VIKING VOLUNTEERS
Our mission
The purpose of the Viking Village is to support the education of our students at Whittier Elementary by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers. If you are a parent or caregiver of a child at Whittier Elementary School, congratulations! You are already a member of the Viking Village. We hope to see you at a meeting, event, or volunteering in the classroom, on a committee or fundraiser, at a field trip, or in your home. Your involvement is invaluable. It shows the children how much you value their education and that you support our school and its staff in providing it.
Upcoming events
Viking Village Calendar of Events 2024-2025 (English and Spanish)
August
August 12: Viking Voyage. Meet your new teachers, and visit resource tables in our Community Center that will have backpacks, school supplies, Boise Bike Project Mobile Fix it (bike tune ups) Operation School Bell signups and MORE.
August 14: First day of school!
Kindergarten families: Come and take your photo with your kinder! It’s ok to cry or cheer! Once they are in their classroom, come and enjoy some coffee and donuts and get to meet other kinder parents and learn more about our school community.
Early release (1:45 pm).
September
September 21: STEAM night. This family event will host 20+ community partners for hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. STEAM prizes for the kids. Dinner will be provided.
Girls basketball begins.
Futbol Club/soccer.
October
October 6: No school.
October 16 & 17: Book Fair. Available to students during library time. Parents also have an opportunity to visit after school & during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
October 31: Trunk or Treat. Families, we want to see all our adorable students dressed in their fun and cute costumes. Visit the staff as we park our cars in the parking lot and give out candies.
November
November 4-15: Be the Change (PTO fundraiser). Send students in with change. Assign chores for change to help their grade level win a classroom party.
November 25-29: No school.
December
December 19 & 20: Early release (1:45 pm)
December 23-January 6: No school.
Sign up to Volunteer
Our priority has always been to support the Whittier Community and this year, we are ready to take that to the next level.
As you know, it takes many hands to make this community operate and any amount of help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in joining our small group of volunteers or have any amount of time to donate, please complete the Volunteer Form, or scan the code from your phone.
Resources
View Whittier's school website for everything academic-related.
See or download Boise School District's main student calendar.
Make a one-time donation to the Whittier PTO via Square.
Keep kids active and learning outside the classroom with ideas in the Let Grow kit.
Not sure how to start a conversation or keep one going with your kiddo? Maybe these can help!
Check out apps and other resources in our student section.