The school year is off to a wonderful start at Washington School. Our students have settled into their routines, and it has been exciting to see them learning, growing, and building a strong sense of community. There is so much to look forward to this fall. We recently celebrated our first All School Sing, and we are already looking ahead to our next one in October. Students will also enjoy our annual pumpkin decorating, Halloween Parade, and our annual Walk for Washington. We are also looking forward to celebrating our Week of Kindness with a variety of special activities, including … [Read more...] about October/November

We are excited to welcome you to the new school year at Washington Elementary School. As we open our doors, we look forward to another year of learning, growth, and achievement, with a continued focus on building strong connections and meaningful relationships that support every child’s success at Washington School. The Student and Parent Handbook is updated annually and is available on the school website at the start of the school year. Please visit our website at www.rutherfordschools.org. Click on Washington School and then on Washington Quick Links. The Rutherford Public Schools Code of … [Read more...] about WELCOME to the 2026/2027 School Year

As we enter the final month of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we have accomplished together. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences for our students.From the first day of school to now, our students have worked hard, shown kindness, embraced challenges, and continued to develop both academically and socially. Whether in the classroom, on the playground, during performances, field trips, or school-wide events, they have made us proud in so many ways. As we close out the year, we wish our third graders all the best as they … [Read more...] about June at Washington

May at Washington School I hope you all had a wonderful spring break filled with sunshine, relaxation, and quality time with family and friends. As we head into our busy month of May, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on all that made April so special. Discovery Day was truly a highlight. Our theme, “Reading Takes You to Places,” connected to both our character education focus and our State of the Week geography learning. It was inspiring to see students engaged and excited. Our first graders also made a lasting contribution to our school mural, adding their own handprints and … [Read more...] about May 2026

I am so excited to say, “Welcome, Spring!” We have many exciting activities ahead in the months to come. Our students will have the opportunity to practice responsibility and teamwork during our annual (and rescheduled) Scooterville event this March. We also look forward to continuing the educational and engaging Washington tradition of Discovery Day later this spring. Read Across America kicks off in early March, and we have both beloved traditions, including our spring Book Fair and author visit, and new experiences planned for our students. At home, please continue to encourage your child … [Read more...] about March – April