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Feature Story: 2020 Certified School-based Enterprises

From the Desk of Our Principal

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Greetings!

I’m sure that many of you will join me in wondering where the academic year has gone. It seems like only yesterday that we were starting school. Our students have

accomplished some fantastic things so far this year. We are the 2019-2020 Centennial League Champions in Boys’ Soccer, Boys’ Cross Country, Volleyball, Boys’ Swim and Dive, Boys’ Wrestling, Girls’ Bowling and Girls’ Golf, and the Co-Centennial League Champions in Boys’ Basketball; we are the State Champions in Boys’ Cross Country, 4-Speaker Debate, and Girls’ Wrestling,; our Boys’ Wrestling and Girls’ Volleyball placed 2nd at

State; Cheer placed 2nd at the 6A State Game Day Spirit Showcase and 3rd at the NCA Nationals in the Performance Category; we are Regional Champions in Girls’ Golf, Boys’ Wrestling, Girls’ Wrestling, and Girls’ Bowling; we are the Sub-State Champions in Volleyball; we are the City Champs in Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Golf and Girls’ Tennis. Kevin Bordewick-Volleyball and Damon Parker-Boys’ and Girls’ Wrestling, were named Centennial League Coach of the Year; Matt Swedlund was named 6A Boys’ Cross Country Coach of the Year. In addition, we have several State Wrestling Champs, Jacob Tangpricha-Boys’ 106 lb. weight division, Bishop Murray-Boys’ 113 lb. weight division, and Dajia Anderson-Girls’ 235 lb. weight division. I have every confidence that we will finish the school year as strongly as it has unfolded. In keeping with that belief, I would again like to share some information with you that will assist in helping your child bring a suc-cessful conclusion to their academic year.

If your child is experiencing problems in any of their classes, our counselors are more than willing to provide assistance. A multitude of services exist at WRHS that the counselors can help coordinate with you and your child. If individual attention from the teacher and other interventions prove ineffective in solving your challenges, your child may be referred for further intervention through our Student Intervention Team (SIT). The SIT is a group of trained educational professionals, and you, of course, who will conduct a comprehensive analysis of your child’s academic progress and habits. After the evaluation is complete, intervention may be recommended to address academic performance issues. Fortunately, most problems can be effectively resolved through this process. For those that aren’t, our counselors will be happy to discuss more aggressive options with you. For your convenience, I have listed them below.

Leslie Fischer (339-4117): Responsible for students whose last names are A-D Keith Wetzel (339-4116): Responsible for students whose last names are E-JStephanie Berkhalter (339-4103): Responsible for students whose last names are K-OMichelle Pegram (339-4911): Responsible for students whose last names are P-TCynthia Coufal (339-4118): Student ServicesMarcie Frederickson (339-4115): Responsible for students whose last names are U-ZJason Parker (339-4119): Responsible for students in B-3 Alternative Education

Also on the horizon are a couple of school events that I want to bring your attention to.

One of the most anticipated evenings of the entire year is fast approaching for our juniors and seniors and their guests! Prom will be held in the Exhibition Hall at the Stormont Vail Events Center on Saturday, April 4 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. After prom activities, which are sponsored by the WRHS PTO Blues Backers, are currently scheduled to begin at midnight at WRHS. This is a very special time for our school and I hope you will join me in encouraging your students to make good decisions for themselves.

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Graduation will occur on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stormont Vail Events Center. Due to potential snow days, the last day for graduating seniors has not yet been determined. More information regarding their last day should be available closer to spring break. Seniors who have not otherwise met graduation requirements will be required to attend through the end of the year.

Additionally, please know that our District is aware of and has been following the reports related to a potential Novel Coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, our Emergency Operations Plan calls for us to work closely with area health agencies in responding to such an event. It is important that we rely on their expertise in determining the appropriate level of risk and possible responses. The Shawnee County Health Department is coordinating closely with school superintendents in the area as well as the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). We are prepared to take the appropriate action necessary to protect the health of our students, our staff, and the community. Any additional plans or information will be shared by the district as soon as it is available.

As always, if you have questions about any of these items, please feel free to call me.

Best,

Ed Raines, Principalraineedw@usd437.netView Our Story: http://wrhs.usd437.net/videos/Our_Story/Our_Story.html

From the Desk of Our Principal

Counseling OfficeWashburn University Institute of Technology ProgramsA representative from Washburn Tech comes to WR twice a month to visit with interested students about admission procedures and the many career programs offered. Programs at Tech are for current sophomore and junior students who are on track toward graduation. Interested students should see their counselor to sign up for a visit. Transcript RequestsTranscripts including grades from the Fall 2019 semester are available now via Parchment e-transcript services. Go to www.parchment.com to send your requests.

ScholarshipsNeed money for college? Many new scholarships have been added to the Counseling Website with March deadlines. To access the scholarships simply visit our website and use the scholarships tab to view our Master Scholarship List. The list provides access to applications as well as information on eligibility requirements and deadlines. Students can also search Naviance for scholarship opportunities.

College VisitsAs you start to make summer plans, we encourage families to visit college campuses. This experience can help students set goals, make decisions, and understand the application process. Advice on planning a college visit can be found at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-visit-guide.

Summer ProgramsSeveral Kansas colleges offer summer enrichment programs for high school students. These can provide excellent opportunities for students to explore interests and potential careers. A list of programs can be found on the WRHS counseling website.

AP/IB Credit at KBOR Colleges The Kansas Board of Regents has updated its credit policies at the six member colleges. These institutions must award credit for AP scores of 3/5 and higher and IB scores (SL and HL) of 4/7 and higher. Seniors are encouraged to keep working hard and prepare for these exams! See https://www.kansasregents.org/academic_affairs/credit_for_prior_learning/ap-clep-exams for details.

Effective Stress Management Tools for High School Students This article explores tips to help students manage stress and perform their best. https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/tips-tools-advice/effective-stress-management-tools-for-high-school-and-college-students/

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Certified School-based EnterprisesDECA and Common Grounds, The Shack, and the WRHS Bank have teamed up again to optain Gold Certification in DECA’s School Based Enterprise Program. Members Mallroy Pokorny and Bri White took the lead on Common Grounds, Riley Bagshaw, James Fakoury and Trinity Dilliehunt focused on The Shack’s and Lauren Florea and Tatum Knudtson worked with Mr. McFall to complete a project based around the operations of the WRHS Bank.

Common Grounds, The Shack and WRHS Bank are student-based businesses at Washburn Rural High School. Student baristas that work at the shop are enrolled in Marketing Management as Junior and seniors, The Shack Students are enrolled in Marketing Applicaions and the WRHS Bank students are part of the Banking, Finance and Investing pathway. These application level course continues to expand students’ marketing, finance skills with an emphasis on business management and entrepreneurship. Students manage and operate the school’s coffee shop, school store, and bank gaining experience with customer/human relations, inventory, sales, promotion, product development and development of 21st century skills.

This is the sixth year that DECA, WRHS business club, and the student-businesses have teamed up. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Members can become: academically prepared for college and careers in marketing, finance, hospitality or management, community oriented by gaining an appreciation for the benefits of service and their potential impact on the community and world professionally responsible with ethics, integrity and high standards experienced leaders by practicing key leadership skills such as goal setting, consensus building and project management. The project, School Based Enterprise Program, is a chapter project that develops business and marketing knowledge and skills. The School Based Enterprsie Program applies entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to a single sales/service activity to be run as a real business venture. In a sense, the project is a chapter entrepreneurship project.

A school-based enterprise (SBE) is an entrepreneurial operation in a school setting that provides goods andservices to meet the needs of the market. SBEs are managed and operated by students as hands-on learning laboratories that integrate National Curriculum Standards in marketing, finance, hospitality or management.

SBEs provide realistic and practical learning experiences that reinforce classroom instruction. SBEs can sell to consumers through a permanent location, a mobile kiosk or through Internet marketing. Products may include spirit wear, food and beverage items, school supplies, signs and banners and more, while other SBEs provide services such as creative design, advertising sales and more.

2019-2020 WRHS Bank Staff

2019-2020 Shack Staff

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Certified School-based EnterprisesSchool-based enterprises are effective educational tools in helping to prepare students for the transition from school to work or college. For many students, they provide the first work experience; for others, they provide an opportunity to build management, supervision and leadership skills. Whilesome in the education community have only recently discovered the value of school-based enterprises, educators and DECA advisors have used them as a powerful teaching tool for more than four decades.

DECA offers SBE certification on two levels: chapter level through a written project and individual level through acomprehensive exam. The certification program reinforces the integration of National Curriculum Standards and 21st century employability skills into the SBE learning lab environment. Standards covered in both the written project and exam include retail, marketing and entrepreneurship concepts, and a range of business operations standards. Earning a chapter or individual certification garners international recognition, provides credibility, validates curriculum efficacy and strengthens the relevancy of the SBE as a valuable teaching tool. Participating in SBE certification is an effective way of preparing students for DECA competitive events and future higher learning and careers.

The School-based Enterprise Academy is held annually during DECA’s International Career Development Conference and is available exclusively to Gold Certified and Gold Re-certified SBEs. Gold Certified SBEs are eligible to bring one advisor and up to three students to the academy with the approval of their chartered association advisor. The academy is designed to combine substantive educational experiences and competition with networking and vendor interaction. Participants will experience dynamic professional development sessions specific to the entrepreneurship field, have the opportunity to share ideas and learn from other SBEs, and compete in an SBE-specific competition focused on best practices.

For more information visit wrhsbusiness.com/common-grounds or Mr. McFall at mcfalbri@usd437.net,785-339-4247.

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Theatre DepartmentWRHS Theatre presents its final show of the 2019-2020 season!

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WRHS Theatre presents its final show of the 2019-2020 season!

March 26, 27, and 28 at 7:00 pmTickets: $5.00 General Admission online, at WRHS Bank, or at the door.More info at www.warutheatre.org

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there, too.

This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh,” giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along.” Their hilariously heartfelt and epic journey full of 1990s pop culture references takes a familiar and beloved story and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.

This comedy runs 100 minutes with intermission, and is recommended for teen and adult audiences.

Cast ListLily Czechanski - Narrator Tyler Norsworthy - Wayne HopkinsLogan Miller - Oliver RiversLauren Pryor - Megan JonesRonald Simmons - Ernie Mac//Fat Friar/Ghost HistoryTeach/ViktorRaegan Jacobs - Hannah/Professor SprouttyCalvin Schenk - J. Finch Fletchley/Uncle Dave/Zach Smith/SalTaylor Moore - Leanne/FrenchyJillian Drummond - Sally Perks/Hermeoone/Rita ScooterRachel Meyer - Susie Bones/Hermeoone #2/MyrtleChristian Ryan - Cedric/Mr. Voldy/Very Tall ManFrank Broadus IV - A Very Certain Potions Teacher/Professor Locky/Second Headmaster/Real Mr. MoodyDaphne Niles - Professor Lanny/Runes Teach/Ms. Babble/Xavia JonesMegan Grosfield - First Headmaster/Professor McG/Clumsy Longbottom/Mr. BagmanElizabeth Fawl - Ginny/Helga/Seamus/Hermeoone #3/Mr. Nick/Anthony GoldsteinMadison Torrez - Goyle/Professor Turban/Rowena/Bippy/Blondo Malfoy/DragonMac DiGionvanni - Harry/Colin/Ric Gryff

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Spead The Word - Inclusion

For the past 10 years, Spread the Word to End the Word has started the conversation on respect. To continue our conversation on respect, we want to go boldly into the next ten years. Spread the Word Inclusion is continuing our success through an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies and our supporters to inspire respect and acceptance by advocating for inclusive words and actions so that we can end discrimination of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The campaign, created and reimagined by youth, is intended to engage schools, organizations and communities to rally and pledge their support of inclusion at Washburn Rural High School and to promote the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The annual day of awareness is held the first Wednesday of March - March 4th. While most activities are centered on or near that annual day in March, people everywhere can help spread the word throughout their communities and schools year-round through pledge drives, youth rallies and online activation.

Spread the Word to End the Word was founded by college students Soeren Palumbo (Notre Dame 2011) and Tim Shriver (Yale 2011) in 2009, and continues to be led by passionate young people, along with Special Olympics athletes and Best Buddies participants across the United States and in many other parts of the world.

Respectful and inclusive words and actions are essential to the movement for the dignity and humanity of people with intellectual disabilities. However, much of society does not recognize the hurtful, dehumanizing and exclusive effects of the exclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

For more information, contact:KAK ELI-SCHNEIDERelisckat@usd437.net

https://www.spreadtheword.global/about/spread-the-word-inclusion

I Pledge To SpreadINCLUSION by...

Creating opportunities for inclusive activities in my school or community

Inviting a friend to the nextUnified basketball game

Celebrating our di�erences

Looking out for the bullied

Being brave to take action and lead the change

Looking out for the isolated

Looking out for the lonely

Giving everyone a voice

Being a friend

Ending the use of the R-word

Respecting the unique abilities of everyone

Sitting next to someone alone at lunch

Standing up for ourselves and others

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Career and Technical Education

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Many students are college bound, but all students are career bound.

CTE Professional Learning Experiences/Internship classes are offered here at WRHS. “What are those classes about?” you ask. Let’s see if we can give you an idea of what these classes can mean to you: Imagine that you are interested in a specific career, perhaps finance, marketing, or health sciences, but don’t know just how to get your foot in the door and gain hands-on training. How do you get a job in an industry in which you are interested without experience? Enroll in Workplace Experience/Internship class and you’re on your way to gaining experience in the “real world.” WRHS offers thirteen pathways in Agriculture, Business, Art, A/V Communications, Information Technology, Education & Training, Architecture & Construction, and STEM. All pathways include Introductory, Technical and Application level classes. When students reach the application level part of that experience could be an internship.

The goal of the CTE and Internship classes is to pair you with a business that will give you hands-on training in an entry-level position related to the career you want to explore. You receive class credit for the time you are working in your internship. The best part is that you have added real-world experience to your resume, along with other skills, making you a more desirable candidate when you graduate and head out into the business world or your post-secondary education.

Why not give yourself an edge up over other students and be ready to jump into your post-high school life by enrolling in Career and Technology classes next year? Make an appointment or drop by to speak with Mrs. Golden or your counselor and change your future!

Teresa GoldenRoom F2425goldeter@usd437.net

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School Spirit Loyalty ProgramJr. Blues School Spirit Debit Cards - Start earning money for your school!

Silver Lake Bank is pleased to offer the School Spirit Loyalty Debit Card Program in partnership with Washburn Rural School District.

How to get a Jr. Blues Spirit Card: Get your Jr. Blues School Spirit Debit Card by opening a checking account at Silver Lake Bank.

How to earn $ for your school: The Jr. Blues School Spirit Debit Card can be used at ATMs and to make purchases just like a regular debit card. The school district will receive 5 cents for each debit card transaction that doesn’t require your PIN. There is no cost to the school or you!

State Treasurer Promotes Financial Literacy

State Treasurer Jake LaTurner is promoting the need for greater youth financial literacy by bringing awareness to a student-run bank model started by a local Kansas bank and school district that he feels could be used statewide to teach youth important financial skills.

With the help of the Auburn-Washburn Unified School District, Topeka-based Silver Lake Bank set up a branch of their bank inside Washburn Rural High School, and put the task of running the bank almost entirely in the hands of the students. Treasurer LaTurner had the opportunity to visit this school and produced a video of the operation which can be found on the State Treasurer’s website at www.kansascash.ks.gov/student-bank with the goal of encouraging other school-districts and their potential bank partners to team up and develop a similar program for their students.

JR. Blue CrewIn May, there will be one lucky winner of a $500 drawing. This grand

prize investment will go to one Jr. Blue Crew member who was committed to saving their money all year. To remain eligible, continue

to make monthly deposits of at least $7 for the rest of the year!

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AUBURN-WASHBURN FOOD SERVICE

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Earn a $100 Gift Card to A La Carte We know that Great Students don’t just pop up from anywhere…you come from Great Families and Neighborhoods!

We are pretty sure that there are Moms or Dads, Grandmas and Grandpas, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, Friends and Neighbors in our community that would love to come work in our Cafeteria serving WRHS Students lunch every day! It is a great experience and we are asking for your help to spread the word to all corners of our community. Please share with your families and friends that we are looking for 10 to 12 people to work a few hours during lunchtime in our High School. Tell them they will get paid $10.00 an hour…but even better, they will also get a Free Fabulous School Lunch each day they work.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU???!

We know a bunch of you will run out and tell a few people….but we would like you to do more. We’re putting money on the “plate”… literally. Food Service is offering an incentive to any High School Student that recruits a hire for one of these positions.

Here is the Offer:

Recruit an applicant. When they get hired and work a calendar month (that’s 20 school days)… You will receive a $100.00 A la Carte Gift Card. All High School Students are eligible.

We will run this offer until we are fully staffed to be able to provide the quality program we dream of for our Fantastic Students. Make sure to have your applicant respond to the question on how they heard about the job with: “Student (your name)”.

Remember, this offer is only good until we are fully staffed, so hurry to take advantage of it!

Forward this to your relatives or friends and have them apply!

Mr. Stan Vallis,

USD 437 Food Service Supervisor

3 Hour Lunch Positions At High School Available Here

Positions Available Now! Text JOBS to

(785) 256-9083

Apply @

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Young Adults’ Choice Program 2019-2022Reading Deadline Approaching

Washburn Rural High School and Middle School are participating in a rare opportunity in which readers have a powerful voice choosing the top 30 books published for them. Washburn Rural was selected as one district of only five nationwide for this three year project. Readers have until February 21, 2020 to vote on books this school year; votes will be tallied, and a published list of winners will be available in May.

Beginning in 1986 the program became an annual project of the International Literacy Association (ILA) and is currently a joint project of ILA and the Children’s Book Council (CBC).

ILA Goals: -To develop an annual annotated reading list of high-quality new books that young adults enjoy -To give young adults an opportunity to voice their opinions about books written for them -To help educators, librarians, booksellers, families and caregivers, and others find books that will encourage young adults to read more-To showcase a diversity of cultures, races, gender identities, and abilities, reflected through authors and illustrators of young adult literature

Young Adults’ Choices annotated lists are available at https://www.literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/reading-lists

All students are encouraged to read and vote.

Voting is possible via the bit.ly/READYA link, or the QR Code, from their school email account.

WRHS Food ServiceUpdate! We have two students that will each receive $50.00 À la carte cards for bringing us a referral of their grandmother that we then hired. Her name is Brenda Trimble. Brenda Trimble's grandsons are Andrew Trimble and Noah Ekis Each student will receive 1/2 of the $100.00 reward.

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WRHS Media Center

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WRHS Media Center

• Correlated to Common Core, state, national, provincial, IB, national STEM, and Next Generation Science Standards

• Extensive, objective, and comprehensive coverage: timely, in-depth articles covering complex, hot-button issues

• Pro and con statements: main arguments focusing on each side of the controversy

• Curriculum Tools: promoting classroom use, with research and writing tools as well as activities for students and educators

• Exclusive, original videos and educator support materials enhancing selected issues, including overviews, learning objectives, printable handouts (such as self-assessments with answer keys), discussion questions, and much more

• Compelling, authoritative, Oxford-style debate videos from the renowned Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate Series, providing fresh perspectives from leading experts in a live format

• Primary sources: original documents with introductory paragraphs that provide context and background to the sources—perfect for document-based learning and strengthening critical-thinking skills

Tech & Learning Award of Excellence “Best Upgraded Products”

Tech & Learning ISTE Best of Show Award

LMC/ARBA Best in Reference Award “Best Overall Reference”

LMC/ARBA Best in Reference Award “Best Electronic Reference”

The ComputED Gazette Best Educational Software Award (BESSIES) “High School Social Studies Database”

The ComputED Gazette Education Software Review Award (EDDIES) “High School Social Studies Database”

Library Journal Best Database “Best for High Schoolers”

SIIA CODiE Award Finalist “Best Source for Reference or Education Resources”

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YOUNG ADULT 2020 “Brave and Bold”

Watch as the titles are announced: https://vimeo.com/388917243

Follow on social media: #2020mbm

Check out copies: http://library.usd437.net

Drivers Education

WASHBURN RURAL HIGH SCHOOL DRIVER EDUCATION INFORMATION SHEET

Who is eligible to enroll in summer driver education?

● Students must be 14 years old by May 26, 2020 ● Students who will be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for the 2020-2021 school year. ● If a student has taken the State test four times unsuccessfully, he/she is not eligible for the

driver’s education course due to state regulations. ● Any student who resides out of district or state is not eligible.

When and where can I enroll in the summer driver education course?

● Enrollment will be March 17, from 6:00 to 7:00 in theWashburn Rural High School library. You must have your money to secure a spot. Students need to attend this meeting to fill out enrollment forms. If a student has a permit he/she needs to bring it to enrollment. Applications for enrollment will be taken until the class fills up.

How much does it cost?

● Course fee is $225.00. Checks should be made payable to WRHS. We cannot accept credit or debit cards at this time. No refunds will be given for withdrawal from the course after June 1.

When and where will the class meet?

● Classroom instruction will begin May 26th, from 8:00--9:30 a.m. in the WRHS Cafeteria. The last day of classroom instruction will be June 11th. We will not have class on June 5th, however, we will drive that day. Driving schedules will begin on May 28th. Driving will end around June 26th, with some drivers finishing before others. Driving schedules will be available for students May 27th. Students are required to spend a minimum of five hours (most students will need six hours) of actual driving to complete the course.

● Behind the wheel driving will be from 9:30-11:30, 12:00-2:00, and 2:00-4:00 each day starting May 28th. Each student will be assigned two driving times in each time slot listed above. There will be no driving time on May 26th and 27th; only classroom instruction will be held on those two days.

What grade will I earn in driver education?

● Driver education grades will be issued as either “Pass” or “Fail” at the completion of the course. No letter grade is given, but the course does count toward graduation credits.

What is the attendance policy?

● We will try to work around camps and vacations but students can not miss more than 3 class days.

How are driving groups formed?

● Students will be formed in groups they choose of two students per car. Keith Wetzel, Summer Driver Education Coordinator 339-4116 or wetzekei@usd437.net

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Women’s Swim/DiveCoach: B. Burdick

Coach: Keith Wetzel

Men’s TennisCoach: Kevin Hedberg

Men’s GolfCoach: Jared Goehring

Coach: Tricia Vogel Coach: Jay MastinSoftball BaseballTrack and Field

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The Chimes Yearbook

Thank you to our 2019-2020 Yearbook sponsors!

Gold Level Sponsors:Advanced Individual Services

Advisors ExcelBobo’s Drive-In

Farm Bureau Financial Services, April KelseyFarm Bureau Financial Services, Kristy Mattison

Higgins StoneHyVee

Income for Life, LLCMichel Dental

Pert Realty Team, Inc.Sarah Mack Agency, Inc.

Thirty-One Gifts, Danae Burns

Blue Level Sponsors:American Family Insurance, agent Brad Noller

Banjo’s CafeCassidy Orthodontics

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Show support for WRHS students and their school. Become a Blues Backer!

Membership Supports Activities For All StudentsKnowing your dues support enrichment opportunities for our students by funding teacher and sponsor requests.

Volunteer for the Blues Backers Events or BoardThere are on-going or one time opportunities to get involved. Contact any Blues Backers Board Member for information. Be as involved as you want to be!

Wear your School ColorsThe Blues Backers offers many options on WRHS merchandise.

Attend Blues Backers Board MeetingsMeetings are held the second Wednesday of each month in WRHS Library at 6:30 P.M.

Take Pride in Funding Our School and Its Needs! Get Involved & Join Today!

Turn in your membership form and dues during enrollment or mail to:

Washburn Rural High SchoolBlues Backers Membership Committee

5900 S.W. 61st St.Topeka, KS 66619

Thank you for your support!Find us at https://usd437.net/schools/wrhs/pto/

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2019-2020 PTO Contact InformationCO-PRESIDENTS: Anne Bortz abortz@amfam.com 785-640-1502Ann Rausch rauscann@usd437.net 785-383-4219 785-339-7150 SECRETARY:Tricia Wonderlich rwonder@swbell.net 785-554-1691TREASURER:Michelle McFeeters micimac@live.com 785-433-6368 DRINKS:Michael White wildcatforlife@gmail.com 785-250-4348FINANCE:Kelly Pert kellypert@gmail.com 785-554-4715MEMBERSHIP:Ashley Hisel ahisel@stormontvail.org 785-213-0945SCHEDULING: Cyndi Peterson tamuku@aol.com 785-845-7939INVENTORY: Amie Landis amielandis71@gmail.com 785-608-4098SOCIAL MEDIA: Kelly Pert kellypert@gmail.com 785-554-4715

POST PROM Michelle DeWeese bmdeweese@sbcglobal.net 785-608-3388MERCHANDISE:Ashley Hisel ahisel@stormontvail.org 785-213-0945Greg Hisel Wiretap99@gmail.com 785-213-3787STAFF APPRECIATION:Stacey Baalman sbaalman@swbell.net 785-249-4282HOSPITALITY:Stacey Baalman sbaalman@swbell.net 785-249-4282ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS:Penny lane Lanepen@usd437.net 785-224-3292NEWSLETTER CHAIR:Stacey Baalman sbaalman@swbell.net 785-249-4282MEMBERSHIP CHAIR:Ashley Hisel ahisel@stormontvail.org 785-213-0945FALL CHAIR:Michael White wildcatforlife@gmail.com 785-250-4348PURCHASING:Angie Rae a.rae1@cox.net 785-213-5173

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You can browse items available for sale at:http://usd437.net/schools/wrhs/pto/merchandise.html Contact our Merchandise Co-Chairs for more information.

Volunteers Needed!We are always looking for people who can volunteer in the concessions stand during games. Please contact Cyndi Peterson at tamuku@aol.com if you can help! Board Positions Open in 2020-21

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We are always looking for new members. You can find the membership form at:https://usd437.net/schools/wrhs/pto/membership-form.html

The form can be printed and sent to school with your student (just have them drop it off in the Office).

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PTO MeetingsEveryone is welcome to attend PTO meetings. The meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month in the WRHS Library at 6:30 p.m.

Spring 2020 meeting schedule:-March 18th-April 8th-May 13th

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Board Positions Open in 2020-21The PTO Board is excited to announce that numerous Board positions will be open for the 2020-21 school year, roviding many opportunities for parents to get involved!

The soon-to-be open positions are:Co-PresidentSecretaryTreasurerConcessions Chairs for Fall, Winter, and SpringConcessions SchedulingNewsletterMembershipMerchandiseStaff AppreciationHospitality

PTO donates funds to many different student organizations and sports, along with providing meals for visiting coaches and event judges. PTO members purchase supplies and coordinate staffing for the indoor and outdoor concessions stands so food is available during sports events. PTO members provide tableware, tea, and lemonade for sports and activities banquets held during the year. PTO members coordinate Post Prom every spring. PTO members coordinate special teacher appreciation events during the year. PTO offers unique WRHS-themed merchandise for purchase at games and online.

Serving on the PTO Board is a great way to become more involved with your student’s school. Please contact any current Board member for details.

March Calendar

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

31-Kansas ELA Assessment Test for Sphomores

-Boys JV/V Tennis Invite at the Kossover Tennis Courts (9:00am - 3:00pm)

-2020 to 2021 Dance Clinic in Gym A (3:00pm - 5:00pm)

-JV Softball Quad VS. Emporia, Seaman, and Topeka High at WRHS(4:00pm - 7:00pm)

- Varsity Girls' Soccer VS. ONW at ONW College Activities Complex (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

-Mid Winter Jazz Concert in the Auditorium (7:00pm - 8:00pm)

2-Winter Bands Concert WRHS Auditorium(7:00pm - 8:30)

-Board of Education meeting(6:30pm - 7:30pm)

3-Varsity Girls Basketball Sub-State at WRHS Activity Center (7:00pm - 10pm)

-Highschool Vocal Concert WHRS Auditorium(7:00pm - 9pm)

4-Band Trip Starts (Houston then a cruise)

- StuCo Meeting (7:25am - 7:55am) At WRHS Room C623

-PTO Meeting (6:30pm - 7:30pm) WRHS Library

-Varsity Boys Basketbal Sub-State at WRHS Activity Center (7:00pm - 10:00pm)

5- Club day (10:33am - 11:00am)

-Department Chair Meeting(7:15am - 7:55am)WRHS Room B179

-Varsity Girls Bowling (6A State Tournament)(1:00pm - 5:00pm)At 3232 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226

-T&F Parent Information Meeting at WRHS Library(5:30pm - 6:30pm)

-PTA Meeting(6:30pm - 7:30pm)

6-No School (Staff Work Day)

-Varsity Girls Basketball Sub-State at WRHS Activity Center(7:00pm - 10:00pm)

7-Varsity Boys Basketball Sub-Statem at WRHS Activity Center(7:00pm - 10:00pm)

8 9-Spring Break

10-Spring Break

11-Spring Break

-Varsity Girls Basketball State Tournament at Wichita State University

12-Spring Break

-Varsity Boys Basketball State Tournament at Wichita State Univeristy

13-Spring Break

-Varsity Boys Basketball State Tournament at Wichita State University

-Varsity Girls Basketball State Tournament at Wichita State University

15-Special Olymics Kansas State Basketball at WRHS Activity Center and Gym A(8:00 am - 7:00pm)

16-2020 and 2021 Cheer Tyrout Clinic at the WRHS Gym A (From 3:00pm- 5:00pm)

-Cheer Awards/Banquet Night at the WRHS Student Cafeteria (From 6:00pm - 8:00pm)

-Baseball Parent Information Meeting at the WRHS Library(6:00pm - 7:30pm)

-Board of Education Meeting(6:30pm - 7:30pm)

17-2020 and 2021 Cheer Tryout Clinic in WRHS Gym A(From 3:00pm- 5:00pm)

-2020 Driver's Education Enrollment in the WRHS Library (5:30pm - 7:00pm)

-Dancin' Blues Banquet/Awards Night in the WRHS Student Cafeteria (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Girls' Swim/Dive Parent Information Meeting in the Room B157(6:30pm - 8:00pm)

18-StuCo Meeting in Room C623(7:25am - 7:55am)

-New Staff PD Room E544(2:40pm- 3:30pm)

-2020 and 2021 Cheer Tyrout Clinic at the WRHS Gym A (From 3:00pm- 5:00pm)

-Girls Basketball Banquet/Awards Night in the WRHS Student Cafeteria(6:00pm - 8:00pm)

19-2020 and 2021 Cheer Tyrout Clinic at the WRHS Gym A (From 3:00pm- 5:00pm)

-District Behavior Training Session in the WHRS Library (4:30pm - 6:00pm)

-Boys Basketball Banquet/Awards Night in the WRHS Student Cafeteria(6:00pm- 8:00pm)

-District Music Fair in the WRHS Music Rooms and Auditorium(6:30pm - 8:30pm)

20-JROTC set-up in Gym A(3:00pm - 11:30pm)

-2020 and 2021 Cheer Tryouts in the WRHS Studio and Activity Center(3:00pm - 7:00pm)

-JV/V Girls' Soccer vs. HaydenAt the WRHS McElory Field(4:30pm - 8:30pm)

21-JORTC set-up in gym A(6:00am - 5:00pm)

22 23-Boys Varsity Golf Shawnee Mission East Invite at the Kansas City Country Club(1:00pm - 5:30pm)

-2020 and 2021 Dance Team Tryout Meeting in the WRHS Library (6:30pm - 7:30pm)

24-2020 to 2021 Concert Band Auditions in the WRHS Band Room (7:00am - 8:00am) and (3:00pm - 4:30pm)

-Varsity Girls Dive Meet at Emporia High School (4:00pm - 6:30pm)

-2020 and 2021 Dance Team Tryout Meeting in the WRHS Library (6:00pm - 8:00pm)-Boys' Wrestling Banquet/Awards Night in the WRHS Student Cafeteria (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

-PTO Meeting (6:30pm - 8:00pm)

25-Early Release

-2020 to 2021 Concert Band Auditions in the WRHS Band Room (7:00am - 8:00am) and (3:00pm - 4:30pm)

-Spring Play Matinee in the WRHS Auditorium(9:00am - 11:00am)

-Spring Play Teasers in the WRHS Auditorium(1:15pm - 3:00pm)

-Girls' Wrestling Banquet/Awards Night in the WRHS Student Cafeteria (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

26-2020 to 2021 Concert Band Auditions in the WRHS Band Room (7:00am - 8:00am) and (3:00pm - 4:30pm)

-NHS Meeting in Room B311 (7:30am - 8:00am)

-Prom Speaker in the Auditorium (10:30am - 11:00am)

-Varsity Girls Dive Meet at Emporia High School (4:00pm - 6:00pm)

-Blue Thunder Wrestling Banquest in the Cafeteria

-WRHS Spring Play in the Auditorium (7pm - 9pm)

27-Adivsory Activity Training (7:30am - 7:55am) and (3:10pm - 3:30pm)

-Prom Speaker in the Auditorium (10:30am - 11:00am)

-WRHS Spring Play in the Auditorium (7pm - 9pm)

-JV/V Girls' Soccer at KMC Stryker Field (4:00pm - 8:30pm)

28-WRHS Spring Play in the Auditorium (7pm - 9pm)

29-Irving Roth in the Auditorium(6:00pm - 7:00pm)

30-Irving Roth in the Auditorium (8:30am - 11:00am)

-2020 to 2021 Dance Clinic in Gym A (3:00pm - 5:00pm)

14-Varsity Boys Basketball State Tournament at Wichita State University

-Varsity Girls Basketball State Tournament at Wichita State University

-Special Olymics Kansas State Basketball at WRHS Activity Center and Gym A(8:00 am - 7:00pm)