The building was originally built as a junior high and has a full auditorium and a full-size gymnasium. There is a small computer lab in the school's library and computers with Internet access in every classroom. The school's outdoor facilities include a large field as well as playground equipment. The primary and intermediate students have separate playgrounds. Principal Terry Sandlin said Whitson has an active parent support group.
Many parents volunteer in the classrooms daily and help students with reading and other activities.
There is also a strong PTO, Sandlin said. They put on a carnival each year along with other events and fundraisers. Whitson has an active music program. There are three annual music programs and a musical in the spring. Sandlin said the PTO sponsors an after-school choir program as well.