Washington High School Archive

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Loyal Warrior Supporters! 💙❤️
We love our community! To better serve all of our followers, we are moving our official Facebook presence to a brand-new page.

Here’s what you need to know:

What happens to this page? This account has been renamed Washington High School Archive. Don't worry—all of our past posts, memories, and celebrations will stay right here for you to look back on!

Where do I go for new updates? All future news, events, and student highlights will be posted on our new page.

👉 Follow our new page here: Washington High School

📸 Bonus! With this update, we are also launching on Instagram! You can now follow us on Insta for real-time updates and photos:

We are so grateful for our community and the constant support you show our Warriors. Help us spread the word, hit that follow button, and we’ll see you on the new page!

Congratulations to our All-Conference and All-Metro Softball Award recipients! Your hard work, dedication, and outstanding performances throughout the season have earned this well-deserved recognition. We are proud of your accomplishments and the way you represented Washington Softball. Congratulations

Congratulations to our All-Conference and All-Metro Baseball Award recipients! Your hard work, dedication, and outstanding performances throughout the season have earned this well-deserved recognition. We are proud of your accomplishments and the way you represented Washington Baseball. Congratulations

Spotted in our Performing Arts parking lot! Looks like our Washington HS Performing Arts parent volunteers have been busy raising money to help our kids make great memories!! What an exciting way to head into the 26-27 school year!

Interested in a health-care career? Can you get to Anamosa on August 10?

Join the FREE UnityPoint Health Career Camp:

A FREE healthcare career camp to explore roles in nursing, lab, EMS, and more! UnityPoint Health team members will share their experience and how students can prepare for a career in healthcare. Lunch is provided. Register before August 3!

UnityPoint Health Career Camp Join us for a free healthcare career camp to explore roles in nursing, lab, EMS, and more! UnityPoint Health team members will share their experience and how students can prepare for a career in healthcare. Lunch is provided.

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Athletic registration for the 2026–27 school year is now OPEN!

If your Warrior plans to compete in athletics this year, now is the time to register through Bound so they're ready for the first day of practice. https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/crwashington

Don't wait until the last minute—check it off your list today and get your student-athlete ready for another great year of Warrior athletics!

Go Warriors! 💙❤️

The Washington community is heartbroken to share the loss of one of our beloved teachers, Sophie Pionek.

For the past four years, Sophie served in our Social Studies Department, leaving an extraordinary impact on our students, staff, and school community. Her passing is far too soon and completely unexpected, and our hearts are with everyone who knew and loved her.

Sophie's heart was fully devoted to serving students. She worked tirelessly to help every student grow, believing deeply in their potential and encouraging them to become the very best versions of themselves. She was also a wonderful colleague who celebrated the successes of others, supported our shared goals, and genuinely cared for the people and families around her.

A beloved teacher, coach, sponsor, leadership advocate, and friend, Sophie invested herself wholeheartedly in growing people well. She was an exceptional AP World History teacher whose expertise earned her selection as a College Board AP Reader.

As advisor of our Academic Decathlon team, she led students to the state competition and coached them to earn more than a dozen individual medals during her time at Washington. Through Amnesty International, she inspired students to raise awareness and funds in support of political prisoners around the world. She also helped organize Jamnesty, Washington's annual garage band competition, giving students a creative outlet to use music as a force for awareness, advocacy, and positive change.

Sophie embodied what it means to be a Warrior. Despite her brief time at WHS, her passion, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others have left a legacy that will continue to shape Washington High School for years to come.

She was a Warrior through and through, and we will miss her beyond words.

Please keep Sophie's family, friends, students, and all who were touched by her life in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

💙❤️ Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior


https://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/obituaries/sophia-sophie-pionek

Congratulations to the Warriors selected for the Leadership for Five Seasons class of 2027. You are going to learn so much and we are proud to have you represent the Warriors on this leadership journey!

Landon Hayes
Leo Appleby-Sparrow
Lewis Foster
Phoebe Prince
Todd Barker

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is thrilled to formally announce the Youth Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) Class of 2027!

Each year, 35 students from 8 metro-area high schools are selected to step outside the classroom one Wednesday a month during their junior year to explore careers, connect with peers, and hear from local leaders while learning about the history, industries, and challenges of our region.
Huge thanks to the school counselors who support this program and to our sponsors: Hills Bank (Presenting Sponsor), Collins Aerospace (Supporting Sponsor) and Big Grove Brewery (Catering Sponsor).

Congratulations to Lily Belle Barker! 🎉
Lily is a true example of what it means to be a Warrior—excelling on the court, on the links, and in the classroom. Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to success in every arena have earned her recognition as a finalist for Iowa's High School Female Athlete of the Year!
We're incredibly proud of all Lily has accomplished. Way to go, Lily! ❤️💙🤍