News - USD 437 Staff

WRMS Fit Camp

Do you want to get bigger, faster, stronger? Get out of bed and off of the couch and come join the challenge to improve your fitness. Athletes that participate will improve their core strength,...

Driver's Education

To enroll in Driver's Ed, students must be 14 years old by May 30, 2023 and be going into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for the 2023-2024 school year. Only students who attend Washburn Rural are...

2023 Yearbooks

Order your 2023 yearbook! School Code: 33333 Not sure if you've ordered a book? Email wrhsyearbook@usd437.net. Books will be printed over the summer and distributed at enrollment. Extra copies...

Graduation Livestream

The Washburn Rural High School 2023 Commencement Ceremony at the Stormont Vail Events Center on Sunday, May 21 at 5:00 PM will be livestreamed on YouTube. Go to the livestream.

Junior Blues News

Check out the May issue of Junior Blues News! https://usd437.net/wrhs/newsletters/junior-blues-news

Early Release

Wednesday, May 10 is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed 45 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled. Auburn-Washburn provides early release days to give teachers an opportunity to...

Rural Rumble

Student Council is hosting "Rural Rumble" on Saturday, April 29 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the WRHS Bowen-Glaze Stadium. $1 admission fee for any spectator. Concessions will be available. See this...

Early Release

Wednesday, April 26 is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed 45 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled. Auburn-Washburn provides early release days to give teachers an opportunity to...

Board of Education Vacancy

The Auburn-Washburn School District is accepting applications to fill a vacant position (3C) on the Board of Education. The following process and timeline were announced at the April 3 Board...

WRHS Theatre Presents Clue

WRHS Theatre continues the 2022-2023 season with a hilarious adaptation of the 1985 Film, Clue! It's a dark and stormy night, and you've been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the...

Ready for Kindergarten Roundup!

Do you have or know of a child who will be entering kindergarten this fall? We are excited to announce that Kindergarten Roundup in Auburn-Washburn is Friday, April 14. Roundup is a great time for...

Kona Ice

Kona Ice will be at WRMS April 11-12. 8th Grade: April 11, 10:00-11:15 AM 7th Grade: April 12, 10:00-11:15 AM See this flier for details.

Early Release

Wednesday, April 5 is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed 45 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled. Auburn-Washburn provides early release days to give teachers an opportunity to...

Post Prom, 4/1/23

Prom nights and graduation weekends are exciting and fun times for our teens, but they are also among the most dangerous. In communities across the country, too many teens become a drug, alcohol,...

Early Release

Wednesday, March 22 is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed 45 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled. Auburn-Washburn provides early release days to give teachers an opportunity to...

WRHS Girls Basketball vs. Blue Valley

Come support your Lady Blues and all the students participating at tonight's Varsity Girls basketball game vs. Blue Valley! Game starts around 7:30 PM in the WRHS Activity Center. If you are...

WRHS Basketball vs. Topeka High - Senior Night

Come support your Jr. Blues and all the students participating at tonight's Senior Night Varsity basketball games vs. Topeka High! Girls start around 6:00 PM and Boys afterward around 7:30 PM in...

WRHS Presents 9 to 5 the Musical

Based on the 1980 hit movie, this hilarious story with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton is workplace revolution at its best! Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to...

WRHS Basketball vs. Hayden

Come support your Jr. Blues and all the students participating at tonight's Varsity basketball games vs. Hayden! Girls start around 6:00 PM and Boys afterward around 7:30 PM in the WRHS Activity...

Honors Programming Opportunities for WRHS Students

If you are a parent of 8th, 9th, or 10th grade students, we encourage you to attend an informative meeting on Thursday, February 9 in the High School Library from 6:00-7:00 PM. During this...

Early Release

Wednesday, February 8 is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed 45 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled. Auburn-Washburn provides early release days to give teachers an opportunity...

Inclusive Preschool Program (Formerly Peer Models)

The application packet for 2023-2024 Inclusive Preschool Program is now available! Applicants may only include children who reside within the USD 437 attendance area or staff children....

King & Queen of Courts / Winter Formal

Queen & Queen of Courts Crowning Ceremony Friday, February 3 between the boys' and girls' varsity basketball games WRHS Activity Center See the Candidate List "Winter Wonderland" Formal Saturday,...

WRHS Basketball vs. Emporia - King & Queen of Courts

Come support your Jr. Blues and all the students participating at tonight's Varsity basketball games vs. Emporia! Girls start around 6:00 PM and Boys afterward around 7:30 PM in the WRHS Activity...

WRHS Girls Basketball vs. Blue Valley Northwest

Come support your Lady Blues and all the students participating at tonight's Varsity Girls basketball game vs. Blue Valley Northwest! Game starts around 7:00 PM in the WRHS Activity Center. If you...