We are so excited to welcome our Millers back to in-person learning for Quarter 4! Note that students will have two weeks with no school. There is no school March 29 – April 2 for teacher planning week, and there is no school April 5-9 for Spring Break . This space will continue to be updated with information as we know it, so you can always find the latest accurate info right here. We also support those who make the decision to stay with distance learning. Thank you for your patience as we navigate uncharted territories!

Here are a few key links:

New Q&A doc (as of 3-15-21)

Welcome Back Video describing in-person learning

PPT from Q&A session
What We Know Right Now (updated 3-4-21)
Live Q&A Session for Students & Families (recorded on 3/3/21)

Please make your choice for return in person or distance learning on this form. You can also change your preference by completing the form again. WHS is accepting choices & changes through Weds, 3/24.

Please contact Dr. Palmer with questions that are not covered in the materials above: emily.palmer@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3402.

Sign Up for Spring Break Academy by March 22, 2021. This is a great opportunity to make up missing credits by doing distance learning from your home. Classes run April 5 to 9, period 1: 10:00 to 11:30, period 2: 11:30-1:00 Contact your conselor to sign up.

Register for Spring Sports by dropping off forms at Door 10, WHS Main entrance Mon – Friday from 8am to 4pm in the orange box in the entryway. Forms available on athletic web page

Per MPS Senior Leadership, the ACT-for-All has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 27, 2021. All students in the Class of 2022 are still invited to take this school-day administration of the ACT. This test was originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 30. Students and families are encouraged to check their emails and the Family Newsletter for further updates about the ACT-for-All.

Congratulations to Ebba Nordstrom who took 2nd place in the state Poetry Out Loud competition on March 11, 2021! Her performance was terrific and showed months of hard work.  She will receive a cash prize and a trophy.  The school will also receive a check for $200 to spend on enhancing poetry and Poetry Out Loud in our school. State champs two years in a row for Washburn. Whoo-hoo!!!!! Facebook - Google Photos Album

During Black History Month, we encourage students to explore Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU's.) Click here to view to the top 20 HBCU's according to US News, and spend some time exploring these fantastic college options!

There are also lots of black-owned businesses to support in our area. Check out this article with a great list!

WHS Choir Director Tim Buzza and his choir students have produced this amazing choir concert video. Check out the amazing results of our students each recording from home & coming together to sound amazing! #MillerPride

THINK SPRING! Yes, it’s hard to imagine gardening during a polar vortex, but it’s a hopeful exercise, so let’s all use our imaginations! The annual Washburn plant sale will open on Monday, February 22. Plants will be delivered to Washburn on Thursday, May 6, and delivered to your home in a COVID-friendly manner. Proceeds benefit current and future senior parties. Order now! 

Order your 2021 yearbook • More yearbook info

Minneapolis Public Schools will offer College and Career Week for grades 6-12 students from March 29-April 1, 2021. There will be a website where students can engage in virtual career expos and Junior Achievement Biztown. There will also be recorded events including a Black History Concert with Music Career information, and career interviews in Somali, Spanish, Hmong, and English. Middle and high school students can complete My Life Plan College and Career lessons that are graduation requirements. There will also be live events around Equity, Anti-Racism, and much more. Another option for students is to virtually receive tutoring, academic counseling, and college/career counseling. This week will be a great time for students to learn more about their careers of interest and identify the best postsecondary options to reach their professional aspirations. Watch for more information soon!

The district and state of MN has released some information regarding MCA testing. Find out more information.

Youth entering grades Kindergarten-5th grade are invited to attend Washburn's Youth Soccer Camp! Register here 
When: Monday, June 21 – Thursday, June 24, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Washburn High School Stadium
Cost: $80.00 (Price includes camp registration, camp T-shirt and soccer ball)
Deadline: Friday, May 28, 2021 *Early Registration Recommended  as camp limited to 130 participants

Would you like to get a peek into the IB Visual Art Classroom?  Although the physical classroom is empty (except for Ms. Cassidy and class mascot Crunch, the dino-dragon) our virtual classroom is full of art and ideas! In place of our usual Winter Art Show, IB Visual Art students have opted to share their artwork in a web-based Mid-Year IB Art Show. • More information

Starting on Monday, February 8, food box pick-up will be available at Washburn Monday through Friday. Come to Door #3 on 49th St. between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. We will be offering one food box with a week’s worth of nutritious, convenient breakfast and lunch items. Food boxes are free for all youth 18 & under, and all families are welcome to participate in this program.

Right now we are living in really tough times. Students (and families!) - please reach out for help when you need it!  Emall any of the following people: 

Washburn offered a Virtual Open House on December 9, 2020 for prospective 8th grade families. Watch these videos to learn more about Washburn:

• Welcome to Washburn Video Overview
• Informational Department Videos
• Virtual Tour Video
• Open House Event Dec. 9, 2020
• Zoom Q&A Sessions with Current Students (12/16, 1/13, 1/28, 2/2)

Click here for more info, including course offerings & options in multiple languages
Click here for Placement Information & Timelines

We are so excited to welcome our Millers to the new school year! Since we can't be together in person, our staff are sending a welcome by video. You can click on individual teachers & staff, or watch them all. Go to this Flipgrid link and enter guest code MeetWHSStaff. Enjoy!

Welcome Video for New Families
Meet Our Staff
Review Distance Learning Schedule & Calendars here! 
New parents can set up parent portal accounts at https://sisportal.mpls.k12.mn.us

Black Student Union Presents: Black Excellence Week! We have invited community leaders to come present to our BIPOC students. We have a speaker each day Monday-Friday, 3/8-3/12 at 4:00 pm.
MONDAY -- Brooke Roper (Local Organizer & Activist)
TUESDAY -- Joe Davis (Spoken Word Artist)
WEDNESDAY -- Chuck Smith (Teacher & Videographer)
THURSDAY -- Mayyadda (Songwriter & Perfomer)
FRIDAY -- Cory Roper (Business Owner)

Join us on zoom! 

Washburn's Black Student Union Mission: Our mission is to make WHS black students (and all POC) feel welcomed and accepted into our spaces where we can voice our opinions and create structural changes we want to see in our predominantly white school. We encourage black students to join! All are welcome.