Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Attention Girls 6-8 who are interested in basketball.. there is a skills camp at University of Dubuque on Sundays in Dec. Please stop by the attendance/activites office if interested. 

Happy Birthday
Olivia Avenarius
Victoria Bode

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Monday, November 30, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Attention Girls 6-8 who are interested in basketball.. there is a skills camp at University of Dubuque on Sundays in Dec. Please stop by the attendance/activites office if interested. 

Happy Birthday!!
Nathan Poling

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

It is that time of year again - for the National Spelling Bee.  Anyone interested in participating in the 2016 National Spelling Bee should sign up in the Attendance Office by Nov. 25.  There will be an informational meeting for all students that sign up right after the Thanksgiving break.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Zillig.

Attention Girls 6-8 who are interested in basketball.. there is a skills camp at University of Dubuque on Sundays in Dec. Please stop by the attendance/activites office if interested. 

Have a great Thanksgiving Break!!!

Happy Birthday
11/26/2015
Emily Allman
Calvin Davis
11/27/2015
Cristy Turcios Sierra 
11/28/2015
Alexis Koeller
Demarrius Mays
11/29/2015
Dalton Dehn
Wesley Jansen
Sarah Pieterek

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

It is that time of year again - for the National Spelling Bee.  Anyone interested in participating in the 2016 National Spelling Bee should sign up in the Attendance Office by Nov. 25.  There will be an informational meeting for all students that sign up right after the Thanksgiving break.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Zillig.

Attention Girls 6-8 who are interested in basketball.. there is a skills camp at University of Dubuque on Sundays in Dec. Please stop by the attendance/activites office if interested. 

Happy Birthday!!
YaQuana Campbell
Noah Downs
Kacey Kerstein

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Monday, November 23, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

It is that time of year again - for the National Spelling Bee.  Anyone interested in participating in the 2016 National Spelling Bee should sign up in the Attendance Office by Nov. 25.  There will be an informational meeting for all students that sign up right after the Thanksgiving break.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Zillig.

Sign up for boys basketball in the attendance/activities office. Practice starts the day we get back from winter break!

Happy Birthday!!
Malikah Hollins

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

It is that time of year again - for the National Spelling Bee.  Anyone interested in participating in the 2016 National Spelling Bee should sign up in the Attendance Office by Nov. 25.  There will be an informational meeting for all students that sign up right after the Thanksgiving break.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Zillig.

The Jule's orange and green lines are now picking up at Washington.  With the weather getting colder, students will now be able to wait in our Library for the Jule ride.  The Orange line will pick up at about 2:55 and the Green line will pick up about 3:05.  Stay inside and enjoy the warmth.

Happy Birthday!!
Skyler Clemen
Caleb McCarty
Jerinson Neptali
Veronica Puccio

Hunger Games Tickets are on Sale in the Office.  Student needs permission slip signed and $6.00.  Student may purchase more than 1 ticket.  Movie Night is 11/20/2015 at 10:00 p.m.

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Congratulations to Olivia Young! She was selected to perform in the Iowa Junior All State Honor Orchestra on Friday, November 20th. She will join Middle School students from across the state in rehearsal and performance in Ames! Way to go Olivia, way to make Washington Proud!

Friday, November 20, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

It is that time of year again - for the National Spelling Bee.  Anyone interested in participating in the 2016 National Spelling Bee should sign up in the Attendance Office by Nov. 25.  There will be an informational meeting for all students that sign up right after the Thanksgiving break.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Zillig.

Attention Girls 6-8 who are interested in basketball.. there is a skills camp at University of Dubuque on Sundays in Dec. Please stop by the attendance/activites office if interested. 

The Jule's orange and green lines are now picking up at Washington.  With the weather getting colder, students will now be able to wait in our Library for the Jule ride.  The Orange line will pick up at about 2:55 and the Green line will pick up about 3:05.  Stay inside and enjoy the warmth.

Sign up for boys basketball in the attendance/activities office. Practice starts the day we get back from winter break!

Happy Birthday!!
11/20/2015
Jalynn Durrah
Allison Beecher
11/21/2015
Jeloen Mark
Liam Sass
Tristian Tison
11/22/2015
Peyton Purman


Hunger Games Tickets are on Sale in the Office.  Student needs permission slip signed and $6.00.  Student may purchase more than 1 ticket.  Movie Night is 11/20/2015 at 10:00 p.m.

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Congratulations to Olivia Young! She was selected to perform in the Iowa Junior All State Honor Orchestra on Friday, November 20th. She will join Middle School students from across the state in rehearsal and performance in Ames! Way to go Olivia, way to make Washington Proud!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

It is that time of year again - for the National Spelling Bee.  Anyone interested in participating in the 2016 National Spelling Bee should sign up in the Attendance Office by Nov. 25.  There will be an informational meeting for all students that sign up right after the Thanksgiving break.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Zillig.

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from winter break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Happy Birthday!!
Carsen Baumhover
Marysol Rubio


Just a Reminder:

Middle school students are NOT to be on Elementary School Property after school until the posted time to be on playground.  Students who are picking up siblings should NOT be disrupting the learning enviroment of others. Thank You

Hunger Games Tickets are on Sale in the Office.  Student needs permission slip signed and $6.00.  Student may purchase more than 1 ticket.  Movie Night is 11/20/2015 at 10:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Olivia Young! She was selected to perform in the Iowa Junior All State Honor Orchestra on Friday, November 20th. She will join Middle School students from across the state in rehearsal and performance in Ames! Way to go Olivia, way to make Washington Proud!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Happy Birthday!!
Holly Schroeder
Elijah Weidemann


Hunger Games Tickets are on Sale in the Office.  Student needs permission slip signed and $6.00.  Student may purchase more than 1 ticket.  Movie Night is 11/20/2015 at 10:00 p.m.

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Congratulations to Olivia Young! She was selected to perform in the Iowa Junior All State Honor Orchestra on Friday, November 20th. She will join Middle School students from across the state in rehearsal and performance in Ames! Way to go Olivia, way to make Washington Proud!

Monday, November 16, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Happy Birthday!!
Jacquelyn Schissel

Just a Reminder:

Middle school students are NOT to be on Elementary School Property after school until the posted time to be on playground.  Students who are picking up siblings should NOT be disrupting the learning enviroment of others. Thank You

Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 Movie Tickets are on Sale in the Office.  Student needs permission slip signed and $6.00.  Student may purchase more than 1 ticket.  Movie Night is 11/20/2015 at 10:00 p.m.

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Friday, November 13, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Happy Birthday!!
11/13/2015
Nathaniel Brestrup
Madeline Hendricks
Abigail Klapatauskas
Dawson Olson
11/14/2015
Benita Lajouj
Anna Powers
11/15/2015
Mariah Clay
Kameron Rector
Kolton Rector

Just a Reminder:
Middle school students are NOT to be on Elementary School Property after school until the posted time to be on playground.  Students who are picking up siblings should NOT be disrupting the learning enviroment of others. Thank You

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 Movie Tickets are on Sale in the Office.  Student needs permission slip signed and $6.00.  Student may purchase more than 1 ticket.  Movie Night is 11/20/2015 at 10:00 p.m.

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Happy Birthday
Gavyn Schumacher

Just a Reminder:
Middle school students are NOT to be on Elementary School Property after school until the posted time to be on playground.  Students who are picking up siblings should NOT be disrupting the learning enviroment of others. Thank You

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Happy Birthday!
William Ellis
Brooke Healey
Jalen Webb


Friday, November 6, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Friday, November 6th from 7-9 p.m. is our first dance of the year! The theme will be Wash out, so wear any Washington clothing or white and blue clothing. We will have the dance in the North Cafeteria and dodgeball in the South Gym. The deadline to sign up your dodgeball team is Thursday, Novmember 6th at 8:00 a.m. Dodgeball teams can consist of 10 people and you can pick up a form to sign up when you getyour ticket. Tickets for the dance are $5 or 4$ for renaissance members. They will be sold at lunch Monday-Friday next week. 

Happy Birthday!!
11/6/2015
Bradley Herbst
11/7/2015
Avery Fair
11/8/2015
Jayden Hoskins
Larry Jenkins
Metty Lang
Kyle Prier

Monday, November 9, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Happy Birthday!!
Jay Healy

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Friday, November 6th from 7-9 p.m. is our first dance of the year! The theme will be Wash out, so wear any Washington clothing or white and blue clothing. We will have the dance in the North Cafeteria and dodgeball in the South Gym. The deadline to sign up your dodgeball team is Thursday, Novmember 6th at 8:00 a.m. Dodgeball teams can consist of 10 people and you can pick up a form to sign up when you getyour ticket. Tickets for the dance are $5 or 4$ for renaissance members. They will be sold at lunch Monday-Friday next week.

Candidates and campaign managers ONLY-you will meet during HB in the LRC on  Thursday, Nov. 5, during HB. See you then!

Happy Birthday!!
Elizabeth Huinker
Caden Peil
Ella Tomkins

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Friday, November 6th from 7-9 p.m. is our first dance of the year! The theme will be Wash out, so wear any Washington clothing or white and blue clothing. We will have the dance in the North Cafeteria and dodgeball in the South Gym. The deadline to sign up your dodgeball team is Thursday, Novmember 6th at 8:00 a.m. Dodgeball teams can consist of 10 people and you can pick up a form to sign up when you getyour ticket. Tickets for the dance are $5 or 4$ for renaissance members. They will be sold at lunch Monday-Friday next week.

Candidates and campaign managers ONLY-you will meet during HB in the LRC on  Thursday, Nov. 5, during HB.  See you then!

Happy Birthday 
Jesenia Flores

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Tuesday, Nov 17 there will be a school assembly featuring the Washington 7/8 Orchestra, Band and Choir.

also...the same day, Tues., Nov. 17th is the required evening performance for the Washington 6,7 and 8 Bands.  All grades 6, 7 and 8 grade Band musicians are to be in the Band Room at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov 17th to tune up for our 6:30 p.m. evening performance.  Donations will be taken at the door for this performance.  Wear your khakis and your black music polo to the performances.
Mrs. Stevens

Friday, November 6th from 7-9 p.m. is our first dance of the year! The theme will be Wash out, so wear any Washington clothing or white and blue clothing. We will have the dance in the North Cafeteria and dodgeball in the South Gym. The deadline to sign up your dodgeball team is Thursday, Novmember 6th at 8:00 a.m. Dodgeball teams can consist of 10 people and you can pick up a form to sign up when you getyour ticket. Tickets for the dance are $5 or 4$ for renaissance members. They will be sold at lunch Monday-Friday next week.


Happy Birthday!!
Imani Busch
Taylor Miller