As those of you who are following the weather for this weekend may be aware, severe storms are being forecast during our planned commencement exercises. At present, we are not planning to alter our schedule in any way as the Kansas ExpoCentre is, in itself, a tornado shelter. If it becomes necessary to delay the start of our program for any reason, or if other late changes are made, that information will be communicated to you via email and phone calls through our electronic messaging system; our social media networks including Facebook; the district website www.usd437.net, and; various radio and TV media outlets.

Please remain alert to the weather conditions this weekend and the methods through which we will be communicating potential changes in our plans for Graduation. Your safety is important to us!

Graduation Notice

Click here to view a letter regarding graduation expectations and important dates.

Summer School

The 2013 Summer session meets Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 AM, June 3 through June 26, 2013. The Summer session is intensive with a strict timeline; thus, students who are absent for more than three of the 18 days of Summer School will be dismissed with no refund of fees or credit awarded. Registration and payment deadline is April 1, 2013 for 1st semester courses and May 29, 2013 for 2nd semester courses. If you have questions, please contact Bob Gladfelter, Summer School coordinator, at 339-4100. Click here for more information.

WRHS Advisory Survey

Students, parents, and staff — please evaluate our advisory program by completing this survey. Your input is greatly appreciated, as it will help us to better serve you in the future.

Important Message to Parents

from Sheriff Jones

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library's Summerfest 2013

Registration for TSCPL's Summerfest Reading program begins April 1, and the reading begins May 22! Each school that has 25% or more students participate will receive free books and a trophy. For more information, or to sign-up, click the link below.

Preschool Openings

The Auburn-Washburn School District is pleased to announce openings in the district-wide, half-day, four year old preschool programs located at Pauline Central, Auburn Elementary, Farley Elementary, and Wanamaker Elementary schools for the 2013-14 school year.

This is a free program designed to prepare children to succeed in district Kindergarten programs. Free transportation may be provided to students who live in the Auburn-Washburn district. A one-time $25 tuition payment is required for the school year.

Applications are available at each Auburn-Washburn elementary school, or Shuler Education Center, located at and 53rd Street and Wanamaker Road. Students must be four years old by August 31, live in the Auburn-Washburn School District, and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Evaluated and has a delay in development
Primary language is other than English
One parent was 19 or younger at child's birth
Single parent family
Referral from SRS for this child
Parents are migratory agricultural workers
Qualifies for free school lunch program

For more information about preschool programs, contact Jill Gratton at (785) 339-4039.

Summer Enrichment Opportunities

Auburn-Washburn is pleased to support many Summer Enrichment programs for students. Click here to view this year's exciting opportunities.

Graduation Expected to Continue as Planned