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Some things never go out of style.🏆
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
Washburn Rural High School is once again the no. 1 ranked public high school in Shawnee County according to U.S. News & World Report!
The newly released "Best High Schools" rankings evaluate schools using a variety of indicators, including state assessment performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.
Earning the top spot year after year says something about the students, staff, families, and community who make Auburn-Washburn such a special place.
Congratulations, Jr. Blues! 💙🤍
The WRHS Blues Backers are our high school PTO, and they do a LOT to support our students and staff! From running the concession stand at sporting events, to providing classroom grants, to organizing Post Prom each spring, their work makes a real difference at WRHS.
They are currently looking for volunteers, donors, and individuals interested in filling open positions within the organization.
If you’d like to get involved and help support our students and staff, click the link below to join, volunteer, and/or donate to the Blues Backers!
Every bit of support makes a difference. 💙
Washburn Rural Blues Backers
Eek! Games start this coming week, and we don’t have enough Blues Backers to open the concession stands. We need a concessions purchaser, or a team of parents who would share that job throughout the school year. Not to be dramatic, but we cannot run concession stands this year if we can’t get more help.
There are several other open positions as well, and we are about $4,000 short of our Membership donation goal. All money goes directly back to the students and school. Please help and SHARE! If you’re willing to help, please email bluesbackers@gmail.com
Friday Night Lights and other exciting sporting events are right around the corner! Skip the line by securing your Washburn Rural High School activity passes and single game tickets today!
Purchase online at https://www.gobound.com/ks/schools/washburnrural/tickets
REMINDER FOR FANS 62 AND OLDER: You qualify for a lifetime activity pass that grants access to every home athletic event (excluding post-season KSHSAA-sponsored events). Stop by the Shuler Education Center during business hours to claim your pass!
What a great way to welcome our freshmen and new students to the Junior Blue family!
A HUGE thank you to PT’s Coffee and Silver Lake Bank for covering the cost of WRHS Blue Out shirts for every freshman and new student!
Your generosity helps our newest Junior Blues feel welcomed, connected, and part of the WRHS family from Day One!
We are proud to assist the Kansas Highway Patrol on this important public safety campaign. As students head back to school this week, remember to slow down, stay alert, and always obey school bus STOP arms.
Let’s work together to keep our kids safe!
Went in as underdogs. Came out on top.
For the first time since 1952, your Washburn Rural High School Junior Blues are 🏆 STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONS! 🏆
The Junior Blues capped off an incredible season with a thrilling victory over the defending state champions, proving that hard work, determination, and belief in each other can accomplish great things.
Congratulations to these future Hall of Famers, their coaches, and everyone who helped make this historic season possible. You’ve made Junior Blue Nation proud and secured your place in Washburn Rural history.
Way to get it done! 💙⚾🤍
🔍 Junior Blues, we're on the lookout for YOU!
Walk-in registration is happening until 7:00 today, and all high school students are required to attend in person.
While you're here, be sure to:
🎓 Have your picture taken and pick up your student ID badge
🚗 Get your parking permit (if applicable)
💵 Pay your fees
📋 Take care of other important back-to-school items
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!
Check out the latest issue of the Junior Blues Newsletter!
https://usd437.net/assets/newsletters/junior-blues-news/summer-2026
Please join us in CONGRATULATING Ms. Haley Schmitz who was recently named the Steve and Janet Wozniak Kansas Tech Teacher of the Year! Ms. Schmitz teaches AP Computer Science, among a myriad of other courses, and has dramatically expanded the program at WRHS since her arrival! She received the award at the Ad Astra Technology Summit held on the campus of Wichita State University a week ago. She was also recently named as the USD 437 Secondary Nominee for Kansas Teacher of the Year! She is pictured below with WRHS Principal, Ed Raines.
