About Washington Elementary

Attendance Line

586-281-2150

School Information

Grades Young 5s, K-5
Student Population 430

Daily Schedule

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Teacher Hours: 8:50 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.

Student Day:

1st Arrival Bell: 8:58 a.m.
Tardy Bell: 9:03 a.m.
Dismissal Bell: 3:58 p.m.
Half-Day Dismissal Bell: 12:12 p.m.

Lunch & Recess Schedule
Lunch:
Recess:
1st & 5th Grade:11:40 - 12:2012 - 12:20
Grades 4th, Y5 & K:12:05 - 12:4512:25 - 12:45
Grades 3rd & 4th:12:30 - 1:1012:50 - 1:10


Mission Statement

Think Critically, Problem Solve, Connect Globally.

Points of Pride

Points of Pride

  • Washington Elementary School has earned the 2025 MI HEARTSafe School Award
  • Certified therapy dog
  • 1:1 Chromebooks for students K-5
  • Student Council
  • Green Team - Evergreen School 2019-20
  • Service/Safety Squad
  • Office Aides
  • President's Award for Educational Excellence
  • Physical Education Field Days
  • Presidential Physical Fitness Activity
  • PAWS Awards Program
  • "Jump Rope for Heart" Program - American Heart Association
  • March is Reading Month Activities/Guest Readers
  • Fifth Grade Celebration
  • Educational Assemblies
  • Pizza Night/Book Fair
  • Bagel Days
  • Field Trips for Each Grade
  • Music Programs
  • Daily Announcements with Student Broadcasters
  • After school Homework Help Program
  • High Parent Participation at Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • "Box Tops for Education" Program
  • Washington Township Fire Department Visit - Fire Safety Week
  • Active PTO
  • Writers' and Artists' Showcase
  • Highly Qualified Teaching Staff
  • Special Classes - Art, Music, Gym, Library & STEM
  • Average Daily Attendance Above 90%
  • Holiday Donation Drive
  • Santa's Shop sponsored by PTO
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ATTENDANCE LINE:

586-281-2150
 Please call before 9:30 a.m.

PDF DocumentStudent-Parent Handbook

PDF DocumentRCS 2025-2026 District Calendar


Upcoming Events

  • 25 Mar
    • Panera Fundraiser for Milo 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
      Panera Fundraiser for Milo
      Date: Mar 25
      Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Panera Bread, 8492 26 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48316, USA
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
        🐾 Support Our Therapy Dog Program! 🐾

      Our beloved therapy dog, Milo, brings comfort, smiles, and support to students and staff every day at Washington Elementary. There are many costs associated with keeping Milo in our school, and we’d love your help supporting this special program!

      Panera will donate 25% of sales to our Therapy Dog Program! (26 Mile location only)

      How to participate:
      💻 Online/Mobile Orders (ALL DAY): Use code FUND4U at checkout.

      🏪 In-Person Orders (4–8 PM only): Let the cashier know you are supporting Washington Elementary
  • 26 Mar
    • Bricktopia Racers 4:05 PM to 5:05 PM
      Bricktopia Racers
      Date: Mar 26
      Time: 4:05 PM to 5:05 PM
      Location: Art Room
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
  • 27 Mar
Washington Elementary 
58230 Van Dyke
Washington, MI 48094 
(586) 781-5563

 

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