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Welcome to Whittier International Elementary School!

Whittier is an International I.B. School that inspires students to become independent global thinkers through inquiry and action.  

Welcome all new and returning Whittier students, families and caregivers!

We are hosting our fall open house on Thursday, September 2, 4:00-6:00 PM.
You can meet your child’s teacher/tour the classroom as well as meet with our school nurse, get your transportation questions answered, meet our specialist team, complete paperwork, etc.
We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GRADES 1-5:  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR HIGH 5 AND KINDERGARTEN:  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Supply lists for the 2021-2022 school year for all grades (PDF version)

Below are supply lists for the 2021-22 school year, by grade. Please note that some of these community supplies are optional and appreciated. Based on grade, some supplies may be community supplies -- collected and distributed by teachers as needed by students.

PK: All high-5 supplies are provided within the classroom. All high-5 students should, however, bring a backpack large enough for winter gear and one set of extra clothing.

Supply List for Kinder-First Grade (PDF version)

  • Crayola Crayons (24-pack)
  • Crayola Markers - pack of 8
  • 1 pack of Sharpened Pencils
  • Glue Sticks (one pack)
  • 1 pack of Expo Whiteboard markers (black only)
  • 1 Water Bottle labeled with student’s name
  • 1 pair of Athletic shoes for Gym class labeled with student’s name
  • 1 set of extra clothing Clorox Wipes
  • 1 box of kid-sized, disposable masks
  • 10 cloth masks
  • Backpack - with name

Supply List For 2nd Grade (PDF version)

  • 24 packs of crayons (prefer Crayola brand)
  • 3 Notebooks- Wide Rule
  • 3 Folders
  • 2 packs thin dry erase markers BLACK only (prefer Expo brand)
  • 2 packs pre-sharpened #2 pencils
  • 1 pack pink erasers
  • 1 pack Elmer’s glue sticks
  • 1 pair kid's scissors
  • 1 Water Bottle labeled with student’s name
  • 1 pair of Athletic shoes for Gym class labeled with student’s name
  • 1 Box Ziploc bags (gallon or quart)
  • 2 boxes of Kleenex
  • 2 Clorox wipes
  • 2 Hand Sanitizer
  • 1 Plastic Pencil Box (Ms. Rudolph’s class does NOT need to buy)

Supply List for Third-Fifth Grade (PDF version)

  • 1 pack of markers (Crayola preferred)
  • 1 pack of colored pencils (Crayola preferred)
  • 1 pack of #2 Pencils (Ticonderoga preferred)
  • 1 small pencil sharpener
  • 4 pocket folders
  • 4 wide-ruled composition notebooks
  • 1 small pack of pink erasers
  • 1 small pack of glue sticks
  • 1 pair scissors
  • 1 small pack of whiteboard markers (black preferred)
  • 1 ruler
  • 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
  • 1 box of kleenex/tissues
  • 1 container of disinfecting wipes
  • 1 roll of paper towels
  • 1 box of ziploc bags (sandwich size)
  • 1 water bottle labeled with student name
  • 1 pair athletic shoes for gym class
  • 1 pair of inexpensive headphones to leave at school
  • 1 box healthy class snacks (e.g. pretzels, fruit snacks)
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Fall Community Education at Whittier!

Whittier Community Ed. welcomes students and families!  

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Fall 2021 Whittier Welcome Events!

Monday, August 23 - Fall Registration for our new Whittier families! Thursday, September 2 - Fall Open House!

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Whittier “Bell Time” Changes

MPS Board of Education has approved the new bell time schedule for the 2021-22 school year.