Washburn Public School

Southern McLean Golf Results at Bully Pulpit

Elementary parents, please take this anonymous survey by May 17th to help us evaluate and improve our schoolwide Title 1 program. Thank you! https://forms.office.com/r/x9kQh989SX

The Elementary Student Council is having a lemonade stand on May 17th and May 20th to raise money for a parent in our school that was diagnosed with cancer. Come and get some lemonade to help support this family!

Senior Night! WWCS Baseball Monday, May 13 Beulah vs WWCS @ Washburn 4:30 Washburn CS Softball Tuesday, May 14 Central McLean @ Washburn 4:30

WWCS Baseball WWCS 3 Hazen 5 WWCS 5 Hazen 9 Go Cards!

Washburn CS Softball @ Fargo WCS 13 Nedrose 2 WCS 8 Carrington 5 WCS 5 Langdon 1 Great Weekend Cardinals!!

It's been a GREAT year to be a musical Cardinal! Here's the Year in Review! 2023-2024 Governor's Band: The Washburn High School Band was this year's Governor's Band and was able to perform at the State of The State Address. A distinction given to only one band each year through audition. Because of our performance, DSU offered a $500 scholarship to all current HS band members interested in attending DSU (no matter the major). 2023-2024 Honor Groups: 13 Students selected by audition for Minot State University's Northwest Festival of Music. Alex Seilder (4 year award winner), Chris Mehrer, Shelby Verke (5 year award winner), Amelia Swanson, Hannah Klabunde, Jada Vetter, Vivan Weber, Dara Beck (5 year award winner), Justin Scheresky (4 year award winner), Christine Yunker, Berandt Olafson, Emma Vander Wal (4 year award winner), Matthew Olsen. 3 Students selected by audition for North Dakota Junior High All-State Choir in Fargo. Emily Beehler, Jada Vetter (3 year award winner), Christine Yunker. 2 Students selected by audition for the University of North Dakota Honor Band in Grand Forks. Chris Mehrer and Shelby Verke (3rd year in a row) 1 Student selected by audition for the North Dakota All-State Choir. Jada Vetter - All - State Mixed Choir (top choir). McLean County Festival: Washburn 5th-8th graders participated in 82 events at this festival coming home with 75 superior ratings! Washburn kids had more events than any other school at the festival. Region VII Large Group: HS Band *** Superior Rating all Judges (Star rating - highest possible rating) HS Choir ** Superior Rating all both Judges (Star rating - highest possible rating) Washburn students who advanced to the State Tournament: Vocal Solo: Christine Yunker Vocal Solo: Matthew Olsen - STATE STAR Clarinet Solo: Emily Beehler - STATE STAR Bass Clarinet Solo: Aryonna Bauer - STATE STAR Alto Saxophone Solo: Elizabeth Neumiller BariSaxophone Solo: Chris Mehrer Trumpet Solo: Dara Beck FHorn Solo: Shelby Verke - STATE STAR Flute/Oboe/Clarinet Ensemble: Maeleigh Baumann, Hannah Klabunde, Lacy Seidler, Jada Vetter, Emily Beehler, Maggie Jennings, Vivan Weber. Senior Instrumental Ensemble: Dara Beck, Aaron Blumhagen, James Chrest, Alexis Duke, Chris Mehrer, Justin Scheresky, Logan Tweeten, Shelby Verke. - STATE STAR 2023-2024 Performances: August 4th - 5th Grade Beginner's Band Concert, October 14th - Surround The State In Song Concert, November 4th - Northwest Festival Concert, December 7th - Elementary Christmas Concert, December 14th - JH/HS Christmas Concert, January 21st - UND Honor Band Concert, January 23rd - ND State of the State Address, February 3rd - JH All-State Choir Concert March 2nd - JH Solo and Ensemble Festival March 5th - HS Large Group Festival March 23rd - All-State Concert April 11th - Region VII Small Group Festival April 25th - JH/HS Spring Concert, May 2nd - Elementary Spring Concert, May 6th - HS Jamboree Concert (Solo and Ensemble) Pep Band: On top of that hectic schedule your kids still made time to perform at a football game, parents' night for volleyball, 8 girls basketball games, and 6 boys basketball games. And they still aren't done! May 26th - Washburn HS Graduation May 27th - Memorial Day Program HS Band/Elem Singers June 1st - Riverboat Days Parade HS Band Senior Award Winners: Shelby Verke - John Philip Sousa Band Award - Northwest 5 year award winner, 3x UND Honor band, Concordia Honor Band, State Musician also involved in Volleyball, FCCLA (state Leader), Choir and is planning to attend DSU next year. Dara Beck - Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award - Northwest 5 year award winner, State Musician also involved in Choir, Basketball, Volleyball, FCCLA and is planning to attend NDSU next year. Chris Mehrer - Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award - Northwest Festival, UND Festival, State Musician also involved in choir and will be attending UND next year. Matthew Olsen - School Choral Award - Northwest Festival, All-State 2023, State Musician, represented Washburn in Hawaii honor festival, also involved in band, speech, drama, student council and will be attending UND next year. Music Boosters Group: Your music boosters group served concessions for home football games, volleyball games, varsity basketball games, and track meets. All money raised by the music boosters went to purchase the new choir risers (with the help of the American Legion), feed students as they traveled to various music performances this year, and scholarships to International Music Camp. Now we begin planning our next music trip! Music Numbers: 5th Grade Band: 27 (90% of class) 6th Grade Band: 22 (82% of class) Junior High Band: 32 High School Band: 37 Junior High Choir: 18 High School Choir: 31 (Music Program 60% of 7-12) The expectation for a musician is high at Washburn but the results speak for themselves!

Students taking DC college classes have some steps to do in order to be registered for classes! Mrs. Leingang is available to help with these steps as well... you just need to ask for help! 1) Apply for admission to BSC as an Early Entry student (if you have never done DC classes before) 2) Check your e-mail for your acceptance and steps to "Claim your NDUS Account." Complete the steps in the e-mail 3) Get the registration course codes from Mrs. Leingang to register for classes. 4) Check the BSC bookstore website for the books you will need for next fall (usually comes out in July)

4th grade (incoming 5th graders) band meeting, Monday, May 13 at 7pm band room At this meeting you can pick your instrument, signup for band camp, and ask any questions you may have. Band camp forms are due before June 1st! After that the price of camp increases.

Congratulations to our Cardinals March students of the month, freshman Jada Vetter and seventh grader Rebecca Scheresky! The theme of the month was Accountability. Both do what's asked of themselves while knowing they are responsible for their own actions.

There will be a meeting at 4:00 at the white building on Monday, May 13 for any baseball parents that would be interested in volunteering at the region baseball tournament. There will be signup sheet at that time if anyone would like to help. The areas that help is needed: A) Team host B) Hamburger Feed (Tuesday & Wednesday) Money to positive promotions. C) Pitch count (Monday) D) Field Crew If you have any questions or would like to sign up early contact Athletic Director Keith Jacobson at 7014623605

Gardner Receives Achievement Award by Sanford. Aubrey Gardner received a Certificate of Achievement called the Sports Medicine Helper Award. This certificate is given to a High School Student who has shown interest in Sports Medicine and has voluntarily provided assistance in the Athletic Training Room. Lacey Feist-Young, MSAT, LAT, ATC stated that Aubrey deserves recognition as she has shown dedication to the position, proficiency in hands-on skills, and has learned some of the basics of sports medicine.

The Washburn FFA Horse judging team participated in the state meet in Fargo on Tuesday, May 7th. The team received a silver award placing 10th in the state. From left to right: Vivian Weber (Silver), Elizabeth Tibke, Emily Beehler (Gold, 7th overall), Lily Goetz, and Kalyn Braasch (Bronze)

WWCS Baseball Game 1: WWCS 8: Hettinger 0 Game 2: WWCS 9: Hettinger 7 Great Job Cardinals!

Southern McLean Golf Graham took 4th place today in Beulah and qualified for the state golf meet in June.

Roughrider track and field traveled over to Hazen today for a quadrangular invite. Congratulations to Monica for qualifying for State in her 4th event, the 200, and Isaiah for qualifying in the discus! Great job athletes! https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/561119/results

Gearing up for kindergarten is May 15th at 6:30 pm. Please send the completed slips back to school so we can plan for all who are attending.

Thank you, the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade volleyball girls, for a memorable season. You showed so much growth this year. We are already looking forward to next season. GO CARDINALS!

Congratulations to the Southern McLean JH Track Team on a great year! What a fun last practice. Go Roughriders!

Yesterday Monica Goven made it official and is now signed to run college track University of Jamestown. Congratulations Monica Goven and Good Luck at the University of Jamestown!!