The Washington High School National Honor Society teamed up with the Postal Service to Stamp Out Hunger. The high school collected 113 pounds of food to give to local food pantries. Mrs. Taylor's seminar came in first place with 35 pounds of food, Mr. Steen's seminar came in 2nd with 22 pounds of food, Mr. Van Winkle's seminar came in 3rd with 21 pounds, Mr. Weiland and Mrs. Foster's seminars tied for 4th place with 12 pounds of food, Mr. Pisarik's seminar came in 5th with 11 pounds of food and Mrs. Werth's seminar came in 6th with 10 pounds of food donated. The senior who won the gas card was Bridget N, who donated 10 pounds on her own! Thanks to all who helped. This was a successful food drive!

The Gateway to Technology (GTT) Design & Modeling Class is learning basic drafting techniques on the computer. As they master their skills, they quickly move on to 3D drawing starting with building a basic cube. Later they progress into building a more complex drawing. This classroom is 7th – 8th graders taught by Mr. Dave McLaughlin. Thank you to the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for helping to make many of our GTT-Gateway to Technology Classes available through a grant. The classes are very popular and give our students an edge in technology & engineering.

While at a jazz contest, one of the Middle School (MS) band parents noticed the Washington MS band trying to move a drumset by carrying it piece by piece and the difficulty this was. Band parents, Sean & Jennifer Wallerich thought it might be a good idea to build a cart for the band to help move things when they travel and even to the 1918 building from the band portable. Within a short time, they brought the idea to life! They even gave the cart team spirit with the new Demon Logo and musical inspiration around the edges. Pictured with the cart they built are Sean & Jennifer Wallerich with their 7th grade Advanced Band student daughter, Taylor, and future band student son, CJ. Thank you for your great idea, donation and time in helping the Washington Middle School Band. We love our new cart! Thank you!