Welcome to Washington School
Our Mission Statement
Washington Elementary School, rich in family involvement and academic excellence, will prepare and inspire each child to become a self-assured contributor to a global society, instilling a love of learning, by providing an innovative, well-balanced educational experience in a safe and nurturing environment.
Washington School has a proud tradition of academic excellence, coupled with many opportunities for creativity, exploration, and discovery.
Our recent awards include:
- Title I Academic Achievement School
- Humboldt County Teacher Excellence in Teaching award winners
- California Distinguished School
- Wells Fargo School Award
- Friend of the Young Child Award
Our community partners include:
- Sequoia Park Zoo
- HCOE Harvest of the Month
- Decade of Difference Early Literacy Program
- Redwood Coast Jazz Festival
- Co-op pumpkin patch
- HSU Teacher Preparation Program
At Washington we have an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and host a variety of school wide events:
- Family Fun Nights
- Red Ribbon Week
- Oyster Gala
- School Carnival
- Otter Trot
- Book Festival
Students have the chance to participate in a variety of enrichment and extra curricular activities:
- Washington After School Program
- Homework help
- Sports and clubs
- HSU Gifted and Talented Education Academy
- Redwood Environmental Education Academy
- Humboldt County Science Fair
- Humboldt County Geography Bee
- Humboldt County Spelling Bee
- School Book Fair
The Washington Otter Way - W.O.W
Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible