When students arrive at Washburn Rural Middle School this fall, they will encounter more than just the usual changes that come with a new academic year. In addition to advancing to a new grade level and...

Emma Gibson a student on SWAT team cuts a piece paper to create a Valentine’s card on February 6 during a Circle of Friends meeting.

New Year's Day is the most popular time of the year for people to get a “fresh start” in life. Some people's goals are to lose weight, while others hope to spend more time with family and friends....

On Dec. 4, Porter Hamm throws a wrestler from Junction City “I do wrestling because wrestling is super cool and wrestling is good conditioning.”Hamm said.

On Nov. 18, 7th grader Dominik Burns poses while pinning his opponent to celebrate the win at Washburn Rural Middle School to win the match.

Coach Short gives a speech before the matches start on Nov. 18th, Short said“I started coaching wrestling to share my passion and knowledge for the sport with others. It allows me to impact people's...

On Aug. 12, the eighth grade cheer squad pumps up the crowd with a timeout cheer at the WRMS vs. Junction football game.

On Oct. 3, Abby Calvert, Reese Elliott, and Abi McGuire watch the football game at WRMS. Eighth grade cheerleader, Abby Calvert says, “I did cheer again this year because it was fun and I liked meeting...

On Oct. 31 Hadley Rosenbaum waves to the crowd after she tumbles at the WRMS girls basketball game. “My favorite thing about cheer is tumbling. I love getting to do flips in front of the student and...

8th grade volleyball player Kinley Frost serves the ball to the opposing team, during a match against Emporia Middle School at WRMS on September 12.