In a world continuous with change and uncertainty, there are many stressors and distractions that create road blocks in our children's learning. Mrs. Langille is working to create a "Sensory Strategies for Success" classroom for her 3rd grade students. Please click the link below if you are interested in supporting this project. Thank you in advance for your support in the education of our students!
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/supporting-sensory-strategies-for-succes/5623727/
Beginning July 1, 2021, face masks will become optional at school and on buses for all students, staff and visitors. This will also apply to our current Summer Program.
WDHS is proud to announce the the 4th Quarter Honor Roll. Congratulations to all of our students and parents on a job well done!
MSAD #45 is hiring. Check out the employment opportunities in the link below:
https://www.msad45.net/page/employment-opportunities
Mrs. Sines is directing Camp Invention this year through UMPI. She is looking for a few responsible high school students who would be willing to fill leadership intern positions. It is volunteer based which looks great on work, college and NHS applications. If you are interested, or know of someone interested, please contact Mrs. Sines at ssines@msad45.net.
The MSAD #45 District Budget Meeting will be held tonight, Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:00pm. in the David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School gymnasium. Community members from Perham, Wade and Washburn are encouraged to attend. For information on the budget, go to our School Board page on the website or click this link. https://www.msad45.net/page/school-board
The MSAD #45 District Budget Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:30pm. in the David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School gymnasium. Community members from Perham, Wade and Washburn are encouraged to attend. For information on the budget, go to our School Board page on the website or click this link. https://www.msad45.net/page/school-board
Just a reminder today, June 11, 2021 is early dismissal at 11:30. Have a wonderful and relaxing summer!!!
Tonight, June 10, 2021, will be the 8th-grade graduation in the David J Lyon, Washburn District Elementary School gymnasium, at 7:00 p.m. Congratulations to the class of 2025!
If you were unable to attend graduation, and didn't catch the live-stream, click the link below for a wonderful write up from Melissa Lizotte on The County website.
https://thecounty.me/2021/06/08/news/education/washburn-graduates-give-words-of-encouragement-as-they-leave-high-school/
We have another video for you from the music room. Click the link below and enjoy music from the 6-12 grade soloist and ensembles. Yet again another great performance by our students under the direction of Mrs. Sarah Diette!
https://youtu.be/jyJwYR--Gb0
All MSAD #45 Schools will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. today, June 8, 2021, due to the high heat index and extreme building temperatures. There will be no after-school activities or afternoon Pre-K classes.
Due to extreme heat, all MSAD #45 schools will be released at 11:30 a.m.
All after school activities have been canceled.
Attention Parents of WDES students: Tomorrow, June 8, 2021 is FUN DAY!!! Please send your student prepared for the weather. A water bottle is a MUST! Check out the pic below for other items your student should bring.
Washburn District High School invites you to attend the class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony is tonight, June 4, at 7:00pm. Masks are required for those attending. The graduation will be also be live-streamed for those friends and family that are not able to attend in person. Please click the link below:
https://www.whou.live/graduations-2021/videos/washburn-graduation-6-4-21
CONGRATUALTIONS CLASS OF 2021!!
Mrs. Diette has done an awesome job navigating our music programs during this year of "out of the box" thinking. Please check out the YouTube link below to watch the high school chorus spring performance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0VPyXjePB4
The Washburn Ministerial will be hosting a Baccalaureate service for the class of 2021, Sunday, May 30, 2021 in the Washburn District High School gymnasium at 6:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
There will be a Fiscal Year 2022 Finance Budget workshop on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 6:00pm in the cafeteria at the Elementary school.
*Masks are required if attending*
Our next and final senior in the spotlight is Joseph West. He is the son of Jane West. Joseph is the quiet member of the class. In his free time at school, he can often be found working in the shop with Mr. Hanson. His favorite class has been Fitness. Joseph has many hobbies he enjoys, but his favorites are welding, rock picking and playing video games. Joseph's future plans involve the military. He is currently in the process to enlist in the United States Air Force. He leaves WDHS with this quote from the legendary Frank Sinatra, "The best revenge is massive success." Congratulations Joseph, WDHS wishes you all the best!
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Our next senior in the spotlight is Emerson Turner. She is the daughter of Bradly and Erin Turner. Emerson is a member of the Varsity Club and NHS and has participated on the XC, Soccer, and Basketball teams as well as softball and track. She enjoys hiking and hanging out with her friends and has been a tremendous help to her community through volunteering. The last two years, Emerson has participated in the Early Childhood program through the Presque Isle Regional Career and Tech. Center and has been selected student of the quarter. Emerson will be attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle in the fall majoring in Elementary Education. She leaves WDHS with this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Best wishes from all of us at WDHS!
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