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Washburn Rural High School
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The WRHS PTO Blues Backers are a group of parents, friends, and teachers that work closely together with the high school staff and administration to establish and maintain a proud image of WRHS academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities. This is accomplished through both volunteer time and financial support.
  • Raises money - makes the school go 'round!
  • Does the post prom...a HUGE deal.
  • Coordinates hospitality at school events - Washburn Rural style!
  • Funds school projects, activities and sports - soup to nuts!
  • Recognizes student achievement - the many, the proud!
  • Selects and sells school spirit merchandise - rural panache!
  • Operates concession stands - super size it!
  • Supports fundraising efforts of clubs and groups - no more baking!
  • Mobilizes volunteers - parents, friends, and teachers!
  • Hosts teacher appreciation events - much applause!
  • Facilitates homecoming activities - a royal event!
  • PTO Blues Backers... always there for us.
  • Become a Blues Backers member
  • Attend Blues Backers Board Meetings, generally held the second Wednesday of the month at the school.
  • Volunteer for Blues Backers sponsored activities, if you wish.
  • Join at enrollment, school sponsored events, or by mail.
  • Enjoy...knowing your dues support extra enrichment opportunities for our WRHS students.
Reach out to... Providing...
  • Freshmen Mentoring Program
  • Volleyball
  • Boys Basketball
  • Cultural Heritage Week
  • Spirit Committee
  • Boys & Girls Golf
  • Boys Swimming
  • Varsity Girls Soccer
  • Intramural Basketball
  • Boys & Girls Tennis
  • Teachers
  • Start up Funding
  • Uniforms
  • Uniforms
  • Funding for Program
  • Funding
  • Golf Bags
  • Warm Ups & Team Banner
  • Warm Ups
  • T-Shirts
  • Digital Camera & Team Shirts
  • Gift Cards for Office Supplies
Booster Club members have provided appreciation meals for teachers, staffed and coordinated concessions, and spent countless hours planning and decorating for post prom.
August September October
WRHS PTO Blues Backers Merchandise Committee wants you to show your school SPIRIT!!!

Merchandise can be purchased at the following events:
  • All home football games
  • Boys Soccer 9-15
  • Basketball 12-1
Merchandise Pricing (PDF)

For more information contact Karen Hafling at
Position Name E-mail
Co-President Rozann Beatty
Co-President Cindy Owen
Secretary/Publicity Susan Rowell
Treasurer Holly Cobb

Click here for a complete list
Click here to join (please print and mail form)