Washington Grade School District 52 is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy for the Board of Education. Jessica Heintz has resigned from the D52 Board as a result of a family move out of our district. We would like to thank Mrs. Heintz for her dedication in serving our students, staff, and community!
The new individual selected and appointed by the Board will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends in April of 2023. Interested individuals are asked to send a letter of interest to Cathe Kellenberger, d52ckell@d52schools.com, Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant by Tuesday, April 26th. Letters can also be submitted in-person at the district office, 303 Jackson St. Washington IL, 61571. Interviews for the vacancy will be conducted by the Board of Education on Monday, May 2nd.
If you have any questions regarding the school board member vacancy, please contact Pat Minasian at pminasian@d52schools.com.
The Washington Middle School Music and Athletic programs are conducting a Donation Drive. Please see attached link for the projects the programs will use the donations for and to donate. You can use the attached link to make your donation. Thank you!
The Washington Middle School Music and Athletic programs are conducting a Donation Drive. Please see the attached link for the projects the programs will use the donations for and to donate. Thank you!
https://music-and-athletic-boosters.cheddarup.com
For anyone interested, here are some summer camp opportunities.
https://central51.sites.thrillshare.com/page/summer-sports-camps
WMS 8th Grade Graduation Update
Congratulations to our students of the week!
April 2022 Lunch Menus
Great turnout tonight for the first annual Boys City Volleyball Tournament. The boys teams did a great job!
The regularly scheduled D52 Board of Education meeting on April 11th has been moved to a start time of 6:00 p.m.
Let's Celebrate March Madness with a Special Lunch Event @ WMS Wednesday March 30th. Students must eat hot lunch for a chance to win a prize.
Shout out to athletic boosters for our awesome banners. They look awesome! Sorry, my pictures do not do the banners justice! Next time you visit the building, pop in the gym and take a look!
Reminders: There will be a music boosters raffle at the carnival! Feel free to print at home or stop at the table on April 2nd! Also, we are excited to welcome Jordan Sonnenblick to WMS on April 25th! Students are able to order a signed copy of a book! Orders are due Wednesday!
Congratulations to our students of the week!
WGSD #52 welcomes Mr. Scott Lawson as the new WMS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director starting in the 2022-23 school year! Scott’s educational background includes an associate’s degree from Illinois Central College, a bachelor's degree from Trinity International University, and a master's degree from Western Illinois University. Over the last 3 years, Scott has served as an assistant principal at Dunlap Valley Middle School and prior to that, he spent 8 years teaching in District 51. Scott and his wife Stephanie along with 2 children call Washington home. We are excited to have Scott join the D52 Panther family!
Shout out to our 8th grade boys basketball team! Tonight, the WGSD #52 BOE honored the team!
Butterbraid pick up will take place tomorrow (March 15) from 3:00-6:00 at WMS. Please use the chorus room door (Door 9).
Great article in the PJ Star (Sunday). Shout out to Steve Stein for writing the article! Mr. D is making sure everyone sees the article!
Breaking: Josh Hoffer of WMS wins by fall over Mattoon’s Mitchell Clapp at 1:17 to win the IESA AA-185 State Championship! Mr. Goettler, order another banner! Congratulations Josh!
Congratulations to our students of the week!
Good Afternoon, Aramark is offering an opportunity for students and parents of the Washington School District #52 to let their voices be heard regarding school lunch. **Please 1st-4th Parents be looking for an email to access the link.** Students in grades 1st-4th, will need parents' help taking the survey. Students in grades 5th – 8th , can take the survey themselves on a tab on their Chromebook. Once the school building reaches 65% participation they will be rewarded with a free cookie at lunch (date to be determined). We thank you for providing your feedback. Sonya Link Aramark/Washington #52