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Wednesday, May 7 is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed 90 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled. Auburn-Washburn provides early release days to give teachers an opportunity to...
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Kindergarten enrollment is an exciting time in the life of a family! At Auburn-Washburn, the enrollment process begins with Kindergarten Roundup, an event designed to introduce families to the...
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💚Thank you to our dedicated and amazing staff who help ensure ALL of our Farley Foxes get the opportunity to enjoy field day! 🦊⚽️🌞
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Adapted Field Day 2025 was a tremendous success! We are grateful for the gift this event is to our students and their families. It is entirely employee-led and made possible by the dedication of this incredible team: Hailey Deters, Zuleika Reynoso, Michelle Quinn, Rachel Grieves, Anthony Wunder, Lisa Ritchey, Emma Boulton, Rachael Loyd, and Kristi Teal. A heartfelt thank you to them and the businesses who sponsor this joyous event.
Our lost and found has out grown our table space! If you see something that belongs to your student have them stop by and pick it up! We want all items to go to their owner. After school is out, items will be donated to our district community clothes closet.
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Message from the Principal As the days grow warmer and the sun sticks around a little longer, it's a reminder that we're entering one of...
We had so many FUN visitors today for High-Five Friday!
Washburn University athletes and members of the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office gave us all a reason to SMILE!
What a wonderful way to start the day!
We kicked off our first round of career day activities this week with our fifth and sixth grade students! The sixth graders visited the brand new Washburn Rural Innovation Center, where they toured a variety of career and technical education programs. Our fifth graders had a special visit from four members of the Washburn University men’s basketball team, who shared how their education has shaped their career paths. Both experiences sparked great conversations and helped our students begin thinking about their futures as they get ready for the transition to middle school!
Who said reviewing standards couldn’t be fun! 4th grade teachers put on their annual Glow Day to get ready for Math state assessments! Get Your Glow On!
Our lost and found has grown! Please take a look at the video to see if anything may be your students and have them pick it up!
💚🦊 For those of you who haven’t met her yet, please welcome Carrie Haverty as our new head secretary! We are so excited to have her join our amazing staff! 🎉
Fun week at the Farley Golf Club. Students in grades 2-6 finished their golf unit playing 9 holes out in front of school. They had options of playing their own ball, or teaming up with a partner(s) to play an alternate shot on each hole as well!
They’re easy to celebrate!
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Three shining stars from the Farley Elementary School community were honored with special awards last night at the Board of Education meeting. They are sixth-grade student Alexa Mitchell and staff members Tasha Ullom and Layne Nash.
Alexa Mitchell was presented with the Shining Star Student Award. A Farley Fox since kindergarten, Alexa leads quietly by example, showing strength, perseverance, and integrity. She consistently puts forth her best effort. Principal Katie Sonderegger shared, "She continues to give her best without being asked or reminded. She doesn’t need applause or external rewards to do the right thing. She simply does it, because that’s who she is."
Library aide and paraprofessional Tasha Ullom was honored with an All-Star Staff Award for bringing heart, skill, and dedication to everything she does. She connects naturally with others, approaching each student with compassion, patience, and high expectations. Principal Sonderegger shared, "She instinctively knows how to build meaningful relationships, meet kids where they are, and help them grow. Her positive energy is contagious, and students gravitate toward her because they know they’re seen, heard, and supported."
PE teacher Layne Nash was also presented with an All-Star Staff Award. In recognizing Mr. Nash, Principal Sonderegger shared, "Mr. Nash is the kind of teacher every student – and every school – dreams of having. He doesn’t just teach physical education; he teaches essential life skills. His lessons are grounded in teamwork, respect, perseverance, and kindness – skills our students will carry with them long after they leave our building." He’s especially impactful for those needing extra support, with Sonderegger adding, "The opportunity to earn “Nash Time” is one of the most powerful motivators we have."
Please join us in celebrating Alexa, Tasha, and Layne – three deserving individuals who embody the spirit, dedication, and excellence of Auburn-Washburn.
