Whitehorse High School

Today (December 21) is the last day of 2nd quarter. Winter Break is December 22-January 2, so see everybody for the start of 3rd quarter: January 3 at 8:25 am!

The 2nd Quarter ends at 3:15 pm on December 21. We plan to livestream the final Jr High GBB game on our WHS Activities channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ed42NhmCK7oQwGP6VNvLQ

Dear Parent and Public, Our number one goal is to ensure that students and staff have a safe and welcoming environment that promotes learning, and at this time I am happy to report that students and staff of San Juan School District are safe. Yesterday afternoon, a threatening comment was received at one our schools. Then, latter in the evening a suspicious device appearing to be some type of home-made explosives was found at a second SJSD school. The San Juan County Sherriff’s Department along with the Navajo Nation Police responded and determined it to be non-functional as an explosive device but still dangerous in nature. These incidents added to the recent activity on TikTok and our commitment to ensure the continued safety of students and staff, the decision to was made that Friday December 17th would be a virtual day of instruction for all students. This will allow time for further investigation. I thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work through this situation. We do believe these incidents are related to the TikTok challenge. We plan on students returning to face-to-face instruction Monday, Dec 20th. Should anything come to light in our ongoing investigation to require a change of plan, we will again reach out to inform parents and public. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we look further into these incidents. Sincerely, Ron Nielson SJSD Superintendent

In response to developing safety concerns and to ensure the continued safety of scholars and staff today (Fri, Dec 17) is a virtual day of learning for all of San Juan School District. Regular, in-person learning will resume on Monday, December 20. WHS Advisors will reach out to families. Scholars should email teachers about questions on assignments. This is an opportunity for all scholars to be passing 2nd quarter classes since the quarter ends at 3:15 pm on Tuesday, December 21. Jr High Girls’ Basketball practice is cancelled for Friday, December 17.

In response to developing safety concerns and to ensure the continued safety of scholars and staff, Friday, December 17, will be a virtual day of learning for all of San Juan School District. Regular, in-person learning will resume on Monday, December 20. WHS Advisors will reach out to families. Scholars should email teachers about questions on assignments. This is an opportunity for all scholars to be passing 2nd quarter classes. Jr High Girls’ Basketball practice is cancelled for Friday, December 17.

We plan to livestream the High School Winter Concert at 6 pm tonight (Dec 15) and here is the channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ed42NhmCK7oQwGP6VNvLQ

We are excited about the Hour of Code Challenge happening this week! What follows are some additional resources. Happy Coding! https://code.org/learn https://codehs.com/hourofcode https://learn.grasshopper.app

Hour of Code begins today (Dec 6). Be sure to ask your scholar what they learned!

Here is our updated Substitute Training dates.

Hour of Code learning experiences start on Monday, December 6!

Boys' & Girls' Basketball games will be LIVE on the NFHS Network today (December 2). Here are the links to watch your events: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Northwest | 10:00 AM https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/shiprock-high-school-shiprock-nm/gamcff353376d?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert Girls Varsity Basketball @ Navajo Pine | 11:30 AM https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/shiprock-high-school-shiprock-nm/gam1d1260ae28?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert

BBB Parent Meeting in google meets today (Nov 30) at 7 pm: meet.google.com/bzz-vfes-qxf Join by phone: +1 276-738-4075‬ PIN: ‪771 859 198‬#

We are starting the Well-Being for Families presentation now (6 pm on Monday, November 29). We hope to "see" you in google meets: meet.google.com/zry-iiro-iwj Join by phone: +1 316-512-3561‬ PIN: ‪490 162 805‬#

This week is Safety Week, with Sexual Harassment Training, Emergency Drills, and Well Being Presentations. Families are invited to join us on Monday, November 29, at 6 pm for a Well-Being Presentation in Google Meets: meet.google.com/zry-iiro-iwj Join by phone: +1 316-512-3561‬ PIN: ‪490 162 805‬# The Boys' Basketball Parent Meeting will be in Google Meets on Tuesday, November 30, at 7 pm: meet.google.com/bzz-vfes-qxf Join by phone: +1 276-738-4075‬ PIN: ‪771 859 198‬#

There is no school on November 24-26 so Happy Thanksgiving. Offices will be closed. School will resume at 8:25 am on Monday, November 29, with Safety Week, which includes Well-Being Presentations and Sexual Harassment Training.

We are looking forward to "seeing" seniors and parents in google meets at 6 pm today (Nov 22): meet.google.com/phm-bebr-fnt Join by phone ‪(US) +1 414-909-4951‬ PIN: ‪599 476 712‬#

Dear SJSD Parents and Public, In response to a growing need for more time for teachers to participate in and complete state required literacy training, as well as more teacher time to support lesson plan development for an 80 min instructional block, the SJSD Board of Education approved to change December 22 from a regular day of school to a teacher work day. For students, this means this year's Winter Break will be December 22-31. The 3rd quarter will start Monday, January 3. If questions or concerns arise regarding this decision, please reach out to your child’s school administration. As always, we appreciate and value our parents and other educational partners. Sincerely, Superintendent Ron Nielson

Senior Parent Meeting via google meets is on Monday, November 22, at 6 pm. Here is the link to join: meet.google.com/phm-bebr-fnt Join by phone ‪(US) +1 414-909-4951‬ PIN: ‪599 476 712‬# No School on November 24-26.

Wrestling Parent Meeting is at 6:15 pm tonight (Nov 17) in google meets: meet.google.com/amf-dmgp-nzv Join by phone ‪(US) +1 601-658-0369‬ PIN: ‪725 416 680‬# Girls' Basketball Parent Meeting is at 5 pm tomorrow (Nov 18) in google meets: meet.google.com/zup-shhk-nuz Join by phone ‪(US) +1 609-795-0197‬ PIN: ‪523 396 826‬#

Today (Nov 17) is a regular day of school with Picture Day. Extra order forms are in the front office. (Parent-teacher conferences cancelled due to Navajo Nation COVID19 gathering limits. Please email teachers with questions.)