Washington High School opened its varsity boys basketball season at the 73rd Annual St. Francis Borgia Thanksgiving Tournament with games on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, November 26, 28 and 29.

Washington High School wrestling hosted its annual outdoor varsity boys and girls meet at Jim Scanlan Stadium on the WHS campus on Friday, November 28.

The School District of Washington’s SOAR Into STEM Program recently concluded a successful year of hands-on learning and aviation exploration for high school students across the area.

The School District of Washington and East Central College are proud to announce a joint plan to transition sponsorship of the Washington School of Practical Nursing to East Central College.

Jessica Lueckenhoff, paraprofessional at Labadie Elementary, is the November recipient of the Blue Jay Pride Award.

Washington High School seniors Annie Snider and Owen Van Leer recently were named to the All-State Choir. Senior Andrew Dawson and junior Morgan Koch were honorable mention.

Washington High School Youth and Government students attended the State Conference November 13–15 in Jefferson City, marking the first time since 2019 that WHS sent a delegation to the event.

Washington Middle School students in Kaylin Bade’s Farm to Table class were recognized for their video entry as a winner in the St. Louis District Dairy Challenge.

Katie Sandoval, counselor at Washington High School, has been named the School District of Washington’s recipient of the 2025 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award.

Washington High School, Washington Chapter of the National Honor Society and Washington’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps presented the annual Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11.

Competing at the MSHSAA Cross Country Championships at Gans Creek Recreational Area in Columbia on Friday, November 7, Washington High School had five medalists while competing in the Class 4 ranks.

Students in Tim Zumsteg’s Project Lead the Way Computer Science class at Washington High School showcased their creativity and coding skills by developing and presenting their own mobile applications.

The Washington High School Choral Department has announced that three students have been selected to perform in the Southwest American Choral Directors Association (SWACDA) Regional Choir.

Two students from Augusta Elementary were selected to be part of the SWACDA 4-5-6 Treble Honor Choir. Selected were sixth-grade student Bella Konefal and fifth-grade student Lorelei Evans.

Connect Washington and rootEd hosted a College and Career Fair at Washington High School on Friday, October 31, in the Blue Jay Gymnasium.