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Reminder that Monday, April 19 is a teacher inservice day and there is no school for students.
The WCHS Art department took 70 pieces of work from 36 students to the GFWC show held at KSDS on Saturday, April 17. The show is hosted by the local GFWC show for area schools. This year Washington County and Republic County competed in the show. The show was judged by Kurt Funke. In this show all pieces receive a blue, red or white ribbon rating and best of categories were awarded: WCHS Sophomore Abi Sawin received the best in category award for painting for her watercolor, "The Places I Will Go" SHOWN HERE. WCHS received 13 blue ribbons - listed below.
Receiving Blues in Painting:
Abi Sawin - The Places I'll Go
Garret Kohlmeyer - Son of Lemon
Kady Toole - Self Portrait
Receiving Blues in Drawing:
Garrett Kohlmeyer (2) - Sweet Decomposition and Inedible Arrangement
Kady Toole (2): From the Artist's Mind and Tea Party
Rachael Craig: Mr. Einstein
Receiving Blues in Mixed Media:
Abi Sawin - Self portrait
Allie Rumsey - There's Color in Dark Places
Kady Toole - Pretty Little Bird
Receiving Blues in Sculpture:
Abi Sawin- Paper Flowers
WCHS competed in the Cloud County Community College art show recently. Each school could enter 10 pieces for this virtual show. The results can be seen in YouTube video link below (schools are listed alphabetically so Washington County is at the end if you want to jump there). Gold medals and blue ribbons were given as awards of merit. The following competed for WCHS: Acrylic painting: Kirsten Ouellette - medal. Watercolor: Abi Sawin - medal, Kady Toole - medal, Rachael Craig. Drawing: Makenna Hertz - medal, Rachael Craig- blue ribbon, Kady Toole - blue ribbon, Garrett Kohlmeyer. Mixed Media - Garrett Kohlmeyer - blue ribbon, Alejandra Martinez.
https://youtu.be/qtq9Udqe8Ig
Just wanted to thank the Usd 108 faculty and staff for celebrating my birthday yesterday. You sure know how to make a girl feel special. 40 never felt so good!!!!
Come hear WCHS students perform their poetry and prose readings, act in duets and solos, and give informative speeches.... you'll enjoy their performances!
Please wear masks and practice social distancing.
Some WC Juniors enjoying some WC Elementary P.E. Everyone had so much fun! #betigerstrong
PROMENADE UPDATE
The Promenade will take place at 5:00 PM, Saturday, April 17th in the Elementary Gym. We ask that all spectators wear masks and take temperatures upon entering. Please park and enter on the Elementary side. Thanks!
See you then!
Washington County High School is pleased to announce that graduating senior, Alyssa (AJ) Jensen, has been awarded the Hagan Scholarship. "The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high achieving students from small towns and rural areas to graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $48,000 over four years to attend college. Recipients must enroll at an eligible four year not-for-profit college or university the first semester following high school graduation. In addition, free workshops, free Schwab brokerage accounts, and free travel/study abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum."
AJ is the daughter of Shana and Troy Jensen of Washington, Kansas. She plans to major in Early Childhood Development at Emporia State University.
USD 108 is so proud of you, AJ! #betigerstrong #thankyouhaganfoundation
Last week we celebrated April birthdays with a delicious birthday lunch. This is the 5th and 6th grade April birthdays.
Last week we celebrated April birthdays with a delicious birthday lunch. This is the 4th grade April birthdays.
Last week we celebrated April birthdays with a delicious birthday lunch. This is the 3rd grade April birthdays.
Last week we celebrated April birthdays with a delicious birthday lunch. This is the Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade April birthdays.
I would like to thank Ramona Tiemeyer for donating these books, that she purchased using a Thrivent grant, to help raise awareness of Down Syndrome.
Far throwing and jumping, fast running, and high jumping were the Junior High Tigers today. We had many PR’s and confidence gained at the track meet. The future looks great for the hard work these kids are putting in!
Far throwing and jumping, fast running, and high jumping were the Junior High Tigers today. We had many PR’s and confidence gained at the track meet. The future looks great for the hard work these kids are putting in!
Far throwing and jumping, fast running, and high jumping were the Junior High Tigers today. We had many PR’s and confidence gained at the track meet. The future looks great for the hard work these kids are putting in!
Far throwing and jumping, fast running, and high jumping were the Junior High Tigers today. We had many PR’s and confidence gained at the track meet. The future looks great for the hard work these kids are putting in!
We are waiting on one last truck to deliver flowers/plants. Please text me if you were planning to pick up your order this evening. We will not be ready for pick up by 4:00.
P.S.... THE FLOWERS ARE GORGEOUS!!! 785-747-6843
FCCLA is having another MOVIE NIGHT!!!! Please see the attached flyer for details. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this family oriented activity. Hope to see you there!