Washburn Public School

WPS will be two hours late today, 2/18/2026. Classes will begin at 10:15 AM. Thanks! Dr. Penny

Washburn Boys Basketball Tuesday, February 17 Washburn @ Richardton Games will be slightly ahead of schedule. JV Game will start at 5:50.

With the early out Friday, Grades 7-9 students are expected to stay for lunch, unless there is a parent request (please call or email the office). They will be dismissed from lunch at 12:15 with the rest of the school dismissed at 12:20. HS students with open campus privileges are able to leave at the beginning of lunch and do not need to return.

Reminder this Friday, February 20th will be an early out for staff professional development. Buses will leave at 12:20.

The Girls Scouts recruitment party tonight for elementary students will be postponed and rescheduled for a later date. The new date will be communicated once it has been set. Winter weather did not coooperate for the Girl Scout representative's travel plans.

Congratulations to Josh Laning, Berandt Olafson, and Tanner Fiedler for placing top 3 in the state for the DECA stock market game.

Washburn Girls Basketball
Washburn 51 Wilton Wing 21
Congratulations Cardinals on Qualifying for the Region IV Tournament!!
Region IV Tournament @ St Marys High School
February 23, 24 & 26

Are you interested in taking college courses next year? Are you a current 9th, 10th or 11th grader? Come learn about all of the options that are available for your schedule next year! BSC Reps. will host a student-parent informational meeting on March 5th from 5-6PM in the school cafeteria. Come learn about all your options, the costs associated with the programs, and get assistance with the application process!

Jersey Theme Today!
Come and Support the Washburn Girls Basketball Team!!!

Washburn Public School will have Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 25th (3:30 - 6:00) and Thursday, February 26th (3:30 - 7:00). Parents/guardians for elementary students can sign up using the link that was previously sent. High School conferences are an open house format. We are excited to see everyone who is able to attend!

Region Qualifier Today!

Washburn Weekly Activities

Washburn Girls Basketball District 8 Tournament Results Cardinals play 2 great games in the district tourney. Friday, February 13 Washburn 40 New Salem 25 Saturday, February 14 Washburn 28 #1 Flasher 32 Great Job Cards! Cardinals will play Monday @ Garrison at 4:30 pm v Wilton.

Congratulations to the Washburn-Wilton speech team for another outstanding meet at St. Mary's High School in Bismarck. There were 26 schools with many class A schools competing!

Poetry: Bekka Bentz - Novice and Amelia Swanson - 6th
Radio: Willow Holter - 7th
Speech to Inform: Ethan Swanson - 4th
Extemp Speaking: Natalie Ronderos - 2nd
Impromptu Speaking - Vivian Weber - 4th and Natalie Ronderos - 2nd and STATE QUALIFYING (4th time)
Speech to Entertain: Christine Yunker - 3rd
Dramatic Interp: Amelia Swanson - 8th, Christine Yunker - tie for 6th, Jada Vetter - tie for 6th

It was a great day to be a Cardinal!!

Washburn Boys Basketball Washburn 60 New Salem 59 Great District 8 Win For The Cardinals!!

Washburn Speech and Drama Booster Club Fundraiser

Boys Basketball Senior Night 2026!

Junior High Tournament

Mr. Jerrold Heide, Director of Bands at Valley City State University, came to work with the HS band this morning in preparation for their upcoming music festival. The kids learned a ton about playing music at the next level! Thanks for making the journey to Washburn!