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At Minneapolis Washburn High School, we encourage all our students to strive for academic excellence

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09/05/2026

We welcomed the Washburn High School Class of 2030 (That is not a typo.) on September 2, 2026. Students got their Chromebooks, found their lockers, figured out how to do the Washburn "W," and learned what it means to be a Washburn Miller including Miller PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Determnation and Excellence. After the 9th grade Orientation all students were invited to our Welcome Back Night where they learned about clubs and activities on the mall.

08/24/2026

Reminder to support the Washburn Girls Volleyball Team at their Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, in the main parking lot on 50th street.

08/20/2026

Join us for a day of golf, competition, and community on Saturday, September 26 at Hiawatha Golf Course while supporting the Washburn Boys Basketball program. Every foursome, sponsorship, and donation helps provide opportunities that develop our student-athletes both on and off the court.

Registration link:
https://www.washburnboysbasketball.com/golf-tournament

08/17/2026

Freshman Orientation and Welcome Night - Sept. 2

Freshman Orientation - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
2:00-4:30 pm We expect ALL 9th graders to attend! If you are dropping off a student use Door 3 on 49th street; if student is walking/biking, come to Door 10. Students taking the bus may enter either door depending on where the bus drops them off. Students will receive class schedules, attend 1st and 4th hour classes so they know where they are going in the morning & for lunch, and also meet classmates and teachers.
2:00-3:00 pm. Optional new parent Q & A - Nervous about high school? Come hear from current parents and ask questions.

Welcome Night for ALL WHS students & families: September 2
4:30-6:30pm (come any time) - students will pick up schedules and Chromebooks. Info will be available about all the opportunities at WHS for students and families.
5:30-6:00 pm New Family Orientation from Principal Alisha Raabe in the auditorium.

08/07/2026

We are delighted to introduce you to our new principal, Dr. Alisha Raabe!

Here is a message from Dr. Raabe:

I am beyond excited for the opportunity to join the amazing Washburn community. In my short time here, I’ve already noticed what a special place this is, and I look forward to becoming an active member of such a caring and passionate school community.

Prior to being named Principal at Washburn, I spent my career in education with the Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, WI. Most recently, I served as an Assistant Principal at La Follette High School, where I was also the Athletic Director. Before transitioning into administration, I taught Biology, Chemistry, and science classes for multilingual learners. I truly love being a school administrator and thrive on getting to know our students, staff, and families to ensure everyone’s high school experience is a positive one.

You could say I’m a Badger in Gopher country! My degrees are all from the University of Wisconsin–Madison: a BS in Biology and Italian, an MS in Curriculum and Instruction, an MS in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. While I’ve been a lifelong Badger (and will always love the Packers!), I’m excited to cheer on and follow local teams.

Having recently relocated to Minneapolis, I am thrilled to explore the city and call it home. Outside of school, I have a husband and a two-year-old son, and I’m looking forward to building wonderful memories with them in this next chapter of our lives.

This is going to be a great school year and I am grateful to be a part of it! Go Millers!

07/16/2026

Three Washburn orchestra students just returned from Sydney, Australia and New Zealand from a tour with GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony). Clara Leslie, Sidney Sen, and Ava Ericson, where they were able to perform at the Sydney Opera House.

We sold out of yearbooks at the end of the school year. We ordered more, and they have arrived. Let john.mccreary@mpls.k...

06/29/2026

We sold out of yearbooks at the end of the school year. We ordered more, and they have arrived. Let [email protected] know if you want to purchase one.

06/19/2026

We just completed the first of six weeks of the 2026 Washburn Athletic Leadership Academy (WALA), a summer athletic program at Washburn High School designed for student-athletes focusing on:
• Mindfulness and Leadership training
• Strength and Sports training
• Nutrition education

06/18/2026

Looking for piano lessons this summer? I am Lily Holen, a rising senior at Southwest High School, and I am extremely passionate about teaching piano! I am hoping to start teaching free piano lessons as a way to give back to my community and prepare for a minor in music in college. Thank you for considering me!

06/14/2026

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
The Washburn High School Girls Ultimate Frisbee team secured the national title Saturday, June 13, 2026 by beating top-ranked South Eugene, Oregon. Congratulations to the girls and coaches who pushed themselves to the edge playing six games in two days in the heat and wind at the High School National Invitational held in Salem, Oregon!

https://ultiworld.com/2026/06/13/high-school-national-invite-2026-day-1-recap-girls-div/

Address

201 West 49th Street
Minneapolis, MN
55419

Telephone

+16126683400

Website

http://washburn.mpschools.org/

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