Blue Jay Bulletin - October 2022
A Bird's Eye View of News From Our District
Kephart Communications
School District of Washington Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart's monthly message to families through videos and podcasts.
Washington High School Homecoming Parade
Washington High School’s Fall Homecoming Parade took place on Thursday afternoon, September 22.

Students in the Homecoming Court along with many different clubs, organizations and fall sports teams at WHS and the School District of Washington were represented in the parade, which began at Main and Cedar and ended at the high school.
WINGS Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
The School District of Washington’s WINGS Educational Foundation inducted its 13th class into the Hall of Honor on Saturday, September 24, at the Washington Elks.

The 2022 honorees were Dr. Erin Blankenship, Alumni Award, Bridgette Kelch, Community Contributor Award, and the late Larry Tobben, Educator Award.
Washington High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Recognized
The Washington High School Athletic Department and the Washington High School Athletic Association presented the second class of the Washington High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The event took place during halftime of Washington’s home varsity football game on Friday, September 2.
South Point Elementary Native Wildflower Garden Creating Monarch Chrysalises, Caterpillars
A native wildflower garden has created quite a buzz at South Point Elementary.

The recently created garden has produced many Monarch caterpillars and chrysalises, which have become a big hit for students and staff.
Cocoa Cafe Open for Business Following Expansion Project
The School District of Washington’s buildings and grounds staff renovated the Cocoa Cafe space at Washington High School over the summer.

Monday, September 12, was the first day Cocoa Café has been open for business for the 2022-23 school year.
Washington School of Practical Nursing Students Awarded Scholarships
Students in the Washington School of Practical Nursing program at Four Rivers Career Center recently were awarded scholarships.

Washington School of Practical Nursing is a post-secondary program that focuses on developing a primary degree of skill in performing bedside nursing care. The health field has a constantly increasing need for skilled nurses and offers a vast number of opportunities.
CAPS Global Business Students Help Set Up Farm to Table Event
CAPS Global Business morning and afternoon classes volunteered on Thursday, September 1, with Downtown Washington, Inc.’s Farm to Table event.

The students helped in a variety of ways of setting up for the event that had 192 people having dinner on Main Street.
WHS Activities Director Bill Deckelman Recognized by NIAAA as Certified Master Athletic Administrator
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Bill Deckelman, Activities Director at Washington High School, has been recognized by this association as a Certified Master Athletic Administrator.
Dave Wells Named First Blue Jay Pride Award Recipient
Dave Wells, custodial supervisor for the School District of Washington, is the first-ever recipient of the Blue Jay Pride Award.

The Blue Jay Pride Award was introduced to recognize and showcase quality SDOW staff and the focus on the District’s core beliefs. Through peer nomination, individuals are able to acknowledge exceptional staff who positively impact the schools, district and community.
Lumen for Parents October 25