Washington County Schools

Last week the Junior class went to the Eisenhower Library on the Eisenhower Foundation Scholarship . The students experienced the library, museum and childhood home. The students also had a chance to take part in a historical escape room activity. They all had a great time.

On May 4th, the local chapter of Rotary recognized one senior from each school district in Washington County. WCHS Senior Layla Tholstrup was recognized for her Academic Integrity, Character, and Service throughout her High School career. Awards were presented by Club President and USD 108 Superintendent of Schools, Denise O'Dea, and incoming Club President and CEO of KSDS, Duane Toews.

Congratulations Layla!

Uniform turn in for JH track...Wednesday, May 13th!

The 6th graders have been working hard on their Passion projects and have spent the last several weeks presenting to their classmates during counseling time. We have some very knowledgeable and talented students at WCES that shared with us what they are passionate about! It was a fun project to finish out 6th grade counseling! (part 2)

The 6th graders have been working hard on their Passion projects and have spent the last several weeks presenting to their classmates during counseling time. We have some very knowledgeable and talented students at WCES that shared with us what they are passionate about! It was a fun project to finish out 6th grade counseling! (part 1)

Two hundred and forty high school students from Washington County, Hanover and Linn were treated to a presentation from Mitch Holthaus today and a commemorative t-shirt sponsored by several local businesses. FBLA was honored to make the shirts. Sponsors were:
Washington County Farm Bureau, Ohlde Family Farms, Keesecker Agribusiness, Meenen Family Farms, Union State Bank, United Bank & Trust, Citizens State Bank, Heritage Fertilizer Sales, Washington Health and Drug, JP Seed, Hornkohl Truck and Tractor, Blue Valley Technologies, Bruna Implement Company, Ash Cree Acres, Landoll Corporation, Mo's Stop 'N Shop, Ohlde Seed Farms, Pro Pour, Midwest Land and Home, and M & M Tire, LLC.

We are excited to introduce our new 2026-2027 FBLA officers! We can’t wait to grow our chapter with new leaders!

President - Allisson Cisneros
Vice President - Madison Linck
Treasurer - Anna Goeckel
Reporter - Madisyn LeDuc
Secretary - Macie Gepner
Chamber Representative - Kelly Annunnziato
Community Service Director - Susy Pallais

The junior high track season has come to an end. Our 46 athletes have worked hard, have been willing to try new events, have shown improvements and have represented themselves and our school very well this season. The coaches are proud of our team and feel that season was a success. Post 2of 2. Tiger strong and Tiger proud!

The junior high track season has come to an end. Our 46 athletes have worked hard, have been willing to try new events, have shown improvements and have represented themselves and our school very well this season. The coaches are proud of our team and feel that season was a success. Post 1of 2.

Thank you so much to Andrea Alldredge, Kaitie Wenzl, Traci Turner, Laramie Jueneman, Keelie Welch, Staci Peters, and Heather Gepner for getting the ribbons ready for the May Pole. It was definitely a team effort!

It is hard to believe today was our last birthday lunch of the year. It was great to celebrate our May birthdays. (4th, 5th, 6th)

It is hard to believe today was our last birthday lunch of the year. It was great to celebrate our May birthdays. (2nd-3rd)

It is hard to believe today was our last birthday lunch of the year. It was great to celebrate our May birthdays. (K-1st)

Thanks again to Washington Farm Bureau for sponsoring Mrs. Baker's class. She purchased a new cubbie organizer, which will be needed for her bigger class next year, more Indian in the Cupboard novels to replace a few worn copies, Fraction War game, and dum dum suckers to use as rewards.

United Bank and Trust provided a delicious breakfast to our staff this morning. Thank you United Bank for your generosity during staff appreciation week.

Thank you to Citizens National Bank for providing a delicious meal to our staff in honor of staff appreciation week.

Tiger golf had a good day at Onaga, and was able to take 4th missing out on 3rd by a few strokes. Tucker Huband was able to take 5th and Noah Hoover placed 9th. Scores were, Tucker Huband-84 Noah Hoover-88 Owen Svanda-98 Mayze Miller-99 Rien Pospichal- 103 Easton Finlayson- 107

This week is staff appreciation week. Today our staff was treated to popcorn, pop, and a candy bar by USD 108.

Congratulations to these top students for being recognized at the Elks Lodge Honors Banquet in Fairbury.

A few more photos from State Forensics—and some big THANK YOUs!

Thank you to the parents who sent treats for our goodie bags, to community members who wrote notes for the participants, to Chris Pannbacker for the generous donation that covered our meal on the way home plus drinks and snacks for the entire state team, to the Booster Club for purchasing a state shirt for every team member, and to the district for providing transportation, our hotel stay, and Saturday lunch. We are so grateful for all the support! 💙