The region acalympics will be held tonight in Linton. The senior high competition will be broadcasted on BEK tv beginning at 7:00pm. Best of luck Cardinals!
Two School Board Member positions for the Washburn Public School District will be voted on at the next school board election, scheduled to be held on June 9, 2026.
One rural position and one city position will be open, both 3-year terms.
Persons interested in placing their name on the ballot must sign a statement of intent to run which includes the position for which they are a candidate, along with a Statement of Interests form (SFN 10172).
Both forms are available in the business office at Washburn Public School and must be filed with the Washburn Public School Business Manager by Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm.
Forms can be requested by email at kendra.casavant@k12.nd.us or in person.
One rural position and one city position will be open, both 3-year terms.
Persons interested in placing their name on the ballot must sign a statement of intent to run which includes the position for which they are a candidate, along with a Statement of Interests form (SFN 10172).
Both forms are available in the business office at Washburn Public School and must be filed with the Washburn Public School Business Manager by Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm.
Forms can be requested by email at kendra.casavant@k12.nd.us or in person.
BSC will be coming for a student-parent meeting to talk about all of your dual credit options for next year. This is for current 9th-11th graders interests in taking a couple of classes or even pursuing the new Associates degree option we have laid out for Washburn students. Come join us in the cafeteria March 31st from 5-6pm to learn about the program and apply for admission.
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 16th we celebrate:
THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE:
CHANDRA HANS
LYNNETTE SHANNON
KENDRA CASAVANT
ASHLEY ECKROTH
To send them a letter of gratitude letter follow the following link:
https://fs8.formsite.com/SFewFt/nyjun0da8z/index
THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE:
CHANDRA HANS
LYNNETTE SHANNON
KENDRA CASAVANT
ASHLEY ECKROTH
To send them a letter of gratitude letter follow the following link:
https://fs8.formsite.com/SFewFt/nyjun0da8z/index
St. Edwin's church is having an Easter egg hunt open to the community on March 28th.
There's still time to sponsor a meet! Thank you to all who have contributed so far! We appreciate it. *Money raised will support the Speech and Drama programs. Make checks out to Washburn Speech and Drama Booster Club and drop off at TruCommunity Bank. Thanks for supporting our talented team!!
Congratulations to the Washburn-Wilton speech team for their outstanding efforts today at the Velva Invitational Speech Meet!
Storytelling: Gabe Rohrich 6th and Lily Gardner - 2nd
Serious Prose: Hannah Klabunde - 3rd
Radio Broadcasting: Willow Holter - 4th and Natalie Ronderos - 2nd
Serious Duo: Sidney Montgomery & Berandt Olafson - 6th and Amelia Swanson & Ethan Swanson - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
Impromptu Speaking: Natalie Ronderos - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
Speech to Entertain: Christine Yunker - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
Poetry: Bekka Bentz - 5th and Hannah Klabunde - 3rd
Speech to Inform: Bekka Bentz - 8th
Dramatic Interp: Willow Holter - 9th, Ethan Swanson - 6th, Amelia Swanson - 5th, and Sidney Montgomery - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
It was a GREAT day to be a CARDINAL!!!
Storytelling: Gabe Rohrich 6th and Lily Gardner - 2nd
Serious Prose: Hannah Klabunde - 3rd
Radio Broadcasting: Willow Holter - 4th and Natalie Ronderos - 2nd
Serious Duo: Sidney Montgomery & Berandt Olafson - 6th and Amelia Swanson & Ethan Swanson - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
Impromptu Speaking: Natalie Ronderos - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
Speech to Entertain: Christine Yunker - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
Poetry: Bekka Bentz - 5th and Hannah Klabunde - 3rd
Speech to Inform: Bekka Bentz - 8th
Dramatic Interp: Willow Holter - 9th, Ethan Swanson - 6th, Amelia Swanson - 5th, and Sidney Montgomery - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING
It was a GREAT day to be a CARDINAL!!!
It has been a busy few weeks for junior high career exploration! On February 25th, the 8th graders went to the T4 event at BSC to learn about many high demand careers. They got to experience 4 hands- on activities to try out a variety of career options. Students really enjoyed programing and flying drones!
This last week, both 7th and 8th grade classes went on a tour of Falkirk Mine and Coal Creek Power Plant. The students learned about many opportunities close to home as well as how these careers use the problem solving skills they have been learning all year long in STEM class. Fun days of learning and imagining future career possibilities!!
Congratulations to the Washburn-Wilton speech team for another outstanding showing at the New Salem Invitational Meet held today in New Salem. There were 26 schools competing today!
Humorous Interp: Emerie Holter - novice
Poetry Interp: Hannah Klabunde - 7th
Dramatic Interp: Rebecca Scheresky - novice, Christine Yunker - 8th, Amelia Swanson - 4th
Serious Duo: Amelia Swanson & Ethan Swanson - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING (2ND TIME)
Speech to Entertain - Christine Yunker - 5th
Storytelling- Ayzlee Carlson - novice, Gabe Rohrich - 8th
Extemp Speaking: Vivian Weber - 7th
It was a GREAT day to be a CARDINAL!!
Humorous Interp: Emerie Holter - novice
Poetry Interp: Hannah Klabunde - 7th
Dramatic Interp: Rebecca Scheresky - novice, Christine Yunker - 8th, Amelia Swanson - 4th
Serious Duo: Amelia Swanson & Ethan Swanson - 1st and STATE QUALIFYING (2ND TIME)
Speech to Entertain - Christine Yunker - 5th
Storytelling- Ayzlee Carlson - novice, Gabe Rohrich - 8th
Extemp Speaking: Vivian Weber - 7th
It was a GREAT day to be a CARDINAL!!
There will be no school Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 for spring break. We hope everyone enjoys the break!
Congratulations to Ethan Retterath on being named to the 2026 All Region 4 Basketball Team!
See information for gearing up for kindergarten on May 7th
See informaiton for pre-kindegarten registration and screening in May at the school
Congratulations to the WHS Band and Choir on a phenomenal day at the Region VII Large Group assessment. There were 4 judges today and they gave our music groups top ratings.
Choir: Star (Superior), Star (Superior) Band: Star (Superior), One (Excellent)
Thank you to all the parents, students, and teachers who took time this morning to watch their performance!
It's not common to see that many people in the audience at 8:30 in the morning ;)
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!
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!
