Reminder: JH Football Players and Parents need to email Coach Huckett for the sportsyou code. rhuckett@usd108.org 1st practice Monday evening. Starting with Sway Concussion testing at 5:30pm in cafeteria. Practice will follow. Ending at 7:30pm.
about 3 hours ago, Ryan Huckett
❤️🖤Welcome Back USD 108🖤❤️ All classified and certified staff were back in the building today to kick off the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️🇺🇸Our theme: United We Stand - Beacons of Hope Our Patriotic Dress up competition Winners were Dan Ditmars and Tiffany Wyatt, and we had 6 fun honorable mentions 🏆 Our outstanding staff are getting ready to welcome students back next week. Go Tigers! 🐅
2 days ago, Jordan Carlson
Superintendent Denise O’Dea giving a welcome speech
All staff gathered for our District kickoff
Our dress up winners Dan Ditmars and Tiffany Wyatt
Our dress up contest Honorable Mentions
And we are back!!! Elementary staff is excited to get the 26-27 school year kicked off!
2 days ago, Amy Hoover
elementary staff in the cafeteria on first day back
Any students taking an online class or college class taught by Mr. Thompson or Mrs. Bruna need to come in for a mandatory meeting Tuesday, August 18th, at 2:30 PM in the High School Library.
2 days ago, Jordan Carlson
Any students taking an online class or college class taught by Mr. Thompson or Mrs. Bruna need to come in for a mandatory meeting Tuesday, August 18th, at 2:30 PM in the High School Library.
Program Overview
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30.
Where: Washington Public Library.
Who: All students from kindergarten through high school.
Cost: Completely free for all families.
Contact the Washington Library for more information.
(785) 325-2114 staff@washingtonkslibrary.org
2 days ago, USD 108
Program Overview When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30. Where: Washington Public Library. Who: All students from kindergarten through high school. Cost: Completely free for all families.
Students - are you thinking about being in the play this year?
3 days ago, Erin Toole
Play Interest Meeting, Thursday, August 20 in the Art Room.
LAST YEAR’S YEARBOOK IS HERE!
🎓 Graduated seniors: Pre-ordered books can be picked up in the Art Room Monday, August 17, or Tuesday, August 18. If neither of those days works, make another arrangement with Mrs. Toole (etoole@usd108.org).

🏫 Current students: Pre-ordered yearbooks will be delivered to you on the first day of school!

📖 Didn’t pre-order one? A limited number of extra copies are available for $50 in the Art Room—while supplies last!

If you want a copy, don’t wait…once they’re gone, they’re gone! 📸✨
3 days ago, Erin Toole
Last year's yearbook has arrived.
Reminder of JH Football meeting and equipment checkout tonight. Meeting at 7pm. 8th graders can checkout equipment anytime after 6pm. 7th graders will checkout equipment after the meeting.
3 days ago, Ryan Huckett
Opportunity for students - join the yearbook staff!
3 days ago, Erin Toole
Be a yearbook photographer - sign up before September 1!
Cross country information: 1. JH and HS will practice together most days. 2. Practice will always start in Mrs. Baker's classroom. 3. Physicals and Concussion papers must be on file before the first practice. 4. Coaches are Mrs. Baker and Mr. Edmonds Practice: 1. Always start at 3:30 unless otherwise noted. 2. August 17th...3:30 August 18th...:6:15 am - meet in front of the high school August 19th.... 3:00- concussion test with Nurse Lisa 3:30- regular practice August 20th.... Will announce later dependent on weather. 3. Always come to practice ready: appropriate workout clothes, shoes and water bottle Sports You app- we will use this as our main communication device. A paper with a code was at enrollment and if you missed it, your student/athlete can get it at practice.
4 days ago, Mistina Baker
tiger
🏐 JH VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE INFORMATION 🏐

Calling all incoming 6th–8th grade students interested in JH Volleyball!

📅 First Week Practice Schedule:

Monday, August 17th - Friday, August 21st: 3:30 PM –5:15 PM.

A volleyball information packet with additional details will be sent home Monday.

IMPORTANT: ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE PHYSICAL FORMS IN TO PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE. There will be NO PowerZone bus transportation available. Students will need to have their own transportation home after practice.

We’re excited to get started! 🏐❤️🖤
5 days ago, Gabriel Schaefer
Welcome Back WCES Families!
5 days ago, Amy Hoover
The WCES staff and I are very excited to get the 2026-2027 school year started. I hope your child is excited to be a part of a new classroom and to come back to the Tiger Family. This letter will give a few reminders and updates to help kick off a successful school year. Open House Tuesday, August 18th 6:00-7:00 pm - all students and families are welcome to visit their classroom, bring in school supplies, and take back to school pictures. First Day of School Wednesday, August 19th - 1/2 day of school with dismissal at 11:30 am. Breakfast will be served but lunch will not. Arrival Students are asked not to arrive at school before 7:35 a.m. There are no available staff on duty until that time. If your child does not ride the bus, please drop him/her off at the west doors of the elementary school. If you plan to walk your child to the door, please park your vehicle in the parking lot. We know our new students might feel overwhelmed the first few days. We will have adults on hand to help support getting them to the right spot. After the first day of school, we appreciate when parents leave their child at the front door/lobby and allow our staff to help your child throughout the building. Breakfast - Students will be allowed to go to breakfast at 7:35 a.m. Start Time - School Day Starts at 7:55 a.m. End Time - School ends at 3:07 for Kindergarten and 3:12 for everyone else. If your child does not ride the bus, you can pick up your child outside the front doors. Absence - If your child is sick or will be absent, please make sure to call the elementary office no later than 9:00 a.m. Please make sure to familiarize yourself with our attendance policy in the Elementary Handbook. August Menu: August 2026 Menus.jpg We are excited to have new staff additions to our building. Below is our new staff and their position. As always, reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day! Amy Hoover WCES Principal ahoover@usd108.org 785-325-2261, ext 2

✨ HELLO, TIGERS! ✨

A new school year is here, and we are SO excited to welcome back our Tiger Community!

Our Staff. Students. Community Members.
YOU are what make our school district so special! 🐯

📬 Check out the Welcome Back Newsletter for important updates, information, and activity dates as we kick off the new school year!

🎉 Let’s make it a great year, Tigers! 🐯

6 days ago, Jordan Carlson
Hello Tigers Newsletter Cover Page; snapshot of handbook changes and what can be found in the newsletter
Welcome Back Letter from Mrs. Carlson "Hey Tigers, I’m so excited to be starting back here for my 3rd year at Washington County. I’m ready for kids to be back in the building and for the semester to start rolling. Back to School Night and Meet the Tigers will be here before we know it. There are going to be some changes this year that I know will require our students and families to adapt. Change is always difficult but change is also necessary. With the new state law banning cell phones and other electronic devices, we have updated our expectations and consequences. Open Lunch is now for all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in good standing, and this year we will see a Valedictorian and Salutatorian at graduation. Additionally, this year, we are going to work with students to start taking responsibility for their attendance. We know that employers want to hire individuals who are consistent, reliable and professional and that starts with our youngest employable citizens. We maintain that one of our main priorties is preparing our students for success after high school. Each new school year is an opportunity for our students to carve a new path for themselves and I believe our amazing staff members are here to help support these students along their way. With good communication and respectful cooperation we, as a community, can improve the educational experience and lives of these students. Let’s Do This!!
A summary of "No School" dates for the entire school year. It's best to plan vacations and appointments on days where students don't miss school.
First day of sports practice is August 17th, Make sure if you are playing sports or you have band, P.E. or weights class that the office has your sports physical on file, Any student taking an online class or college class needs to report to a meeting in the High School Library at 2:30 PM on Tuesday August 18th, Reminder there is no PowerZone Bus that will pick up students after sports practice, Changes to when the eligibility report will be ran
Back to School night is August 18th from 6-7 PM. The first day of school is an 11:30 dismissal on Wednesday August 19th.
The district Cell Phone policy
Activity Dates for the month of August
Due to recent Kansas law, school districts and educators must limit social media to one-way communication with students. Since we can't always know if we're communicating with a student, we are no longer able to respond to direct messages or comment-based conversations on our social media pages.

It's important to us to provide support when needed. Please contact your student's school if you need assistance. (785) 325-2261
10 days ago, USD 108
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Make sure to become familiar with our JH & HS Policy on Personal Electronic Devices.
11 days ago, Jordan Carlson
Electronic Device Policy for Washington County Junior/Senior High School
Come Join the Team!
11 days ago, Ryan Sanneman
We are looking for a JH Cheer and High School Golf Coach
Attention Parents and Students interested in playing HS football this Fall. There will be a Parent/Guardian and Player meeting on Monday, August 10 at 6 PM JR/SR equipment checkout will begin at 5:30 PM. SO/FR athletes will begin checkout at 6:30 PM. Or at the conclusion of meeting Contact Coach Pannbacker with any questions you may have.
14 days ago, Jake Pannbacker
Day one of Band Camp went well. Less photos were taken than should have happened, but oh the memories. Skills were introduced, leaders stepped out and newbies showed up and looked like pros. This year is going to be exciting. Day one theme was Country vs Country Club. Winners for the best dressed were Kane - Country and Olivia and Greyson for Country Club. Color Tag proved to be a band favorite and so we got some pretty good cardio in. 2nd photo has our winners. Day Two is set up for great success and praying the rain stays away.
16 days ago, Abi Sawin
day 1 minus a few
winners of Color Tag
best dressed for day 1

📚🍎 School will be here before we know it! 🐯

The countdown is on, Tigers! We hope you're soaking up these last days of summer, but it's almost time to head back to the classroom.

https://www.usd108.org/o/washington-county/page/mealprogram

18 days ago, Heather Gepner
School enrollment, Aug 4, 7am-5pm; elementary gym, bring all paperwork
NOTICE-Sports physicals and baseline concussion testing info.
20 days ago, Lisa Ouellette
Sports physicals due by August 17th practice