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Man Found Deceased in Middle School Parking Lot

Monday evening, security officers found a middle-aged gentleman who had passed away in his car in the parking lot at Washburn Rural Middle School. At this time, the death appears to be related to a medical condition. The gentleman's connection to the school, if any, is unknown at this point. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the incident.

A concert had been held at the school earlier in the evening.

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Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library's Summerfest 2013

Registration for TSCPL's Summerfest Reading program begins April 1, and the reading begins May 22! Each school that has 25% or more students participate will receive free books and a trophy. For more information, or to sign-up, click the link below.

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Summerfest

Preschool Openings

The Auburn-Washburn School District is pleased to announce openings in the district-wide, half-day, four year old preschool programs located at Pauline Central, Auburn Elementary, Farley Elementary, and Wanamaker Elementary schools for the 2013-14 school year.

This is a free program designed to prepare children to succeed in district Kindergarten programs. Free transportation may be provided to students who live in the Auburn-Washburn district. A one-time $25 tuition payment is required for the school year.

Applications are available at each Auburn-Washburn elementary school, or Shuler Education Center, located at and 53rd Street and Wanamaker Road. Students must be four years old by August 31, live in the Auburn-Washburn School District, and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Evaluated and has a delay in development
  • Primary language is other than English
  • One parent was 19 or younger at child's birth
  • Single parent family
  • Referral from SRS for this child
  • Parents are migratory agricultural workers
  • Qualifies for free school lunch program

For more information about preschool programs, contact Jill Gratton at (785) 339-4039.

Summer Enrichment Opportunities

Auburn-Washburn is pleased to support many Summer Enrichment programs for students. Click here to view this year's exciting opportunities.

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