OUR FAVORITE WHITFIELD TRADITIONS

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH

In celebration of the start of the school year, the community gathers on campus to enjoy BBQ, carnival games, and fall sport exhibitions.

Senior Sunrise And Senior Sunset

The senior class gathers on the practice field at 7:00 AM on the first day of school to welcome their final year at Whitfield. On the last day of classes, they again gather, this time at 7:00 PM to bid farewell to secondary school.

WELCOME CLAP-IN

On the first day of school, the senior class lines the portico leading to the main entrance and cheers for each student as they enter the building.

Lip Syncs

On the Friday of Homecoming weekend, representatives from each grade level perform a song and dance routine in front of the school community and a panel of judges.

Spirit Week

Taking place during the week leading up to Homecoming and again in the week leading up to Spring Recess, Spirit Weeks consist of themed dress-up days, daily assemblies, and grade level competitions.

Trash Can Band

Made entirely of trash cans, this co-ed percussion group performs throughout the school year during all-school assemblies and for special events.

WHITFIELD’S SCHOOL DOG

About 20 years ago, a neighbor’s dog decided that Whitfield was his new home. Whitfield’s current school dog is an eight- year-old Golden Retriever named Sunshine. You can find her sleeping in the hallway between the head of school and the assistant head of school offices.