Alaina McKinley (7th grade) was celebrated with an award she got today from the sheriff's office for calling 911 and staying with a gunshot victim until help got there. Good kids doing brave things!!

As we finish out this week which is Assistant Principal's Appreciation Week, we want to thank Mr. Brandon Dial for his dedication to WRMS. Mr. Dial has been a student at WRMS, a teacher, a parent, and administration:

Some people lead with authority—others lead with heart.

Today we celebrate an assistant principal who does both, and does it with incredible dedication. Every single day, Mr. Dial shows up for students, staff, and families with a servant’s mindset, a positive spirit, and a genuine care that makes our school stronger.

His leadership doesn’t just keep things running—it lifts people up, builds relationships, and creates a place where everyone feels supported and valued.

Ms. Grant’s photography classes partnered with the Environmental Science program to create “extreme zoom” nature photos to display in the new Outdoor Education space.

Mr. Barrett’s Skilled Trades class partnered with the Environmental Science program to build new birdhouses for the outdoor educational area at WRMS.

Summer Camp information is now available in the community section of the Auburn-Washburn USD 437 website. To learn more about some of the opportunities available, please visit https://usd437.net/fliers
The site is updated daily, so please check back often!

One of our new electives this year is Agriculture for 8th graders. Today, we had an Ag field trip to East Kansas Agri Energy Ethanol Plant

8th grade Sum Day Results

Test 1: Top 10: Prescott T. (1st place), Jake J, and Anik
Test 2: Top 10: Prescott T. (1st place), Jake J (3rd place), John G, and Anik P

6th grade SUM day results

Test 1: Top 10. Alison A, Conor M, and Taylor I
Test 2: Top 10. Alison A, Taylor I, Virat L, and Lexie Olson

Taylor I: 1st Place Test 2
Alison A: 3rd Place Test 2

7th Grade Sum Day Results:

Test 1: Top 10. Rishik (3rd place)
Test 2: Top 10. Miles K., Rishik (3rd place)

8th grade band just finished their Shawnee Heights competition, and got a Superior (1) rating from one judge, and an Excellent rating (2) from another. Overall score was 68, which was only ONE point away from a Superior which is the highest rating you can get.