Washburn Public School

Dickinson Math Meet
Today, twenty seventh and eighth graders competed in the Dickinson Math Meet. Neal K. took 3rd in the lightning round with Luke L. and Malachi T. receiving honorable mentions (4th/5th place). Malachi T. took 5th place in the Algebra and Geometry combined test score.
Great job to all who competed today!

Come watch your Washburn High School Band and Choir perform at their annual Region VII assessment! Band 8:25am Old Gym Choir 9:15am Library

Washburn Public Library presents a Escape Room

Yearbooks are on sale for $40 until next week then the price goes up so don't forget to place your order. If you want to add personalization that option also ends next week. There are limited copies ordered so make sure you place your order now. Use the following link https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1050636/Washburn-High-School/ or fill out form located in the office and return to the school with payment. Any questions contact Mrs. Hoff.

Today, North Dakota Farm Bureau and McLean County Deputy Rick Richards brought the SIDNE (simulated impaired driving experience) car and goggles to demonstrate to our freshmen class the dangers of driving impaired or distracted. Thank you both for providing the valuable experience and life lesson!

Some 8th graders show off their results today after a very successful Saturday for Washburn musicians! Washburn had 103 solos and ensembles from 5th-8th grades at the McLean County Music Festival! Final results: 97 events received a rating of I (superior), 3 events received a II (excellent), and 3 events canceled due to illness. Simplified explanation of ratings: I - (superior) performing at or above grade level II - (excellent) performing at grade level III - (good) performing below grade level A special kudos to the 8th grade basketball girls who went above and beyond to both perform Saturday then run to Minot to cheer on the Cardinal girls at the state tournament. That's excellent leadership!

We still need individuals to take over Sports Boosters! Reach out to either Rachel Retterath or Suzy Jacobson if you are ready!

This is just one example in the way Sports Boosters helps our student athletes. A vinyl poster ($160) was purchased so the girls could proudly display it at the state tournament this past weekend. Without boosters, items like this would have to be purchased by the parents.

Every week, we will celebrate staff in Cardinal Country as we are very thankful for all they do to help make our school the BEST! This week March 9th we celebrate:

HIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE:
KELLY MCCLEARY
ERIN HOLZNAGEL
SAMANTHA LELM
ALLISON BERTOLOTTO

To send them a letter of gratitude letter follow the following link:
https://fs8.formsite.com/SFewFt/nyjun0da8z/index

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Due to the school schedule adjustments during the State Girls Basketball Tournament, our designated make-up day for missed instructional time will be Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday).

School will be in session that day, and we look forward to having students back in the classroom as we make up the time missed during the tournament.

We appreciate your flexibility and support of our students and activities. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community.

Sincerely,
Dr. Penny

Washburn Girls Basketball 2026

A little belated but a big thank you to Mrs. Jacobson, Mrs. Hardt, and Mrs. Solomonson for organizing a fantastic pep rally for the GBB team before the Regional Championship game! And another thanks to the McLean County Sherriff's Department, the Washburn Ambulance, and the Washburn Fire Department for an escort out of town! More images at https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-LsZ3FV

To ensure we complete the required conference time, the final two hours of parent-teacher conferences will be made up tomorrow Tuesday, March 10, from 3:45–5:45 PM.
If didn't have an opportunity to connect with your student(s)'s educator earlier, this is an opportunity to do so.

See flyer for pre-school screening information

Congratulations Chev Obering on being named to the 2026 All tournament team at this years state tournament. Great Job!

Congratulations to the Washburn-Wilton speech team for their OUTSTANDING efforts at today's speech meet in Zeeland!

Serious Duo: Sidney Montgomery & Berandt Olafson - 2nd, Lily Gardner & Aubrey Gardner - 4th
Humorous: Gabe Rohrich - tied for 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
Radio: Natalie Ronderos - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING, Emma Vesey - 2nd, Willow Holter - 4th, DJ Winter - 6th
Speech to Inform : Ethan Swanson - 3rd
Poetry: Amelia Swanson - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING, Haley Matties - 3rd
Dramatic Interp: Christine Yunker - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING, Sidney Montgomery - 2nd, Amelia Swanson - 5th, Rebecca Scheresky - 6th, Willow Holter - 7th
Humorous Duo: Berandt Olafson & DJ Winter - 2nd, Haley Matties & Rebecca Scheresky - 3rd
Speech to Persuade: Emma Vesey - 5th
Storytelling: Lily Gardner - 2nd, Natalie Ronderos - 3rd, Gabe Rohrich - 4th, Christine Yunker - 8th
Serious Prose : Ethan Swanson - 3rd, Aubrey Gardner - 4th

Mrs. Miller even earned an "awesome" award for her help with making the meet a success.

It was a GREAT day to be a CARDINAL!!!

Congratulations to the Washburn Girls Basketball Team!!! 2026 Class B State Consolation Champions!!! Washburn 52 Linton HMB 32

The Cardinals would like to thank WRT for sponsoring Wings and Rings meal for the Washburn Girls Basketball Team.

The Cardinals would like to thank SF Construction -Sheldon and Jenesa Feist for sponsoring the Washburn hospitality room at the state basketball tournament.

Busy day for Washburn Tomorrow! The annual McLean County Music Festival takes over the school Saturday, March 7th 9am-2:30pm Check out some 5th-8th grade solo and ensembles in the morning then head to Minot to cheer on the Lady Cardinals in the afternoon!