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  • Summer School 2025
    May 19, 2025 · School District of Washburn

    Summer School 2025

    Registration for Summer School begins Monday, May 19th, at 10:00 a.m. You will see the "Arena Scheduling" button, but it will not be active until registration opens. Please review the registration process in the Summer School Booklet for directions on the arena scheduling process.

    If you need assistance with registration, please contact Leasa Tody at 715-373-6199 or via email at ltody@washburn.k12.wi.us to set up an appointment.

    ***For those signing up for Agripenuer or Speed & Strength, please email the staff teaching those courses.

    We are so excited for Summer School!!!***

  • May 6, 2025 · School District of Washburn

    School District of Washburn Strategic Planning Committee Application

    We are excited to invite you to participate in the development of our school district's strategic plan! Your input as a valued stakeholder is crucial in shaping the future of education for our students. This committee will be charged with developing a roadmap for the future of our district, which will include a refined mission and vision, long-term district pillars, and five-year strategic objectives.   

    The Strategic Planning Committee shall be composed of representatives from diverse stakeholder groups, including the school board, the superintendent, school principals, district staff, students, parents, community members, and business representatives.

    It's required that you participate in all three sessions: September 17 from 4-8 PM, September 18 from 8 AM-3:30 PM, and October 23 from 8 AM-3:30 PM  

    Please complete the application below. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 6, 2025. The school board will review all applications, and committee selection will be communicated to all applicants by Friday, June 27, 2025. Thank you for your interest in serving on the Strategic Planning Committee for the School District of Washburn!

    *If you are completing this application on paper, please pick up a copy at the Washburn Public Library.

    https://forms.gle/BatAiJk2YCMnpS7e9

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Welcome to Washburn Elementary!

Washburn Elementary School 411 W. 8th Street Washburn, Wisconsin 54891

School Hours: 8:10am to 3:05pm

715-373-6199 x202 715-373-0586 (Fax)

Enrollment: (4K-6) 331

Washburn Elementary School, located on a hill overlooking majestic Lake Superior, has a proud tradition of excellence. Not afraid to challenge the traditional view of what a classroom should look like, Washburn elementary teachers blend rigorous academics with free play and outdoor learning opportunities that allow children to explore, play, and learn.

Academics

Washburn Elementary uses the latest learning standards combined with many of the highest rated educational tools available to deliver a rigorous and individualized education to every child. Collaboration is at the heart of Washburn Elementary with time for teachers to meet, discuss, and learn together built into their daily schedule. This allows teachers to collaboratively solve problems and assure that each child is finding success.

Green and Healthy

Invited to plant and harvest the White House garden with First Lady Michelle Obama in 2016 and awarded the prestigious US Department of Education's District Sustainability Award for Green and Healthy Schools in 2017, the Washburn School District is a national leader in Green and Healthy education. All Washburn Elementary grade levels have age appropriate green and healthy standards, similar to math or reading standards. These standards are taught in places like our massive 6400 square foot school garden, our 40 acre school forest and learning area, and our "Lost City"- a play space located in the woods behind the elementary school.

Play

Washburn Elementary believes strongly in the importance of play in the development of a child. Every child gets a 30 minute recess each day. Unless the weather is rainy or brutally cold, children will spend this time outdoors on playground and open spaces. In addition to recess, classes receive "brain breaks" and free play opportunities throughout the day. These times are important social learning opportunities for students at Washburn elementary.

Specials

At a time when many schools are removing or reducing time in classes like art, music, and gym, Washburn Elementary continues to believe that these classes are a vital part of a child's education and has increased the amount of time in these specials over the past few years. Be sure to ask your child's teacher for their specific schedule to see which specials your child will have each day.

Social Emotional Learning

Similar to math and reading standards, Washburn Elementary has developed Social Emotional Learning standards that are taught at each grade level. These intentional lessons focus on skills like cooperation and problem solving while also addressing important topics like bullying.

Technology

Washburn School District has invested heavily in technology at every grade level. All students at Washburn Elementary are assigned a personal iPad or Chromebook to use throughout the year. All classrooms also have interactive whiteboards or other display technology, along with high speed wifi access.