Congratulations to the cast and crew of our one act play, Lysistrata, for receiving first place in sub-section competition this past week. Section finals will take place this Saturday, Feb. 4 at The Academy of Holy Angels. There will also be a free performance at Washburn on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7:00 pm. Come out and support our award winning theatre department! View photos on Google photos or Facebook

Congratulations to the Washburn students who were recognized at the Miller Pride awards on Jan. 19. Students were recognized for showoing Miller Pride which stands for: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence. Watch the Livestream • Google Photos • Facebook

Apply for a Step Up job for this summer! Step Up is for Minneapolis youth ages 14-21, and helps them explore great careers, build professional skills and connections, earn real money and academic elective credit. This summer Step Up is offering in-person opportunities, remote internships and an online Career Exploration Program. Apply for Step Up by February 14th! Application support is available in the Career and College Center. Students who participated in Step Up last summer should use their personalized link that was emailed to them. Additional Info

Check out the latest edition of our school newspaper, The Washburn Grist.

Here are the materials from our Open House for 8th grade families on Wed, Dec. 7.  Please contact us with any questions! The MPS school choice deadline is February 7.
Auditorium Presentation   Detailed Open House Schedule

This is a reminder that the only safe place to drop off and pick up your student at Washburn is on 49th Street on the school side of the street. If your student needs to be dropped off close to the door, you can pull into the 49th street lot and drop them right at Door 3, which is open in the morning until 8:30am. More info

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!

• Director John Lynn and students Marcus Williams and Catie Bair interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio
• Photos: Nov. 3 (Opening Night) • Nov. 2 (Rehearsal) • Nov. 1 (Rehearsal)
• More info

• Take a virtual tour of Washburn
• School Hours for students: 8:30am-3:00pm (zero hour 7:30-8:25am)
• Schedule: 6-period day + zero hour with 55-minute classes - see the daily schedule here.
• Here is the MPS calendar for the year.
• 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."

A huge congratulations to the cast of crew of our fall musical, "Grease" for winning a record 21 awards through the Spotlight program and Hennepin Theatre Trust. Washburn's musical won the highest award, Outstanding Achievement in a Musical, which sends them to the Orpheum Theatre in June to perform in the awards showcase. Only 10 schools out of the 125 involved get this honor to perform on the Orpheum stage. Other big award winners were Madeline Huiting, Mary Bair, and Hattie Tschida for "Best Actor in a Musical" as well as Ryan Rowell, Maddie Barnhill, and Lillian Richman for their roles in technical theatre. Photos: • Opening Night Nov. 11 • Rehearsal Nov. 9 • Act 2 Rehearsal Nov. 8 • Act 1 Rehearsal Nov. 8

May 5-7, 2022 Cabaret - Voices from a High School
• Opening Night May 5
• Rehearsal May 4

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:

• 911- if you are experiencing a medical or life-threatening issue
• Crisis Textline: Text “MN” to 741-741
• Children and Adult Mental Health Crisis – 612-596-1223
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988

Homecoming 2022

The Homecoming pepfest and football game were on Sep. 30, 2022, and the Homecoming dance was Oct. 1, 2022 outside on the field.
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 outside on the mall.
View photos: Pepfest • Football game • Dance • Video

• Spring Pepfest May 13
• Pre-prom photos at the Sculpture Gardens
• Prom photos at the Muse May 14

Our 2022 Graduation Ceremony has been translated & is available to watch:

• ENGLISH: https://www.eduvision.tv/l?etADemR
• SPANISH: https://www.eduvision.tv/l?etADgAR
• SOMALI: https://www.eduvision.tv/l?etADgAL

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.

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