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Washburn Rural High School
Auburn-Washburn schools are experiencing a large number of absences due to flu-like illnesses. We would like to remind parents to be on the lookout for any of the following symptoms in their children: fever, cough, runny nose, congestion, vomiting, or diarrhea. If children are exhibiting any of the symptoms please keep them home so that other children and staff are not exposed. Children should be fever-free without medication for 24 hours and have their cough under control before they return to school. The schools will also be implementing extra cleaning and other measures to help reduce the spread of illness.

Health Information
The Orchestra and Vocal groups will be providing String and Singing Valentines on February 14.

Upcoming Performances
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on February 15-16 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM each night.

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Parent Letter & Teacher Locations (PDF)
Any parents and/or students of USD 437 and beyond interested in learning more about the International Baccalaureate Program, offered only by Washburn Rural High School beginning Fall 2012, are invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, February 27 at 7:00pm in the WRHS Media Center.

This presentation will consist of:
  1. An introduction of the IB program and ways in which it differs from other educational paths Washburn Rural offers
  2. Course recommendation and requirements (4 year planning)
  3. How an IB Diploma is earned
  4. Statistics: Retention and success rate of IB students at the Collegiate level
International Baccalaureate
Recent Results
Dancin' Blues 1/21/2012 - 1/22/2012
 
Sweepstakes Award: Earned superior rating in all routines
Gussie Neal Davis Award: Earned 90 points or above on every routine from every judge
Judges'Award: Earned in Kick, Hip Hop, & Contemporary
Best Overall: Earned in Technique, Presentation, Precision, & Choreography
Winner's Circle  
Best of the Best  
Academic Champions: 2nd Place (4.03 combined team GPA)

Wrestling 1/14/2012
This weekend the WRHS wrestling team placed 6th at the JayHusker Invitational Tournament in Marysville, KS. The Jr. Blues had 7 individual medalists, led by champion Aaron F.
 
113: Aaron F. 1st 120: Jordan S. 4th
126: Sebastion C. 3rd 132: Weston M. 2nd
138: Aaron W. 2nd 145: Stephen S. 4th
182: Aaron D. 4th      

Bowling 1/10/2012
Varsity Boys 1st Varsity Girls 2nd
JV Boys 1st JV Girls 1st
Schedules
Sport Head Coach E-mail Schedule/Info
Basketball (M) C. Meitler PDF
Basketball (W) K. Bordewick PDF
Bowling E. Lee PDF
Swim/Dive (M) J. Handley PDF
Wrestling D. Parker PDF
Interested in participating in a school activity or club? Check out the Activity Booklet linked below for information on how to be more involved.

Activity Booklet (PDF)
WRHS Activites/Clubs
Theatre Announcements
Don't miss out on this year's theatrical events:

March 1-3: Bye Bye Birdie (musical)
April 12-14: Drama Variety (one-acts, improv, children's theatre)
For important dates visit the Graduating Seniors page. For information on ACT/SAT test dates and College Visits visit the Guidance Office Upcoming Events page.

Graduating Seniors
Guidance Office
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Staff Information

Address
WRHS
5900 SW 61st St
Topeka, KS 66619

Phone
785.339.4100

Fax
785.339.4125

Principal
Ed Raines

Assistant Principals
Robert Gladfelter
Chris Ridley
Kyle Reed
Linda Thornburgh
Kelly Younger

   
 
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