As we all look forward to Thanksgiving, unfortunately, we all also have COVID-19 and flu season on our minds. Despite this week’s increase in cases and contacts which led to a temporary move online for grades 9-12, we have been fortunate this year to date with our low numbers of cases on campus. With more indoor time ahead, however, we continue to work to make our facility safer.

One step was the installation of Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization systems in Sykes Hall and in the gym. These systems provide constant purification of the air in the areas. Another simple step we have taken is to keep windows open in each classroom to increase the circulation and interchange of the air in the classrooms which has been shown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Washington School is committed to working together with our community to ensure the health and safety of every student and faculty member. 


Jeff Pinnow, Head of School
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Tireless Teacher Award
Sarah Kaplan is a graduate of St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, and holds a masters degree in English education from Delta State University. She is a senior class sponsor and is deeply involved in all the big events of the senior year including the Senior Showcase, Read more...
WS Shooting Team
Our team had its inaugural Fall Qualifier Shoot at McIvor Shooting Facility in Sardis on November 11. The Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program (MSSP), sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, is a team-based, youth development program that uses the shotgun sports of 5-Stand, Skeet, and Sporting Clays to instill life skills such as discipline, safety, teamwork, ethics, self-confidence, and other life values. The program utilizes these disciplines to teach hunting skills through the safe use of hunting equipment, including firearms, and their relationship to hunting situations.
Upcoming Events

November 17
Washington at IA (BB)
7th G &B,JV, V
Games begin at 3:00

November 19
Washington at Riverside (BB)
Canceled due to Western Line Schools closing campuses.

November 20
2nd Grade Thanksgiving Play. Please bring a canned good!

Washington at Porters Chapel
(S), V, 3:00
Switched to away game in Vicksburg

Enjoy Thanksgiving break! November 23 - 27.
Students and Athlete of the week
On Veterans' Day last week, our 5th grade students read the letters they wrote to our veterans. The video uplink was not ready for the Veterans' Day newsletter, but we want to make sure everyone had a chance to see it!
#WeAreWashington
Our new Washington School stickers are coming home with your child this week. Show your support for WS by putting on your car. We will have a social media contest during the Thanksgiving holidays. Post a picture with your family and the sticker on your car and use the hashtag for a chance to win fun prizes. Some of the categories will include longest distance traveled and best beach picture, and our judges will award more so use your creativity!
Support the PTO by purchasing a holiday ham. Clint Williams and his crew will smoke the hams, and they will be delivered to the school December 14th - 16th. They are perfect for freezing and corporate gifts. Be sure to reserve your ham and send your payment by December 7th. The cost is $40 per ham.
It's not too late to enter the "No Shave November" Contest sponsored by Beta Club. Send $10 to Frankie England or Henry Potter. Contest is open to students and fathers. Prizes will be awarded to Best and Worst Beard. All proceeds will go to Arms of Mercy.