Washington Elementary School

Today's Hornet Highlight shines a light on Jorie Yarber, our cafeteria manager. Jorie joined our hive about a year ago. Her work is essential to the healthy functioning of our school. As adults we know how much hard work goes into feeding so many people each day. No matter how busy she is, she takes the time to stop and gently cares for our kids. Thank you, Jorie, for nourishing our students with kindness and care. You make us all feel well looked after. We are so grateful.

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Welcome back, Hornets! We can't wait for more opportunities to learn together. Recently, our 4th graders had a great time in the STEM lab exploring our watershed model. Students learned about how pollution can affect the watershed and discussed ways to keep it clean. They were really engaged in observing how water flows and in understanding the importance of protecting our waterways.#WarsawUnites

Washington 6th graders enjoyed rafting down Grassy Creek and discussed what lands and water sheds. We love joining with the community for enhanced learning opportunities like these! #WarsawUnites

Washington STEM Academy would like to congratulate the following 5th grade students for these academic achievements this year. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. #WarsawInspires 5th Grade Mrs. Guilford’s class: Josiah Alcala Blue - Reading, Science, and P. E. Edraya Allen - Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, P. E., and Library Claire Brauchla - Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Library Charlotte Everitt - Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Library Connor Green - Reading, Writing, Science, and Social Studies Ariana Greenwood - Reading, and Science Hunter Jacquay - Science Skyanne Kuhn - Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Music Elliana Meade - Reading, Writing, Science, Math, and Social Studies Sophia Peters - Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Citizenship, Music, and Art Layla Roush - Science Hayden Routson - Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Damien Uriostegue - Science and Citizenship Bryan Vasquez Godinez - Citizenship Caleb Watson - Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Music Nathan White - Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Hudson Woodling - Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Jasper Wooten - Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Citizenship Deacon Zello - Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Art Ms. Slone’s class: Emma Adair - Reading, Science, Math, and Social Studies Eleanor Ammons - Library Isabella Benitez - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Aubree Blackburn - Reading, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies, Destan Bradley - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizen, Music, and P. E. Isaac Burnworth - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Kinley Clark - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Nicholas England - Science, Math, and Citizenship Brandon Garcia Alavez - Citizenship Ariella Gomora - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Art Jaxon Green - Science, Math, and Music Opheliah Ibarra - Science, Math, and Social Studies Vincent Jacoby - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Art Beckett Lehman - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Natalie Meyer - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, Music, and Art Zander Neal - Reading, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Allison Townsend - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Library Aimie Valencia - Reading, Science, Math, and Social Studies Evelyn Valtierrez - Reading, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Mrs. Tucker’s Class Ken Anderson - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Art Walker Clevenger - Reading, Science, and Social Studies Jaisa Enciso - Reading, English, Science, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Library Bali Ewert - Reading, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Brantlee Fuller - Reading , English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Music Emmett Grimm - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Orion Harris - Reading English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Adaleyna Johnson - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Music, and P. E. Pendo Kenyatta - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Charlotte Minear - Reading, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Finley Owens - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Library Jaxon Rivera - Reading, Science, Citizenship, and P. E. Aubrey Smith - Reading and Science Jaden Thompson - Reading, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Jesus Valdez Roque - Citizenship Leyla Vera - Reading and English Alice White - Reading and Science Jane Zollinger - Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, Music, and Art

Washington STEM Academy would like to congratulate the following 6th grade students for the academic achievements this year. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. #WarsawInspires 6th Grade Mrs. Ryman’s Class Emayah Allen - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Emma Blackburn - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Cailynn Carmien - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Alexia Chaffins - Math and Music Jabnel Colon Lasanta - Reading and P. E. Harley Cotterman - Science Hallie Culver - Reading, Writing & English, Math, Science, Math, Social Studies Cattleya Garcia - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Cailynn Carmien - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Aarian Hahn - Reading and Math Madison Hall - Math Brayden Helser - Reading, Writing & English, Science Math, Social Studies, and Library Owen Huffer - Reading and Math Mia Juarez - Romero - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Victoria Juarez - Torres - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Annabella Kellogg - Math and Music Cooper Nafziger - Writing & English, and Music Brenna Overman - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Music, Art, P. E., and Library Collin Robertson - Reading, Math, and Art Shasadi Romo - Science Piper Skeans - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Lucas Snyder - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Quinn Turner - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship Milo Yarnelle - Reading and Math Mrs. Stiers’ Class Lucas Allison - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Landon Bailey - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Calvin Brauchla - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Music Ezra Burden - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Music Emma Clevenger - Writing & English Landon Creighton- Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Eden Hepler- Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Aarav Jena - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Art Violet Kesler - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Music Clara Meyer - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Music and P. E. Fareed Sultan Mohammed - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and P. E. Julissa Osoria- Writing and English Josue Ramirez - Reading, Math, and Library Makayla Reiff - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Library Kinley Sleighter- Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Isaac Smith - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Jalen Tash - Math Bjorn Wessels - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Elle White - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Art Claire Zollinger - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies

Washington STEM Academy would like to congratulate the following 6th grade students for the academic achievements this year. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. #WarsawInspires 6th Grade Mr. Kuhn’s Class Rylee Adams - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Harper Arndell - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Citizenship Jayden Atkins - Reading, Science, and Music Jonathan Baker - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and P. E. Desman England - Math Zander England - Science Bayleigh Garber - Writing & English, and Math Sundown Garza - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Saul Harmon - Reading, Writing & English, Science, and Math Nolan Howett - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Music Chevi Hurley - Reading, Writing & English, Science, and Math Tiergan Irvine - Writing & English Braxton Manns - Reading Edie Mock - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and P. E. Hadley Prater - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Music Lucas Rhoades - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Art and Library Lillian Shields - Reading Jaxon Stephens - Reading Marlie Walcott - Reading, Writing & English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Art, and Library Ariana Wieringa - Reading, Writing & English, and Math Mrs. Hartle’s Class Daniela Alvarez - Science and Math Trenton Branam - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Kayleyah Bustamante - Writing, English, and Math Owen Casey - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and P. E. Layla Corral - Science and Math Nash Furbee - Writing, English, Science, and Math Joseph Gonzaelz - Science Michael Haverstock - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Braxton Koos - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math and Social Studies Ryker Lackey - Writing, English, Science, and Math Jaime Martinez - Writing, English, and Science Montzerrat Martinez - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizen, and Library Wyatt Paton - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Music, and Art Andrew Pearson - Science, Math, and Music Alida Rodriguez - Romero - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Art, and P.E. Connor Savage - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Jaime Martinez- Science, Math, and Social Studies Brayden Wallace - Reading, Math, and Social Studies Paisley Waltz - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Citizen, and Music Lauri Wysong - Reading, Writing, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Music, and Library

We ended with the best day of the year, Field Day! Thank you to all of our staff, parent volunteers, and our PTO for making this day special for our students. And that's a wrap on the 24-25 school year. We'll see you back here on August 8th ! Have a fantastic and safe summer, Hornets!

We've had the honor of guiding them through half of their school years - the foundational years. We've watched them grow from adorable Kindergarteners into young men and women ready to write their next chapters. It is bittersweet to send them off to the middle school. We've made wonderful memories together, but we know that they'll carry their Hornet roots with pride and represent us well. So Class of 2031, we'll always be your cheerleaders and fans. We'll be watching with pride as you branch out, develop your skills, and prepare to make an even bigger impact on your community and the world. Once a Hornet, always a Hornet. Go be great! #WarsawInspires

Washington STEM Academy would like to congratulate the following 6th grade students for achieving Honor Roll this year. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. #WarsawInspires First Quarter High Honors: Rylee Adams, Emayah Allen, Lucas Allison, Harper Arndell, Landon Bailey, Jonathan Baker, Kylie Bodiker, Trenton Branam, Ezra Burden, Cailynn Carmien, Owen Casey, Hallie Culver, Nash Furbee, Sundown Garza, Michael Haverstock, Eden Hepler, Nolan Howett, Aarav Jena, Braxton Koos, Clara Meyer, Fareed Sultan Mohammed, Edie Mock, Brenna Overman, Hadley Prater, Wyatt Paton, Lucas Rhoades, Piper Skeans, Kinley Sleighter, Isaac Smith, Quinn Turner, Marlie Walcott, Bjorn Wessels, Claire Zollinger Honors: Emma Blackburn, Calvin Brauchla, Landon Creighton, Brayden Helser, Owen Huffer, Chevy Hurley, Victoria Juarez-Torres, Violet Kesler, Ryker Lackey, Ethan Payton, Makayla Reiff, Collin Robertson, Alida Rodriguez, Connor Savage, Lucas Snyder, Jaxon Stephens, Paisley Waltz Second Quarter High Honors: Rylee Adams, Lucas Allison, Harper Arndell, Jonathan Baker, Kylie Bodiker, Trenton Branam, Ezra Burden, Cailynn Carmien, Owen Casey, Landon Creighton, Hallie Culver, Sundown Garza, Michael Haverstock, Eden Hepler, Nolan Howett, Aarav Jena, Violet Kesler, Braxton Koos, Clara Meyer, Fareed Sultan Mohammed, Brenna Overman, Wyatt Paton, Hadley Prater, Kinley Sleighter, Quinn Turner, Marlie Walcott, Bjorn Wessels, Claire Zollinger Honors: Emayah Allen, Landon Bailey, Emma Blackburn, Calvin Brauchla, Nash Furbee, Saul Harmon, Brayden Helser, Chevy Hurley, Montzerrat Martinez, Mia Juarez-Romero, Victoria Juarez-Torres, Edie Mock, Makayla Reiff, Collin Robertson, Alida Rodriguez-Romero, Connor Savage, Piper Skeans, Isaac Smith, Lucas Snyder, Paisley Waltz, Elle White Third Quarter High Honors: Rylee Adams, Emayah Allen, Lucas Allison, Harper Arndell, Landon Bailey, Jonathan Baker, Emma Blackburn, Kylie Bodiker, Trenton Branam, Ezra Burden, Cailynn Carmien, Owen Casey, Landon Creighton, Hallie Culver, Sundown Garza, Michael Haverstock, Eden Hepler, Nolan Howett, Aarav Jena, Violet Kesler, Montzerrat Martinez, Clara Meyer, Edie Mock, Fareed Sultan Mohammed, Brenna Overman, Piper Skeans, Kinley Sleighter, Isaac Smith, Quinn Turner, Marlie Walcott, Paisley Waltz, Bjorn Wessels, Claire Zollinger Honors: Calvin Brauchla, Saul Harmon, Brayden Helser, Mia Juarez-Romero, Victoria Juarez-Torres, Wyatt Paton, Hadley Prater, Makayla Reiff, Lucas Rhoades, Alida Rodriguez Romero, Connor Savage, Elle White, Lauri Wysong Fourth Quarter High Honors: Rylee Adams, Emayah Allen, Harper Arndell, Landon Bailey, Jonathan Baker, Kylie Bodiker, Trenton Branam, Ezra Burden, Cailynn Carmien, Owen Casey, Hallie Culver, Sundown Garza, Michael Haverstock, Eden Hepler, Nolan Howett, Aarav Jena, Violet Kesler, Braxton Koos, Clara Meyer, Fareed Sultan Mohammed, Brenna Overman, Piper Skeans, Kinley Sleighter, Quinn Turner, Bjorn Wessels Honors: Lucas Allison, Emma Blackburn, Calvin Brauchla, Harley Cotterman, Landon Creighton, Nash Furbee, Joseph Gonzalez, Brayden Helser, Owen Huffer, Mia Juarez-Romero, Victoria Juarez-Torres, Montzerrat Martinez, Edie Mock, Wyatt Paton, Hadley Prater, Makayla Reiff, Lucas Rhoades, Alida Rodriguez-Romero, Connor Savage, Isaac Smith, Lucas Snyder, Marlie Walcott, Paisley Waltz, Elle White, Lauri Wysong, Claire Zollinger

Washington STEM Academy would like to congratulate the following 5th grade students for achieving Honor Roll this year. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. #WarsawInspires 5TH GRADE: First Quarter High Honors: Ken Anderson, Isabella Benitez, Aubree Blackburn, Destan Bradley, Charlotte Everitt, Ariella Gomora, Vincent Jacoby, Skyanne Kuhn, Natalie Meyer, Finley Owens, Hayden Routson, Allison Townsend, Hudson Woodling, Deacon Zello Honors: Emma Adair, Kinley Clark, Jaisa Enciso, Bali Ewert, Brantlee Fuller, Connor Green, Emmett Grimm, Orion Harris, Adaleyna Johnson, Pendo Kenyatta, Beckett Lehman, ElliAnna Meade, Zander Neal, Sophia Peters, Jaxon Rivera, Jaden Thompson, Aimie Valencia, Evelyn Valtierrez, Caleb Watson, Jasper Wooten, Jane Zollinger Second Quarter High Honors: Ken Anderson, Charlotte Everitt, Natalie Meyer, Finley Owens, Allison Townsend, Deacon Zello Honors: Aubree Blackburn, Destan Bradley, Claire Brauchla, Kinley Clark, Bali Ewert, Brantlee Fuller, Ariella Gomora, Emmett Grimm, Orion Harris, Vincent Jacoby, Adaleyna Johnson, Pendo Kenyatta, Skyanne Kuhn, Zander Neal, Hayden Routson, Jaden Thompson, Evelyn Valencia, Caleb Watson, Hudson Woodling, Jane Zollinger Third Quarter High Honors: Destan Bradley, Claire Brauchla, Isaac Burnworth, Charlotte Everitt, Ariella Gomora, Skyanne Kuhn, Natalie Meyer, Finley Owens, Allison Townsend, Hudson Woodling, Deacon Zello Honors: Ken Anderson, Isabella Benitez, Aubree Blackburn, Kinley Clark, Walker Clevenger, Brantlee Fuller, Emmett Grimm, Orion Harris, Pendo Kenyatta, Beckett Lehman, ElliAnna Meade, Charlotte Minear, Zander Neal, Hayden Routson, Jaden Thompson, Evelyn Valtierrez, Caleb Watson, Jane Zollinger Fourth Quarter High Honors: Ken Anderson, Isaac Burnworth, Charlotte Everitt, Ariella Gomora, Natalie Meyer, Pendo Kenyatta, Finley Owens, Hudson Woodling Honors: Isabella Benitez, Aubree Blackburn, Destan Bradley, Claire Brauchla, Kinley Clark, Bali Ewert, Emmett Grimm, Orion Harris, Vincent Jacoby, Adaleyna Johnson, Beckett Lehman, Skyanne Kuhn, Hayden Routson, Allison Townsend, Evelyn Valtierrez, Nathan White, Deacon Zello, Jane Zollinger

Due to the weather forecast for Tuesday, the 2nd grade field trip to the zoo will be moved to Thursday, May 22, 2025. All other departure and arrival times and instructions will remain the same. Looking forward to sharing this zoo experience with your 2nd grader on Thursday, May 22nd!

Eleven Washington and Madison 5th graders participated in a Jr. Riverwatch program. They spent the day at Eagle Creek with Dylan Allison from the IN Dept. of Environmental Management who led the study. Students dug deeper into water testing and macroinvertebrate identification. #WarsawInspires

Washington's Girls Who Code club had an End-of-the-Year breakfast to celebrate their learning with parents. Dr. Julia Porter presented about the club and the importance of elementary girls being introduced to Computer Science. Derek Pike also talked about how coding is being taught in grade K-6 at Washington. #WarsawInspires

Washington 4th graders just completed an Engineering project. Students had to design a tool to reach and retrieve keys that were place about 8 ft high in the STEM Lab. Then they presented their projects and advertisements to Engineers from Johnson & Johnson for feedback. Staff from J&J also talked about various careers in their industry! Special Thank you to J&J for your time! #WarsawInspires

Today we'd like to acknowledge our school's nurse, Mr. Heinsman. He offers a calm, caring presence when students may not be feeling their best, or have a medical need. He is quick to see through to the real issue and offer practical advice and comfort. We are so grateful for his commitment to the health and well-being of our students. Thank you, Mr. Heinsman for your dedication. You make a difference in our school. We appreciate how well you take care of us! #WarsawInspires

Washington Kindergarten studied The Three Little Pigs with their Fairytale PBL. Students engineered little houses out of popsicle sticks and clay. Then the BIG BAD WOLF came and tried to BLOW their houses down! #Warsawinspires

Washington 1st grade visited Cherry Creek. They looked for macroinvertebrates in the creek, studied them, went bird watching, and played on the playground.....and the weather was great!