Hatchet Happenings

This year, we proudly honor our outstanding staff for their dedication and exceptional commitment to our students every day.

At each monthly school board meeting, we will highlight staff members who have been nominated for exemplifying the highest standards of excellence.

Congratulations to Laura Allison, ELL Teacher at Washington Intermediate, Breigh LaMar, Resource Teacher at Washington Upper Elementary, and Tammy Braun, Sodexo facilities and bus driver.

Good Luck to three teams from Washington Community Schools who will travel to the Indiana State Fairgrounds to compete in the State Robotics Championship on Saturday, March 22nd. Two teams, the Circuit Breakers B and Circuit Breakers E from the Upper Elementary, along with the Tech Titans from the Junior High School had to place first in a regional competition in order to advance to the State Championship level.

Row 1: Abram Owens, Cooper Miller, Layne Wood-Culver, Cole Kelso

Row 2: Carson Dove, Bradley Bouchie, Korbin McWilliams, King Craven

Row 3: Adrian Newton, Oliver Armstrong, Isaiah Mireles

They enjoyed fries with Mrs. Fry. Congratulations to our students of the month and keep up the good work and being great role models in our school!

Washington Intermediate created a “real life” interactive game with different stations to time travel to their future. There was an ATM to get their account balances, stations to determine their future careers, a vehicle, and the number of kids they will have and have to budget for.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped make this possible!

Choices Matter is a life-changing program for students using personal stories and interactive materials to inspire students to make the right choices both behind the wheel and in life.

Chris Sandy is a motivational speaker and author. He has traveled to over 40 different states and spoken to over a million students, parents, educators, and military service members nationwide.

Chris is the author of the book “Enduring Regret: Two Different Stories of Drunk Driving, Two Very Different Prisons”. He was also featured in the Double EMMY Award Winning Television Documentary “Enduring Regret: Chris Sandy’s Living Life After Causing Death”.

Chris uses his life journey to connect with people of all ages to spread his message. Chris’ mission is to motivate people to accomplish goals, overcome adversity, and make choices matter!

Washington Boys Basketball Coach Gene Miiller announced his retirement

after 50 years of coaching Indiana High School Basketball.

Coach Miiller has received numerous awards over his career including induction into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, Wabash College Hall of Fame, and The John Wooden Legacy Award.

Coach Miiller finishes with a career record of 779-391. The last twenty years at the helm of the Hatchets he was 311-163 including three Class 3A state championships in 2008, 2010, and 2011.

On behalf of Washington Community Schools, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Coach Miiller for his unwavering dedication, passion, and leadership. His impact on the lives of countless student-athletes and his contributions to the game of basketball will never be forgotten. Thank you, Coach, for everything you’ve done for our community and for the sport.

Thanks to generous donations, every kindergartener at Washington Primary received a book and stuffed animal for Read Across America week!

This was a collaborative effort on sponsorship from True Rx Health Strategists employees and PSI IOTA XI. Their wonderful donation supplied 180 kindergarteners with this wonderful gift. Thank you very much for supporting our students!

Pictured: Karissa Tooley, Trish Knepp, Shelly Ryan, Stephanie Streepy, and Elka Guratzsch

Washington Community Schools is proud to host Sodexo’s Future Chefs Challenge, an annual cooking competition for elementary students, encouraging kids to learn about nutrition, healthy food choices, cooking techniques, and presentation.

5th grader Lola, who placed first for her Papusas El Savador, won a large collection of cooking utensils and pans! Congratulations to all the participants!

WHS is proud to host the FIRST Robotics Competition in the Hatchet House! March 27-29, 2025.

The food trucks will be here Friday and Saturday from 11-2pm, and the community is encouraged to stop by to purchase from them, not just people attending the event! Big Boys Burgers, Kolb's Culinary Creations, and Big Al's Smokin BBQ (Located outside of Gates 2 & 3). Zax's Creamery is our coffee vendor (located inside gate 4 in front of the auditorium) and Dance team is running inside concessions at Gate 4.

For team and visitor information, please visit: https://www.firstindianarobotics.org/frc/2025-fin-washington-frc-district-event/

Date: April 28th

Time: 4:30-6:30
Location: Washington Primary, Enter through the main entrance

Join us for a fun and informative evening to help get your child ready for kindergarten!

Event Highlights:

• Learn from organizations like the Daviess Community YMCA, Sodexo, Washington Community Schools Transportation, Daviess County Health Department, Foundations Childcare, Youth First, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, PTO, Washington Primary Nurse, Title Teachers, and Family Health Center.
• Take fun pictures at the Photo Booth!
• Receive a Kindergarten Readiness Bag filled with helpful resources.
• Enjoy exciting door prize giveaways!

March 24-28 - No School, Spring Break

April 18 - No School, Good Friday

April 21 - School in Session, Make Up Day

April 28 - Kindergarten Night, Washington Primary

April 30 - Scheduled 2 Hour Delay

May 3 - Prom

May 6 - Robotics Showcase

May 7 - Band Concert

May 9 - 8th Grade Dance

May 18 - Choir Concert

May 23 - Last Day of School

May 24 - Graduation