Washburn High School is an authorized IB World School
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Prospective students and families, this is your opportunity to experience Washburn High School, meet staff and current students, and learn about academics, athletics and arts at Washburn. Families are encouraged to be there from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a presentation & then choice sessions. Take a virtual tour of Washburn to prepare!
Sign up to donate blood for the December 12 Blood Drive: https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/72531
The Washburn Cares committee is collecting donations of new or gently used winter coats, hats, mittens, and boots to provide to students in need. Thank you for ensuring that our students stay warm this winter!
As you are shopping in the coming weeks, please consider making a gift card purchase to help those in our Washburn community. Washburn Cares is collecting $25 gift cards to Walmart, Target, Cub, and Aldi for Washburn's social workers to distribute to students/families in need around the holidays.
Winter clothing and gift card donations can be brought to Washburn's main office. We are grateful for your kindness!
Washburn Cares would like to thank the Plourde real estate team for their sizable donation of winter gear and other much-needed items, as well as the East Harriet Neighborhood Association for their generous financial contribution. Additional thanks to the numerous Washburn community members who purchased poinsettias and winter greens to support the Washburn Cares fundraiser. Washburn's students/families benefit greatly from the thoughtfulness of our caring Washburn community!
Students who need to make-up credits should meet with their counselor ASAP for information and to register. There are two opportunities currently available: 1. After School Credit Recovery - Available for English, Science, and Social Studies - In-person only; 5 days after school to make-up 1 quarter credit. 2. Winter Break Academy - All courses available - Juniors and Seniors only; Online, synchronous only - Can earn up to 2 quarter credits. • More info
Seniors must send your senior pictures, baby photos, and senior quotes to wahian2024@gmail.com by Dec. 1, 2023 for them to be included in the yearbook this year. Don't be late! More info
Thank you so much for your amazing generosity on Give to the Max Day! We raised $21,986 from 161 donors, which was short of our goal but still outstanding! Your donations will increase opportunities for our Millers to have the best tools, programs and materials to maximize learning.
To donate any time of year:
• Go to: https://www.achievetwincities.org • Click Give • Click Mpls Public Schools • Choose your amount • Click Other and write “Washburn” in the box
100% of your donations given through Achieve Twin Cities comes straight to the school. Thank you for supporting our Millers!
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:
The cast and crew of Spring Awakening has earned the highest Spotlight awards any Washburn production has ever received. Kudos to Director John Lynn and the entire cast and crew!
• Learn about the WAHIAN Yearbook club • Apply to join the 2023-24 yearbook staff by filling out this form. • Purchase your 2024 Washburn Yearbook
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.
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.
Some households may qualify for low-cost Internet service.
How to Apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Also - there is a district Technology Support website for students & families that has software & platform training in four languages. Check them out!
If you are in need of resources relating to housing, food, clothing and other basic essentials, please contact 211 by phone.
If you are in need of place to sleep tonight, visit ysnmn.org or get the YSNMN app to see shelter bed availability.
If you are experiencing crisis and need assistance, please contact one of the following resources:
Homecoming 2023: The Homecoming pepfest and football game were on Friday, October 13 and the Homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023 View photos: Pepfest • Football game • Dance • Court • Spirit Week: Pajama Day • Business Casual • Anything but a backpack • Babies and Boomers • Class Colors
Homecoming 2022: The Homecoming pepfest and football game were on Sep. 30, 2022, and the Homecoming dance was Oct. 1, 2022 View photos: Pepfest • Football game • Dance • Homecoming Court
Homecoming 2021: The Homecoming pepfest and football game were on Oct. 8, 2021 and the Homecoming dance was Oct. 9, 2021 View photos: Pepfest • Football game • Dance • Video
Our 2022 Graduation Ceremony has been translated & is available to watch:
Graduation ceremony photos • Mr. McCreary's photos of graduates • Anna Bracknell's photos of graduates
Lifetouch will mail proof sheets of the professional photos that famiies can purchase of your graduate walking across the stage. Here is a link to register your email with Lifetouch. Photos will be available 2-6 weeks after the ceremony.
Click School News at the top or use the search box to find previous news items.
Main Office: (612) 668-3400 Attendance: (612) 668-3429 Washburn.Attendance@mpls.k12.mn.us
Principal: Dr. Emily Palmer 612-668-3402 emily.palmer@mpls.k12.mn.us
AP: Arslan Aziz (gr 9) 612-668-3403 arslan.aziz@mpls.k12.mn.us
AP: Mark Stauduhar (g 10-11) 612-668-3407 mark.stauduhar@mpls.k12.mn.us
AP: Michelle Terpening (gr 12) 612-668-3406 michelle.terpening@mpls.k12.mn.us
Athletic Dir: Giovan Jenkins 612-668-3456 giovan.jenkins@mpls.k12.mn.us
Español: Jennifer Pacheco-Hernandez 612-668-3413 jennifer.pacheco-hernandez@mpls.k12.mn.us
Somali: Abdiasis Ali 612-668-3448 abdiasis.ali@mpls.k12.mn.us
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Open House for incoming 9th grade families - Dec. 5
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We need your help! To donate • Go to: https://www.achievetwincities.org • Click Give • Click Mpls Public Schools • Choose your amount • Click Other and write “Washburn” in the box
100% of your donations given through Achieve Twin Cities comes straight to the school.
Thank you for supporting our Millers!
WHS Daily Schedule 2023-24
Staff Directory
Crisis Text Line is available 24/7. Students can text HELLO to 741741. The person on the other end is a trained counselor. This is a good first stop for a range of issues: drugs/alcohol, thoughts of self-harm, anxiety, etc. Or call 1-800-662-HELP [1-800-662-4357].
For Washburn-related concerns, please use our WHS Student Concern Tip Line to alert Washburn staff to situations, so we can help you out! Talking to an adult is always best, but if you feel you can't do that, this is an option too. We want to know so we can help.
Millers have to look out for each other!
Washburn Site Council page
Here is the application form. Applications are accepted until seats are filled.
• Lunch menus and payment • Sports Sign-Up • Sports Video link • Parent Portal main page - set up your account so you can see your student's grades, and more!
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