Whitfield Elementary

REMINDER!!

There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

All district offices will also be closed on January 19. #WilsonSD

Yesterday, we hosted our 8th grade students at the Wilson Middle School career fair where they learned about career paths from 150+ professionals. Thank you to everyone involved for inspiring our students, and to Alvernia University and their student volunteers for hosting us! #WilsonSD #ProfileofaGraduate #FutureReadyGrad

Whitfield staff came together to pack boxes of food for senior citizens at Helping Harvest! This meaningful tradition has been a part of the Whitfield and Wilson community for more than 15 years, bringing volunteers together in the spirit of service. It is always a rewarding and memorable experience for everyone involved. #WilsonSD

January is National Braille Literacy Month! At Wilson, four students are learning braille, the six-dot code created by Louis Braille that opens the door to reading, writing, and learning. This month, we’re proud to recognize their hard work and celebrate the importance of braille literacy for all! #WilsonSD

Before Winter break began, our 9th-grade Algebra 1 ISTEM students worked in teams to design and build a 3D physical model of the Mars surface using real elevation data. Students applied algebraic concepts such as slope, distance, and linear equations while integrating engineering design, scientific research, CAD modeling, CNC routing, and 3D printing.

This collaborative project was led by Mr. Wallence, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Howard, bringing together math, science, and engineering in an authentic learning experience. As part of the science integration, Mr. Bright enhanced the project by incorporating the StarLab, allowing students to explore planetary motion, space science, and Mars’ position in our solar system, further deepening their understanding of space exploration.

Together, this project encouraged students to think critically and creatively as engineers and scientists while demonstrating how mathematics connects to real-world applications and future exploration beyond Earth! #WilsonSD

The Winter Music Extravaganza and Talent Show made its exciting debut and is sure to become an annual Southern tradition. From tumbling to Tchaikovsky and chamber groups to cheer, students enjoyed a school-wide assembly featuring select music ensembles including The Southern Sinfonietta, Jazz Band, and Select Chorus, along with auditioned Talent Show performances from all three grade levels. The program showcased an impressive variety of talent, from choral numbers and colorguard to duets, dance, comedy, and even pointe choreography. It was a wonderful way to come together as a school community, celebrating the dedication and hard work of our performers as we head into Winter Break. Even the faculty joined in on the fun - check out the last picture to see what the teachers did! #WilsonSD

Last week before break, our transportation department held their annual holiday luncheon! We appreciate you all and everything you do for our district! #WilsonSD

Shiloh Hills students hosted their third annual Hot Chocolate Stand on Friday, continuing their work in social skills, independent tasks, and team collaboration. This hands-on experience highlighted many attributes of the Wilson Profile of a Graduate and gave students the opportunity to demonstrate these skills for teachers and staff throughout the school. It is a fan favorite of the students and staff! #WilsonSD

Last week, Wilson Southern Middle School’s Chamber Orchestra, the Southern Sinfonietta, embarked on its annual December Tour. This year’s daytime stops included Ageless Harmony Adult Daycare and The Residence at Village Green.

Students performed a mix of classical pieces and familiar holiday favorites from their seasonal repertoire. What made this year especially meaningful was a Side-by-Side performance with select fifth graders from the Shiloh Hills strings program.

Directors Helen Clark (Southern) and Katie Moyer (Shiloh) value these outreach performances as opportunities for students to bring music into the lives of older members of our community while also enjoying the experience of making music together and sharing it with others.

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and a safe, warm winter break! #WilsonSD

We are proud to celebrate the first Opening Doors graduation in the Wilson School District, in partnership with the Hispanic Center, serving Spanish-speaking families.

Opening Doors is a unique and creative 10 week program for parents. This Program strives to improve the outcome of children by building the capacity and confidence of parents to be their child’s first teachers.

Congratulations to the graduates! #WilsonSD

Reminder! There will be NO school beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026.

District offices will be closed from December 24, 2025- January 1, 2026.
Classes resume on January 5, 2026!

Whitfield’s Boosterthon fundraiser was a huge success, raising $18,672 thanks to the incredible support of our families and community!

To celebrate, students earned fun incentives like glow sticks and a glow dance party. Mr. Curry took on the ultimate challenge by working from the roof for the entire day, and our Top 10 fundraisers got to pie him in the face during our monthly assembly!

Top fundraisers from each homeroom enjoyed donuts with Mr. Curry, and the winning homeroom earned an extra PE class.

These funds will directly support our school, including the purchase and installation of a safety pad for the Gaga pit to help keep our students safe while they play. Thank you for helping make this such a success! #WilsonSD

Join the Bulldog Family! 🐾

We are currently hiring Special Education Teachers, Special Education Instructional Assistants, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), and more!

Visit wilsonsd.org/employment to view open positions and apply.

Mr. Blass’s Health Sciences class welcomed a special guest from Reading Hospital, Dr. Hassam Saif, MD. He shared what a career in health care looks like and the steps it takes to get there, inspiring students with his personal journey. Thank you, Dr. Saif, for your time and for motivating our future health care professionals! #WilsonSD

Students dove into the wonders of space through a cross-curricular science and ELA unit using TEL strategies. They researched planets, constellations, and star patterns, explored astronomy with the Star Lab, and created hands-on constellation models using cups and flashlights. After becoming “experts,” they taught younger students and strengthened their communication skills. They also interviewed NASA robotics engineer Jason Fugate, learning about real-world space missions and future career paths! #WilsonSD

Winter concert season is in full swing! If you have not made it to a concert yet, there is still time!

Visit wilsonsd.org for dates and times. #WilsonSD

Winter sports are officially in full swing! Yesterday, district administrators and school board members stopped by practices to wish our coaches and athletes the very best this season. #WilsonSD

The annual book tree is set up in the library, bringing in the holiday spirit!🎄❤️ #WilsonSD