The Washburn Parent Council is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3), devoted to encouraging communication, building community, fundraising and volunteering in order to create a vibrant school community.
Learn more about our organization’s mission, view current ways that you can help on our SignUp Genius page, or send us an email at WashburnParentCouncil@gmail.com
What We Do:
Arrange for speakers/presentations Provide teacher/staff meals
Organize the senior party Ongoing grounds landscaping
Fundraising Student assistance (Washburn Cares)
Volunteering Community Building
Opportunities to Get Involved - Parent Council 2023-24 events:
Saturday, 5/4/24 - Spring plant sale order pickup at Washburn parking lot (along 50th St)
Monday, 5/6/24 - 5:30-6:30PM. - Parent Council Administration meeting; year in review, financials, committee recruitment for 2024-2025 academic year.
Tuesday, 5/7/24 - 7:30AM. - Breakfast and coffee for teacher/staff appreciation week.
Wednesday, 5/29/24 - Refreshments provided for Senior Awards night
Friday, 6/7/24 - Washburn Senior Overnight Party
Agendas and special speakers will be announced prior to the meetings via the Washburn High School emailed newsletters.
For additional ways to get involved, check out our Volunteer and Donate page.
Past Events
Monday, 9/11/23 - 5:30-6:30PM. Parent Council welcome meeting. What is parent council, how to get involved, fundraising ideas. (Room 106A, just inside the Door 10 entrance on 50th)
Monday, 10/2/23 - 5:30-6:30PM. Parent Council meeting. Speaker: Larry Young./Presentation - Adolescent Mental Health Resources. (Room 106A, just inside the Door 10 entrance on 50th)
Tuesday, 10/19/23 - 2:30-3:30PM. - Dinner provided for teacher conferences.
Monday, 11/6/23 - 5:30-6:30PM. Parent Council meeting. Speaker: Anne Kealing with Mothers Demand Action/Presentation - Gun Safety Resources. (Room 106A, just inside the Door 10 entrance on 50th)
Saturday, 11/11/23 - 9:30AM-9:00PM - Shopping Fundraiser. Mention Washburn High School when shopping at Patina (at the corner of 50th and Bryant Ave S) and Parent Council will receive 20% of all sales. Thanks Patina for supporting Washburn Millers!
November - Winter Greens sale to support Washburn Cares
Tuesday, 1/2/24 - 7:30AM. - Welcome back coffee provided for teacher/staff.
Monday, 1/8/24 - 5:30-6:30PM. Parent Council meeting ONLINE via Zoom. Overview of Work Based Learning program and Middle Years Programme (MYP) integration with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Washburn
Thursday, 1/11/24 - 4:00-8:00PM. 2024 Senior Party Fundraiser! Visit nearby Noodles and Company at 6501 York Avenue. Mention "Washburn Senior Party" with your order and 25% of sales will be donated to the Senior party fund.
Monday, 2/5/24 - 5:30-6:30PM. Parent Council meeting. Discussion with Dr. Palmer and WHS staff - parent involvement at the high school level. What’s the right amount of involvement for parents of students at this age? How can loving parents give our kids more independence without being too permissive? What’s the line between “supportive” and becoming a “helicopter parent”?
Tuesday, 2/6/24 - 4:00-8:00PM. 2024 Senior Party Fundraiser! Visit nearby Chipotle at 1830 E 66th Street in Richfield. Mention "Washburn Senior Party" with your order and 25% of sales will be donated to the Senior party fund. Online ordering, use code: TZZHALF.
Tuesday, 2/20/24 - 7:00-8:00AM. - Coffee and snacks provided for teacher conferences.
February - 3/25/24 - Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser. Peruse the order page, purchase beautiful varieties of plants, and support Parent Council and the Senior Party, Wagner’s will deliver to Washburn on May 4, 2024.
Monday, 3/11/24 - 5:30-6:30PM. Parent Council meeting. Speaker/Presentation TBD. (Room 106A, just inside the Door 10 entrance on 50th)
Saturday, 4/20/24 - 11:00AM-3:00PM. 2024 Senior Party Fundraiser! Visit Mr. Paul’s Po Boys and Jams at 3917 Market Street in Edina (courtyard entrance). Buy a quart of homemade Tomato-Basil Soup for $15 and 100% of the sale will be donated to the Senior party fund. A big thanks to Carrie and Tommy Begnaud, Washburn parents and owners of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club.