We are excited about two new grants that have been awarded to our school district. The Washington County Riverboat Foundation (WCRF) awarded the Stewart Boosters a $9210 grant for Stewart Gymnasium Improvements & our school district has received $104,302 for Media Enabled Classrooms 6-8. Thank you WCRF!

There will be an informational meeting for parents with students traveling to Washington DC this June held Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30 in the WJHS Media Center. Students are also welcome to attend. We will be discussing travel details, tentative itinerary, and packing information. Please plan to attend. Any questions contact Rachel Meyer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 653-5414.

Sue Spencer, a teacher at Washington Junior High, was recently awarded a Student Achievement Grant by the National Education Association (NEA) for $5000. The award will assist in the purchase of new computers for the Read 180 & System 44 programs. The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning and critical reflection. Congratulations to Sue and the Washington Junior High School!