Washington County Schools

Preschool welcomed Sheriff Justin to class this week! He talked about ways police keep us safe and ways we can keep ourselves safe. He showed us the tools he uses on the job, and let those who wanted to try on his heavy vest! Thank you, Sheriff Cordry!

The third graders went to visit the Washington Veterinary Clinic this morning for our Classroom to Careers visit. Thanks to the staff for sponsoring our class this year and for all of the great information we learned.

FCCLA held our chapter recognition and officer installation ceremony last week and the officer team is diligently planning activities and scheduling events on their calendar to get the new school year under way. Macie G. -President Anna G- VP of Membership Maddy L- Secretary Susy T- VP of Finance Angela M- VP of Individual Growth and Service Emma C- Vp of Publicity and Activities This is a great group of young leaders to carry our organization forward in the coming year!! Congratulations!

Kindergarten had Muffins for Mom today. It was a great day to celebrate our moms!

The Washington Christian Church bought each of our staff members drinks from Cup of Joy for our staff appreciation week. The drinks were a great treat to end our week.

Part of the WCHS track team headed to Valley Heights today to compete. It was a nice day and we came away with a lot of pr's. Kane, Eli, and Sean had pr's in javelin. Gavin, Preston, Emery, and Bella PR'd in the 100. Bella ran a pr in the 100 hurdles. Preston and Jorge PR'd in the shot. Addy tried the 400 today and ran the weight man relay with Bella, Sean and Jorge. The team of Gavin, Tristan, Emery, and Dallas got the third place medal in the 4x800. It was a good day and glad to get these kids into the events they practice so hard at.

The 4th graders all dressed up for the May Fete. They did a great job singing and winding the May Pole!

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial dropped off goodie bags for our elementary staff. We are very appreciative of this kind gesture.

A huge shoutout to FNB for providing pizza and water for our staff during staff appreciation week. We are thankful for their support of our school.

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)