Washington County School District offers many events and expericences to help your student enrich his/her learning. Not all schools participate in every event; contact your school for information about events offered there and contacts for those events. You may contact the district event coordinators listed on the fliers below for more information as well.
Storytelling Festival
Each year students in grades 3-5 sharpen their skills and perform their favorite stories in front of a live audience. The district event will be held in November at Millcreek High School. Storytelling Packet Link Contact Gen Winterton (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Heidi Murray (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information.
Geography Challenge
Students in grades 4-6 compete in this challenging "Geo Bee." Link to previous year's questions. The district event will be held February 22nd at Tonaquint Intermediate School. Contact Jennifer Alvarado (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information.
Science Olympiad
Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances. Students in grades 8-12 are invited to participate on a team. Contact Ryan Christiansen for information--(This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
History Day
History Day creates an understanding and appreciation of history while developing necessary 21st-century skills. Students in grades 4-12 are encouraged to participate. The district event will be held in March at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate. Contact Krista White (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Darlene Tanner (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for details.
Elementary Science Fair
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to investigate, explore, and explain in the annual science fair. The fair is held in May at DSU. Please contact Jessica Jones for details. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Link to guidelines.
Spelling Bee
Student in grades 3-8 are challenged to showcase their spelling ability. The district event will be held February 15th. Link to spelling study lists and rules. Contact Marsha Tribble (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for information.