The Chief fans packed the stands tonight! Our Little Chiefs Cheerleaders did a great job! We had a great turnout and we are so proud of each of them. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our football team and cheerleaders tonight. See you all Thursday night for 8th grade night!
9 months ago, Mrs. Erica Shippey
Big week ahead for the Chiefs! Come out and support our athletes this week! Be sure to stop by Monday and Thursday morning before school and see the cheerleaders and get your fan gear for the games. Go Chiefs!
9 months ago, Mrs. Erica Shippey
Cheering on our Lady Chiefs loud and proud! They are representing Whitebead at the ORES Softball Tournament @ Shawnee today. Our softball team is hardworking and a fun group to be around! They make us proud. Go Lady Chiefs!
9 months ago, Mrs. Erica Shippey
They didn’t wear dots, but they did match!
Ms. Kaitlynn and Mrs. Babcock unintentionally twinned today in stripes—just like our new zebra pal hanging out in the hall, courtesy of our creative PreK students. 🦓💙
A big shoutout to our 6th-grade artists for the African Lounging Lions and Safari Sunset Silhouettes that are bringing serious vibes to the hallway. 🦁🌅
Here’s a peek at Ms. Miller's 3rd Grade display—plus some adorable sibling trios finding their own dots in the artwork! 🎨
International Dot Day celebrates the creativity in all of us. Inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, it reminds us to “make your mark and see where it takes you.” ✨
9 months ago, Cara Bailey
REMINDER! Tomorrow is the first day of Little Chiefs Cheer Clinic. Students can go immediately to the gym after school. The clinic is 9/17 and 9/18 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm. We are excited to see you there! Go Chiefs!!
9 months ago, Mrs. Erica Shippey
Help support our Whitebead Academic Teams by bringing $1 to wear a hat this Thursday!
9 months ago, Cara Bailey
Mr. Patton’s class received new headsets through the Donors Choose organization.
They are watching and listening to a video about how energy is transferred from one object to another during a car crash.
9 months ago, Cara Bailey
📢 Dear 6-8th Grade Parents 📢
This is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. Trip!
Join us in the School Cafeteria on Thursday, Sept. 18th at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!
Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot:
https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/27863442298?rsvp_id=27863442298Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there!
Ashleigh Colmenares
9 months ago, Cara Bailey
🍎 Our kindergarteners made homemade applesauce Friday and loved eating their tasty creation! A fun and delicious hands-on experience!
9 months ago, Cara Bailey

Attention Book Blaster families! We have only a few days left! Now is the time to contribute through the invitation from your favorite student or to make a school-wide contribution:
https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/contribute/WhitebeadSch73075?parent_slug=k4o9enhl&request_type=&request_slug=. You have until Sunday night to contribute.
Thank you to everyone in our community and beyond that have contributed to our Book Blast event! Your support will help students take home as many books as possible, up to 10 each. In our quest to promote literacy and reading, every new book is like gold to be treasured!
#booksarefun #bookblast #bookblastadventures #giveliteracy #kids #read
¡Atención familias de la Book Blast! ¡Solo nos quedan unos pocos días! Ahora es el momento de contribuir a través de la invitación de tu estudiante favorito o hacer una contribución para toda la escuela:
https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/contribute/WhitebeadSch73075?parent_slug=k4o9enhl&request_type=&request_slug=. Tienes hasta el domingo a medianoche para contribuir.
¡Gracias a todos en nuestra comunidad y más allá que han contribuido a nuestro evento de Book Blast! ¡Tu apoyo ayudará a que los estudiantes se lleven a casa la mayor cantidad de libros posible, hasta 10 cada uno. En nuestra búsqueda por promover la alfabetización y la lectura, ¡cada libro nuevo es como un tesoro que se debe atesorar!
9 months ago, Tammy McGuire
Mrs. Watson's 4th graders wrapped up their "Because of Winn-Dixie" literature unit with a fun celebration today. 📘🐕🎉
“Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to LEARN from them.” -Gloria Dump
9 months ago, Tammy McGuire
New items added to the spirit store for tomorrow morning! Stop by and support the cheerleaders tomorrow morning from 7:30-8:00 and get your fan gear!! Spirit Beads, eye black, thunder sticks, pencils, stickers and chief tattoos available! Go Chiefs!!
9 months ago, Mrs. Erica Shippey
🎡 4th Grade at the County Fair! 🎡
Our students had a blast exploring rides, games, animals, and all the fun the fair has to offer! A day full of laughter, learning, and great memories. 🌟🐄🍿
9 months ago, Cara Bailey
Mrs. Beam's Kindergarten class enjoying story time outside!
9 months ago, Cara Bailey
5th grade fun fact National Teddy Bear Day, September 9, 2025. The history of National Teddy Bear day dates back to 1902. U. S. President Theodore Roosevelt refused to kill an injured bear. Cartoonists wanted to tell the story created a small, cute bear. A toymaker manufactured a small cute bear and called it “Teddy Bear.”
9 months ago, Cara Bailey
9 months ago, Tammy McGuire
Tomorrow (9/11/25) is the last day to sign up for the Little Chiefs Cheer Clinic if you would like to receive a shirt. The performance will be at the September 22nd football game.
9 months ago, Mrs. Erica Shippey
Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books. After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Plus there’s still a chance to be entered into the Disney trip giveaway!
#booksarefun #literacy #bookblastadventures #readingrules
Las contribuciones a Book Blast ayudan a garantizar que todos nuestros estudiantes reciban libros. Una vez que su estudiante consiga los 10 libros de la lista, las contribuciones adicionales ayudan a proporcionar más libros a todos nuestros estudiantes, aulas y la biblioteca. Además, aún existe la posibilidad de participar en el sorteo de viajes a Disney.
9 months ago, Tammy McGuire
Tomorrow is the last day of chocolate sales. Remember to turn your money in. Thank you!
9 months ago, Kerrie Stanley
Today's softball game with Middleberg has been CANCELLED!
There is a cross country meet at Madill City Lake today at 5:30pm.
9 months ago, Kerrie Stanley