January 16, 2026
Just Hank's Makes Donation to SDOW Food Backpack Program
Just Hank’s Café & Coffee Shop recently made a donation of $2,050 to the School District of Washington’s food backpack program, "Fighting Hunger & Fueling Minds."
Jan. 8: Report cards emailed home.
Jan. 19: No School
February 13 & 16: No School
Volleyball tryouts are at the end of January.Remember to create an account and upload student’s sports physical to the athletic website before tryouts. You will not be able to tryout until this is completed. Paper copies of the physical will not be accepted. Sign-up sheets are in the office.
*8th Grade Volleyball Tryouts in WMS Gym:
January 26, 28 & 29 from 3:45-5:30 pm
January 27 from 3:45-5:15 pm
*7th Grade Volleyball Tryouts in WMS Gym:
January 26 from 6:00-7:45 pm
January 27 & 28 from 5:30-7:15 pm
Art Club, Brain Bowl, and Gamer’s Club meet January 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm.
D&D Club meets January 20 from 3:30-4:30 in Mrs. Straatmann’s room.
FFA meeting is rescheduled for January 27 from 3:30-5:00 pm in Mrs. Bade’s room.
Auditions for the WHS Spring Play “the Iliad, The Odyssey and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less” will be Tuesday, January 20th at 3:30 pm in the WHS CJB. Please stop by the counseling office to see Ms. Mathes for audition application and questions.
Washington High School will hold its Curriculum Fair on Wednesday, February 4, for 8th grade parents and students. The event offers families the chance to explore programs and courses available at WHS and includes a meet-and-greet for incoming parochial families, enrollment meetings for both parochial and public school families, and an Early College Program informational session. Meet in the CJB at 5:00 pm and the curriculum fair starts at 6:15 pm in the WHS gym.
The Glow Together School Dance is February 20th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the WMS gym and cafeteraia. Tickets are $10 early bird until February 1st and $15 from February 1st-20th. Tickets include entry, glow items, snacks, and water. Soda, Bubblers, and face paint will be available for purchase. Turn in permission slips and money to Room 2243, Mrs. Faust , or the office. Questions or financial assistance? Email jenna.faust@sdowmo.org
The weight room will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays after school from 3:30-4:45 pm.
Basektball Games:
1-15: home game vs St. Clair 5:30 pm
1-20: home game vs Union 5:30 pm
1-22: day game in Hermann 12:30 pm
1-26 to 1-29: 7th Grade Sullivan basketball Tournament/TBA
If you would like to send a birthday gram to a student for $5.25, please see the flyer on the website or pick one up from the office.
January 16, 2026
Just Hank’s Café & Coffee Shop recently made a donation of $2,050 to the School District of Washington’s food backpack program, "Fighting Hunger & Fueling Minds."
January 15, 2026
There will be no school in the School District of Washington on Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
January 15, 2026
Washington High School will hold its Curriculum Fair on Wednesday, February 4. In the Big Blue Jay Gym, the event will be set up so that families may explore the high school’s programs and courses.
January 15, 2026
Kindergarten Connection will give families the opportunity to get their future kindergarten students registered in the School District of Washington for the 2026-27 school year.