Daily Bulletin
Washington High School Bulletin for Saturday, November 29, 2025
Thanksgiving Break WCSD will be on Thanksgiving break starting at 1:20 on Wednesday, November 26, and school will resume on Tuesday, December 2nd.
Parent Teacher Conferences Washington High School will have parent teachers conferences on Wednesday, December 3rd from 3:45-7:15.
Washington Demon Activities It was an exciting night last night for Washington Demon Activities. Congratulations to Mitchell Zieglowsky as he bowled a perfect 300 game last night. The team also won their match against Burlington. Girls' Basketball won 58-32 over Muscatine last night. Tuesday, December 2nd, is the first home basketball game of the year. Let's pack the gym!
Christina Hixson Award Available The Christina Hixson Opportunity Award provides awards to high school seniors from each of Iowa's counties. These awards are designed to demonstrate Iowa State University's commitment to the student potential that exists in various ways beyond the measures of class rank or standardized test scores. The Christina Hixson program provides each recipient with a half-tuition grants (estimated value of more than $20,000 over eight semesters) to be used at Iowa State University. Applications can be found and submitted online at https://hixson.dso.iastate.edu/ Applications must be submitted online for the Christina Hixson Opportunity Award by January 6, 2026.
KEOKUK FARM BUREAU SEEKING 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS The Keokuk County Farm Bureau scholarship program is accepting applications for the 2026 school year. Two graduating high school students will be chosen to receive the $500 awards with one selected for consideration of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's (IFBF) $2,500 state scholarship, renewable for four years (up to $10,000). Eligibility is reserved for current Iowa Farm Bureau members or their children in good standing with the organization. To be considered, the graduating high school student must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, be involved in extra-curricular activities, and be accepted into an accredited higher education institution, including community colleges and technical schools. To apply, students must demonstrate their leadership and community involvement and describe how they would use a scholarship award to support Iowa Farm Bureau's mission of creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. The application deadline is Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Applications will only be accepted online through the Iowa Farm Bureau portal - Click here to apply today. https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/e2172bd7-e73d-4147-ae8f-384825270e48. To learn more about county scholarship programs, call your local Farm Bureau office - https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/contact
ATTENTION 10th Graders: Do you want to expand your leadership abilities? If the answer is yes, the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) Conference might be right for you. Visit www.hoby.org and/or iahoby.org for more information. See your school counselor for an application by Friday, December 5, 2025.
Scholarship Seniors, please check for an email from Ms. Kuhlman in regards to the Carson Ryan Scholarship that is now open.
Hills Bank and Trust Company Leadership Grants are available to high school juniors in Washington county. Applicants will be evaluated on their involvement in community service and student group activities, work experience, and their high school academic performance, which must include a grade point average of 2.8 or higher. The recipients of this grant will agree to attend a minimum of nine hours of Hills Bank sponsored leadership training during their senior year. Online applications are available at: https://hillsleadershipgrant.awardspring.com/ Application deadline 11:59 pm on March 1, and opens on December 1st.