School Board Discussing Replacement of High School Boiler
The former Washington Junior High school building, which is now a part of the new high school, needs a new boiler. Washington School Superintendent Mike Jorgensen informed the Washington School Board...
View ArticleAdjusting to a New High School Building
At Washington High School, students and staff are adjusting to a newly constructed facility and a change to scheduling. Principal Erik Buchholz says that because ninth graders are no longer bussed...
View ArticleHigh School Vocal Students Preparing for Madrigal Dinner
The Washington High School vocal music department is planning an evening of food, vocal performance, and entertainment for two days next week at their first madrigal dinner. Vocal Director Mike Jewell...
View ArticleWashington School Logo Contest Winding Down
The end of this week is the end of the Washington School District’s logo contest. After being notified of a copyright violation with a university logo, the district gave up their previous demon-head...
View ArticleWashington High School Prepares for Dance Marathon
The Washington High School’s annual Dance Marathon is Saturday night. The money raised support the University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon, which gives year-round support to youth cancer victims and their...
View ArticleSchool District Considers Not Selecting a Valedictorian
The student that comes in with a number-one ranking is sometimes declared the valedictorian. But the practice of naming a valedictorian might come to an end at Washington Community School District....
View ArticleLast Showing of Annual Christmas Production Tonight in Washington
Washington High School is offering much more than just a concert this week. The High School Band is holding a second performance of their Annual Christmas Concert tonight at 7 in the Community Center....
View ArticleWashington High School Choir Members’ Travels
Students in Washington High School choir have been busy traveling and performing, and they have more traveling plans. Vocal Director Mike Jewell says that this month has included four honor choir...
View ArticleCelestial Activity Provides Learning Opportunity
In an unusual news day, the world woke yesterday to two remarkable events, both involving celestial objects. One was predicted; the near-earth pass of an asteroid that occurred Friday afternoon....
View ArticleWashington High School Students Explore GMO’s
What do you know about biotechnology and genetically modified food? Science students at Washington High School want to find out. Students from one of science teacher Elisabeth Werth’s classes are...
View ArticleIowa Hall of Pride Games Being Held Locally
A basketball game that won’t count against regular season records will be played this evening at Iowa Mennonite School, and tomorrow in Washington. The IMS Varsity boys basketball team will host West...
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