Blue Jay Bulletin - December 2021
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.
Winter Break
A reminder there will be no school for students December 20 through January 2 for the Winter Break. December 20 and 21 will be staff professional development days. Students return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022.
On The Spot SDOW:
Amy Brinkmann and Joe Goodman
On the Spot SDOW will highlight, at random, two employees a month from Certified Staff and Support Staff from the School District of Washington. The purpose is to recognize and acknowledge the outstanding professionals we have in our District who are leading the way for our students.

The December 2021 On the Spot SDOW recipients are Amy Brinkmann and Joe Goodman. Brinkmann is a kindergarten teacher at Augusta Elementary. Goodman is a maintenance specialist in the Buildings and Grounds department.
Homeyer Precision Manufacturing Makes Donation To SDOW Robotics Program
Supporting the School District of Washington’s STEM Robotics and Automation program, Homeyer Precision Manufacturing in Marthasville made a donation of $1,700 to help the program with the tools and equipment needed to get it started.

The Robotics and Automation program is an expansion of the SDOW’s BUILD Academy (Building Unique and Innovative Learning by Design) in preparing students to be career ready following their education in the SDOW.
Washington Middle School Teacher Alicia Feldmann Wins Outstanding Mathematics Educator Award
Washington Middle School math instructor Alicia Feldmann recently was nominated and won the MCTM (Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Middle School Outstanding Mathematics Educator Award.

The award was established to recognize individuals who have given time, energy, and expertise to benefit the organization and to promote the improvement of math education across the state of Missouri.
Washington Girls Basketball Coach Doug Light Reaches 600 Career Victories
Washington High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Doug Light reached a major coaching career milestone on Tuesday evening, November 23.

Light reached 600 career victories with the Lady Jays’ 43-30 home win over Pacific on Tuesday, November 23. He was recognized for his milestone prior to Washington’s home game against Union on Tuesday, November 30, where Washington Activities Director Bill Deckelman presented him with the game ball, which was engraved to mark his 600th career victory.
Augusta Elementary Students Selected to Honor Choir
Three students from Augusta Elementary were selected to be part of the Southwest American Choral Directors Association (SWACDA) 5-6-7 Treble Honor Choir.

Students selected were sixth-graders Thurman Cook and Daphne Bohrmann and fifth-grader Daniel Meadows.
Hometown Heroes Tour Passes Through Washington Middle School, High School
To celebrate Veterans Day, a Hometown Heroes Tour took place on Thursday, November 11. The event was spearheaded by staff at St. Francis Borgia High School with the help of Washington High School math instructor Jaime Opfer.
Washington High School Outdoor Wrestling Meet
What a way to kick off the winter sports season at Washington High School.

For the first time in school history and for the first time in the area, the Washington wrestling program hosted an outdoor meet at Jim Scanlan Stadium on Friday, November 19. The event was called, “Scrappin at Scanlan Stadium.”
Labadie Elementary Holds Food Drive
Labadie Elementary recently held a food drive to benefit those in need.

The food drive was organized by the sixth-grade Kindness Committee at Labadie Elementary to help collect non-perishable items for Thanksgiving.
Washington High School Brick Fundraiser
Washington High School is offering the community to build your legacy by purchasing a commemorative inscribed brick to be permanently placed on the pavilion at Scanlan Stadium.

Bricks can honor your children, family members, or even your own athletic or academic career at Washington High School.
WHS Softball Recognized By County Commission, Board of Education
The Washington High School Class 4 State Champion softball team was recognized by both the Franklin County Commission and the School District of Washington’s Board of Education on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 16 and 17, respectively.
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart's 100 Day Report
Dr. Jennifer Kephart, School District of Washington Superintendent, reached 100 days in her new role in mid-November of 2021.

Kephart already has been able to build relationships with leaders, teachers, staff, parents, and the community during her time as superintendent.
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