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

  • 24 Apr
    • Spirit Day: Wear a superhero shirt
      Date: Apr 24
      Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
    • PTO Skate Party 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      PTO Skate Party
      Date: Apr 24
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: The New Rink, 50625 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp, MI 48317, USA
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
  • 27 Apr
    • Family Game Night 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Family Game Night
      Date: Apr 27
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: Washington Cafeteria
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
      This is an RSVP event so please do so using this link. Students must attend with a parent/guardian.
  • 28 Apr
    • Bus Driver Appreciation Day
      Date: Apr 28
      Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events
    • MSTEP Gr. 5 Testing 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      MSTEP Gr. 5 Testing
      Date: Apr 28
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Calendar: Washington Calendar of Events

      Bring your Chromebook fully charged to school today.  Bring your headset too.
      • Grade 5 Math 9:30 am
Washington Elementary 
58230 Van Dyke
Washington, MI 48094 
(586) 781-5563

 

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