Throughout the summer, Washburn Rural High School will be hosting “Walk and Talks” for the incoming 2030 class and any other students who are new to the district. These tours will be held on multiple...

The Washburn Rural Class of 2026 has officially ended their high school journey at the school's 108th commencement ceremony, marking the end of four memorable years as Junior Blues. From spirit weeks and...

The Topeka Zoo will host an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 18, giving the community a chance to learn more about conservation and the environment. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open...

A new federal executive order signed by President Donald Trump is reshaping the future of college athletics overseen by the NCAA, sparking debate that could also affect high school athletes...

The Kansas Legislature has recently passed a bill known as “Bell-to-Bell, No Cell,” which limits cellphone use for students during the school day. The bill has been sent to Laura Kelly the governor...

On Friday, March 6, the Kansas Senate passed new legislation that will affect all students in the Auburn-Washburn school district. In a bi-partisan effort the Senate passed a ban on students being able...

This past Wednesday, the WRHS Air Force JROTC unit underwent its unit wide inspection. Regional Director Colonel Sanders was on site to evaluate whether the corps is meeting the required standards.  The...

When we think about sports legends, we usually picture trophies, championships, and highlight reels. But some athletes have changed much more than just the scoreboard. Throughout history, Black athletes...

Black History Month began as a weeklong celebration created in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History to promote the study of African American history,...

Every year, in January, high school cheer teams across the country attend NCA High School Nationals to compete against the best of the best in hopes of achieving a national title. As WRHS has been a consistent...

Congratulations to the 15 students who received recognition for their work at the 2026 Regional Scholastic Art Show in Wichita. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation's longest-running,...