Parent Organizations

Warrior Connect is a great way to get connected and know what is happening at your student’s high school.

The leadership team is here to take your suggestions, listen to your concerns, and answer your questions. Let them help you make your experience at Washington the best it can be.

President: Katie Mohasci
Vice President: Paly Afridi
Treasurer: Jennifer Patterson
Secretary: Gretchen Paricka
Grounds: Esther O'Donnell & Mindi Dixson
Hospitality: Leah Sloan, with support from Sandy Scaia
Social Media & Communications: Megan Hicks
College Connections: Becky Lindwall
Warrior Closet: Amy Rouse

Questions? Please contact us washingtonwarriorconnect@gmail.com

Meeting Minutes: Click below for the most recent minutes (prior years can be obtained by contacting the secretary)

2025 Sept Public Meeting Minutes
2025 Oct Public Meeting Minutes
2025 Nov Public Meeting MInutes
2025 Dec Public Meeting MInutes
2026 Jan Public Meeting Minutes
2026 Feb Public Meeting Minutes
2026 Mar Public Meeting Minutes
2026 Apr Public Meeting Minutes
2026 May Public Meeting Minutes

All families are welcome to attend our monthly general meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Each month, we have the Principal and another staff member in attendance. This is a wonderful way for you to learn first-hand about the announcements, events, and updates for your child's school. These meetings take place in person at the school's library and also virtually, so you can join from anywhere. All Wash families will receive an email with meeting information a few days before the meeting. You do not have to be a ‘member’  to attend these meetings.

Donate

Your donation to Warrior Connect supports the following:

• Academic Awards & Assemblies
• Teacher Appreciation
• Student Organizations
• College Connection Program
• Grounds Beautification
• Warrior Closet

All Warrior Connect donations are 100% tax deductible. Our fundraising goal is $12,500.

• Check Enclosed Please return form/check to:
  WHS Warrior Connect, c/o WHS,
  2205 Forest Dr. SE,
  Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 
• Donate online via PayPal or at:
  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X3EVH5G2VGWFN
  Add Comment: “Donate to Washington Warrior Connect”
• Donate online via Venmo at @CRCSDF
  Add Comment: “Donate to Washington Warrior Connect”

 

• Donate online via https://crcsf.com/about-us/donate-online/
  Add “Donate to Washington Warrior Connect” in additional comments. 
• Or, via EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT  – Your gift PLUS your company’s gift is added together to set your membership level. Look up the following “Cause” on your company’s Benevity.org Site: CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION | (on benevity.org)  Please add “Donate to Washington Warrior Connect” in additional comments.
• Please note that matching gift employers in our community have included:  ADM, Alliant Energy, General Mills, Mid-American, Quaker Oats, Collins Aerospace, Ryan Companies, Square D, Toyota, Transamerica.  

Volunteer

Please contact us at washingtonwarriorconnect@gmail.com to learn more about how you can help our school.

Events

Please visit the following document for details on events: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gEHJSLnHp2jGBFEZulW2Ih6M0mmLyM6gKw3BIQdUFTE/edit?usp=sharing

Support the Warrior Closet

The Warrior Closet is a free supply center providing new and gently used clothing, school supplies, and toiletries for Washington students.

Donations can be dropped off in room 108 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment with Amy Rouse.

Accepted items

The following clean items will be accepted:

• T-shirts
• Sweatshirts
• Sweat pants
• Yoga pants
• Gym shorts
• Gym shoes
• Underwear and socks (new only)
• Backpacks
• School supplies
• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, soap, shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, tampons, pads)
• Winter coats & accessories (hats, gloves, mittens, scarves)
• Prom/homecoming (dresses, shoes, accessories)
• Gift cards (gas, clothing, haircuts, shoes)
• Grab and go food items (granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, instant oatmeal, individual servings of canned fruit, soups, canned or boxed meals)

Unacceptable items

• Blue jeans
• Dress clothes
• Sweaters
• Dress shoes
• Purses
• Pajamas

The Washington Athletic Club (WAC) is a non-profit organization that helps support our high school athletic department. WAC is made up of Washington High School families, community members, and other supporters.

Every dollar raised by WAC stays at our school. We donate money directly to the Washington athletic department to help fund all 22 sports at Washington. WAC hosts fall sports night, the homecoming bonfire and hall of fame night. WAC also manages concessions at home sporting events.

If you are interested in supporting WAC or would like information on upcoming volunteer opportunities please email wac.warriors1@gmail.com

Patrons of the Performing Arts (PPA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the specific goal of promoting arts education and access to performance arts opportunities for students at George Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funding areas include Drama, Speech, Choral Music, Technical Theater, Orchestra, Dance Team, Band, Color Guard and equipment and supplies in fine arts venues and classrooms. 

PPA was established in 1983, became a nonprofit in 1985, and to this day families, friends and alumni contribute countless hours, talent and financial contributions with a mission to ensure that every student can participate in the performing arts at Washington High School (WHS) where, as of 2025, 49% of the 1,100 student population is on free-and-reduced lunch. 

The fine arts programs supported by PPA at Washington H.S. include Marching Band, Color Guard, Concert Band, The Revolutionists, Jazz Also, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Concert Choir, Concert Chorale, Slice of Jazz, Madrigal Singers, Washington Singers, Show Choirs - Momentum and Celebration, Drama (three productions per year), Speech (large group and individual), Dance Team and Technical Theater (applications in construction, lighting, audio, costuming and engineering). Approximately 600 students participate directly in programs annually, with 1,000 volunteers supporting the school’s faculty and thousands of community members able to attend. Many of the programs are free to attend though participation often requires fees if alternate funding isn’t secured.

In support of the programs above, PPA provides all needed volunteers and also raises dollars to close fine arts funding gaps for student fees, uniforms, choreography, instruments, music, costumes, instruction, travel, state and contest fees, set designs, technical equipment and more at a school with a majority population in financial need. This is accomplished primarily through perennial event revenue and individual membership contributions. Events include Dance Battle, Buy It For a Song, Cocoa and Carols, Java and Jazz, State Speech biannually, Frankfurter Festival, and the largest annual event hosted is the MoShow show choir competition. Other funding sources include corporate sponsorships and foundation grants.

This year the PPA will provide approximately half of all performing arts program budgetary needs and also execute several projects above and beyond the operating budget, including “In the Spotlight.” PPA also honors a performing arts hall of fame and inductees are highlighted outside of the school's band room and online. For more information please visit washppa.com