The Class of 2039 has officially arrived!

Welcome to our kindergarteners, who have taken their first steps on an educational journey that will carry them all the way to graduation. We're so glad you're here!

We are proud to share that Washburn Rural North Middle School has received a 2026 International Architecture Award®, recognizing it among the world’s outstanding new works of architecture and design.

Presented by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, the International Architecture Awards honor innovative and cutting-edge design from around the world. This year, more than 1,200 projects were shortlisted for consideration, with just over 250 receiving awards or honorable mentions.

We are incredibly proud to be recognized on an international stage! Read more here: https://www.chi-athenaeum.org/international-architecture-award-winners-2026/2026/07/31/washburn-rural-north-middle-school-kansas,-usa-2025/

The Washburn Rural North Middle School Raven Media Yearbook Staff recently earned a Superior rating from the Kansas Scholastic Press Association for its inaugural yearbook!

The yearbook was created by a team of 18 eighth-grade students – now freshmen – who spent six months capturing stories, memories, and moments from the school year. Their work was evaluated in the areas of theme, coverage, photography, writing, and design.

What an incredible accomplishment for their very first yearbook!

Staff received a warm welcome from our Washburn Rural High School cheerleaders this morning as they arrived for All Staff Convocation. We're ready for an amazing year together!

We spy with our little eye… our internationally award-winning safety competition driver! 🏆

We were proud to assist the Kansas Highway Patrol on this important public safety campaign.

As students head back to school next week, remember to slow down, stay alert, and always obey school bus STOP arms. Let’s work together to keep our kids safe!

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Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Auburn-Washburn team!

Today marks the beginning of our two-day New Staff Academy, where our newest educators and staff members will connect with colleagues, learn about the district's mission and culture, explore the tools and resources that support student success, and prepare for the year ahead.

We're excited to have them on board, and we look forward to the positive impact they'll make in our schools!

Backpacks are packed. School supplies are ready. And now it's time to meet your teachers!🍎

Meet the Teacher Night for many of our elementary schools will take place on Friday, August 7. We can't wait to welcome students and families into our classrooms to kick off another great school year.

Check the graphic below for your school's schedule. See you soon!

We’re making it easier to stay connected!

Auburn-Washburn is transitioning to ParentSquare for all communication between school and home. Families can receive updates, communicate with teachers and staff through secure two-way messaging, sync school calendars with their personal calendars, and more – on your phone, computer, or through the free app.

We’re looking forward to stronger connections and better communication across the district.

To get started:

1️⃣Sign up: https://www.parentsquare.com/signin

2️⃣Download the app: https://www.parentsquare.com/resources/app-download/

3️⃣Watch this brief video: https://vimeo.com/362598038/49d9ffc580?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Reminder to Washburn Rural High School families: Walk-in registration is happening today (Wednesday, July 29) and tomorrow (Thursday, July 30) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the school.

Be sure to stop by to pick up your student ID badge, parking permit, and more. We look forward to seeing you!

Your printed 2026-2027 Auburn-Washburn District Calendar should be arriving in mailboxes soon!

Want a digital copy, too?

You can view or download it anytime to keep important school dates at your fingertips: https://usd437.net/assets/documents/district-wide/calendars/wall-calendar/pdf/2026-2027.