DUE TO PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES & THE OCTOBER BREAK, THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AND MONDAY, OCTOBER 28TH! ENJOY YOUR 4-DAY WEEKEND AND DON’T FORGET TO READ EVERY DAY!
Hello to the Whitman Community!
The Whitman team is excited to have our returning and new students and families with us for the 2019-20 school year. Our goal is to provide your child with a strong academic foundation, in a caring school environment.
I am very excited to be returning to Walt Whitman School and am looking forward to an energetic and enriching year.
At Walt Whitman School, we envision a rigorous, standards-based curriculum where all students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and mindset to perform academically at or above their grade level in all disciplines. Every day, every student will engage in learning that will prepare them for success in post-secondary education, future careers, and life-long learning. This is the foundation we will use to guide our instruction during the year.
We are excited to open our new Whitman Wonder Lab – a makerspace/science lab this school year. It is a space for exploring, creating, making, learning, and sharing. These spaces are also helping to prepare those who need the critical 21st century skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). They provide hands on learning, help with critical thinking skills and even boost self-confidence.
I look forward to working with you all this year. Parents are an integral part of student success. We need you to continue to be involved in the Whitman Community by supporting your students and being an active participant at our school activities. If you are interested in participating on our School Engagement Council, please let me know.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me either by email, causeydx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or phone, 414-604-7705 with any comments or concerns that you have. Please allow me 24 hours to get back to you.
Thanks,
Deb Clemens
Principal, Walt Whitman School
WHITMAN’S FIRST JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS!
The Whitman Wildcat family would like to congratulate our first group of Junior National Honor Society members. In order to achieve this goal, these students have demonstrated excellence in academics and behavioral expectations. We are all extremely proud of them! Pictured from left to right are: Lianna V., Lillian P., Fernando A., Cylia A., Olivia S., Cyrena D., and Mirko R.
WHITMAN SCHOOL REPORT CARD – EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS!
The Whitman students and staff are proud to announce that, once again, Whitman School is “Exceeding Expectations” on our WI Dept. of Public Instruction school report card!
Click here to see the full report card.
Larry Hisle – Mentor, Former World Series Milwaukee Brewer, & Whitman Wildcat!
Mr. Hisle talks with Ms. Rezash’s 2nd grade class about the importance of their education.
Mr. Hisle visits with our principal, Ms. Clemens (left) and one of our teachers, Ms. Grant.
Larry Hisle played for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1982, their World Series year. He was the first designated hitter (DH) in major league baseball. He is a former MLB All-Star player. After the Brewers, Mr. Hisle went on to win 2 World Series rings with the Blue Jays as a coach. He currently serves as the Milwaukee Brewers’ Manager of Youth Outreach. But ask Mr. Hisle what his favorite role is and he will tell you in his gentle, quiet voice that he feels mentoring youth is his most important mission. He has done it for years…day in and day out. Whitman School has been and will continue to be honored with his presence. Whitman Wildcats love you, Mr. Hisle!