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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...
Auburn-Washburn Board of Education Announces Next Superintendent
The Auburn-Washburn Board of Education has reached an agreement with Dr. Katie Collier to serve as the next Superintendent of Schools for Auburn-Washburn Unified School District. The Board is...
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There will be two sessions, each session with an AM or PM option. Session 1: May 27 – June 10 Session 2: June 15-29 To enroll in Driver's Ed, students must be 14 years old by May 27 for session 1 o...
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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.
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! 💙⚾🤍
Three members of the WRHS Class of 2026 have earned appointments to prestigious U.S. service academies. We could not be more proud. 🇺🇸
WIBW
Three Washburn Rural High School seniors earned appointments to three United States service academies. >>> https://www.wibw.com/2026/05/13/good-kids-washburn-rural-high-school-seniors-earn-appointments-us-service-academies/
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
From first-day butterflies to graduation caps, the journey has come full circle. In what has become one of our favorite traditions, members of the Washburn Rural High School Class of 2026 returned to their elementary schools this week, walking the same halls where their stories first began.
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we can't wait to see all the amazing places life will take you. No matter where your path leads, know that your Auburn-Washburn family will be cheering you on every step of the way!
Check out the latest issue of the Junior Blues Newsletter!
https://usd437.net/assets/newsletters/junior-blues-news/may-2026
Check out the latest issue of the Junior Blues Newsletter!
https://usd437.net/assets/newsletters/junior-blues-news/april-2026
The Auburn-Washburn Board of Education has reached an agreement with Dr. Katie Collier to serve as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.
Dr. Collier currently serves as Deputy Superintendent of Blue Valley School District and brings more than 30 years of experience in public education. She was selected following a comprehensive national search that included extensive community input.
Dr. Collier will succeed Dr. Scott McWilliams, who is retiring after 11 years of service to Auburn-Washburn. She is expected to begin her role on July 1, 2026.
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
The Auburn-Washburn Board of Education has reached an agreement with Dr. Katie Collier to serve as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.
Dr. Collier currently serves as Deputy Superintendent of Blue Valley School District and brings more than 30 years of experience in public education. She was selected following a comprehensive national search that included extensive community input.
Dr. Collier will succeed Dr. Scott McWilliams, who is retiring after 11 years of service to Auburn-Washburn. She is expected to begin her role on July 1, 2026, pending formal board approval at an upcoming meeting.
Read the full media alert here: https://usd437.net/news/2026-03-auburn-washburn-board-of-education-announces-next-superintendent
Check out the latest issue of the Junior Blues Newsletter!
https://usd437.net/assets/newsletters/junior-blues-news/march-2026
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
Congratulations to our Auburn-Washburn students selected to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop in Wichita! These talented musicians earned All-State honors through a competitive audition process. The All-State Elementary Choir performs tonight at Century II Convention Center. The other All-State ensembles perform on Saturday.
We’re also proud to celebrate Washburn Rural High School’s This Generation and the WRHS Jazz Band for being selected to perform. This is an incredible honor earned through a competitive audition process!👏
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
It’s been a banner year for state championships at Washburn Rural High School, and the banners just keep on coming! Congratulations to Daniel Allen, who captured the Class 6A state title in the 100-yard butterfly as well as a bronze medal in the 100-yard backstroke!
The Jr. Blues also had podium finishes in the following events:
🏅4th Place – 200-yard medley relay (Andres Morao-Jaspe, Castle Wallace, Daniel Allen, Thomas Appuhn)
🏅4th Place – 200-yard individual medley (Thomas Appuhn)
🏅4th Place – 100-yard backstroke (Thomas Appuhn)
Congratulations to these standout athletes!