Blue Jay Bulletin

School District of Washington

Augusta Elementary Third-Grade Teacher Julia Young Named SDOW, WINGS Teacher of the Year

Julia Young, third-grade teacher at Augusta Elementary, has been named the School District of Washington and WINGS Teacher of the Year. Click here for the story.

Jordan Scheer Memorial Children's Relay for Life

Washington High School’s 20th Annual Jordan Scheer Memorial Children’s Relay for Life took place on Friday, April 25, in the Blue Jay Gymnasium. Click here for the story.

Washington High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Washington High School’s National Honor Society induction ceremony was held on Monday, April 28, at the CJB Theatre. Click here for the story.

Four Rivers Career Center Students Earn SkillsUSA State Medals

Students from the Four Rivers Career Center participated in the SkillsUSA Missouri State Leadership and Skills Conference April 9-11 at State Technical College of Missouri in Linn. Click here for the story.

Elementary Students Participate in Battle of the Books

The Seventh Annual Battle of the Books took place at Washington Middle School on Thursday, April 17. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for grades 4-6 in which teams are encouraged to read all 12 Missouri Mark Twain award nominees and then participate in the battle to see which team knows the most about the books. Click the link below for the story.

Campbellton Elementary Nurse Sue Shockley Receives Blue Jay Pride Award

Sue Shockley, nurse at Campbellton Elementary, is the April recipient of the Blue Jay Pride Award. Click here for the story.

South Point Elementary Kindergarten Celebration

South Point Elementary held its Kindergarten Celebration on Monday, April 28. Students in all three kindergarten classrooms at South Point participated in the festivities in front of a packed gymnasium. Click here for the story.

Clearview Elementary Student Alice Brueggemann Places in Picture the Music Art Competition

Clearview Elementary third-grade student Alice Brueggemann placed in the Top 25 in the State of Missouri with her entry in the Picture the Music Art Competition. Click here for the story.

Washington High School Seniors Hope Jett, Taylor Carpenter Named Distinguished Student Leaders

Washington High School seniors and student council members Hope Jett and Taylor Carpenter have been named Distinguished Student Leaders by the Missouri Association of Student Councils. Click here for the story.

Four Rivers Career Center's Night Shift Students to Be Featured on National Level

The automotive technology program at Four Rivers Career Center welcomed two guests with national recognition in the custom truck world on Tuesday, April 22. Click the link below for the story.

Washington Middle School Students to Host Final Showcase for Smithsonian-Affiliated Democracy

Students at Washington Middle School have been participating in the Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange, a national initiative in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. Click here for the story.

Enrollment for 2025 Elementary Summer School Open Until May 9

Enrollment for 2025 elementary summer school is open until May 9. Elementary summer school will take place June 2-27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Point Elementary. Enrollment is open to students entering grades K-6 for the 2025-26 school year. Click here for more information and registration details.

WINGS BBQ Lunch Delivery, Drive-Thru Dinner Takes Place Friday, May 9

WINGS Educational Foundation will put on its annual BBQ lunch delivery and drive-thru dinner on Friday, May 9. Proceeds support innovative teachers with WINGS classroom grants. Click here for more details.

Labadie Elementary Holds Relay for Littles

Labadie Elementary held a Relay for Littles on Wednesday afternoon, April 16. Student council students at Labadie came up with the idea to have a small relay for life event for students in grades K-2 to give them a taste of what the Jordan Scheer Children’s Relay for Life event at Washington High School is like each year. Click here for the story.

Four Rivers Career Center Biomedical Students Study Fetal Pig Anatomy

Students in Melissa Ziegler’s bio-medical class at Four Rivers Career Center recently got hands-on experience in anatomy by dissecting fetal pigs as part of their laboratory studies. Click here for the story.

Washington High School Scholar Bowl Team Claims District Championship

The Washington High School scholar bowl team captured the Class 5 District 3 title at Sullivan High School on Saturday, April 12. Click here for the story.

Washington Middle School Students of the Week

Washington Middle School recognized its students of the week for March, 2025. The students were nominated by their team’s teachers as part of the #Blue Jay Way-Positive Behavior Program. Click here for the story.

Pride of Washington Pecussion Team Places Third at CSPA Championships

Washington High School’s Pride of Washington percussion team took third-place honors and were the bronze medal winners at the CSPA (Central States Performance Association) Championships at Battle High School in Columbia on Saturday, April 5. Click here for the story.

Schedule for Kindergarten Programs; Four Rivers Career Center, Washington High School Awards

The School District of Washington’s seven elementary schools all will hold Kindergarten recognition programs during the months of April and May. There also will be awards programs for students at Washington High School and Four Rivers Career Center. Click here for more details.

Washington Junior Fire Academy

The Washington Junior Fire Academy takes place in June for students entering grades 10-12. Click here for registration information.

School District of Washington Summer School 2025

2025 Summer School in the School District of Washington. Information is available on summer school for Early Learning Center, Washington High School, Middle School and Elementary students. Click here for more details.

Contact SDOW

Website: https://www.washington.k12.mo.us/
Location: 220 Locust Street, Washington, MO, USA
Phone: 636-231-2000
Facebook: facebook.com/SDofWashington
Twitter: @SDofWashington