Washington County Schools

Vendor spotlight: Shelby Laflen, sign maker! Remember the Vendor Fair showcasing WCHS entrepreneurs will be Wednesday, April 28th from 6:30-8:30pm in the WCHS gym.

Vendor spotlight: Grayson Votipka & Garrison Sand, coasters! Remember the Vendor Fair showcasing WCHS entrepreneurs will be Wednesday, April 28th from 6:30-8:30pm in the WCHS gym.

As of now, the Junior High Tigers are a “go” for tomorrow’s track meet at Mankato. Tigers, dress warm, bring extra dry clothes, snacks, and be ready to compete! *Only change as of now is, there is no javelin!

Octavian’s Explore project for this semester is promoting “Puppy Play Time” for KSDS. Some of the 8th graders along with Mr. Kearn had the chance to do just that today. The kids had the best time! Thank you, KSDS! #betigerstrong #PBL

Vendor spotlight: Michaela Jueneman, photographer! Remember the Vendor Fair showcasing WCHS entrepreneurs will be Wednesday, April 28th from 6:30-8:30pm in the WCHS gym.

Vendor spotlight: Joy Lucas, dog bandanas! Remember the Vendor Fair showcasing WCHS entrepreneurs will be Wednesday, April 28th from 6:30-8:30pm in the WCHS gym.

Don't forget..... IT's TONIGHT

Vendor spotlight: Ella Dusin, candle maker! Remember the Vendor Fair showcasing WCHS entrepreneurs will be Wednesday, April 28th from 6:30-8:30pm in the WCHS gym.

Attend WCHS Forensics Showcase in person or on Facebook live: Wednesday, April 21 at 6:30pm in Band Room. See all our State Champs and Festival qualifiers.

Junior High Track Meet on Thursday, 4/22/21 is still a "go" at this time. Everyone hang in there!! Warm weather not far ahead! Ms. E

The Belleville Lions track meet scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday 4/20) and the Washington JV track meet on Thursday (4/22) have been cancelled.

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