Boys Volleyball Practice

 Our student athletes are working hard during volleyball practice!

7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball

 Our student athletes are working hard during volleyball practice!

Video: Designing the Whiteside Marathon T-Shirt

 Please view this short video about designing the Whiteside Middle School Marathon T-Shirt:

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https://youtu.be/NIwT8RQYm9s

Whiteside Readers are Leaders #2

 Whiteside readers are leaders #2!

Video: SIUE's Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

 Please view this short video about SIUE's Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.

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https://youtu.be/VfNMux842aI

6th Grade Student of the Month: Lainey

 We are happy to have Lainey as our 6th Grade Student of the Month!  Friendly, caring, and hardworking are just a few ways to describe what a great student she is.  Lainey has a positive attitude and daily makes the decision to giver her best.  Congratulations to Lainey.

Mrs. Flint's STEM Class

 Students in Mrs. Flint's STEM class work collaboratively to build the tallest free-standing structure possible using only index cards.  This activity uses engineering design concepts and critical thinking skills.  Students plan, design, build, test, and problem solve while working.

Shaving Cream Spelling in Mrs. Burton's Classroom

 Shaving cream spelling is always a fun lesson in Mrs. Burton's classroom.

Virtual Students Present Career Speeches

 Virtual students in Mrs. Mentzer's class researched and delivered speeches on future careers.  This virtual student is speaking about a career as an electrician.

Career Speeches in Mrs. Mentzer's Class

 Students in Mrs. Mentzer's class researched and delivered speeches on future carers.  This student is presenting about a career in accounting.

Video: The End of Third Quarter

 Please view this short video about the end of third quarter.

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https://youtu.be/4qq2HntGH6s

6th Grade Student of the Month: Christian

 Christian's smile will brighten your day!  He always does his best and completes every assignment on time with his best effort.  He goes above and beyond to help his classmates and always demonstrates a strong work ethic.  Congratulations to Christian for being named our 6th Grade Student of the Month.

Career Speeches in Mrs. Mentzer's Class

 Students in Mrs. Mentzer's class have been presenting speeches on different careers.  We are so proud that Skye chose the teaching profession!  It is one of the BEST professions.  Skye informed her classmates that she wants to be a 5th grade teacher.

Reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 in Ms. McGarrity's class

 Students in Ms. McGarrity's class are reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963.

Shaving Cream Spelling in Mrs. Beaston's Classrom

 Shaving cream spelling is always a fun lesson in Mrs. Beaston's classroom!

Romero Britto and 5th Grade Art

 5th grade students in Mrs. Schleipman-Burke's art class learned about Brazilian painter and sculptor Romero Britto.  He combines elements of cubism and pop art and uses bold patterns as an expression of hope.  Our students created bold patterns in their lovely heart pieces.

Braylee and the Pledge of Allegiance

 Thank you to Braylee for leading our school in the Pledge of Allegiance during morning announcements.

Sgt. Graham and the D.A.R.E. Program

 Thank you to Sgt. Graham from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department for teaching our 6th graders in the D.A.R.E. program.  Sgt. Graham was teaching our students about the negative health effects of tobacco use.

7th Grade Student of the Month: Dai Ja

 Dai Ja has been a model student all year.  She is first on  the Meet and last to leave.  She has her camera on and participates regularly in class.  She is kind and respectful to others and she always has her work completed.  In fact, she has yet to miss an assignment. Congratulations to Dai Ja for being named our 7th Grade Student of the Month!

Video: Information on In-Person Fridays

 Please view this short video about the new schedule move to in-person Fridays.

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https://youtu.be/9KXE8AINgYA

7th Grade Science: DNA in the Lab

 7th grade students extracted DNA from banana cells as part of their DNA/Hereditary unit.  Soap was used to break down the banana cells and rubbing alcohol completed the extraction by causing the DNA to precipitate in the solution.