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  • February 16Girls Wrestling @ State Tournament, Saturday, February 24th
  • February 16Boys Wrestling @ State Tournament, Saturday, February 24th
  • February 16Boys/Girls Basketball vs Emporia @4:30pm, Friday, February 23rd, WRHS Activity Center
  • February 16Girls Wrestling @ State Tournament, Friday, February 23rd
  • February 16Boys Wrestling @ State Tournament, Friday, February 23rd
ACT testing at Washburn Rural

ACT testing at Washburn Rural

Molly Worley, Writer March 6, 2024

On February 27, 2024, Washburn Rural High School hosted a free ACT for high school students. The ACT is an optional nationwide test available to those who need to provide their scores to colleges and...

WRHS wins annual Leadership Challenge Event

WRHS wins annual Leadership Challenge Event

Jacob Hall, Author March 6, 2024

The annual Leadership Challenge Event, or LCE, is an organized competitive event that allows students to compete by running through simulations that only unique ideas and teamwork can resolve. This year...

A member of the USAF, the Academy Winds ensemble, poses for a picture.

USAF Academy Band Performance

Allie Mapes March 5, 2024

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the “Academy Winds” will be performing at Washburn Rural High School from 8:45 to 9:30 Am. This group is an ensemble within the United States Air Force Academy Band,...

The concert band playing their last song, Adrenaline Engines.

WRHS bands mid-winter concert

Allie Mapes March 4, 2024

On Monday, March 4, 2024, at 7:00 Pm, the WRHS band had their first concert of the second semester. This concert showcased the talents of the woodwind ensemble and concert band, directed by Ms. Casey,...

Coach and teacher Jim Wagners retirement

Coach and teacher Jim Wagner’s retirement

Molly Worley, Writer March 1, 2024

Coach and math teacher Jim Wagner at Washburn Rural High School announced back in November of 2023 that he would be retiring after the 2024 Track & Field season. Throughout the years of coaching high...

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning

Morgan Ray February 29, 2024

Today on Thursday the 28, a red flag warning has been issued. Red Flag Warnings alert fire managers on federal lands to conditions that are highly unfavorable for prescribed burns and that may lead to...

Treble choir, Ambience, and TG join together on the stage to sing the last few songs of the night.

WRHS choir concert

Allie Mapes February 29, 2024

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Washburn Rural High School choir program had their first official concert of the second semester. The tenor bass choir, concert choir, and chorale had their performances...

Courtney Nottingham directing the Chamber orchestra.

WRHS Orchestra at KMEA

Allie Mapes February 26, 2024

On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Washburn Rural High School orchestra will perform their program on the state stage. Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) is being held this weekend in Wichita,...

Cade Nelson and Griffin Reiff acting.

WRHS Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof

Allie Mapes February 26, 2024

The Washburn Rural High School Theatre Department is putting on their spring musical Fiddler on the Roof this week.  There are shows February 15-18. All showings are at 7:00 Pm except for Sunday, February...

Hall of Fame Ceremony

Hall of Fame Ceremony

Zane Rentfro February 25, 2024

  On Friday, Feb. 16, the Washburn Rural High School Student Council held its annual Hall of Fame ceremony. The Hall of Fame started in 1976 as a way of honoring graduates and different sports...

Chiefs Parade

Chiefs Parade

Morgan Ray February 14, 2024

After winning the Super Bowl, the Chiefs are hold a parade in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. This parade is to celebrate winning back to back  Super Bowls. The Chiefs parade started at 11 a.m at 6th...

Fuzzys under investigation after roaches found in resteraunt

Fuzzy’s under investigation after roaches found in resteraunt

Jacob Hall, Writer February 6, 2024

When going to your favorite local restaurants, there’s one thing no one ever wants to see in their food- roaches. However, recent Facebook posts have alerted the public about the local Fuzzy’s Taco...

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