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January 25, 2012 Washington School Plans Joan Balsari Memory Garden
The Washington Primary School community will always have a special place in its heart for second grade teacher Joan Marie Balsari, who passed away last October after a valiant battle against breast cancer. Now parents, teachers and support staff members are planning to create a lasting and living tribute to the cherished educator...full story>>
January 17, 2012 Washington Recognizes December's Top Students
They might not always admit it, but students of any age just seem to love being recognized for working hard and doing their best. Washington Primary School students sure do and faculty members honored 21 youngsters last week for the remarkable job they did all through December...full story>>
December 22, 2011 U.S. Soldier Visits Washington School
U.S. Army Captain Christopher Capasso visited Washington Primary School this week, speaking with students about the time he spent as a platoon leader in Afghanistan and thanking them for their efforts back home in Huntington...full story>>
December 20, 2011 Linda Kohan is a Special Elf
Everyone pursues their own individual holiday traditions that they hold dear, including Linda Kohan. The Huntington School District social worker takes her job seriously but she goes above and beyond what's expected of her...full story>>
December 12, 2011 Washington School Honors its Best
Their names were announced one-by-one by Principal Marsha Neville as more than 400 students assembled outside their respective room and cheered as classmates made their way through hallways. This month's honorees in Washington Primary School's student recognition program were a proud group as they marched individually to the main lobby to receive a special certificate...full story>>
November 22, 2011 Restaurant Chef Visits Washington School
Jenni Morris drove nearly 60 miles to visit with Washington Primary School teacher Debbie Lawrence's class last week and it was worth the time...full story>>
November 8, 2011 Washington's Top Students in October Honored
As the school year chugs right along, Washington Primary School students are working hard. There are so many youngsters doing the "right thing" in class and around the building that it's a real honor to be singled out for a coveted monthly award...full story>>
October 31, 2011 Washington Students Learn Not to Panic in Emergency
Staying calm and focused during an emergency can save lives. This is important for folks of any age to remember. So when emergency vehicles rolled into the Washington Primary School driveway this fall it wasn't for a cute little photo op...full story>>
October 28, 2011 Washington Teacher Joan Balsari Passes Away
Joan Balsari wasn't one for pretenses. What you saw is what you got. She was a genuine article and known for "telling it like it is." The veteran teacher was the same way in her second grade classroom at Washington Primary School, where she joined the faculty in 1996...full story>>
October 21, 2011 Washington Harvest Hoedown Draws Throng
Washington Primary School students were talking about the second annual PTA Harvest Hoedown for days in advance of the big event. A throng turned out last Friday night and enjoyed games, dancing, face painting and even a tattoo station...full story>>
October 14, 2011 Safe Halloween is Fun for Kids and Worry Free for Parents
Huntington High School's Safe Halloween program offers all the usual fun associated with the day, but absent the worry for parents. The annual event is sponsored by the school's student government organization and the participating teenagers go out of their way to bring smiles to the faces of the youngsters. This year's program will be held on Monday, October 31 from 4–6 p.m...full story>>
October 11, 2011 Washington Ways Honors Top Students
The Washington Ways program honored September's top students last week. The Washington Primary School initiative focuses on recognizing and rewarding positive behavior while encouraging students to be safe, respectful and responsible...full story>>
September 9, 2011 Huntington Parents Invited to Meet the Teacher Nights
Parents of Huntington School District students are invited to attend Meet the Teacher Night in each of the district's seven buildings beginning Monday, Sept. 19. The evening programs are designed to provide parents with an opportunity to meet teachers and learn more about school policies, course curriculum, educational resources and teacher philosophies...full story>>
July 11, 2011 Washington's Best Honored on Summer's Eve
The Washington Ways program closed out a successful debut year by honoring 19 students and two classes just before the final bell sounded for the start of summer vacation...full story>>
July 7, 2011 Washington Students with Perfect Attendance Honored
On the final day of the school year, Washington School Principal Marsha Neville recognized a group of 14 students spanning kindergarten through fourth grade for having perfect attendance this year...full story>>
July 4, 2011 Washington Honors May's Top Students
Before the blackboards were cleaned for the last time and school closed for summer vacation, Washington Primary School faculty members recognized their top students for the month of May with fancy certificates...full story>>
July 4, 2011 Seferian Wins Spelling Bee Championship at Washington School
There was tension, excitement and fun during an afternoon spelling bee contest for Washington Primary School second graders. After a series of grueling rounds, Andreas Seferian was crowned champion after he correctly spelled the word "goulash."...full story>>