Congratulations to one of our own! Elliana, 5th grade Washington student, was one of three national finalist in Hormel's Martin Luther King, Jr. writing essay contest. She celebrated her big day with family and her teacher Mrs. Hill in Austin, MN at their National Headquarters. Elliana was able to share her essay at our student assembly with all of our students.
Dan, one of our Student Nutrition Service workers, takes some time from his duties to have great conversations with our students! Thanks Dan!
Congrats to our Dolphins of the Week!
Myles, Brynn, Norabella, Owen, Cami, Ben, Mckenzie, Hendrix, Theo, Olivia, Kassidy, Ari, Jack, Foster, Ryah, Joseph, and Penelope
Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
Congratulations to our Dolphins of the Week!
Cameron, Sloane, Ellison, Kamari, George, Aden, William, Jeremy, James, Connor, Yoona, Graham, Jinho, Elia, Graham and
Yusuf
Parents and caregivers, did you know your child's school supplies could mean more money back in your pocket next tax season? 📚✨ Save those receipts and discover how the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction can boost your refund: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
Congratulations to our Dolphins of the Week!
Yasmine, Paisley, Elliana, Liv, Henry, Aris, Sonara, Iris, Eli , Henry, Hassan, Aitana, Aurora, Elise, Hannah, Sawyer, and Liam
Mrs. Fritcher, Advanced Learning Teacher, is in collaboration with the MN Zoo and their Naturalist's in developing enrichment projects for some of their animals at the zoo!
Lots happening with Mrs. Fritcher, Advanced Learning Teacher, and our 4th and 5th grade students. They learned what the Honor Flight program is and how we can help make their special day even more memorable!
It is exciting to have the opportunity to introduce you to Washington Elementary! The Tours are scheduled for:
January 6, 2025 4:30p.m.-5:30pm;
February 6, 2025 4:30p.m.-5:30pm;
March 6, 2025 4:30p.m.-5:30pm.
Tours will start with an information session geared to adults which includes an opportunity for parents to ask questions and will wrap up the session with a tour of Washington school.
There is no need to RSVP. Please call Washington Elementary School at 507-328-3800 if you have any questions.
All schools except Longfellow Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 24. Students, enjoy your day off. RPS staff will be participating in a PD/grading day. We'll see you back on Monday, January 27!
RPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, due to forecasted extreme cold weather conditions.
➡️ School Age Child Care (SACC) will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Northrop Education Center (201 8th St. NW).
➡️ All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes, for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
➡️ Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
➡️ All community building reservations are canceled.
➡️ All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
➡️ No supper meals will be provided.
➡️ After-school activities will continue as normal for high schools. No after-school buses will be running from the middle schools to high schools today. Middle school students, please plan accordingly.
There will be no school on Monday, January 20, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 21.
What a great Washington PTA Bingo night! Lots of prizes, silent auction, raffle and laughter with families. Thank you PTA for such a successful evening!
It’s FREE tree time! Safe Routes to Schools is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees for kids to plant during Earth Week 2025. 🌎🌲 Parents/guardians, sign your child up for a free tree by March 15th! Sign up using this link: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=98154
Trees are set to arrive in time for Earth Day 2025. We will be in touch with you regarding when you can come and pick up your tree! 💚 #EarthDay2025
Washington PTA BINGO Fundraiser: Thursday, January 9 from 5-7 at John Marshall Cafeteria. Enter through the gym doors. BINGO is FREE. Pizza, spirit wear, raffle tickets and a silent auction available for purchase. We will accept all payment types, but prefer cash or check. Card payments will have a processing fee. You can preorder pizza through this link by 8:00 PM tonight. https://washingtonelem.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true. Email WashingtonElemPTA@gmail.com with questions.
Welcome back, students! We hope you had a restful break. We're excited to see all the growth and learning that will happen in the remainder of the school year!
RPS offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, in observance of New Year's Day. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, January 2.
Winter break is here! There is no school from December 23 through January 3 (Longfellow students, your break is through January 10). We hope you have a great winter break and we will see you students in the New Year!
