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Wednesday, September 17 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...
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Hey WRHS! Tuesday’s lunch is Turkey and Noodles over Mashed Potatoes! Pizza, Parfaits, Wraps, Deli Sandwiches, Chef Salads and a Hot Sandwich Variety will also be available!
Come support your Jr. Blues and all the students participating at tonight's Varsity Football game vs. Blue Valley! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM at the WRHS Bowen-Glaze Stadium and will be live streamed at http://wrhs.net/live.
Congratulations to our 2025 National Merit Recognized Students!! We are so proud of you!
Back Row: Left to Right
Eli Replogle, National Merit Commended
Kaden Raines, National Merit Commended
Campbell Hight, National Merit Semi-Finalist
Front Row: Left to Right
Ophelia Lackey, National Merit Semi-Finalist
Tanner Haddock, National Merit Semi-Finalist
College Night at WRHS – September 17
Attention Junior and Senior Parents and Students,
Join us on the evening of Wednesday, September 17, for College Night at WRHS!
This is a great opportunity to learn about the college application process, financial aid, and other resources to help you plan for the future.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
We hope to see you there!
WRHS College night
- September 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
- 5900 SW 61st, Topeka, KS, United States, Kansas 66619
College Night at WRHS – September 17
Attention Junior and Senior Parents and Students,
Join us on the evening of Wednesday, September 17, for College Night at WRHS!
This is a great opportunity to learn about the college application process, financial aid, and other resources to help you plan for the future.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
We hope to see you there!
Friday Night Lights and other exciting sporting events are in full swing! Skip the line by securing your Washburn Rural High School activity passes and single game tickets today!
Purchase online at https://gofan.co/app/school/KS24358.
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!
The rankings are in, and we once again hold the #1 spot among public high schools in Shawnee County! https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools
Best of luck to these students competing in the National Speech & Debate Tournament!
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
The National Speech & Debate Tournament kicked off Monday in Des Moines, Iowa, and we're proud to share that more than two dozen Washburn Rural High School students are competing on the national stage! Please join us in cheering on the following students as they represent our school community with skill, poise, and confidence:
▪️Jace Raines & GopikaaShri Chidambaranathan (Policy Debate)
▪️Kavinayashri Chidambaranathan & Aditi Nimishakavi (Policy Debate)
▪️Rebecca Reed & Aryan Verma (Public Forum Debate)
▪️Harris Chaudhry & Campbell Hight (Public Forum Debate)
▪️Tarrence Byrd (United States Extemp)
▪️Manaswini Koduru (United States Extemp)
▪️Zain Chaudhry (Congressional Debate-House)
▪️Sophie Heinen (Congressional Debate-Senate)
▪️Ella Conran (Dramatic Interpretation)
▪️Will Boyd & Lizzy Sturgeon (Duo Interpretation)
▪️Holly Sorrenti & Cambria Hall (Duo Interpretation)
▪️Jaiden Loreman & Morgan Boose (Duo Interpretation)
▪️Miriam Smith (Humorous Interpretation)
▪️Kennedy Wright (International Extemp)
▪️Xachary Browne (Program Oral Interpretation)
▪️Ariana Smith (Program Oral Interpretation)
▪️Abigail Buckhalter (Poetry)
▪️Ophelia Lackey (Informative Speaking)
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As of today, GopikaaShri Chidambaranathan and Jace Raines are still competing among the top 30 policy debate teams in the nation! You can follow the tournament and track results at https://www.speechanddebate.org/national-tournament-2025/.
The Debate and Forensics program is under the direction of head coach Tim Ellis. In his 12-year tenure, Washburn Rural has won three national championships and nine state championships in policy debate.
Go get 'em, Jr. Blues!
Activity passes and single game tickets are on sale now!
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
Fall practice starts Monday, which means Friday Night Lights and other exciting sporting events are just around the corner! Skip the line by securing your Washburn Rural High School activity passes and single game tickets today! Purchase online at https://gofan.co/app/school/KS24358.
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!
Check out the latest issue of the Junior Blues Newsletter!
https://usd437.net/assets/newsletters/junior-blues-news/summer-2025
