Freshman orientation took place at Washington High School on Friday, August 15. There are approximately 295 students in this year’s freshman class.

The School District of Washington welcomed staff back for the 2025-26 school year with its annual Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, August 13, at Washington High School.

Washington High School will hold a theatre boot camp on Thursday, August 21, at the CJB Auditorium on the WHS campus from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

New Teacher Orientation for the 2025-26 school year in the School District of Washington took place Monday, August 4, through Wednesday, August 6, at the Technology and Learning Center.

In preparation for the 2025-26 school year, open houses and orientations have been scheduled throughout buildings in the School District of Washington.

The School District of Washington held a Back to School Fair on Wednesday, July 30, at Washington Middle School.

Washington School of Practical Nursing held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 10, at the CJB Theater at Washington High School.

The School District of Washington is requiring all families, both new and returning, to complete the online enrollment process in Lumen before school begins on August 18.

The Washington High School Class of 1975 hosted the annual Alumni Reunion in May, bringing together classmates and community members for an evening of connection, celebration, and giving back.

Seven rising seniors from Washington High School were among approximately 1,500 students who attended Missouri Girls and Boys State at Lindenwood University June 21-28.

After 26 years of dedicated service to the School District of Washington, including 20 years as Activities Director at Washington High School, Bill Deckelman officially retired on June 30.

In collaboration with our transportation partner, First Student, the SDOW is relaunching FirstView, a real-time GPS vehicle tracking and student transportation monitoring platform.

Washington High School tennis player Evie Bryson and softball player Madisen Meyer are the Washington Missourian Athletes of the Week.

Washington High School held a Class of 2024 Senior Parade through parts of the City of Washington on Wednesday, May 15.

Washington High School junior Ellie Hopen recently received the honor of Best Landscape Photo in the St. Louis Public Radio Teen Photojournalist Contest.