Blue Jay Bulletin

Washington High School’s 123rd commencement was held Thursday, May 23, at Washington High School’s Scanlan Stadium. There were approximately 315 seniors in the Class of 2024 who received diplomas. Click here for the story.

The closing ceremony for School District of Washington staff was held Wednesday morning, May 22, in the CJB Theater at Washington High School. The ceremony marked the end of the 2023-24 school year and celebrated accomplishments, presented service awards, technology recognition, recognized and thanked retirees, announced staff scholarships, and announced WINGS awards. Click here for the story.

Elementary Summer School takes place at Washington West Elementary and Marthasville Elementary from June 3 to June 28. The School District of Washington wants to communicate the planned bus routes for elementary students who have signed up for bus transportation. Click here for the story.

Dr. Gretchen Pohlman has been named the new Director of Bands at Washington High School. Pohlman is currently the Assistant Director of Bands and Visiting Professor of Music at the University of Akron in Akon, Ohio. She has served at both the K-12 and the post-secondary level as a music educator. She has both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Music from Missouri State University, and a Doctoral Degree from the University of Missouri. Click here for the story.

Washington High School senior Vincent Hoang has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from WHS and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, recently was presented by Principal Dr. Eric Turner to Hoang. Click here for the story.

Seventh-grade language arts students at Washington Middle School had a question and answer Zoom session with author Joelle Charbonneau on Tuesday, May 14. Click here for the story.

Washington High School junior Ellie Hopen recently received the honor of Best Landscape Photo in the St. Louis Public Radio Teen Photojournalist Contest. Hopen and her family attended the awards reception at St. Louis Public Radio on the Saint Louis University campus on May 14. She received $200 and a framed 16X20 copy of her photo entitled, “Icy Cold Winter Day.” Click here for the story.

Augusta Elementary held its Kindergarten Celebration and Sixth-Grade Program on Monday evening, May 13. The kindergarten students took part in musical presentation under the direction of music teacher Jon Logan and received certificates for completing kindergarten from Augusta Elementary Principal Dr. Mary Robertson and kindergarten teacher Kim Bratton. Click here for the story.

Clearview Elementary School held its Kindergarten Celebration on the evening of Thursday, May 9. Students in Becky Zanin’s and Nichole Obermark’s kindergarten classes participated in a musical performance involving a number of songs under the direction of Clearview music teacher Emily Bounds. Click here for the story.

Stacey Siefken, Horizons Academy instructor housed at Four Rivers Career Center, is the May recipient of the Blue Jay Pride Award. Click here for the story.

The School District of Washington is excited to take part in the “STL Teacher Proud” campaign, put on by Education Plus, as an effort to highlight the amazing teachers who choose to serve the St. Louis community and inspire others to join the noble profession of teaching. On the second Tuesday of each month, we’ll highlight a SDOW teacher who chooses to make a difference every day. Click here for the story.

Labadie Elementary School held its Kindergarten Showcase on Tuesday, May 7. The kindergarten students, under the direction of Labadie Elementary music teacher Robert Redmond, took part in a musical presentation followed by students receiving certificates for completing kindergarten. Click here for the story.

The School District of Washington has the distinction of being able to award students with the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Click here for the story.

Fourth grade students in Jennifer Boyce’s classroom at South Point Elementary have been learning about the Tanzania Water Fund, which aims to bring clean water to the villages of rural Tanzania by engaging local communities to build wells that bring water resources closer to home. Click here for the story.

Clearview Elementary has been recognized for implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports with the MO SW-PBS Tier 1 Award of Excellence. This recognition signifies Clearview’s implementation of PBIS with high quality at the Universal (Tier 1) Level. Click here for the story.

The School District of Washington’s annual sixth-grade elementary track and field day took place on Friday, May 3. Sixth-grade students in the school district competed in the festivities at Washington High School’s Scanlan Stadium. Click here for the story.

Washington High School held a Class of 2024 Senior Parade through parts of the City of Washington on Wednesday, May 15. Members of the 2024 graduating class from Washington High School rode in vehicles driven by family members. Click here for the story.

Kelly Brinkmann, School District of Washington Board of Education Vice President, has been recognized for achieving Advanced Certification in the Missouri School Boards’ Association Certified Board Member program. Click here for the story.

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Location: 220 Locust Street, Washington, MO, USA
Phone: 636-231-2000
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