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Washburn Rural Alternative HS
When does school start?
8:00 AM
When does school end?
Regular Schedule: 3:00 PM
Early Release Schedule: 2:15 PM
What is the Early Release schedule for and how often is it used?
The Early Release schedule is so staff throughout the district may attend PLC meetings. Early Release days are the first and third Wednesday of each month.

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What should I do if my student is going to be absent?
Call the office first thing in the morning at 339.4900
What should I do if my student is going to be late?
Call the office first thing in the morning at 339.4900. You will need to sign the student in when you drop them off.
What should I do if my student needs to leave early?
Have your student bring a note to the office in the morning. You will need to sign the student out when you pick them up.
When is Lunch?
  Start End
Students on probation 11:35 AM 12:11 PM
Regular lunch 11:35 AM 12:25 PM
How much do meals cost?
When does the school need to know about visitors eating lunch?
The office needs to be notified of every visitor who will be eating lunch no later than 9:00 AM. Please note there may be special procedures to follow for holiday lunches.
Can I send flowers or balloons to my child at school?
Yes, but students are not allowed to carry some items on the bus. Therefore, you must come to pick up the item.

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What should my student do if he/she misses the bus to come home?
If a student misses the bus home they are to go to the office and ask the secretary to call a parent. They will then wait in the office to be picked up.
Why are the doors locked during the school day?
To help create a more secure learning environment, our doors are locked after school begins in the morning. The front entrance will remain unlocked. Visitors must check in at the office before going anywhere else in the building.
Do you still have questions? Contact us at 785.339.4900.

Or e-mail Diane Ballou at