Blue Jay Bulletin
School District of Washington
WINGS Hall of Honor Banquet Takes Place Saturday, September 28
The School District of Washington’s WINGS Educational Foundation is proud to announce the 15th class into the Hall of Honor. The 2024 honorees include Gael Wood, who will receive the Alumni Award; Jennifer Giesike, who will receive the Community Contributor Award; and Diane Schwab, who will receive the Educator Award. Click here for the story.
Blue Friday Initiative Continues for 2024-25 School Year
The School District of Washington, St. Francis Borgia High School, Washington Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Washington, Inc., and the City of Washington are thrilled to continue our "Blue Friday" campaign, a community initiative aimed at fostering support and pride for our local students and schools. Click here for the story.
CLICK HERE FOR THE BLUE FRIDAY STORE, OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT SEPTEMBER 6
Washington High School Softball Named NFCA High School National Coaching Staff of the Year
Washington High School’s softball coaching staff has been named the NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) High School National Coaching Staff of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Click here for the story.
Washington School of Practical Nursing Graduation
Washington School of Practical Nursing held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 11, at the CJB Theater at Washington High School. It marked the 54th Anniversary graduating class of the Washington Practical Nursing program. Click here for the story.
New Teacher Training Takes Place for 2024-25 School Year
New Teacher Orientation for the 2024-25 school year in the School District of Washington took place Monday, August 5, through Wednesday, August 7, at the Technology and Learning Center. Click here for the story.
Washington High School Freshman Orientation
Freshman orientation took place at Washington High School on Friday, Aug. 16. There were approximately 290 students on hand for freshman orientation. Click here for the story.
Katelyn Huber Named SDOW Business Connection Coordinator
Katelyn Huber has been hired as Business Connection Coordinator for the School District of Washington. In this role, Huber will serve the School District of Washington and its sending districts as the primary liaison with business and industry employers. The work includes connecting business partners with staff and students through a variety of ways. Click here for the story.
Board of Education Receives MSBA Governance Team Award
The School District of Washington Board of Education is among 31 Missouri school boards earning the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s 2024 Governance Team Award.
This prestigious award is based on the outstanding commitment of the school board and superintendent to ongoing professional development in effective governance practices. The award also recognizes their commitment to regional and statewide leadership and to active participation in legislative advocacy for public schools and the students they serve. Click here for the story.
Contact SDOW
Website: https://www.washington.k12.mo.us/
Location: 220 Locust Street, Washington, MO, USA
Phone: 636-231-2000
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Twitter: @SDofWashington