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January 21, 2026

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Spring Fling Tickets Are On Sale Now!

Spring Fling tickets have sprouted! 🌸 

Your ticket blooms with delicious small plates across three floors, two drink tickets, a silent auction, music and dancing with DJ Duncan, a sweet dessert dash, and more.

Gather your class community for an adults-only night out and help us grow $90,000 for essential staff and services at Whittier on March 7th. Dig into the details here and purchase your tickets today!

Whittier Ultimate Frisbee is recruiting 3rd–5th grade students for the Spring 2026 season!

The “WUF Gang” welcomes active, team-oriented players of all experience levels. Ultimate is a fun, all-gender, non-contact sport that combines running, passing, and catching a frisbee to score in the end zone—similar to soccer or basketball. Guided by the “Spirit of the Game,” players learn teamwork, respect, and fair play in a unique no-referees environment.

Space is limited! We are currently in need of coaches to field at least one gender-balanced team for the younger classes, grades 3 and 4, so please reach out if you are interested.

Practices are held weekly after school at Loyal Heights, starting on February 25.

Learn about the team and contact Coach Darby for more info: darby.mcshain@gmail.com.

Get Involved & Support Whittier

Building Leadership Team Needs Two Parent Reps

Whittier’s Building Leadership Team (BLT) is seeking two parent representatives for 2027-2029!

This volunteer position is a two-year commitment. The BLT meets for an hour and a half in the afternoon on the first Monday each month throughout the school year to discuss curriculum, building strategy, budget, and other school wide topics. The BLT is made up of two parent representatives, the principal, an administrative representative, representatives from the different grade level teachers, a representative from the Specialists and a learning interventionist representative.

It’s a great way for parents to understand issues that affect the school and represent parent voices in the process.

Please direct questions and interest to the current parent reps: Kate Lindsay Scher (Scher.kate@gmail.com) and Katie Stiver (katiestiver@hotmail.com).

From The Community

Ballard High School Gymnastics Kids Camp

Learn gymnastics from the BHS gymnastics team!

This fundraiser event is open to elementary school age kids, no prior experience required.

Join the Ballard High School Gymnastics Team for an afternoon of fun and activities. The team will host a co-ed camp for elementary school kids in the high school gym. Kids will get to try all the events, test their abilities, and show their skills in a short presentation at the end. Come with friends, meet the gymnasts, and have fun!

Jan. 31, 1-4 pm.

Learn more and register. 

Join Props Lacrosse (with Coach Mr. Buck)!

We are a volunteer-driven recreational lacrosse program dedicated to fostering a supportive atmosphere for all our athletes.

Our focus is on promoting good sportsmanship, effort, and enjoyment. We welcome both new and returning players to join us.

  • Grades K – 8
  • February to June
  • Seasonal fees for Grades 3-8: $295 + uniform costs (Scholarships available)

First-time players can borrow gear (excluding helmets, protective cups, and mouthguards).

The “Academy” for Grades K-2 is free, non-contact, and focuses on skill-building.

Learn more and register at propslacrosse.org. 

SPRING SOFTBALL! Catch the fever!

Sign up now for Girls Softball with Northwest Seattle Little League!

There are teams for all ages, but we are especially seeking players for the youngest levels, A (ages 6-8) and AA (ages 8-9).

Practices and games start in March at the earliest. Click here to register. 

Questions? Contact John Dugan at john.b.dugan@gmail.com. We can help walk you through the sign-up process and age/level decisions.

Let’s play ball!

Thank you, Wildcats!