School will dismiss for all grades PreK-12 for the holiday break at 2:20 on Monday December 22. Buses will dismiss at 2:30.
Ashley's bus is running late today, Dec. 1st.
1st, 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade students made balloons for their own Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Every week, we will celebrate staff in Cardinal Country as we are very thankful for all of the humans that make our school the BEST! This coming week (12/1-12/5), we celebrate:
MIKE KAMRATH
SUZY JACOBSON
JOSH SHARP
JESSICA HOFF
Consider giving them a
gratitude message at:
https://tinyurl.com/CardinalGratitude
MIKE KAMRATH
SUZY JACOBSON
JOSH SHARP
JESSICA HOFF
Consider giving them a
gratitude message at:
https://tinyurl.com/CardinalGratitude
SHOUT OUT to the Lions for sponsoring student needs within our student body!
WPS School is on time today. Bussing where possible and could run late due to road conditions.
Results from the 2025 McLean County Math Meet that was held on November 19.
For the 9-10 division: Daniel Neumiller - 7th place individual and Noah Holznagel - 8th place individual (0.02 points separated Dan and Noah!), other Washburn participants not mentioned previously are Kesia Boeshans, Bre Laning, Wyatt Koble, and Rebecca Scheresky.
For the 11-12 division: Ethan Retterath - 2nd place individual (0.02 points away from first place!), Joshua Laning - 3rd place individual, and Elizabeth Neumiller - 4th place individual (0.04 points separated Elizabeth and Joshua!). Also, the 11-12 team took home 1st place honors. The team members are Ethan Retterath, Joshua Laning, Elizabeth Neumiller, Amelia Swanson, Beckett Kadrmas, and Tanner Fiedler.
Washburn is coached by Wendy Miller and Melissa Rothe.
For the 9-10 division: Daniel Neumiller - 7th place individual and Noah Holznagel - 8th place individual (0.02 points separated Dan and Noah!), other Washburn participants not mentioned previously are Kesia Boeshans, Bre Laning, Wyatt Koble, and Rebecca Scheresky.
For the 11-12 division: Ethan Retterath - 2nd place individual (0.02 points away from first place!), Joshua Laning - 3rd place individual, and Elizabeth Neumiller - 4th place individual (0.04 points separated Elizabeth and Joshua!). Also, the 11-12 team took home 1st place honors. The team members are Ethan Retterath, Joshua Laning, Elizabeth Neumiller, Amelia Swanson, Beckett Kadrmas, and Tanner Fiedler.
Washburn is coached by Wendy Miller and Melissa Rothe.
All Washburn Public School open gyms and practices are canceled for today due to the weather.
Washburn Public School will go to virtual learning today due to the weather and deterioration of the roads with the winds later. No PK or other programming today.
• Grades K–6: Learning packets. Teachers will send the specific pages to complete to their individual classes.
• Grades 7–12: Students will participate in virtual learning. Band students will need to check to their school email.
• Grades K–6: Learning packets. Teachers will send the specific pages to complete to their individual classes.
• Grades 7–12: Students will participate in virtual learning. Band students will need to check to their school email.
Washburn Public School will be a late start with school beginning at 10 AM. Further decisions, if needed, will be made by 8:30 AM. No breakfast. No PK. No morning activities.
Congratulations to the Southern McLean Roughriders Fall Award recipients!
SMR Boys Cross Country - from left: MVP - Daniel, Hardest Worker - Easton, Roughrider Award - Beckett, Most Improved - Caiden, Horizon Award - Theron
SMR Girls Cross Country - from left: Hardest Worker and Most Improved - Ciarra, Horizon Award - Avery, Roughrider Award - Erin, MVP - Marissa
SMR Football - back row from left: All Region and Best Offensive Lineman - Logan, All Region - Kaleb, Rookie of the Year - River, All State 2nd Team, All Region, and Best Offensive Skilled Player - Ethan, Best Defensive Lineman and All Region Honorable Mention - Carter; Front row from left: All Region Honorable Mention - Levi, Hardest Worker and Roughrider Award - Joshua, All Region, Best Defensive Skilled Player, and The Attack Award - Brady
SMR Boys Cross Country - from left: MVP - Daniel, Hardest Worker - Easton, Roughrider Award - Beckett, Most Improved - Caiden, Horizon Award - Theron
SMR Girls Cross Country - from left: Hardest Worker and Most Improved - Ciarra, Horizon Award - Avery, Roughrider Award - Erin, MVP - Marissa
SMR Football - back row from left: All Region and Best Offensive Lineman - Logan, All Region - Kaleb, Rookie of the Year - River, All State 2nd Team, All Region, and Best Offensive Skilled Player - Ethan, Best Defensive Lineman and All Region Honorable Mention - Carter; Front row from left: All Region Honorable Mention - Levi, Hardest Worker and Roughrider Award - Joshua, All Region, Best Defensive Skilled Player, and The Attack Award - Brady
Washburn Public School Weather Announcement
Dear Washburn Families,
With the possibility of significant snowfall in tomorrow’s forecast, we want to ensure everyone is prepared in the event of a school closure or late start.
• Grades K–6: Learning packets were sent home during parent–teacher conferences. Please have students complete these if we transition to a snow day. Teachers will send the specific pages to complete to their individual classes. *Note* Grades 5-6 can choose to do virtual or packet. Those teachers sent packets home same as K-4 this fall.* Reminder, that PK students do not come if we are 1.5 hours or more late but DO COME if we are just one hour late.
• Grades 7–12: Students will participate in virtual learning if weather conditions force us to close. Band students will need to check to their school email.
I will make the final decision regarding a closure or late start by 9:00 PM tonight or by 6:00 AM tomorrow morning. As soon as a decision is made, it will be sent via email and text to all contact information we have on file (just like this message). It will also be posted on our school social media pages and shared with KFYR.
Now is a fine time too to remind your students that they MUST have bus appropriate clothes on for cold weather. You never know when a bus could get delayed. There are still students not wearing coats and coming in shorts. If your child is in need of a coat, email me directly at penny.hetletved@k12.nd.us, and we will see to it that they get one.
Thank you for your flexibility and preparedness as we navigate winter weather in North Dakota!
Stay safe and warm!
— Dr. Penny Veit-Hetletved, Superintendent
Washburn Public School District
Dear Washburn Families,
With the possibility of significant snowfall in tomorrow’s forecast, we want to ensure everyone is prepared in the event of a school closure or late start.
• Grades K–6: Learning packets were sent home during parent–teacher conferences. Please have students complete these if we transition to a snow day. Teachers will send the specific pages to complete to their individual classes. *Note* Grades 5-6 can choose to do virtual or packet. Those teachers sent packets home same as K-4 this fall.* Reminder, that PK students do not come if we are 1.5 hours or more late but DO COME if we are just one hour late.
• Grades 7–12: Students will participate in virtual learning if weather conditions force us to close. Band students will need to check to their school email.
I will make the final decision regarding a closure or late start by 9:00 PM tonight or by 6:00 AM tomorrow morning. As soon as a decision is made, it will be sent via email and text to all contact information we have on file (just like this message). It will also be posted on our school social media pages and shared with KFYR.
Now is a fine time too to remind your students that they MUST have bus appropriate clothes on for cold weather. You never know when a bus could get delayed. There are still students not wearing coats and coming in shorts. If your child is in need of a coat, email me directly at penny.hetletved@k12.nd.us, and we will see to it that they get one.
Thank you for your flexibility and preparedness as we navigate winter weather in North Dakota!
Stay safe and warm!
— Dr. Penny Veit-Hetletved, Superintendent
Washburn Public School District
Congratulations to Maggie Jennings on being named to the 2025 All State Volleyball Team! Great Job Maggie!
As part of the 58 requirements enacted for schools in the most recent legislative session, one key item was the expectation that all students K–12 participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance each morning. I’m pleased to share that Washburn Public School now begins every day with schoolwide announcements followed by the Pledge.
The true highlight, however, has been watching students of all ages step up to lead. Many have volunteered to make the morning announcements, showing confidence, leadership, and a willingness to put themselves out there for the good of our school community.
These moments remind us of the pride and spirit that define our district. Here are just a few photos that I've captured!
It’s a GREAT day to be a CARDINAL!
~ Dr. Penny Veit-Hetletved, Superintendent
The true highlight, however, has been watching students of all ages step up to lead. Many have volunteered to make the morning announcements, showing confidence, leadership, and a willingness to put themselves out there for the good of our school community.
These moments remind us of the pride and spirit that define our district. Here are just a few photos that I've captured!
It’s a GREAT day to be a CARDINAL!
~ Dr. Penny Veit-Hetletved, Superintendent
Weekly Activity Schedule for December 1-6
Congratulations to the following Washburn High School Students on being selected by audition to the UND Honor Festival! See them perform on the campus of UND January 25th!
UND Honor Band:
Jada Vetter - Oboe
Amelia Swanson - Horn
Hannah Klabunde - Flute alternate
UND Honor Choir:
Vivian Weber - Alto II Treble Choir
Washburn Elementary Christmas Concert is next week!
Featuring all elementary students kindergarten through sixth grades
Wow - what an amazing first week! Thank You!
If you'd like to sponsor a game(s), please comment and your name will be added. Thank You!
If you'd like to sponsor a game(s), please comment and your name will be added. Thank You!
Washburn Weekly Activities
There will be no school next week Thursday, November 27 and Friday November 28. Have a great Thanksgiving!
