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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
With last night’s win over Topeka West, the Junior Blues made history with a perfect regular season! The only undefeated 6A team in the state, they head into playoffs as the no. 1 West seed! Congratulations, players and coaches! And best of luck in playoffs!
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Auburn-Washburn
10 months
🏈 On to the next one, @wrhsfball ! WRHS 27 — JCHS 20
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Auburn-Washburn
6 years
Auburn-Washburn Schools will be closed on Monday, November 26 due to the weather.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
With last night's win over Topeka West, the Jr. Blues made history with a perfect regular season! The only undefeated 6A team in the state, they head into class 6A playoffs as the top West seed!
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Auburn-Washburn
10 months
Another win for our @wrhsfball Jr. Blues! Next up, Sub-State! WRHS 35 — Wichita East 14
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
The countdown is on! The Jr. Blues will take on the Wichita-North Redhawks on Friday, October 27 at Bowen-Glaze Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Due to hazardous driving conditions, there will be no classes in Auburn-Washburn on Monday, January 13, 2020.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Our undefeated Jr. Blues are back in action on Friday. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm at Bowen-Glaze Stadium.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Congrats to @LadyBluesVB for their wins over Junction City and Derby today! These Sub-State Champions are headed to State!
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Due to the weather, there will be no classes in Auburn-Washburn on Monday, December 16, 2019.
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Auburn-Washburn
9 months
Congratulations to Washburn Rural High School alumna @BrooklynDeleye ! 🏆
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Kentucky Volleyball
10 months
🏆 SEC Freshman of the Year @BrooklynDeleye x #WeAreUK
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Auburn-Washburn
10 years
Congratulations to Bill McFarland, WRMS 7th grade Social Studies teacher! Today he was named a Kansas Master Teacher. http://t.co/dFOqoep1u6
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Auburn-Washburn
6 years
Auburn-Washburn Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 23 due to the weather.
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Auburn-Washburn
6 years
Congratulations to incoming Jay Shideler Elementary School principal Sarah Lucero for being named the Education recipient in the 2018 Greater Topeka Partnership​ Women of Influence.
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Auburn-Washburn
6 years
Auburn-Washburn Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 30 due to the bitterly cold temperatures.
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
Jr. Blues meet the Jr. Blues. Fifth- and sixth-grade players participating in the Jr. Blues football program received words of advice and encouragement from Washburn Rural High School seniors during a special autograph session tonight.
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Auburn-Washburn
10 months
Our very own @wrhsfball player Jaren Heim made the list top 10 national high school football plays of the week! Vote now to make him eligible for the National High School Football Play of the Year! Voting ends 11/15 at 11:59 pm EST.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
There will be no classes in Auburn-Washburn on Friday, January 17, 2020 due to anticipated hazardous driving conditions.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
This past weekend the WRHS Boys Cross Country Team won the 6A State Championship and the WRHS Volleyball Team earned a hard fought second place in the 6A State Tournament. Congratulations to both teams!
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
✌️more days! Friday, October 27 at 7:00 pm Bowen-Glaze Stadium Jr. Blues vs. Wichita-North Redhawks
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Auburn-Washburn
10 months
Two incredible teams. One significant night. Good luck to our players, coaches, and fans!
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Auburn-Washburn
11 years
Auburn-Washburn Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 5 due to the weather.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 years
Due to extreme cold, wind, and drifting snow, Auburn-Washburn Schools will be closed Monday, January 6.
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
No School in Auburn-Washburn Thursday, January 11, 2018 due to weather conditions.
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Auburn-Washburn
10 months
There is only one undefeated 6A football team in Kansas. Join us in cheering them on as they take on the Blue Aces in state sectionals! 🗓️ Friday, November 10 at 7:00 pm 📍 Bowen-Glaze Stadium 🔗 🎟️ $8 Adults | $6 Students | FREE admission for Veterans
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
No school in Auburn-Washburn on Thursday, February 13, 2020 due to hazardous driving conditions.
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Auburn-Washburn
6 years
Due to the weather, there will be no classes in Auburn-Washburn on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
The journey begins in three more days! Jr. Blues vs. Wichita-North Redhawks at Bowen-Glaze Stadium at 7:00 pm.
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
No School in Auburn-Washburn on Thursday, February 22, 2018 due to weather conditions.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Congratulations to @RuralSoccer for advancing to the Class 6A state quarterfinals after their regional championship victory over Lawrence Free State last night! The Jr. Blues will host Garden City at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Join us in cheering on the Junior Blues as they take on the Wichita-North Redhawks in the first round of playoffs! 🗓️ Friday, October 27 ⏰ 7:00 pm 📍 Bowen-Glaze Stadium 🔗 Pictures courtesy of: T.H. Peterson Photography
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Congratulations to Cindy Burgett!
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National Speech & Debate Association
5 years
Congratulations to our newest inductees into the National Speech & Debate Association Hall of Fame! #WeAreSpeechAndDebate
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Auburn-Washburn
11 years
Auburn-Washburn schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 4 due to the weather.
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
U.S. News & World Report has released their 2023-24 Best High Schools rankings, and we are pleased to share that WRHS ranked no. 1 in Shawnee County among public schools! Rankings are based on a variety of indicators, including state assessment performance and graduation rates.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
4️⃣ more days! Jr. Blues vs. Wichita-North Redhawks — Friday, October 27 at 7:00 pm at Bowen-Glaze Stadium.
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
Congratulations to the October Board All Star Appreciation Award recipients from WRMS, Librarian Brian Bell & Paraeducator Sheree Lovich.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Bus Driver Appreciation Week - Thank you to everyone who plays a part in transporting Auburn-Washburn students.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Your no. 1 ranked and undefeated Jr. Blues take on the Wichita-North Redhawks tomorrow in the first round of playoffs! 🗓️ Friday, October 27 ⏰ 7:00 pm 📍Bowen-Glaze Stadium 🛜
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Congratulations to Denise Taylor who just retired as Board Clerk/Supt. Secretary. She had 25 yrs in USD 437, starting at WRHS. Pictured (l to r) is Supt. Dr. Scott, McWilliams, former Supt. Dr. Brenda Dietrich, Denise Taylor, and former WRHS Principal Bill Edwards.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Today is National Custodial Workers Recognition Day – a day to express our appreciation to the team of nearly 50 custodial staff members who maintain the cleanliness of our schools. Your contributions often go unsung, but they are never unnoticed. Thank you for all you do!
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Auburn-Washburn
9 years
WRHS Marching Band braved a slight chill this morning to hold their 5th annual Frostbite Fest.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Auburn-Washburn is hosting the Kansas Special Olympics basketball tournament. We want to welcome the nearly 1,000 participants along with their families, fans, and supporters. Have fun!
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
This week Auburn-Washburn hosted a special night for 25 students representing all schools. The 2nd annual Skills for Success Banquet was a celebration to call attention to a handful of students who have demonstrated attributes being stressed in the current strategic plan.
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Auburn-Washburn
10 months
Hats off to @RuralSoccer for their overtime win last night! The Jr. Blues will play Shawnee Mission West in the Class 6A semifinals on Friday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 pm at Hummer Sports Park in Topeka.⚽️
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
WRHS served cake with lunch to celebrate the school's 100th birthday. Centennial kickoff with homecoming Sept. 15.
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Auburn-Washburn
6 years
Classes are cancelled in Auburn-Washburn on Friday, February 15 due to anticipated snowfall.
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
Congratulations Auburn Elementary teacher Kristi Bruce for being named Kansas Teacher of Year Region 2 finalist.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Congratulations to our @RuralGolf team for placing fourth in this year's 6A State Championship! The team enjoyed numerous successes this season, including runner-up finishes at City and League and a third place finish at Regionals!
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
WRMS Social Studies Teacher Tyler Riedel named 2017 Kansas Horizon Award winner today for exemplary first-year teaching. Congrats Tyler!
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Auburn-Washburn
10 years
Congrats to Dr. Dietrich! She was awarded the Kansas School Superintendents' Association Distinguished Service Award. http://t.co/eoxz0bCZBz
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Best of luck to our @RuralXC athletes competing in the 6A state championships at Rim Rock Farm on Saturday. Connor Olsen and Brooks Kehoe are the only Topeka-area boys runners competing in 6A. The girls team, led by Payton Fink, will also be competing!
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
WRHS staff wearing their centennial shirts on the 100th day of the 100th year.
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WRHS Centennial
7 years
WRHS 100th day of 100th year
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Staff members were excited to be visited by the Auburn-Washburn Public Schools Foundation Prize Patrol recently. The Foundation surprised 57 recipients with checks totaling nearly $46,000.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
WRHS Volleyball Senior Night. Congrats to our senior volleyball players and managers and thank you for your hard work and representing our school community in a first class way.
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
Seen driving into Washburn Rural High School this morning. Happy April Fools' Day! #mymomisfunny
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
WRHS 2016 ACT score = 23.3. Increases in composite & all subjects. Congratulations to the nearly 80% of WRHS seniors who took the test!
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
Luggage & equipment ready to be loaded in the trailer today for WRHS band trip to NY & DC. Students fly out Saturday
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Auburn-Washburn
2 years
BOND UPDATE: Question 1 - PASSED - 5,657 Yes - 61% - 3,651 No - 39% Includes: - Second middle school - Expand early childhood - CTE Center - Add/repurpose spaces at all schools Question 2 - Did NOT Pass - 4,199 Yes - 45% - 5,105 No - 55% The district will not build multi-use pool
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Today Auburn-Washburn hosted a mini-conference for teachers that provided the opportunity for them to learn about more than 50 different methods, activities, and strategies for helping our students succeed.
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
Happy Holidays! Have a safe and enjoyable Winter Break.
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
Join us at the Homecoming game tomorrow – Friday, September 22 – as our Jr. Blues take on Manhattan High School! Pregame festivities begin at 2:15 pm. Game coverage will be livestreamed at .
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Congratulations Kaylee!
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Ed Raines
5 years
Congratulations to ⁦ @Kaylee_Barber22 ⁩!!! Ms. Barber, a German Teacher at WRHS, was named a 2020 Horizon Award winner by ⁦ @ksdehq ! The award recognizes excellence in 1st year teaching! Thanks ⁦ @KsCommissioner ⁩ for delivering the news personally! @usd437 #waruproud
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
WRHS junior Clare Fallon recently won a 2016 Scholastic National Silver Medal for painting titled, "Look Closely."
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Auburn-Washburn
11 years
Snowmageddon, Snowpocalypse or Snowzilla. Whatever you call it we hope to determine closings by 10 PM, but certainly by 6 AM Tuesday.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Congratulations to Brian White (L), Exec Dir of HR & Operations for his American Assn of School Personnel Administrators' Personnel Administrator of the Year Award. Congratulations also to Jeff Hinshaw (R), Web Developer, for his part in earning the AASPA Digital Branding Award.
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Auburn-Washburn
10 months
Congratulations to Hanna Mick, school counselor at Indian Hills Elementary School, for being selected as the Kansas School Counselor of the Year! Hanna was notified of her award during a school assembly yesterday. We are so proud of you, Hanna!
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Auburn-Washburn is ranked among the "Best Employers in Kansas" according to a market research firm that studies employee satisfaction. The district makes the list at no. 13 among employers with 500+ employees.
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Auburn-Washburn
10 months
Come support @RuralSoccer at tonight's State Quarterfinal Soccer game vs. Garden City! Game starts at 6:00 PM at McElroy Field. If you can't attend in person, it be livestreamed at . The winner of tonight's game will advance to State Semifinals on Nov. 3.
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Auburn-Washburn
9 years
WRMS Language Arts Teacher Lara McDonald wins 2016 KS Horizon Award for exemplary work as first-year teacher.
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Auburn-Washburn
4 years
Traditional Snow Day Tuesday - School will be canceled in the Auburn-Washburn School District on Tuesday, February 16, due to extreme weather conditions. Complete information at
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
Congratulations to WRMS Math teacher Dasan McDonald. Last weekend he was recognized as Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 2 Semifinalist.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Washburn Rural High School Air Force JROTC Veterans Day Ceremony. The guest speaker was Topeka Chief of Police Bill Cochran, who is also a Chief Master Sergeant in the Kansas National Guard and a Washburn Rural High School graduate.
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
A group of Auburn-Wasburn students shows signs listing their dreams to returning staff today at Opening Convocation.
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Auburn-Washburn
8 months
In light of current road conditions, the decision has been made to cancel school in the Auburn-Washburn district today, Wednesday, January 10. Please stay safe and warm!
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
Thank you to @ManuelScott for speaking at our All Staff Convocation and delivering a powerful message about the importance of relationship-building. His story reminds us that we all have the ability to make a difference through openness, acceptance, trust, and understanding.
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
The WRHS Hall of Fame ceremony has been moved to Friday January 12 at 4:00. Dr. Steve Groth (1985) is the Alumni inductee. Retired teacher Scott Shufelberger is the Staff inductee. The 2005 Boys Tennis Team is also being honored.
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Auburn-Washburn
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School has been canceled in the Auburn-Washburn district for Tuesday, January 9, due to inclement weather. Please be safe as this winter storm moves through our area.
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
KHP Troopers were onsite this morning ensuring each of our buses is in working order and ready to safely transport students. We're pleased to report that 100% of our fleet passed inspections, so the wheels on the bus will, in fact, go 'round and 'round next week.
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
Veterans Day Program at WRHS.
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Auburn-Washburn
3 years
At the special Board of Education meeting on Sunday, August 22, the following was adopted. Effective immediately, masks are required for all students, staff, and visitors when inside any Auburn-Washburn facility. See more at
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
Auburn-Washburn was proud to welcome hundreds of new faces to the district this morning. Let's hear it for the Washburn Rural High School Class of 2036! We're so glad you're here.
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
Wonderful evening honoring Auburn-Washburn retirees, award-winning staff, and years of service.
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Auburn-Washburn
9 years
Congratulations to the four WRHS students who were named Presidential Scholar Candidates.
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Auburn-Washburn
4 years
Grab and go breakfast and lunch sacks will be available for any students beginning Monday, March 16, at Pauline Central Primary Elementary School (6625 SW Westview Road, Topeka, 66619) from 9:00 – 10:30 am.
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Auburn-Washburn
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Thank you to our AFJROTC cadets, @waruchoir , and @WaRuBand for organizing this special student-led program in tribute to all American veterans.
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Auburn-Washburn
9 years
Current WRMS assistant principal Mark Koepsel selected to replace principal Jerry Meier who is retiring this year.
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
Not only did we break ground on the second middle school, we made substantial improvements to three other schools this summer. Construction will continue over the next three years, with every building in the district receiving upgrades and advancements. .
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Auburn-Washburn
4 years
COVID-19 Update #3 - A message was sent via email to families and staff this evening. Please refer to your email for more detailed information. Parent messages are accessible at .
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Auburn-Washburn
10 years
Dr. Scott McWilliams has been appointed as the next Superintendent of Auburn-Washburn.
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Auburn-Washburn
6 years
THANK YOU Auburn-Washburn Family! The Washburn Rural Middle School back-to-school supply drive was an incredible success because of YOU.
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Auburn-Washburn
7 years
This Saturday the Auburn-Washburn Librarians host their annual fundraiser at Barnes & Noble. Proceeds help fund author visits to our schools.
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
Washburn Rural Middle School Pro Tip: Get yourself an older sibling who will help you master your locker combination. If you don't have an older sibling, borrow from a friend.
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1 year
U.S. News & World Report named Washburn Rural High School as the best public high school in Shawnee County and the 21st best high school in Kansas.
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Auburn-Washburn
8 years
WRHS to induct Brett Durbin, Elaine Pardee, & 2004 Volleyball Team into Hall of Fame Feb 9 @ 6:00. Special recognition Feb 10 @ 7:00.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
There will be no classes in Auburn-Washburn on Thursday & Friday, February 20 & 21 due to Parent/Teacher Conference Week.
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Auburn-Washburn
11 months
Today is Kansas School Transportation Appreciation Day – a day to celebrate all those who ensure the safe arrival of our students to and from school. Our 50+ drivers log 1+ million miles a year. They do it with the support of paras, mechanics, maintenance, and office staff.
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Auburn-Washburn
5 years
Teachers returned this week and have been busy getting ready and learning new strategies to meet the needs of our students this year!
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Auburn-Washburn
1 year
Join us at Bowen-Glaze Stadium tonight – Friday, September 1 – as our Jr. Blues take on the Blue Aces from Wichita East. Pre-game begins at 6:45 pm. If you are unable to attend, coverage will be livestreamed at .
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