Spring Sports Schedule [ pdf ]
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 Jackman Hosts Program to Educate All Cyclists
Jackman Elementary hosted the Program to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC). The program teaches children with special needs to ride on bikes that are adapted for their needs. Some ride on a tandem bike with an adult. [ view pictures ]
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Whitmer Athletes Sign to
Play Collegiate Sports
On May 10, nine Whitmer High School student-athletes signed with colleges. [ view bios ]
Athletes are:
- Jon Buehler,Judson University, soccer
- Luke Hickey, Bluffton University, baseball
- Kylie Kretz, Hillsdale College, softball
- Blake Merrill, Bluffton University, baseball
- Kendra Pratt, Heidelberg University, softball
- Rex Rutherford, Trine University, baseball
- Devin Thomas, Defiance College, football
- Tori Weidinger, Owens Community College, softball
- Ryan Wicher, Owens Community College, soccer
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 Infinite Opportunity Olympics
The second annual Infinite Opportunity Olympics (I.O.O.) was held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Whitmer Memorial Stadium. I.O.O. is an athletic event for our children with special needs. Athletes competed in track and field activities, assisted by Whitmer High School students. Whitmer's band and cheerleaders were part of the opening ceremony which concluded with the Lighting of the Torch. Over 70 athletes competed in this year's event and over 100 student and staff volunteers assisted.
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 Honor Flight
Honor Flight Northwest Ohio continues to fulfill dreams for World War II Veterans by sending them to Washington, D.C. to see memorials built in their honor. Superintendent Hickey, Assistant Superintendent Mourlam, and board member Steve Zuber served as Guardians for the April 30th trip. The Panther football team assisted in the send-off and welcome home for our Veterans at Toledo Express Airport, Grand Aire Hangar. Pictured is Superintendent Hickey who was the Honor Flight Guardian for World War II Veteran Hank Goscinski.
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Whitmer Artists Excel at
Congressional Art Show 
Fourteen Whitmer students had art featured in the 2013 Congressional Art Show at the University of Findlay April 18-20. The show only had four winners and Whitmer students received TWO of those FOUR awards: First Place (Dana Richards) and Honorable Mention Runner-up (Ashley Armstrong). Congratulations to our winners and all the students who had art displayed.
[ view artwork ] [ Congressman Latta's Announcement ]
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New Student Registration
Registration for all new students is by appointment only at the Administration Building, 3505 W. Lincolnshire Blvd. Please call 419-473-8296 to schedule an appointment. [ more info ] [ forms ]
Senior Citizen Athletic Passes
Washington Local School District residents who are 60 years old or older may obtain a free athletic pass that provides free entry to any home football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball or soccer game. Passes can be obtained at ticket booths at the game or in room 108 at Whitmer. Contact Carma Donati at 419-473-8433 for more information.
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06.08.13
Whitmer Graduation
Graduation for Whitmer High School Class of 2013 will be held on Saturday, June 8. The ceremony begins at 1:00 PM at the SeaGate Convention Centre.
07.20.13
Sixth Annual Whitmer Football Golf Scramble
The Sixth Annual Whitmer Football Golf Scramble will be Saturday, July 20, 2013. The golf outing will be at the Tamaron Country Club with an 8:00 AM shotgun start! The price is $75.00 per person, including: 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner & beverages. For more information, please e-mail us at info@whitmerfootball.com or call Mike Williams at 734-363-5592. If you would like to be a sponsor, please visit www.WhitmerFootball.com.
June 2013
Whitmer Summer Sports Camps
The Whitmer Athletic Department will be hosting several sports camps this summer for students. Registration forms are available below or in the Athletics area.
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 06.25.13 - 06.28.13
Elementary Cross Country 2013
Washington Local Elementary Cross Country is back for 2013 for students in grades 1st-6th. The registration fee is $15 and each runner gets a shirt, a ribbon after each meet, and an end of the year medal. Practices for each school and district wide meets will be announced soon. Please look up Washington Local Elementary Cross country on Facebook for more updates.
The jr. high and high school Cross country teams are hosting a Running Camp at Powertrain Park from 6/25-6/28 from 9am-11am. Camp fee is $30 and that includes a shirt, water bottle and award for the end of the camp race. Jr. high and high school athletes and coaches will be putting on the camp. Topics such as stretching, nutrition, running mechanics and race strategy will be discussed.
Both running camp and cross country registration forms and fees are due 5/31.
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There is no doubt that Washington Local is the BEST community. Despite the economy, Washington Local voters passed Issue 14. Thank you for your trust and support. TOGETHER, we will continue the momentum and keep our schools strong. TOGETHER, we ARE Washington Local Schools.