All Whittier community members are invited and costumes are optional (but encouraged!) at this year’s annual Fall Carnival. The event is from 5:00-7:00 – hope to see you there!  Want to help…
10/15/24 – Makeup & Retake Picture Day
Makeup & Retake Picture Day Yuen Lui Studio will photograph makeup and retake portraits at Whittier Elementary on Tuesday, October 15 Makeup portraits (please let your student’s teacher and the office know that you would…
10/22/24 – Student Vaccine Clinic
Student Vaccine Clinic Nurse Marissa will be offering Flu and COVID vaccines to students and siblings! Please register to get your vaccine…

District News

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First Bell December Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
Volunteer working with student on Hour of Code

Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning

SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, an online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth. Space is limited.
SPS Principals from left to right: Rena Deese, Caine Lowery, Mary McDaniel, Jeffrey Lam, Melissa Gray, Eric Marshall

School Leader Hiring Pool

Our district is currently welcoming applications for principals and assistant principals in the 2025-26 School Leader Pools.