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WHITE PINE CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success for Every Student

Parent Newsletter 9-16-25

Posted Date: 09/16/25 (03:09 PM)


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Weekly Parent Newsletter

Go Cougars!

September 16, 2025
 

Reminders

  • Center Stage Theatre will perform School of Rock for our STEM in Music Night on October 15th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now, including regular tickets, Cougar Combo Packs, and limited VIP pre-event tickets with Paige Anne. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the tickets page to find the October 15th event. https://centerstageif.ludus.com/index.php

  • LET’S BE FRIENDS! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook!
  1. District: https://www.facebook.com/WhitePineCharterSchools
  2. STEM Academy: https://www.facebook.com/wpcscougar/
  3. Elementary: https://www.facebook.com/whitepineelementary/

Carpool Information & Reminders:
  • Bonneville County has asked that parents do not park in the street in the bike lane and have their students walk to them. If you are picking your child up, please come through the carpool loop. 
  • Help us keep morning drop-off safe and smooth!
  • Please use the carpool line only to drop off students—no parking and walking students to the doors, and no drop-offs at the front of the building.
  • Make sure backpacks, coats, and goodbyes are ready before you enter the line.
  • Keep moving forward as far as you can and follow staff directions to keep the flow going.
To pick up a student early from school:
  • On Mon, Tue, Thur, or Fri - pick-up must be before 2:45 PM.
  • On Wed, pick-up must be before 12:45 PM.
For transportation changes:
  • On Mon, Tue, Thur, or Fri - changes must be made before 1:30 PM.
  • On Wed, changes must be made before 12:00 PM.
 
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PFA News

  • October 1st: PFA Meeting: 6:00PM, School Library
  • October 3rd: Spirit Day & Popcorn Friday! Wear your Cougar spirit wear and bring 50 cents for popcorn!
 

School Board Director Openings

Make a difference at White Pine! Apply for one of 4 open board seats by September 23rd at boardclerk@wpcscougars.org.
 
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Do you own a business?

  • Our 4th Annual Walk-A-Thon FUNdraiser kicked off Sept. 10, with Walk Day on Sept. 24. This year’s goal is $12,000 to support athletics, the greenhouse, and the STEM courtyard. Donations are due to teachers by Sept. 24. Students, classes, and teachers can all win great prizes for participation.

  • Looking to showcase your business? Be a Walk-A-Thon sponsor or highlight your business in the Sept. 25th Homecoming Parade! Email smithhe@wpcscougars.org.
  • Make sure to fill out the link emailed to you for the Walk-A-Thon t-shirt if you donated $50.00 for the Early Bird Special (deadline Sept 15th) this is DUE, SEPT 15th. If you did not receive the link, please contact Heather Smith at smithhe@wpcscougars.org.
 

Club Sign Ups

We still have some club openings! Take a look HERE and try something new this year!
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