Eagle News - Aug. 3, 2026

Dear Washington Elementary Families,

Welcome to a new school year! We are thrilled to welcome your family to the Washington Elementary community and can't wait to see our Eagles return on August 31.

We hope your summer has been filled with fun, laughter, and lasting memories. As we prepare for another exciting year, our staff is ready to fill our classrooms with learning, curiosity, kindness, and opportunities for every child to grow. Please review the information shared below for important detail and links for this upcoming school year.

At Washington, our mission remains strong: to provide the right support and instruction for every student while creating an inclusive, respectful, and engaging environment where all learners can thrive. We believe every student can succeed when they feel safe, valued, and connected. Together, we will inspire a love of learning, celebrate each child's strengths, and help every student reach their full potential.

Thank you for partnering with us. We look forward to getting to know your family and working together to make this an outstanding year. If there's ever a way we can support your child, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Here's to a year of learning, growth, and unforgettable moments.-Go Eagles!

With excitement and gratitude,
Alfredo Belanger – Principal
Antonio Ramos – Assistant Principal
📧 abelanger@woodburnsd.org | aramos@woodburnsd.org

We're excited to begin the 26-27 school year with you all.

• The first day of school for 1st-5th grade students is Monday, 8/31.
• The first day of school for kinder students is in your Welcome Back letter.
• Mark your calendar; Back to school Night Sept 3rd 2026

Our daily schedule is as follows, Monday through Friday:

• 7:20 School is open for supervision
• 7:30-7:55 Breakfast time
• 7:55 Class begins
• 2:20 Students are dismissed

Need a copy of the student calendar for the year? You can find one here!

Student safety is our highest priority. Please help us by ensuring the school office has your most current phone numbers, address, emergency contacts, and transportation information. Keeping this information up to date allows us to communicate with you quickly and helps ensure a safe and smooth school day for every child.

We are proud to support and familiarize our new kindergarten students through the Kinder JumpStart program. This year, the Kinder JumpStart program runs for one week, from August 17th to 20th. We offer breakfast and lunch every day. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to call our office at 971-983-3050.

• Monday, 8/31 - First day of school for all 1st-5th
• Monday, 8/31 - Staggered start for kinder begins (group 1)
• Tuesday, 9/1 - Staggered start for kinder continues (group 2)
  
• Wednesday, 9/2 - All Kinder students
• Thursday, 9/3 - First day that all kinder students are present
• Thursday, 9/4 - Back to school night/Open house
• Monday, 9/7 - Labor Day - School is closed

Want to keep up to date? Check out out WSD Event Calendar

Home of the Eagles

Email: Abelanger@woodburnsd.org & Aramos@woodburnsd.org

Website: http://washington.woodburnsd.org/

Location: Washington Elementary School, East Lincoln Street, Woodburn, OR, USA

Phone: (971) 983-3050

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodburnWashingtonElementary