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The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced 19 schools are newly certified as leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

This Feature Friday we want to highlight Dakota Sullivan, Nathan Hirschmann, and Owen Barber, who recently shared with the school board about the growth and success their (FFA) Future Farmers of America Chapter has seen in the past year.

Washington High School was proud to have Dr. Jenner visit WHS on April 19, 2023, to learn more about our College & Career Academy, created to prepare ALL students for life after high school.

In the Education Pathway at WHS, students learn various skills, tools, and techniques. Some topics include using technology in the classroom, teaching strategies, learning styles, laws and history of teaching, education terminology, debates in teaching, and classroom management.

Starting in the fall of 2023, Washington Upper Elementary will offer PLTW Launch for the first time at the elementary level.

Robotics Teams Achieving Success at Washington Community Schools

Washington Community Schools is piloting Readable English technology at the Jr. High and High School level to help ELL students learn to read English faster across all subjects.

Washington High School held a Job Symposium to connect students with business partners to showcase job opportunities here in Daviess County. 

February 15, 2023

Ben is one of approximately 15,000 students nationwide named to the prestigious program.

The Junior High Robotics team competed in a tournament this weekend and were the 1st place winners of the Motivate Award!

January 19, 2023

December 15, 2022

January 26, 2023, 6:00 pm
Washington HS Auditorium
Free Admission - Reservations Required

December 16-18, 2022

WHS Auditorium  

The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis recently announced the endorsement of the Early College (EC) program at Washington High School in Daviess County as highly effective in implementing with fidelity the Eight Core Principles of Early College.

The Indiana Association of School Principals in partnership with Riley Children's Foundation recognizes Washington Community Schools for achieving 2021-22 Riley Corporation Status. 

Sept. 21, 2022

Washington Community Schools hosted a FIRST Robotics event on Saturday, September 10, 2022. FIRST is one of the top robotics competitions in the world and we are proud to host an event highlighting all three divisions of FIRST.

The College & Career Academy at WHS brings in guest speakers to share their experiences with students. On Wednesday, students had to opportunity to hear from 2 guest speakers with inspirational stories with a "passion to succeed."  The title of the presentation is "The Strength of Success."  

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced that a record number of schools statewide will receive grants to establish or expand dual language programs as part of Indiana’s Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program.