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West Washington Schools have demonstrated remarkable academic success across all levels from elementary through high school. 

West Washington Elementary:

  • Highest Total Pass Rates on ILearn in 8 surrounding counties
  • Highest 5th Grade Math Pass Rate in the State of Indiana
  • 3rd Highest 6th Grade Language Arts Pass Rate in the State of Indiana

In 2024, West Washington Elementary School (WWES) once again surpassed state standards, placing in the top ten in multiple grades and subjects. This achievement, which ranks them among the top-performing schools in Indiana, is attributed to the staff's dedication to aligning curriculum with state standards and addressing students' needs. Congratulations to WWES for achieving the highest 5th Grade Math pass rate in the state.

When asked about the secret to success, WWES Principal Tom Rosenbaum gave the credit to his teaching and support staff. "We have an excellent staff of hardworking, dedicated educators. They are top notch and they are focused on preparing our students for academic success!"

West Washington Jr/Sr High School:

  • 2nd Highest Total Pass Rate on 7th & 8th Grade ILearn in the area
  • Highest 7th Grade ELA & Math ILearn Pass Rate in the area
  • Top SAT Proficiency Rate for Both EBRW & Math Among Area Schools

At the junior high level, West Washington Jr. High saw significant gains in ILEARN performance, driven by a focus on collective instructional practices and student engagement. The school's emphasis on goal setting and student accountability has fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading to notable growth in academic proficiency.

West Washington High School (WWHS) also recorded substantial increases in SAT scores, outperforming other schools in the area. This success is linked to staff professional development and a district-wide emphasis on vocabulary and critical skills. Additionally, the WWHS Early College program, which offers 69 college credits, has contributed to higher SAT scores through rigorous AP and Dual Credit courses. Congratulations to WWHS for attaining the top SAT proficiency rate in both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and Math among local schools. 

"I am very proud of our staff's commitment to implementing new instructional strategies. It's great to see that these strategies are contributing to improved classroom academic outcomes in addition to the improvement in ILEARN scores," shared WW Jr/Sr HS Principal, Dr. Angela Girgis.

These accomplishments reflect the unwavering commitment of West Washington Schools to academic excellence and continuous improvement.

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Midwest Hair Sheep Sale At Salem October 5

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The Washington County Sheep Association will hold its 18th annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. EDT at the Washington County Fairgrounds located at 118 E. Market St. in Salem. Sheep will be penned and ready for viewing by 11 a.m. Thirty-one rams, 88 ewes, 1 pen of ewes, and 2 flocks from Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia are ...

Indiana’s Tax System: A Framework for Future Competitiveness

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  By David Ober, Senior Vice President of Business Operations & Finance, Indiana Chamber of Commerce Indiana has long stood out as a state fostering a competitive, business-friendly environment with a tax system designed to support economic growth. The Indiana Chamber Foundation’s recent tax study, “Indiana’s Tax System: A Comparati ...

BBB’s Annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event To Be Held on Saturday, Sept. 28

13 Sep 2024

  BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana will hold its annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 am to 2 pm at RML Shredding.  BBB will partner with RML Shredding and River Metals Recycling for this free community event. Individuals can bring old documents (up to four boxes) for shreddi ...

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  Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is standing up for young people’s First Amendment rights in a brief arguing that government cannot compel students to use other people’s “preferred pronouns” in violation of their own deeply held beliefs. Rokita and a likeminded coalition of attorneys general have taken on r ...

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  By Becky Killian, Staff Writer A public hearing was held for the county’s proposed $27.1 million 2025 budget. No members of the public opted to comment on the hearing, which was held Tuesday, Sept. 3, during the Washington County Council meeting. The proposed 2025 budget represents an increase of $1.6 million over the current year’s budg ...

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Latest Washington County Mugshots

The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement agencies. Those listed, in most cases, are just facing charges at this point, and are to be considered innocent of those charges unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges are often dropped or lessened. Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies on Mondays and are public records. 

 

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