Come support your Jr. Blues and all the students participating at tonight's State Quarterfinal Soccer game vs. Liberal! Game starts at 6:00 PM at the WRHS McElroy Field and will be live streamed at http://wrhs.net/live.

The winner of tonight's game will advance to State Semifinals on Wednesday, November 6.

A student-led program at Washburn Rural High School paid tribute to all American veterans this afternoon. The program was hosted by Washburn Rural JROTC and featured performances by the school's band and choir.

The mission of Washburn Rural JROTC is to develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving their nation and community. Under the direction of Lt. Col. Ron Daniels, the high school program works to instill the values of citizenship, community service, responsibility, good character, self-discipline, and instruction in Aerospace fundamentals.

The program may be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUlniIMkWzU.

Reminder: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, is an early release day. All schools will dismiss 90 minutes early.

Congratulations to Hanna Kemble-Mick, counselor at Indian Hills Elementary School, for being named one of five finalists for the 2025 School Counselor of the Year awards program by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)! The program honors exemplary school counseling professionals who devote their careers to serving as advocates for the nation’s students, helping them achieve success in school and in life.

“ASCA’s School Counselor of the Year program shines a valuable spotlight on the school counseling profession, bringing attention to exceptional school counselors who are supporting K–12 students every day,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “School counselors are vital to students’ academic achievement, social-emotional development and plans for life after graduation. The 2025 finalists have demonstrated their commitment to the values and mission of the profession to help all students succeed.”

Hanna was previously named 2023-2024 Kansas School Counselor of the Year by the Kansas School Counselor Association. Hanna will participate in face-to-face interviews with the national selection committee in Washington, D.C. later this month. The winner will be announced in late fall.

Congratulations, Hanna! Regardless of the outcome, we are so very proud to have you on our team!

Congratulations to Washburn Rural High School for being selected as a Unified Champion School with Banner distinction! This recognition celebrates schools that excel in fostering intentional and inclusive social interaction through sports, leadership, and whole-school engagement. Washburn Rural High School Unified Sports brings together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, creating a unified environment of teamwork and respect.

To earn Banner status, a school must meet ten national standards of excellence. Washburn Rural is the only school in the state of Kansas to earn Banner status this year. This marks the second time the school has been awarded a Champion School Banner.

It's 🚌National School Bus Safety Week🚌! Let's take a moment to honor the dedicated team that ensures our students are safely transported to and from school and various other events and activities throughout the year. Our bus drivers collectively log more than one million miles every year! And they do it with the support of our bus paras, mechanics, maintenance staff, and office staff. To the entire transportation team, thank you for keeping our students safe – mile after mile, day after day. We appreciate all you do!

Are you interested in joining this amazing team? We have openings and would love to connect with you! Visit careers.usd437.net for more information on becoming a bus driver.

Come support your Jr. Blues and all the students participating at tonight's Regional Championship Soccer game vs. Lawrence Free State! Game starts around 6:00 PM at the WRHS McElroy Field and will be live streamed at http://wrhs.net/live.

The winner of tonight's game will advance to State Quarterfinals on Monday, November 4.

Come support your Jr. Blues and all the students participating at tonight's Round 1 Regional Soccer game vs. Maize High School! Game starts at 6:00 PM at the WRHS McElroy Field and will be live streamed at http://wrhs.net/live.

The winner of tonight's game will advance to Regional Finals on Thursday, October 31.

Come support your Lady Blues and all the students participating at the Varsity 6A Sub-State Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, October 26! Games start at 1:00 PM in the WRHS Activity Center. Washburn Rural is hosting Topeka High School, Lawrence Free State High School, and Liberal High School.

All games will be live streamed at http://wrhs.net/live.

The winner of the tournament will advance to the state tournament in Salina on November 1-2.

Match 1: Washburn Rural vs. Liberal
Match 2: Topeka High vs. Free State
Match 3: Winners of match 1 and 2

Thank you to the Auburn-Washburn Public Schools Foundation for all they do to support our district. Funding from this golf tournament will provide even more enriching learning opportunities in the future!