08/15/2026
π£ SAVE THE DATE! πβ€οΈ
Our FIRST PTO Spirit Night of the school year is coming up!
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Tuesday, August 18
π Chick-fil-A - 3231 SW Topeka Blvd
π± Order through the Chick-fil-A App and use the code βpaulineβ β 10% of qualifying sales will be donated back to our PTO!
π‘ PLUS β stop inside and spin the Prize Wheel! 5-7 pm
For a $2 donation to PTO, you can spin the wheel and win some AMAZING Chick-fil-A prizes! ππ
Mark your calendars, grab some Chick-fil-A, and help us kick off our first Spirit Night of the year! β€οΈ
We can't wait to see our Pauline families there!
08/15/2026
FIRST ROUND OF TURKEY TROT T-SHIRTS!! These shirts will be on display at the schools soon π€
When you register, you get to pick your color! Each elementary school (plus early childhood & a community color) are listed.
π Auburn Elementary School
π Farley Elementary School
π Indian Hills Elementary School
π©΅ Jay Shideler Elementary School
π Pauline Central Primary School
π Pauline South Intermediate School
β€οΈ Wanamaker Elementary School
π§‘ Early Childhood
π©Ά All Other Runners
Middle schoolers, high schools & alumni, feel free to choose a community gray shirt OR your elementary schoolβs color π«Ά
π€ Washburn Rural Middle School
π€ Washburn Rural North Middle School
π€ Washburn Rural High School
Auburn-Washburn USD 437 Turkey Trot
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
USD 437 Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run
08/15/2026
Art with Mrs. Akkouche π¨
08/13/2026
π¦π TOGETHER WE ROAR! ππ¦
What a ROAR-some first day! π Our halls were filled with big smiles, new friendships, exciting learning, and so much joy as we kicked off a brand-new school year! πβ¨
This year, weβre stronger together, learning together, growing together, cheering each other on, and showing what it means to ROAR! π¦π
Hereβs to a year full of learning, laughter, kindness, and unforgettable memories. Together, we ROAR! πΎ
08/11/2026
π£ Save the Dates! ππ
Our Food Pantry will be open on the dates listed below to help provide families with access to food and essential resources. Weβre grateful to be able to support our school community and look forward to serving our families! π
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Mark your calendars and save these dates!
If you have any questions, please reach outβweβre happy to help! πΎ
08/09/2026
π¦ Hey, Jaguar Families! School Starts THIS Week! π
We are SO excited to welcome our Jaguars back to Pauline Central! π
π Grades 1 & 2: Tuesday, August 11
π Early Childhood & Kindergarten: Thursday, August 13
π Arrival & Dismissal: If you attended Hopes & Dreams Conferences, please review the arrival and dismissal procedures you received. These routines help us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone!
π Riding the Bus? Be sure to download the My Ride K-12 App to check your childβs pick-up and drop-off information. Please expect some delays during the first few days as students and drivers learn their new routes and routines.
π First Day Lunch: Students will have a choice of hot dogs or peanut butter & jelly!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our office team. We are ready to ROAR into a fantastic new school year!
Welcome back, Jaguars! πΎπ Together we ROAR!
08/06/2026
πΎππ The Pauline Schools PTO is here for YOU! πΎππ
We'd love for you to stop by our table and learn about all the ways the PTO supports our students, teachers, and school community.
πTONIGHT: Hopes & Dreams Conferences at Central!
πTOMORROW: Back to School Night at South!οΏ½
Parents can learn all about out the PTO and how to get involved! πΎππ
Kids can spin the prize wheel for a fun prize!
We can't wait to see you!
07/31/2026
The wait is over! Your childβs teacher has been announced! π
Weβre so excited to welcome our students and families to another amazing school year! ππΎ Check out the slides below to meet our incredible teaching teams and put a face to the name of your childβs teacher!
π§ Be sure to check your email for your childβs teacher assignment and important information about getting started.
ποΈ Donβt forget to sign up for a Hopes & Dreams Conference! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your childβs teacher, share your hopes and dreams for the school year, and start building a strong partnership together.
We canβt wait to see everyone soon! Letβs make it a GREAT year! ππΎ
07/31/2026
π Our First PTO Meeting of the School Year! π
Weβre kicking off a new school year and would LOVE to see you there!
Whether youβre a PTO veteran or brand new to PTO, everyone is welcome! Come meet other parents, hear what we have planned, learn how you can get involved, and share your ideas for the year ahead. πΎ
ποΈ Tuesday August 4th
β° 5:30 pm
π Pauline Central Library
ALL WHO ATTEND WILL BE ENTERED INTO A GIFTCARD DRAWING!
07/30/2026
Your printed 2026-2027 Auburn-Washburn District Calendar should be arriving in mailboxes soon!
Want a digital copy, too?
You can view or download it anytime to keep important school dates at your fingertips: https://usd437.net/assets/documents/district-wide/calendars/wall-calendar/pdf/2026-2027.