Can you believe that the start of the 2023/2024 school year is less than 3 weeks away?? Is your child ready to start school on August 10th??!
Please keep in mind that all medical requirements are expected BEFORE or on the first day of school! You can upload these forms to Skyward or drop off at the front offices.
See the checklist below for medical requirements and as always feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Nurse Hedge @ khedge@d50schools.com or 309-745-5847
It's the second week of Cross Country Fun Runs! Tonight we will have Superhero Night!! Dress as a superhero--fun activities planned (Villain Scavenger Hunt)! Meadow Valley Park 7-8pm! Open to all incoming 5th-8th graders!
Good morning Wildcats - we have experienced a slight hiccup with our online registration through Skyward. We thank you all for your patience while we get it corrected as soon as possible. We will update you as soon as we see it is available. Thank you!
We are so excited to see all of our Wildcats this upcoming school year! If you are a NEW student to District 50 - we will be holding in person registration hours for new students and families on Monday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at each of the school offices. Also - all of our returning student families can complete their registration ONLINE through Skyward beginning Monday, July 17th, until Monday August 7th. Mark your calendars for our BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - we will be hosting a back to school night where students can drop off supplies and briefly meet your teachers on Wednesday, August 9th from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Mark your calendar for August 3!! John L. Hensey will have the Dream Center of Peoria's Mobile Hair Salon, from 10:00AM-2:00PM on site. 5 Points in Washington will be handing out school supplies and have an entertainment tent set up in the parking lot. There will be food and clothes available, too. ALL FOR FREE!! We can't wait to see you. Spread the word!
Attention Wildcats! We are so excited to see to get our sports and extracurriculars started for the 2023-2024 school year. Mark your calendars for upcoming tryout dates : Monday 7/24 and Tuesday 7/25, 10a.m.-12p.m. for Softball tryouts for all incoming 5th-8th grade girls. Monday 7/31 and Tuesday 8/1, 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. and Wednesday 8/2, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. for Baseball tryouts for all incoming 5th-8th grade boys. Please make sure you have a CURRENT sports physical on file.
Just a reminder to all D50 families - registration will open on Monday, July 17th for all returning students. Registration is completed ONLINE through Skyward, and must be completed by Monday, August 7th. Any questions, please visit our site's registration page, or call the school office.
Please see the attached flyer for an amazing opportunity! All you have to do is show up to Crossroads Global Methodist in Washington, on July 22 and get the school supplies you need! This FREE event begins at 9:00am.
**District 50 Painting Projects**
There will be outside painting projects taking place at both buildings tomorrow (Tuesday, July 11th). Please review the following areas to avoid interruptions to projects or a dreaded new coat of paint to your shoes, bikes, or vehicles!
Manor: Entire car drop off fire lane around building + Rear lot parking spaces
Hensey: Entire car drop off fire lane across front of building
Thank you for your cooperation!
Reminder that tonight is our first Cross Country Fun Run of the season!! Tonight we will have relay races and of course POPSICLES! Fun Runs will be from 7-8pm Monday and Wednesdays for the month of July! Cross Country is open to 5th-8th graders! Hope to see you there!!
There will be no Softball Open Fields on Tuesday, July 4th. Also, please note the change in Softball Tryouts - Tryouts will now be held on Monday July 24th, and Tuesday July 25th from 10:00-12:00. Please make sure you have a current sports physical on file before tryouts.
Check out this amazing opportunity for free shoes through Tazwood Community Services. You must call (309)266-9941 or (309)694-4391 on Monday, July 10 at 8:00am! Please check the attached flyer to see if you qualify!
We are just a little over 3 weeks out from our first Wildcat XC Fun Run for the 2023 season! This is open to all incoming 5th-8th graders! Information is included on the flyer below, but if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Coach Wiley or Coach Sonderman! We can't wait to see everyone, and hope to see some new faces too!
Now Hiring a Kitchen Helper for the 2023-2024 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 Joan Wood at jwood@d50schools.com.
Come out and support the St. Jude Washington run this Sunday at the Washington Fire Department.
Good morning! Please make sure you join us for free summer breakfast or lunch each week day until June 14th. Our breakfast is from 8:30-9:00, and lunch is served from 11:30-12:00. This is a free meal for any child up to age 18. You can take your breakfast to go, and come join us for lunch at Beverly Manor.
Just a friendly reminder that our summer meals program is happening each week day at Beverly Manor. Come by and grab a free breakfast and/or lunch for any child up to age 18. Breakfast is served 8:30-9; and lunch is served 11:30-12. Also - if you have an incoming 4th grader who may be a little nervous about coming to the new building, have them stop by today or tomorrow to eat lunch and talk with Mr. Sharp in the cafeteria.
Attention to anyone who is interested in running! WCHS is holding a distance running camp this summer for all incoming 5th-8th graders! This is another great opportunity to try out distance running, and you get a t-shirt to match! All information regarding the camp is listed in the photo below, as well as a picture of the shirt! Please use the link to sign-up if you'd like!
https://www.bethanycommunitychurch.org/com/event_registration.asp?id=76
Love running and want to make it your sport, or maybe you just want to get or stay in shape for other activities you participate in? You should try Cross Country (we will work around your other sports and with your other coaches). Come on out this summer and give it a try and join in as we kick off our preseason training with a little fun, anddd a little run! This is open to all incoming 5th-8th graders! Information included in the flyer below, but if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Coach Amanda Wiley awiley@d50schools.com or Coach Brittany Sonderman bsonderman@d50schools.com
2022-23 --- D50 Bus Drivers
