Backpacks are packed. School supplies are ready. And now it's time to meet your teachers!🍎

Meet the Teacher Night for many of our elementary schools will take place on Friday, August 7. We can't wait to welcome students and families into our classrooms to kick off another great school year.

Check the graphic below for your school's schedule. See you soon!

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Auburn-Washburn team!

Today marks the beginning of our two-day New Staff Academy, where our newest educators and staff members will connect with colleagues, learn about the district's mission and culture, explore the tools and resources that support student success, and prepare for the year ahead.

We're excited to have them on board, and we look forward to the positive impact they'll make in our schools!

We’re making it easier to stay connected!

Auburn-Washburn is transitioning to ParentSquare for all communication between school and home. Families can receive updates, communicate with teachers and staff through secure two-way messaging, sync school calendars with their personal calendars, and more – on your phone, computer, or through the free app.

We’re looking forward to stronger connections and better communication across the district.

To get started:

1️⃣Sign up: https://www.parentsquare.com/signin

2️⃣Download the app: https://www.parentsquare.com/resources/app-download/

3️⃣Watch this brief video: https://vimeo.com/362598038/49d9ffc580?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Reminder to Washburn Rural High School families: Walk-in registration is happening today (Wednesday, July 29) and tomorrow (Thursday, July 30) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the school.

Be sure to stop by to pick up your student ID badge, parking permit, and more. We look forward to seeing you!

Following a historic season that culminated in the program’s first state championship since 1952, our Washburn Rural High School varsity baseball team was recognized by the Kansas City Royals during a pregame ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Friday. Read more at

Your printed 2026-2027 Auburn-Washburn District Calendar should be arriving in mailboxes soon!

Want a digital copy, too?

You can view or download it anytime to keep important school dates at your fingertips: https://usd437.net/assets/documents/district-wide/calendars/wall-calendar/pdf/2026-2027.

Friday Night Lights will be here before you know it and we're looking for Lil' Blues to help cheer on our team!

The annual Lil' Blues Cheer Clinic will be held on Friday, September 18, from 4:30-7:30 PM. Participants in Kindergarten through sixth grade will learn cheers, practice stunts, and perform with Washburn Rural High School cheerleaders during the first quarter of the varsity football game.

Register today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9zBQ6nYAUMwKQCZpk6ATytNianylxjoqxaOcHCYvdjPSekw/viewform. 💙

School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available! Download your list and get a head start on back-to-school shopping at http://www.usd437.net/supplylists.

Washburn Rural High School graduate Jill Monaghan has been recognized with a life-size statue at Fair Park in Dallas as part of a national STEM exhibit celebrating women who use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to bring sports to life. The exhibit features 26 life-size, 3D-printed statues representing women from 11 states.

In this interview, Monaghan credited Washburn Rural with helping launch her career.

"I went to Washburn Rural High School and that’s actually where I got my first exposure to the technical side of architecture," she shared. "I took a CAD (computer-aided design) class my freshman and sophomore year. And through that experience, my teacher said, you know, you have an aptitude for this. You might think about going into a profession like architecture or engineering.”

We're so proud to see a Jr. Blue making an impact on the world while recognizing the teachers and opportunities that helped shape her journey. Congratulations, Jill!

🍎Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications are Now Available!

A nutritious meal can make a big difference in a student's day. Auburn-Washburn is committed to ensuring every student has access to healthy, balanced meals throughout the year.

Many families qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income. Eligibility guidelines change from year to year, so even if you haven't qualified before, it may be worth taking a few minutes to check.

Learn more and apply for the 2026–2027 school year at: http://usd437.net/food-service.