Winter break begins on Monday, December 22, and runs through Friday, January 2. Staff returns for a PD day (no students) on Monday, January 5. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6.

Ben Strauser has been named the new principal of Washington Middle School, effective July 1, 2026. He will replace Laura Bruckerhoff, who will retire following the 2025–26 school year.

Hannah Smith has been named the new head volleyball coach at Washington High School.

The School District of Washington’s school board filing opened on Tuesday, December 9, at 8 a.m. It will remain open until Tuesday, December 30, at 5 p.m.

Katie Kluesner, second-grade teacher at Augusta Elementary, is the December recipient of the Blue Jay Pride Award.

Washington High School wrestler Gable Ohm is the Washington Missourian Athlete of the Week.

The Washington High School Leadership class recently completed two school-wide service projects aimed at supporting the local community and honoring those who serve.

Washington Middle School recently recognized its students of the week for November and December, 2025.

Washington High School senior Nick Smith has been selected to the Missouri All-State Band, earning one of the highest honors available to student musicians in the state.

Washington High School wrestler Ethan James is the Washington Missourian Athlete of the Week.

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

Many factors are considered when the decision to cancel school is made due to weather. On the surface, the decisions we make might seem simple, when in fact, that isn’t necessarily the case.

A collaboration between Clearview Elementary and the Four Rivers Career Center has resulted in an innovative new tool to help young students better understand emotional regulation and the brain.

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.