If you would like to join one of our student affinity groups at WHS, please click the link below and complete the form. A leader will reach out to you!

Black Student Union

Latino/x Club

Somali Culture Club

If there is an affinity group that we don't have yet but you'd like to start, let Dr. Palmer know!

For the 2022 AP and IB exams, Washburn students will be registering online. Online Exam registration ends on Sun, Nov 7, 2021 at 11:59 PM. There is a $5 late fee if you register after Nov. 1. More info

Orchestra Concert Oct. 26 at 7 pm
Choir Concert Oct. 28 at 7 pm

Picture Retake Day is on Thurs, Oct. 28, 2021. You can order photo packages at mylifetouch.com and type in code EVT8H9HBQ. Students who missed picture day and students who need to get a retake should have their photo taken on Oct. 28.

Minnesotans 12-17 years old who start and complete their two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series between October 18 and November 30 are eligible to receive a $200 Visa gift card. Parents/Guardians can register their 12-17 year old once they have completed their two-dose series. ALSO: All 12-17 year olds who have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series at any time in 2021 can enter to win a $100,000 Minnesota College Scholarship! The State of Minnesota will hold five drawings of $100,000 for five students to attend any public or private non-profit educational institution in the state of Minnesota. Register online at: mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/vaccine-rewards/kids-deserve-a-shot

Buy a yearbook by Nov. 1 and get the early bird rate and save $10.
Senior pictures are due Dec. 6, 2021.  More yearbook information

Washburn Cares is partnering witiih Bachman's to offer beautiful poinsettias and winter greens including wreaths and finished planters. All proceeds are used to help meet the needs of our housing and food insecure students. 

Order now through Wednesday, November 10th at the Washburn Plant Sale Website.

SAFE Pickup/Delivery will happen Wednesday, November 24th during Thanksgiving week outside at 5600 15th Ave S.

$5 Delivery within a 2-mile Radius of WHS

Washburn’s CPEO courses begin on October 25th!

CPEO, Connecting Parents to Educational Opportunities, is a Parent Academy Program designed to bring schools, parents, and community together as equal partners in the education of their children. The program will be offered remotely in English, Spanish, and Somali.

Washburn's course will be offered Monday nights from 6-8:00 PM on October 25th, November 1st, November 8th, Novermber 15th, and November 22nd. Please use the links below to join the courses remotely.

English CPEO Google Meet Link • Español CPEO Google Meet Link • Somali CPEO Google Meet Link

Members of Minnesota’s Black Community Project will discuss online the making of "Minnesota’s Black Community in the 21st Century" book on Tuesday, Oct 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. More info

Please click here for a MAP of how traffic should flow before and after school, and our procedures for families who are dropping off and/or picking up students at Washburn. Thank you!

Welcome to the new school year! Take a virtual tour of Washburn

School Hours for students: 8:30am-3:00pm (same as before distance learning - also Zero Hour at 7:30am)

Schedule: Same as 2 years ago - 6-period day + zero hour with 55-minute classes

Questions? Contact Dr. Palmer at 612-668-3402 or emily.palmer@mpls.k12.mn.us

The Washburn Student Council has published a statement about racial justice. Please click to see the full statement.

"We not only demand that community leaders address social injustices through systemic changes in the areas of police reform, voting rights & access, and economic disparities in our city, but we call on our whole school community do the following:

• Commit to practicing anti-racism work at school and in our own personal lives;

• Acknowledge and address the systematic problems in our own school system that create divisions and separations between white students and students of color;

• Listen to and uplift the voices of students of color."

Information regarding student transportation opportunities available via the MTC Go-To Card program can be found here. Students qualify for a Go-To Card either by location or by eligibility for educational benefits (free/reduced lunch). Students who do not qualify for a free card may purchase one from Metro Transit.

For lost or replacement cards and for more information contact:

Lisa Jensen at lisa.jensen@mpls.k12.mn.us or 668-3504 or in room 210

or

Brandon Krona at brandon.krona@mpls.k12.mn.us or 668-3405 in room 210

WHS Class of 2020 students Nathaniel Mersy and Ben Anderson created a YouTube Channel called WHS Tech Tricks with tech trick tutorials for students to help Millers navigate distance learning. This channel is an IB Diploma CAS Project, and just one example of the fabulous work our Millers do as part of the IB Diploma Program.

Also - there is a district Technology Support website for students & families that has software & platform training in four languages. Check them out!

The Homecoming pepfest and football game were on Oct. 8, and the Homecoming dance was Oct. 9 outside on the mall.
View photos: Pepfest • Football game • Dance • Video

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