Type Public Established 1966 (1966) District ID 2003200 Founded 1966 Schools 9 | Grades Pre-K through 12 Superintendent Brenda S. Dietrich Teachers 443.3 Number of students 5,905 Colors Blue, Black | |
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Accreditation Kansas State High School Activities Association Motto Inspiring & Challenging Every Child, Every Day. Profiles | ||
The Auburn–Washburn School District (Kansas Unified School District #437) is a Unified school district in Topeka, Kansas. It serves Southern and Southwestern Shawnee County, as well as a small portion of extreme northern Osage County. It serves Southwestern and Western portions of the City of Topeka, as well as the communities of Pauline, Montara, Auburn, and Wakarusa. It has one primary school, one intermediate school, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Contents
- Map of Auburn Washburn School District KS USA
- History
- Administration
- Board of Education
- Schools
- References
Map of Auburn Washburn School District, KS, USA
History
The Auburn–Washburn School District was established in 1966 as a result of the state-wide school consolidation initiative. Schools in Auburn, Pauline, Topeka and Wakarusa, came together to form Unified School District 437.
Some historical markers for the district are listed below:
Administration
The Auburn–Washburn School District is currently under the administration of Superintendent, Dr. Scott McWilliams.
Board of Education
The Auburn–Washburn School District board of education is currently under the leadership of President Jim Gartner and Vice President Dr, Terry Carney. Other board members include Darren Haddock, Trisha Brooke-Fruendt, David Hines, Amanda Kiefer, and Tom Bruno. Board Clerk is Denise Taylor. The board meets on the first and third Monday of each month (except holidays) at 6:30 PM. The meetings are held at the Shuler Education Center.