Our Marching Junior Blues brought their skills to the football field and showed off what they learned over the summer at their exhibition show on August 14th, where they had multiple food trucks for the...

At the beginning of this school year, a new attendance system was set in place for students to scan their ID at the start of each class period in order to have more accurate attendance.    The...

The class of 2026  kicked off the school year with their annual bike ride on the first day of school, August 13. The bike ride is organized by the seniors, but it also needs to be approved by the principal,...

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students in the Auburn-Washburn district who live within two miles of their school will no longer receive free bus transportation. The Board of Education approved...

On June 15-20 Washburn Rural’s speech and debate team will attend the 2025 national tournament held in Des Moines, Iowa, celebrating the 100th year anniversary. There are three different categories of...

On May 8, the Orchestra Awards Concert showcased the incredible talent and dedication of our school's three orchestra classes: Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra. Each group performed...

Excitement is an understatement; the popular fast-food chain known for its chicken fingers announces plans to open its first location in Topeka. It is also known for its simple menu and signature Cane's...

Congratulations to the WRHS department on another great showing at KSHSAA State Large Group Festival. The WRHS Wind Ensemble, the WRHS Chorale, the WRHS Symphony Orchestra and the WRHS Chamber Orchestra...

Prom was a night to remember, and this year's "Alice in Wonderland" theme brought the fantasy to life. From playful decorations to elegant outfits and unforgettable memories, students were transported...

As of March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that dismantles the Department of Education (DOE). The executive order states, “By the authority vested in me as President...

Liana Murphy, a student from Washburn Rural High School, was awarded first place in the Wilberta Williams Black History Essay Contest on February 29, an annual event organized by the Topeka Alumnae Chapter...

This Thursday, March 6, the Washburn Rural High School Orchestra program will take the stage for an exciting evening of music. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM in the school auditorium and is free for...