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Summer Meal Program
Auburn-Washburn will once again offer free summer meals for children ages 1-18. Meals will be available Monday through Friday, June 1 through July 31, at Pauline Central Primary School (6625 SW...
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Good morning, Panthers!!
We can't wait to see you and start the new year! Please join us for our back-to-school night August 7th!
Pauline Central Primary School
SURPRISE…..
🎉 Our School Spirit Store is OPEN! 🎉
Show your school pride and get ready for an amazing school year! Our PTO has partnered with our favorite local t-shop H&H to offer a variety of school spirit wear for students, families, and staff.
🛍️ Spirit Store Open Now!
📅 Orders close: Sunday, July 27
👕 Delivery: Orders will be delivered directly to your child's classroom during the second week of school, making it easy and convenient!
Whether you're looking for a new spirit shirt for school events, field trips, spirit days, or just to show your school pride, now is the perfect time to order.🐆💙🐆💙
❤️ Order today before the store closes on July 27!
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
Friday Night Lights will be here before you know it and we're looking for Lil' Blues to help cheer on our team!
The annual Lil' Blues Cheer Clinic will be held on Friday, September 18, from 4:30-7:30 PM. Participants in Kindergarten through sixth grade will learn cheers, practice stunts, and perform with Washburn Rural High School cheerleaders during the first quarter of the varsity football game.
Register today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9zBQ6nYAUMwKQCZpk6ATytNianylxjoqxaOcHCYvdjPSekw/viewform. 💙
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🎒 BACKPACK GIVEAWAY EVENT – SAVE THE DATE! 📌
📍 Topeka
🗓️ Thursday, July 30th | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📌 Stormont Vail Events Center – Agriculture Hall
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available! Download your list and get a head start on back-to-school shopping at http://www.usd437.net/supplylists.
Have you ever wondered what our Pauline Schools PTO actually does?
Our PTO is a group of parents, grandparents, teachers, and community members working together to make our schools even better!
Enjoy this short recap video from last school year! We do not own this song
Last year, your PTO helped provide things like:
⭐ Organized Spirit Nights
⭐Fed our amazing teachers at Parent Teacher Conferences
⭐ Teacher appreciation
⭐ Classroom support
⭐ Student activities
⭐ Fundraisers that gave back to our schools
⭐ Offered our families spirit gear
⭐Funded classroom field trips
⭐Volunteered at picture day, book fair, & in the nurse's office
⭐Planned & hosted family fun night
⭐Participated in the first ever district wide Turkey Trot
⭐Hosted Pauline Express for our community
⭐Brought in engaging assemblies
Be watching later this month for ways YOU can get involved with our PTO for this coming school year!
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
🍎Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications are Now Available!
A nutritious meal can make a big difference in a student's day. Auburn-Washburn is committed to ensuring every student has access to healthy, balanced meals throughout the year.
Many families qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income. Eligibility guidelines change from year to year, so even if you haven't qualified before, it may be worth taking a few minutes to check.
Learn more and apply for the 2026–2027 school year at: http://usd437.net/food-service.
Did you know Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library has passes that you can borrow to Topeka Zoo, Kansas Children's Discovery Center, and the Kansas Mueseum of History?
If you need something to do this summer check it out on their website!
(Don’t forget to also sign up for their Summer Reading program!)
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Passes
Reserve a FREE pass to play at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, a fun, hands-on children’s attraction with emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Please help us spread the word about this important change!
📢 UPDATE 📢
Beginning July 1, Auburn-Washburn's FREE Summer Meal Program will transition to a convenient grab-and-go format. Meals will be available Monday through Friday at Pauline Central Primary School. Please note the program will be closed on July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
⏰ Pickup Time: 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Each child who is present may receive both lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning during a single pickup. Meals no longer need to be consumed on site.
We look forward to continuing to serve our students and families throughout the summer!
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
We will once again be offering FREE summer meals for children ages 1–18. Meals will be available Monday through Friday, June 1 through July 31, at Pauline Central Primary School. Please note the program will be closed on July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
🥞 Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 a.m.
🥪 Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
All meals will be served inside the Pauline Central cafeteria in a dine-in format.
Pauline Central Primary School
📣 Help PTO Plan This Year's Spirit Nights!
As we begin planning PTO events for the upcoming school year, we'd love your feedback!
Tell us:
⭐ What was your favorite Spirit Night from last year?
⭐ Which restaurants or businesses would you like us to partner with again?
⭐ Are there any new places you'd love to see us try?
Your input helps us choose fundraising events that are fun, convenient, and well-attended by our school families.
Drop your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️
Thank you for helping make our PTO events successful. We can't wait for another great year of supporting our students, staff, and schools!