A big thank you to Svaty's Produce for generously donating fresh watermelon for our students to enjoy at lunch at Washington Grade School! 🍉

We also appreciate Aaron and Bristol Honas for delivering the donation—your support helps make our school community even stronger!

#Svaty'sProduce#CommunitySupport #ThankYou #WashingtonGradeSchool #HealthyLunches

4 months ago, Janice Wilson
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WGS Weekly Update
4 months ago, Todd Flinn
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The 6th graders met their kindergarten book buddies today. There were so many smiles and giggles! We are looking forward to a great year building friendships!
4 months ago, Amy Kuppetz
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Back to School Night at WGS, Monday, August 18th from 6-7pm. Bring your school supplies, meet your teacher, and enjoy free ice cream provide by the Ellis Alumni Association.
4 months ago, Paulette Wildeman
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Thanks to PTO and their fundraising efforts, the grade school playground will be ready for the start of the year. A huge thank you to John Befort and volunteers for making a dream become a reality!
4 months ago, Janice Wilson
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Welcome back, Railroaders! We are thrilled for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! Important information and resources for everything related to BACK TO SCHOOL can be found online at https://www.usd388.com/o/usd388/page/back-to-school. Online enrollment (the link is located on the BACK TO SCHOOL page) should be completed by August 15, 2025. Enrollment fees should be paid in person on the following dates at each building--Monday, August 11 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), Tuesday, August 12 (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), or Wednesday, August 13 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). All payments must be made by check or cash only. We are looking forward to a fantastic year and can't wait to see everyone. Maria Mick (785-726-3151 EHS/EJH, mmick@usd388.com) and Theresa Thomas (785-726-3136 WGS, tthomas@usd388.com).
4 months ago, Maria Mick
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USD388 online enrollment opens Monday, July 28th, at 8am. Visit https://www.usd388.com/o/usd388/page/back-to-school for information on school supply lists, breakfast/lunch prices, and student fees, as well as links to the online enrollment forms, handbooks, and other documents.

5 months ago, Steve Herrman
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We entered the @TMobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest! They're celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools + awarding a $1Million game-changing grand prize. It could be us! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

5 months ago, Janice Wilson
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Video premiere! The July 14th BOE Meeting video premieres today at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/c/USD388
5 months ago, Steve Herrman
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JH Volleyball Camp Reminder Tuesday & Wednesday: Camp will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at WGS. Thursday: To avoid conflict with the summer league schedule, camp will be from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at WGS. I will walk the girls down to WGS from weights. Bring court shoes, knee pads, water bottles, and a great attitude! *There will be no JH volleyball skills Tuesday, June 17th. -Coach H. Davenport
6 months ago, Hannah Feldman
JH Volleyball Camp Reminder 

Tuesday & Wednesday: Camp will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at WGS. 

Thursday: To avoid conflict with the summer league schedule, camp will be from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at WGS. I will walk the girls down to WGS from weights. 

Bring court shoes, knee pads, water bottles, and a great attitude! 

*There will be no JH volleyball skills Tuesday morning. 

-Coach H. Davenport
The June 9th BOE Meeting video premieres tonight at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
6 months ago, Steve Herrman
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WGS: 4th, 5th and 6th grade honor roll https://5il.co/3gsll
7 months ago, John Befort
Video premiere! The May 19th USD388 BOE meeting premieres today at 1pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
7 months ago, Steve Herrman
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Visit sunflowersummer.org for more information on available free admission to over 200 attractions in Kansas from July12th to August 3rd.
7 months ago, Steve Herrman
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https://youtube.com/shorts/HxbsJ6Fzs5g?si=6I_TC7JdhxXnMD2t The WGS staff, Mr. Befort, and Mr. Vincent participated in an exciting race to end out the year.
7 months ago, Ashley Rohleder
Information about Russell's Theater open Link https://5il.co/3fuuh
7 months ago, John Befort
Third grade spent last week celebrating the end of 3rd grade with a carnival. We did carnival math, reading, writing, and even created their own carnival games. Thank you to Ron Haag and FHSU Intramurals for the cotton candy to celebrate carnival style!
7 months ago, Jessica Russell
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Parents, Here is a link to a calendar for the Ellis Public Library Summer programs. Enjoy the fun that is planned! https://5il.co/3fj06
7 months ago, Kyle Fox
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Clara Still earned 673 AR points for the year allowing her the opportunity to Silly String WGS Principal, Mr.Befort!
7 months ago, Shelly Hensley
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These 4th, 5th, and 6th graders earned at least 150 AR points to Silly String a friend! Congratulations to Emma, Brendall, Bryce, Opal, Harper, Camden, Sawyer, Theodore, Clara, and Gabriel!
7 months ago, Shelly Hensley
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