Washington District 50 Schools

8th Grade Families, You just can't be too prepared and with that being said I'm going to start some early waterworks by bringing up 8th grade to Freshman transition info. Please enter the following events into your calendar for 8th grade transition events to Washington Community High School. Monday, January 23rd @ 7:00 pm- 8th Grade Parent Night Thursday, March 9th @ 6:00 pm- 8th Grade Orientation

Congratulations to everyone who tried out and made it in this year's Drama Club production! We are looking forward to a great season. Due to a scheduling conflict, we are moving the first practice to Tuesday, October 4th from 2:30-4pm. There will no longer be a practice on Monday.

Attention current Cross Country runners!! Team pictures will taken Monday, October 3rd-after-school! You can order online using the information above!! Please make sure students bring their uniforms to change into for pictures and then proper attire for practice after that!!

HENSEY: 3 BUSES-WEDNESDAY… MORNING: ORANGE RIDERS picked up by Purple–few mins delay; RED RIDERS picked up by Purple–10-15min delay; GREEN RIDERS picked up by Orange (driven by Ms. Brooks; bus 99 not in use)-few mins delay; PURPLE–TALL OAKS RIDERS picked up by Orange–few mins delay PINK RIDERS picked up by Pink–same times… AFTERNOON: ORANGE RIDERS taking Purple–drops may swing a few mins either way; RED RIDERS taking Orange–drops may swing a few mins either way; PURPLE-TALL OAKS RIDERS taking Orange-drop times may swing a few mins either way; GREEN RIDERS taking Orange--drop times may swing a few mins either way; PINK RIDERS taking Pink–same times. THANK YOU PARENTS!

MANOR: 3 BUSES ON WEDNESDAY… MORNING: #33 RIDERS picked up by Bus #55--delays of a few mins possible; #11 RIDERS picked up by Bus #55--15-20min delays; #99 RIDERS picked up by Bus #33 (driven by Ms. Brooks; bus 99 is not in use)--pick up delays of a few mins possible; #55–TALL OAKS riders picked up by #33–minimal/no delays; #44 RIDERS picked up by Bus #44–normal times… AFTERNOON–#11 RIDERS taking Bus #55--10-15 min early drop; #99 RIDERS taking Bus #33--10-15 min early drops; #55-TALL OAKS riders taking Bus #44-----10-15 min early drop; #55 RIDERS taking Bus #55–approx normal drops; #33 RIDERS taking Bus #33–norm drops; #44 RIDERS taking Bus #44–normal drop times…

HENSEY: 3 BUSES-WEDNESDAY… MORNING: ORANGE RIDERS picked up by Purple–few mins delay; RED RIDERS picked up by Purple–10-15min delay; GREEN RIDERS picked up by Orange (driven by Ms. Brooks; bus 99 not in use)-few mins delay; PURPLE–TALL OAKS RIDERS picked up by Orange–few mins delay PINK RIDERS picked up by Pink–same times… AFTERNOON: ORANGE RIDERS taking Purple–drops may swing a few mins either way; RED RIDERS taking Orange–drops may swing a few mins either way; PURPLE-TALL OAKS RIDERS taking Orange-drop times may swing a few mins either way; GREEN RIDERS taking Orange--drop times may swing a few mins either way; PINK RIDERS taking Pink–same times. THANK YOU PARENTS!

3 BUSES ON WEDNESDAY… MORNING: #33 RIDERS picked up by Bus #55--delays of a few mins possible; #11 RIDERS picked up by Bus #55--15-20min delays; #99 RIDERS picked up by Bus #33 (driven by Ms. Brooks; bus 99 is not in use)--pick up delays of a few mins possible; #55–TALL OAKS riders picked up by #33–minimal/no delays; #44 RIDERS picked up by Bus #44–normal times… AFTERNOON–#11 RIDERS taking Bus #55--10-15 min early drop; #99 RIDERS taking Bus #33--10-15 min early drops; #55-TALL OAKS riders taking Bus #44-----10-15 min early drop; #55 RIDERS taking Bus #55–approx normal drops; #33 RIDERS taking Bus #33–norm drops; #44 RIDERS taking Bus #44–normal drop times…

Please see the message below from WCHS Superintendent Dr. Kyle Freeman regarding Friday evening's football game at East Peoria.

Attention Wildcat parents & families - we will be having a District 50 PTC meeting on Wednesday, October 5th in the Hensey Library at 6:30 p.m. Join us to learn how you can help or volunteer, what PTC does to support the teachers, students and families in our district, and upcoming events. We hope to see you there!

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Attention Wildcats - the link for the Girls Basketball Spirit Wear store is open. Please click on the link below, and make sure to place your order before October 4th. No orders will be accepted after that date. https://d50-gbb22.itemorder.com/

Reminder: HENSEY BUSES... MORNING--Orange riders picked up by Purple a few mins late; Purple (except Tall Oaks riders) picked up by Purple a few mins late; Green riders will be picked up a few mins late by Orange bus driven by Ms. Brooks (Green bus not in use); Purple/Tall Oaks riders will be picked up a few mins late by Orange; Red riders will be picked up by Red @ normal times; Pink riders picked up @ normal times; AFTERNOON: Orange riders will take Purple-drop times may swing either way a few mins; Purple riders will take Purple-drop times may swing either way a few mins; Red riders will take Red-normal drop times; Green riders will take Orange-normal drop times; Pink riders will take Pink-normal drop times. Thank you!

MANOR BUSES 🚌 MONDAY, SEP 26... MORNING: Bus #33 & #55 Riders taking #55... *anticipate #55 pick-up times delayed by a few mins; other buses = no changes… AFTERNOON: Bus #11 riders taking bus #11 with 10-15 EARLY drop times; Bus #99 riders taking bus #33 (with Ms. Brooks driving; bus #99 is not in use) with 10-15min EARLY drop times; TALL OAKS/#55 RIDERS taking bus #33 with normal drop times; #55 riders who do not drop @ Tall Oaks taking #55 with normal drop times; #33 bus riders taking #11 with normal drop times; #44 riders taking #44 with normal drop times. Thanks for your help!

Reminder: HENSEY BUSES... MORNING--Orange riders picked up by Purple a few mins late; Purple (except Tall Oaks riders) picked up by Purple a few mins late; Green riders will be picked up a few mins late by Orange bus driven by Ms. Brooks (Green bus not in use); Purple/Tall Oaks riders will be picked up a few mins late by Orange; Red riders will be picked up by Red @ normal times; Pink riders picked up @ normal times; AFTERNOON: Orange riders will take Purple-drop times may swing either way a few mins; Purple riders will take Purple-drop times may swing either way a few mins; Red riders will take Red-normal drop times; Green riders will take Orange-normal drop times; Pink riders will take Pink-normal drop times. Thank you!

MANOR BUSES 🚌 BEGINNING MONDAY, SEP 26... MORNING: Bus #33 & #55 Riders taking #55... *anticipate #55 pick-up times delayed by a few mins; other buses = no changes… AFTERNOON: Bus #11 riders taking bus #11 with 10-15 EARLY drop times; Bus #99 riders taking bus #33 (with Ms. Brooks driving; bus #99 is not in use) with 10-15min EARLY drop times; TALL OAKS/#55 RIDERS taking bus #33 with normal drop times; #55 riders who do not drop @ Tall Oaks taking #55 with normal drop times; #33 bus riders taking #11 with normal drop times; #44 riders taking #44 with normal drop times. Thanks for your help!

Alert to all District 50 families and community members, This morning and afternoon, both building grounds are receiving a lawn application. We ask that you please stay off of school grounds and fields during this process and they will reopen on Sunday evening for those interested in using the playgrounds. Thank you

Reminder to all parents tomorrow Friday, September 23 is a half day of attendance for all students. Dismissal times are Beverly Manor- 11:00am, ECE/Pre-K students 11:00am, and John L. Hensey K-3rd grade 11:30am. Please plan accordingly and contact the school front offices if you are in need of transportation changes.

Hey Wildcats, If you are in grades 1st-8th and enjoy improving your basketball skills, check out this upcoming WCHS basketball clinic. Additional info and sign-up are posted on the flyer.

*3-BUS PLAN FOR WEDNESDAY, SEP 21 ONLY* — HENSEY MORNING BUS PLAN – Pink & Purple-Tall Oaks riders taking Purple (approx same pickup times); Orange riders will take Red (approx same pickup times); Green & Red riders will take the ORANGE BUS-#33 (slight delay)-------HENSEY AFTERNOON BUS PLAN – Pink & Purple riders will take Purple (slight delays possible); Orange riders will take Red (approx same times); Green & Red riders will take ORANGE BUS-#33 (slight delays). THANKS

*3-BUS PLAN FOR WEDNESDAY, SEP 21 ONLY* — MANOR MORNING BUS PLAN – #44 riders will take #55 (approx same pickup times); #55/Tall Oaks & #33 riders will take #11(approx same pickup times); #11 & #99 riders will take BUS #33 (#11 Sundoer & #99 George Doehring Park–behind Fire Station riders - a few mins late)----MANOR AFTERNOON BUS PLAN – #55 riders taking #55 (10-15min early drop times); #11 riders taking #11 (10-15min early drop times); #99 & #55-Tall Oaks riders taking BUS #33 (drop times may swing a few mins either way); #44 riders taking #55 (approx same drop times); #33 riders taking #11 (approx same drop times)... THANK YOU Parents!