Washington District 50 Schools

Our Back to School event is almost here! Please join us for free haircuts, school supplies, clothes and snacks. Everything is first come, first served. We hope to see you Thursday!

Fall Sports are about to begin...Does your student have an updated physical to participate? IESA sports require all students that participate to have a current physical on file. Fall sports are baseball, softball, and cross country.

Making your To-Do List for the day? Add your child's 2025-26 registration to the list! Help us finalize class placements by completing this task way ahead of our Aug. 7th (1st-8th) or Aug. 14th (Pre-K, ECE, K) start dates.

Here's what you need to know:
1. Returning Families Register Online: Visit Skyward via a browser and select the green Registration tile on your dashboard. PSA "You cannot register through the app".

2. Registration Fees: Fees are $100 per student in grades K-8, with a $200 cap per family. ECE student fees are waived. Update your registration information, submit proof of residency, and then visit the Fee Payment tile on your dashboard to complete this year's registration.

3. Class Lists: Homeroom lists will be posted at our Back to School Night on August 5th from 5:00-6:15 PM.

4. New Student Registration: New families to the district must register on-site between 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at both school buildings on July 17th.

5. Do you have your residency paperwork and ID ready? Are your immunizations and physicals up-to-date? Check our page for requirements. www.d50schools.com/page/registration-info

Come join our Wildcat family!

Sincerely, The District 50 Team

SAVE THE DATE!

D50 is happy to announce our Back to School Event on July 17. John L. Hensey will be a one stop shop for all of your back to school needs. We will be offering haircuts, school supplies, clothes, and snacks, and everything is FREE!!! Everything will be on a first come, first served basis. Hope to see you soon, Wildcats!

Now hiring an Assistant Cook at John L Hensey for the 2025-2026 school year! Benefits include: NO Nights, NO Weekends, Holidays Off, Work while your kids are in school, Opportunities for advancement, Work with a GREAT team! Applicants should email a letter of interest and their resume to jwood@d50schools.com.

Check out the WCHS Lacrosse Camp on July 7-9 and get registered early!

Summer Session 1 Has been a blast! It's not too late to sign up for Camp Game Club! Please Email Jmansfield@d50Schools.com if you're interested in joining one or more of our other 5 sessions taking place this summer!

HAIRSTYLISTS NEEDED!! If you are or know a hairstylist that would be interested in volunteering for a back to school event, please have them email mdavidson@d50schools.com Thank you in advance for any leads!

D50 Families, This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, May 22, is the LAST day of school. Dismissal times are as follows: Beverly Manor- 11:00 John L. Hensey- 11:30 NO afternoon Latchkey! Please call the offices with any PM transportation changes ASAP!

If you are interested in signing your child up for fall football, please see the attached flyer from Washington Panthers Junior Football League.

Parents of 8th grade students. Please have your students here at Beverly Manor by 6:00 doors open at 6:00. Ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m.

Camp Game Club is available for a total of 6 summer sessions! Sign up now before the end of the school year to secure your spot! Have your student grab a permission slip from outside Mr. Mansfield's Classroom, or use the following link to sign up today: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGCmbt-Q-g/Lv8bg9hB84WGHWppNaCFvA/view?utm_content=DAGCmbt-Q-g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd82a58e325#1

8th Grade Parents- If you missed the 8th Grade Athletic Night at WCHS, here is some information for you. Please let Mr. Alstat at WCHS know if you have any questions. Info Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1msh0l5FvwDXJin-G88-lkS4RbrU67g_I/edit?tab=t.0

As we close this school year, we hope our 25-26 calendar release helps you plan your summer and any other necessary events before the next one! 25-26 Calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17AkY7IhhoC8Fihsl5izeJ2Td72Le8L34/view?usp=drivesdk

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Good morning 8th grade parents! Quick note about tickets... The ceremony is at 6:30 not 7:00 as printed on the tickets. Students are asked to arrive by 6:00. Sorry for any confusion.

Don't forget Cheer tryouts for next year, start TOMORROW!

Let's have a great week!

Congratulations to all of our track and field athletes who participated in the IESA 2A Sectional Meet at Putnam County! Here are our placers for a very high stakes, and competitive meet! Seth Blackwell-4th-800m Jonah Rose-3rd-1600m and 7th-800m Coltyn Helems-7th-400m Mason Joos-1st-1600m State Qualified Van Young-7th-Long Jump Annabelle McCarty-5th-400m Dylan Forinash-7th-400m Ava Kaufmann-3rd-100m Hurdles Teagan Perhay-5th-800m Brenlee Marsh-8th-Long Jump Special congratulations to 5th grader, Mason Joos, who will be representing District 50 schools at IESA 2A State next Friday! He not only qualified by time, but he won the 7th grade mile at sectionals! Another great day to be a Wildcat!

Wildcat Softball Season is coming! Any incoming Manor or Robein 5th-8th grade girls interested in joining the 25-26 Wildcat softball team should mark down open field and tryout dates! Open Fields: May 13 & 15. July 22 & 24 Tryouts: July 29th & 30th Physicals must be up to date!