Due to the cold temps and icy roads, WR Schools will have a 10:00 AM start tomorrow, February 11.
The school board meeting scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 pm in the Janklow Room.
Due to deteriorating road conditions, White River Schools will be dismissing at 1:00 PM today. Buses will run at 1:00 PM. Please travel safely. Go Tigers!
MS BBB AT TODD CO. 2/10/25 (CANCELLED)
The middle school boys games schedule today at Todd County has been CANCELLED.
HS BBB VS LITTLE WOUND 2/10/25 (POSTPONED)
The high school boys basketball game scheduled for tonight vs Little Wound has been POSTPONED to Saturday, February 22nd. C game will start at 2:00 pm (central), JV at 3:30 pm with the Varsity game to follow.
HS GBB AT NEW UNDERWOOD 2/8/25
The Lady Tigers will play at New Underwood today, JV will start at 2:00 pm (central) followed by the Varsity game.
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/@newunderwoodtigerslive4067?si=kr1ZV4UebDJhzGSc
Good luck Lady Tigers!
WHITE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 47-1
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM
WR HIGH SCHOOL – LIBRARY
A. ROUTINES--ORDER
A-1 CHAIRMAN CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER
A-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A-3 ROLL CALL
A-4 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
A-5 APPROVE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION—is placed first on the Agenda to accommodate (1) a school patron who wishes to address the Board; or, (2) a patron who wishes to present a proposal or concern; or, (3) to a patron who has provided the Board Chairman with a written grievance prior to the meeting which has not been resolved after the school patron has worked through the school organization. (Working through the organization means the school patron has met with the staff member, as appropriate; and with the principal, as needed; and/or, then with the superintendent.)
If these meetings have been held and the grievance remains unsolved, the Board will deal with the written grievance at its meeting. If not, the Board shall proceed, without interruption, with the other business of the Board.
Personnel matters of a controversial nature, which would include students, teachers, or other persons, shall not be discussed by the Board in open session with a school patron. A school patron may request an executive session with the Board. (An executive session may be granted at the Board’s discretion; and, only after the Board’s business is concluded. This is an accommodation to other school patrons who are attending this meeting.)
Anyone wishing to speak to the Board must be acknowledged by the Board Chairman. This will permit the meeting to be handled in an orderly manner. Speakers are requested to identify themselves and their topic and are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Thank you for your attendance, interest, and participation.
C. ROUTINES--BUSINESS
C-1 Approve Minutes, Financial Reports, Payment of Bills
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Principal’s Reports
D-2 Travel Reports
D-3 Travel Request- SD SPED Conference- Rapid City (March 18-19, 2025)
D-4 2025-26 School Calendar
D-5 WR School Improvement Plan
E SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
E-1 Facilities Update
E-2 Legislative Update
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) as needed per SDCL 1-25-2 for student and personnel matters
G. ADJOURNMENT
MS BBB VS PHILIP 2/7/25
Middle school boys basketball will play vs Philip today, B game will start at 3:00 pm (central) followed by the A game. (Philip does not have a C team) These games will be played in the high school gym.
Good luck Tigers!
MS BBB WGPC TOURNEY 2/8/25
White River will host the Western Great Plains Conference tourney this Saturday, February 8th, starts at 10:00 am (central). Bracket attached!
Admission: $6.00 - Adults, $4.00-Students
(No activity passes will be honored)
Good luck Tigers!
MS BBB VS PHILIP 2/7/25 Middle school boys basketball will play vs Philip tomorrow - Friday, February 7th. B game will start at 3:00 pm (central) followed by the A game. (Philip does not have a C team) Good luck Tigers!
HS GBB/BBB AT WALL 2/6/25 White River JV/Varsity girls and boys basketball will play at Wall tonight, here's the schedule: (central time) 4:00 pm JV girls 5:15 pm JV boys 6:30 pm Varsity girls 8:00 pm Varsity boys Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/@WallEaglesLive/featured
This message is for families in the Wood Community. The after-school Horse Creek and Wood bus routes will be combined today. Just so you know, the bus will arrive at the D&E in Wood later than normal. This is just for today's route and we will be back to normal next week.
HS GBB VS TIOSPAYE TOPA (VARSITY ONLY) 2-4-25
The Lady Tigers will play vs Tiospaye Topa tonight in White River, this will be a Varsity only game and will start at 6:00 pm (central).
Tiger TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/lPHPt5iUHPU
Good luck Lady Tigers!
Mini-Tiger Cheer Camp forms are due to Coach Keller on Thursday. See the attached photo for more information about the camp. If your child would like to participate, please contact the WR Elementary @ 605-259-3135. Go Tigers!
HS GBB VS TIOSPAYE TOPA 2/4/25 (VARSITY ONLY)
Tiospaye Topa will only be able to play a Varsity game tomorrow night - Tuesday, February 4th, this game will start at 6:00 pm (central).
MS BBB AT JONES CO (DRAPER) 2/3/25
Middle school boys basketball will play at Jones County today in Draper, B game will start at 4:30 pm followed by the A game. (JC does not have a C team).
Good luck Tigers!
SD Services for the Deaf is performing hearing screenings at Norris Elementary and White River on Thursday (2/6/25). If you have a child under 18 who you would like screened, please call the White River Speech Room at (605) 259-3137 ext. 1509.
Norris Elementary is hosting a Lakota Social Dance on February 12, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Please see the attached photo for more information.
PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP/DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING
A joint screening for families with children ages birth to five within the White River School District will be held on (2/13/2025). The screening will take place at the White River Preschool from 4:00-5:30. This screening is to make you aware of the developmental milestones your child has mastered. If your child is currently in Head Start or White River Preschool, these screenings have already been done. If you have a child birth-5 that you have developmental concerns about or are just curious as to how they are doing in their milestone. Please feel free to call and make an appointment.
A team consisting of our Birth-3 coordinator and White River School Early Childhood will screen each child in the 5 developmental areas.
How do I register my child: Appointments Only. Call the White River School and ask for Stephanie Schuyler(259-3135)
Registration Deadline: 2/11/2025
HS BBB/GBB VS ST. FRANCIS 1/31/25 White River will host a boys and girls basketball doubleheader tomorrow vs St. Francis. Here's the schedule: 2:00 pm C boys 3:15 pm JV girls 4:30 pm JV boys 6:00 pm Varsity girls 7:30 pm Varsity boys Tigers TV livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/Knjjbnq4rHQ
