Washington Elementary School

10/09/2026

There's no school today due to Teacher Institute. Enjoy the long weekend!

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

The countdown is on! There’s just over a week left to nominate an outstanding PreK-5th grade teacher for a 26-27 Golden Apple Award. Recognize a teacher who makes a difference. Nominations close Oct. 15! https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/

10/05/2026

🥳 Washington celebrated Mrs. Enriquez's birthday with a special video tribute. 🎥 Students had the BEST answers to the questions asked about our amazing Assistant Principal. 🤭

Thank you for all you do to make Washington great, Mrs. Enriquez! 💙🐺💙

10/05/2026

RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse:

Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM

Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6Z97kw/viewform

09/30/2026

Attendance Awareness Month may be ending, but our commitment to student attendance isn't. Supporting attendance is year-round work built on relationships, early intervention, problem-solving & partnership with families. If attendance becomes challenging at any point this year, reach out to your school. We want to work with you. Every month, Your Presence Matters.

09/29/2026

There’s still time to recognize an amazing teacher! Nominations for the 2026-27 Golden Apple Award are open through Oct. 15. Celebrate a PreK-5th grade teacher who inspires, supports, & makes a difference for students! goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/

09/25/2026

When a student is struggling to attend school, there's often more to the story. Good attendance isn't just a school issue; it's a community effort. Families, schools & community partners all play a role in helping students overcome barriers & stay connected to learning. When a student is struggling to attend, the question isn't simply, “Why aren't you here?” It's also, “What is getting in the way, and how can we help?”

09/24/2026

💚💙🖤❤️ Washington's Newest House Members!❤️🖤💙💚

Today, the kindergarten students were sorted into one of our four houses... Isibindi (House of Courage), Reveur (House of Dreamers), Altruismo (House of Givers), and Amistad (House of Friendship).

And although we are Four Houses, we are ONE BIG FAMILY! 🐺❤️🖤💙💚

09/22/2026

An inside look at some of the amazing things happening at WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY!
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