About Washington Elementary

Attendance Line

586-281-2150

School Information

Grades Young 5s, K-5
Student Population 448

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.

Tardy Policy

AM: Arrival between 9:03 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. is considered Tardy. 
Arrival after 9:30 a.m. is considered a 1/2 Day Absence for the morning.
PM: Pick up between 3:28 p.m. and 3:58 p.m. is considered Tardy.
Pickup before is considered 1/2 Day Absence for the afternoon.

Lunch & Recess Schedule
1st & 5th Grade:11:40 - 12:20
Grades 4th, Y5 & K:12:05 - 12:45
Grades 2nd & 3rd:12:30 - 1:10


Mission Statement

Think Critically, Problem Solve, Connect Globally.

RCS 2026-2027 District Calendar

Student-Parent Handbook

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
  • Kindness Squad
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pizza Night/Book Fair
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Lunch Menu

Supply List 2025-26


ATTENDANCE LINE:

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


Upcoming Events

  • 20 Jul
    • Summer Bonanza
      thru Jul 23
      8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Summer Bonanza
      Date: Jul 20 - Jul 23
      Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Washington Elementary School, 58230 Van Dyke Ave, Washington, MI 48094, USA
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
    • Bulldog Basketball Camp - K-2nd Gr
      thru Jul 23
      4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Bulldog Basketball Camp - K-2nd Gr
      Date: Jul 20 - Jul 23
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
  • 26 Aug
    • Meet the Teacher Night 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Meet the Teacher Night
      Date: Aug 26
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
  • 31 Aug
Washington Elementary 
58230 Van Dyke
Washington, MI 48094 
(586) 781-5563

 

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