Blue Jay Bulletin

The 56th Annual Washington High School (Gene Hunt) Marching Band Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 5. Click here for the story.

The School District of Washington’s WINGS Educational Foundation inducted its 15th class into the Hall of Honor on Saturday, September 28, at the Washington Elks Hall. The WINGS Hall of Honor was initiated in 2009 to recognize alumni, former District educators, and community contributors who have shown exceptional personal, community or professional achievement. Click here for the story.

The Washington High School Athletic Department and the Washington High School Athletic Association have presented the fourth class of the Washington High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Click here for the story.

Peytan McKinney, a 2024 graduate of Pacific High School and former student in the welding department at Four Rivers Career Center, received a bronze medal at the SkillsUSA National Competition last June in Atlanta. Click here for the story.

Students in Washington High School’s Missouri Options class made their weekly visit to Loving Hearts Outreach in Washington on Thursday, September 19, to help with the School District of Washington’s Backpack Program. Click here for the story.

The Missouri National Guard flew in two Black Hawk helicopters and landed them on the Washington Middle School practice field on East 14 Street on Thursday morning, September 5. Click here for the story.

Competing at a MCCA (Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association) St. Louis Regional at Lindbergh High School on Saturday, September 21, the Washington High School varsity cheerleaders finished in second place in the 4A Small Division. Click here for the story.

Teaching Careers students at Four Rivers Career Center began visiting classrooms during the week of September 23-26. Click here for the story.

Terry Zanin, maintenance worker with the School District of Washington, is the September recipient of the Blue Jay Pride Award. Click here for the story.

The Augusta Elementary and Marthasville Elementary Blue Jay Choirs, under the direction of Jon Logan, has been selected to perform at the 87th Annual Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) In-Service Workshop/Conference in January of 2025. Click here for the story.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ very own Fredbird and award winning author Ed Wheatley visited Marthasville Elementary and Washington West Elementary on Friday morning, September 13. Click here for the story.

The Washington Rotary Club and the Washington Parks and Recreation Department hosted their 17th Annual Riverfront Trail Day on Thursday, September 12. Washington School of Practical Nursing students assisted with transporting residents to and from Grandview. They also helped with lunch and general volunteer work. Click here for the story.

The School District of Washington will host a Transition Fair on Thursday, October 24, at Washington High School’s west wing collaboration space from 3-7 p.m. The Transition Fair is a chance for individuals with disabilities to get help and support as they navigate the world from school and beyond. Students and families from all grade levels are welcome to attend. Click here for the story.

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