Illinois Music Educators Association

We were honored to have TEN students chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Educators Association Concert in Carbondale.  This is a very prestigious honor!  We are proud of our Whiteside musicians.  Thanks to Mrs. Jennifer Korak for her leadership with our band program.

Girls Group Toy Drive

The students in our Girls Group are learning about the power of giving!  They are hosting a toy drive and it is not too late for you to donate.  Toys can be donated at school until December 3.  Our Girls Group will deliver the toys to Cardinals Care on December 4.

Pumpkin Pie Tuesday

On Tuesday, our students followed a recipe and made delicious pumpkin pies!

Whiteside Middle School Lunch Debt Solutions

On behalf of the Whiteside School District, I want to thank all the people who donated to the lunch debt solutions.  Because of your generosity, students will  not have to worry about money for breakfast or lunch.  They get to concentrate on receiving their education.  You have made a positive difference in the lives of so many young students.

I also want to thank Raven Harris for organizing this fundraiser.  Raven is an example of all that is good in our world.  She selflessly serves others and makes our world a better place.  Because of Raven's actions, students will be uplifted with one less burden to carry. 

I will follow through with Raven's request to let you know the number of students who got their lunch debt erased with this $3,208.00 donation.  I am very excited to report that to you as soon as possible.

Thanks again for being the BEST role models for our students.

In this season of gratitude, I know our students are thankful for your generosity.

Sincerely,

Monica Laurent, Principal
Whiteside Middle School

7th Grade Student of the Month: Robert

Robert comes to school every day with a friendly and positive attitude.  He greets everyone he sees with a smile.  Robert is helpful in the classroom and is always willing to lend a helping hand to his classmates.  He puts forth his best effort in all of his school work and he is determined to succeed!  Congratulations to Robert for being our 7th Grade Student of the Month!

Congratulations to Julie Crask

Congratulations to Mrs. Julie Crask for receiving the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award!

Girls Group: Holiday Toy Drive

Our Girls Group is sponsoring a holiday toy drive.  The girls worked on posters to hang around the school.  As a group, the girls talked about why donating and helping others is so important, especially around the holidays.  Being able to give back to those in need helps you achieve a greater sense of personal satisfaction and growth which is exactly what we promote in Girls Group.  #AEW2019  #aew2019

Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award: Julie Crask

We are proud to announce that Julie Crask received the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.  Mrs. Crask is a tireless advocate for her students.  She has high expectations for her students and is dedicated to them.  We are honored to have Mrs. Crask as one of our 7th grade teachers.  She makes our school a better place for all of us.

Robotics Scrimmage

Our students participated in the robotics scrimmage that was held at Whiteside Middle School.  The students worked on programming their robot all evening.

Coffee Shop Support

Thanks to everyone for supporting the grand opening of our coffee shop.   We were overwhelmed with all the support.  The next coffee shop will be held on Friday, Nov. 22.

Welcome to our Coffee Shop

Welcome to our coffee shop.  Everything is served with love and kindness!

Our First Coffee Club

Enjoy these photos of our students preparing the treats for our first coffee club.  Their food was delicious and we are excited for the second coffee club that will take place on Friday, November 22.  #AEW2019

Girls Group: Setting Goals

The Girls Group talked about the importance of setting goals.  The girls wrote out their goals and the steps they needed to take in order to achieve their goals.  Mrs. Beaston and Mrs. Brown reminded the girls that setting goals is important because once you set the goal,  you know what you are working on and it is exciting to watch your progress!

8th Grade Student of the Month: Allison

Allison is an outstanding student.   She goes above and beyond what is expected inside and outside the classroom.  She is very active in the National Junior Honor Society and the student council.  She competes on the math and volleyball teams.  Allison is a great encourager and is kind to all those around her.  We appreciate her hard work and determination.   Congratulations to Allison.

Girls Group: Positive Posters

Our Girls Group worked to build confidence and self esteem by focusing on positive traits.  The girls made posters with their names surrounded by positive words describing themselves.  Thanks to Mrs. Lindsay Beaston and Mrs. Ashley Brown for their leadership with the Girls Group.

8th Grade Student of the Month: Anton

Anton excels in the classroom and on the soccer field.  He also has a great sense of humor.  He works hard and will persevere when things get tough.  He always has a smile on his face and helps make people around him feel at ease.  He is a good leader and he helped the soccer team remain undefeated this season as well as conference champs!  He kicked a penalty kick after ten minutes of overtime, and he defended the goal during the opposing team's penalty kicks.  Congratulations to Anton!  We are so proud of him.