Auburn–Washburn School District

Auburn–Washburn
Unified School District 437

Inspiring & Challenging Every Child, Every Day.
Location
5928 SW 53rd
Topeka, Kansas 66610
District information
Type Public
Grades Pre-K through 12
Established 1966 (1966)
Superintendent Brenda S. Dietrich
Accreditation(s) KSHSAA
Schools 9
District ID 2003200[1]
Students and staff
Students 5,905[2] (2012–13)
Teachers 443.3
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
Athletic conference Centennial League
District mascot Jr. Blues
Colors      Blue
     Black
Other information
Board of Education BOE Website
Website District Website

The Auburn–Washburn School District (Kansas Unified School District #437) is a Unified school district in Topeka, Kansas. It serves Southern and Southwestern Shawnee County, as well as a small portion of extreme northern Osage County. It serves Southwestern and Western portions of the City of Topeka, as well as the communities of Pauline, Montara, Auburn, and Wakarusa. It has one primary school, one intermediate school, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

History

The Auburn–Washburn School District was established in 1966 as a result of the state-wide school consolidation initiative. Schools in Auburn, Pauline, Topeka and Wakarusa, came together to form Unified School District 437.[3]

Some historical markers for the district are listed below:[3]

Administration

The Auburn–Washburn School District is currently under the administration of Superintendent, Dr. Scott McWilliams.

Board of Education

The Auburn–Washburn School District board of education is currently under the leadership of President Jim Gartner and Vice President Dr, Terry Carney. Other board members include Darren Haddock, Trisha Brooke-Fruendt, David Hines, Amanda Kiefer, and Tom Bruno. Board Clerk is Denise Taylor. The board meets on the first and third Monday of each month (except holidays) at 6:30 PM. The meetings are held at the Shuler Education Center.

Schools

Elementary schools
Middle school
High school

References

External links

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