Hatchet Happenings

Washington Community Schools has been busy getting ready for the new school year, and we can't wait to see you!

The first day of school is Friday, August 2, 2024. Read more for important dates and information you need for a great start to the school year!

New Students should call your child's school to make an appointment to register.

Online Registration for returning students begins July 16, 2024.

For incoming Kindergarten and PK students:

If you participated in Pre-Registration in the spring and have submitted all required documentation, you will be able to complete registration online in Skyward Family Access. If you entered your email address during Pre-Registration, your login information will be emailed to you. If you did not participate in Pre-Registration or need to submit the required documentation, please contact your child's school.

We are pleased to offer Skyward Family Access to our families. Skyward is our student information system, which is on a secure server that families can access with a unique login and password. If you have not been issued login information, please contact your child's school.

Skyward Family Access is also available as an mobile app in the Google Play or App Store.

In Skyward Family Access, parents are able to:

• Register for School
• Contact your Child's Teacher
• Check Assignments and Grades
• View Attendance History
• View Discipline Reports
• Update Contact/Emergency Contact Information

Online payments are now available through eFunds for Schools.

We are pleased to offer a service for parents called e-Funds for Schools. This user-friendly program offers various options for parents/guardians who choose to make online payments for meal extras.

Parents will have the option of paying fees by having funds electronically withdrawn from their checking account, credit card, or debit card. e-Funds will charge parents a convenience fee for processing payments, similar to other online banking services. The district will not request or keep records of family checking or credit card account information.

Washington Community Schools is pleased to announce that ALL students K-12 will be provided with FREE breakfast and lunch for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

WCS has participated in CEP (Community Eligibility Program) for our elementary students since 2018. This program provides free breakfast and lunch for students, regardless of income, and the district is reimbursed using a formula based on the percentage of students categorically eligible for free school meals and other assistance programs.

This program provides tremendous savings to our families, which adds up to approximately $740.00 per student per year.

Please note that only a USDA school meal will be given to students free of charge. Each day, your child is offered a lunch containing the following: a meat or meat alternative, a grain, a fruit, a vegetable, and milk. Out of these 5 food groups your child is offered, he or she must choose at least 3 food groups for his or her meal. One of the food groups must be a fruit or vegetable. If your child chooses not to take at least 3 out of 5 food groups, the meal will be charged to your child’s account, and parents will be responsible. Any extras or ala carte items will be charged to your child’s account as well. Please see our website for additional information as to what constitutes a school meal.

The board recently updated the 2024 -2025 school year calendar to include 8 scheduled 2 Hour delay Wednesdays for staff professional development.

The main entrance to the buildings will open at 7:30 am, allowing parents time to drop off students. Students will either eat breakfast or be supervised in the gym.

For detailed arrival and dismissal times for your child's school, click the button below.

If you have questions concerning bus transportation for the upcoming school year, please call your child's school.

Students can walk thru the school, find their classes, and practice opening their lockers.

July 23, 2024

Washington JH & HS 12:00-3:00 pm

July 24, 2024

Washington JH & HS 5:00-7:00 pm

July 24, 2024

Parent Meeting, WJHS, 6:30 pm

July 25, 2024

Washington JH & HS 9:00 am-12:00 pm

July 30, 2024

Washington Upper Elementary 3:00-5:00 pm

July 31, 2024

Washington Upper Elementary 3:00-5:00 pm

Families will be able to meet their teachers, visit their classrooms, and drop off school supplies.

Pre-Kindergarten: July 29, 6:00-7:00 pm

Washington Primary: July 30, 6:00-700

Washington Veale Elementary: August 1, 5:30-6:30 pm

Washington Intermediate: August 1, 6:00-7:00 pm

Families will be able to meet their teachers, visit their classrooms, and tour the school.

August 7, 2024
Washington Jr. High School 5:00-6:00 pm

Washington Upper Elementary 5:30-6:30 pm

Washington High School 6:00-7:00 pm

The Daviess County Health Department is extending its Back to School Immunization clinic hours to better accommodate your busy schedules.

Wednesday, July 31, from 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Thursday, August 1, from 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Saturday, August 3, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Monday, August 5, from 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday, August 6, from 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Our Rooted Clinic Provider is available to assist students without insurance or those limited by Emergency Medicaid.

Call to schedule an appointment: (812) 254-8666

300 E. Hefron St., Suite 150, Washington, IN 47501

July 16: Online Registration for Returning Students

July 23: Walk Thru, Washington JH & HS, 12:00-3:00 pm

July 24: Walk Thru, Washington JH & HS, 5:00-7:00 pm

July 24: Washington JH Parent Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 25: Walk Thru, Washington JH & HS, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

July 29: Pre-Kindergarten Back to School Night, 6:00-7:00 pm

July 30: Washington Primary Back to School Night, 6:00-7:00 pm

July 30: Walk Thru Washington Upper Elementary, 3:00-5:00 pm

July 31: Walk Thru, Washington Upper Elementary, 3:00-5:00 pm

August 1: Back to School Night, Washington Intermediate, 6:00-7:00 pm

August 1: Back to School Night, Washington Veale Elementary, 5:30-6:30 pm

August 2 - First Day of School

August 7 - Open House, Washington Upper Elementary, 5:30-6:30 pm

August 7: Open House, Washington Jr. High School, 5:00-6:00 pm

August 7: Open House, Washington High School, 6:00-7:00 pm