Washington Elementary School

Way to go Dolphins! Success on the track at the All City 5th grade meet!

5th Grade All City Track Meet was a success!

At this morning's KinderCamp we welcomed our newest Dolphins to Washington who will start this coming August!

Thank you PTA for a great Ninja Day event!

Washington families: Tom Olson will serve as Washington's new principal, beginning this fall! Tom has been the assistant principal at Franklin Elementary School for the last five years. Before that, his administrative experience was at Mayo High School, where he served as the lead principal. He was also a K-12 physical education teacher in Rochester before becoming an administrator. Tom has experience working with districtwide option programs and student support service programs. While there are many similarities between his current location and Washington, Tom looks forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff at Washington. Tom will begin his new position on July 1 and offer opportunities for a meet and greet before the new school year. Please help us welcome Tom to the Washington family!

We celebrated our Washington Alumni and Graduates of 2025! It was so great to see you all in the building again!

Congratulations to this week's Dolphins of the Week! Ethan, Hank, Ari, Jinan, Amelia, Elia, Mason, Mira, Jacob, King, Lianna, Asa, Emmitt, and Will

G Day on our End of the Year alphabet countdown! Glow party!

Thank you to author Mary Bleckwehl for coming to Washington to share her passion for writing children's books!

Staff Appreciation Week! More to come this week!

Staff Appreciation Week from our PTA! More to come later this week!

Congratulations to our Dolphins of the Week! Jack, Bruce, Ellie, Mia, Clara, Macy, Wyatt, Hattie, Noah, Yaser, Golsom, Eli, Raegan, Henry, Dexter, Madison, Jacob, and Braelynn

Congratulations to our 4th grade Math Masters! All your hard work has paid off!

Congratulations to our Washington 5th grade Math Masters! Bringing back some hardware! Fact Drill Sophia - 5th place Estelle - 17th place Individual Sophia - 1st place Nicholas - 9th place Team Washington Blue (Estelle, Katherine, Nicholas, Simon, and Sophia) - 1st place!

Congrats to our Dolphins of the Week! Thank you to Texas Roadhouse, Bowlocity, Applebees and Buffalo Wild Wings! Lilia, George, Allie, Ela, Izzy, Titus, Muzan, Sophia, Asher, Jeremy, Jordi, Connor, Karson, and Evan

More from our Washington Science Fair!

Annual Washington Science Fair! Over 146 participants and 106 projects! Well done Washington! Way to represent.

Congratulations to the Dolphins of the Week! Olive, John, Norabella, Chanmonica, William, Emma, Maryama, Charlie, Davina, Jetsyn, Nicholas and Eddy

Washington Elementary Social Worker Bonnie Kessen was honored at a school-wide assembly for National School Social Workers Week. Oh! We also gave her a GOAT Award. Bonnie provides excellent mental health services to students. Bonnie is a consistent leader and role model in our department. She is always willing to volunteer and engage in strengthening services and best practices not only in her practice but also within her school building and the social work department. Bonnie's school social work services are innovative, thoughtful, evidence based, and supportive to students, families, and those she works with. Bonnie has dedicated over 15 years to RPS, making a profound impact at Washington, Gibbs, and Gage elementary schools, as well as supporting older students at Von Wald. With unwavering dedication, she has been a steadfast advocate for students, families, and colleagues, always championing their needs. Her commitment to professional growth and excellence as a school social worker has not only strengthened her own expertise but has also uplifted those around her. As a leader on her team, Bonnie has consistently upheld the highest ethical standards, embraced best practices, and shared her invaluable insight to drive meaningful change. Her dedication has left a lasting mark on the schools and the lives she has touched. We are deeply grateful for all she has done! Bonnie is such a dedicated elementary school social worker, pours her heart into supporting every child who walks through our doors, but she holds a special place for those who tend to have challenges at school. Whether it’s a student who's battle unsettling feelings, facing challenges outside of school, or stumbling to keep up in class, she is their unwavering advocate, offering a listening ear, a reassuring smile, and the tools they need to succeed. She works tirelessly to ensure each child feels seen, valued, and capable, collaborating with teachers, families and community outreach to create a nurturing environment where all students can thrive. Check out her GOAT video on our Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Hxcon4V2x/