WCHS Juniors are all over Kansas this week participating in the job shadow program. Some are here in Washington, like Jayden at WCH Radiology Department. Others went a lot further like Joree doing therapeutic horse work in Wichita and Tucker and Elin following flight instructors at K-State Salina. Have a great week Juniors!
Congratulations to our NCKMEA musician selections!! Out of our 15 kids who went to audition we had two make the cut and one make the alternate list!!
I am so excited to announce Joselyn Sanchez, flute, and Tucker Huband, trumpet, were selected to the NCKMEA Honor Band and Zoe Sawin, Bari Sax, was selected as alternate.
They will travel to Manhattan December 7, 2024 to work with a clinician and musicians from all over the North Central district. They will then perform a concert at the end of the day.
Making this band allows them the opportunity to try out for the All State Band, in Wichita in February. Congratulations to all those who participated yesterday. It was a day of tough competition and your dedication to practice paid off!
These seniors have completed their XC careers as Washington County Tigers. They were all great leaders , worked hard, and will definitely be missed next year. Thank you, MaKenna, Kenzie, Garrett, and Garrison. Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!
Well, we made it to November. It's hard to believe there are only about 7 school weeks left of 2024. Let's make each of them count. Here is your weekly newsletter.
15 Washington County High School students competed today in Junction City at the District auditions for Band and Choir spots. The Director failed at a group photo at 6am when leaving, but we did snag some happy faces at the end of the day, when we found out they could have ice cream!
Today also marked a new milestone for a Junior High Tiger. Reid Scheer earned a spot via recorded audition a month ago to participate in the NCKMEA Middle Level (junior high) choir. Reid was among almost 150 Junior high kids participating. They worked today with a former college professor from 8:15 this morning until 2:30 this afternoon. Putting on a concert that received a standing ovation from a packed concert hall. We are so proud of him for all his hard work.
Competing were: Seniors- Mackenzie Kuhaneck, Lesyle Martinez, Helena Larsen, Aviana Hertz, and Joselyn Sanchez.
Juniors: Tucker Hubband and Brianne Fincham
Sophmores: Kelly Annunziato, Allisson Cisneroz, Cayden Meadows, and Emma O'Rourke.
Freshman: Witt Keesecker, Adelyn Oakes, Zoe Sawin, and Charlie Yungeberg.
Washington County can be proud of the musicians for all their hard work and dedication. We will find out this week who made which groups. But no matter the outcome I am so thankful lol these students took the time to work and advance their music skills on this Saturday.
Kenzie Baker has finished up her high school career with a 20th place at state XC. She ran through the rain, mud, and yuck to earn the medal. Kenzie finishes as the most decorated XC runner for Washington County. In 6 years of running (junior high and high school) she has medaled in all but 2 meets she has competed in. Kenzie, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and positive representation of Washington County.
Thanks to the rest of the high school XC team, fans, and family that came out today and braved the weather! Once a tiger, Always a tiger!
A run we all will never forget! It's a rainy muddy mess here in Wamego State XC and the races will still go on. Kenzie runs at 12:00!
Tiger Designs thanks Kenzie Baker for letting them design and produce her shirt. It was a pleasure to design something for such a deserving, hard -working student athlete. We are rooting for you!
Due to forecasted weather, the State XC times have been adjusted a little. Kenzie Baker will be representing Washington County and running at 12:00 at the Wamego Golf Course tomorrow.
Happy Halloween from the Music Department. We had a great day today celebrating a great first quarter. We did some scary things this first 12 weeks and I couldn't be more proud of them. Thank you for all that came out to support the Tigers on their way to their first home victory !! What a great game and day!! The band performed their final marching show of the year! We are ready to bring on Basketball!! And our musicians are getting ready for concert season!!
Washington County 42 Goessel 12! We played a complete game and sent our two Seniors out as winners. This was a victory every single player can be proud of. This is the first step of turning the program around and establishing the future. I am so proud of these boys.
Happy Halloween from the Kindergarten crew! Go Tigers!
Happy Halloween from Miss Zoeller's 4th grade class. We had lots of fun yesterday painting fall pumpkins!
Reality U will be hosting an event at Washington County High School on November 20th. This will be for all 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Ms. Busch is looking for volunteers for this event. The program involves two sessions:
Session 1 9:00-10:15a.m.
Session 2 10:15-11:30a.m.
Volunteers arrive at 8:45a.m. for individual booth training and large group orientation. To read more about Reality U visit; https://thepandoinitiative.org/reality-u/
Please contact Ms. Busch (abusch@usd108.org) if you would like to volunteer or sign up at:
https://app.realityu.org/volunteer/b826b034-7e19-c584-725f-258698bbe479
In the spirit of Halloween, students in Biology arranged "skeletal remains" to determine the cause of death of several victims in a haunting mystery.
Today in STEM, students looked at their finished rock candies to evaluate crystal formation.
Happy Halloween from Mrs. Baker's spooktacular students! We had some creative fall pumpkins painted yesterday and are coming home today.
Happy Halloween, 108!! We hope to see you all tonight at the football game. Remember that kickoff is at 6:00 instead of 7:00. Feel free to come in costume!
Justin Slater was the Ruby Reds Fan of the Game last Friday. ❤️🖤🤍 His tiger swag bag and treats were provided by Renee at Tigers for You. The Ruby Reds couldn't recognize our great fans without your support. The three seniors will select the final football Fan of the Game tonight.
Go Tigers!!
The Washington County Woods program was blessed to have the Jim Bohling family, the Rod Stewart family, and Bill Lahodny come to the school and mill lumber. The kids enjoyed seeing the process and participating in milling lumber they will use in the future. Thanks again.
JH Boys Basketball will practice Friday morning. Doors open at 7:30am. Practice begins at 8 am and ends at 930.