The Infinite Campus portal provides students and parents with real-time access to assignments, grades,
schedule, announcements, attendance, fees and more. Portal accounts for students and legal guardians are
automatically created when a student is enrolled. It is important that parents obtain their own login and that they
do not use their student’s login to access the portal. To obtain login information, reset logins and/or passwords,
please contact Amber Bonham abonham@crschoos.us (319) 558-2161.
For FAQs go here: https://crschools.us/students-and-families/technology/infinite-campus/

Annual Verification: Each year, it is important for returning CRCSD families to update their child’s emergency
contacts, fill out yearly field trips and laptop device agreements, complete eligibility for reduced school fees,
and update contact information. Please login to your Infinite Campus parent portal to complete it by September
30th. For instructions, please click the link for your preferred language. English Spanish Swahili

BIPOC Block Party: Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, 5:00-7:00 PM in the Courtyard. New and incoming BIPOC (Black,
Indigenous and people of color) students and families are encouraged to attend. We will also do a backpack giveaway
during this event! More details to come at a later date!

New Student Orientation (freshmen and transfer students): Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, Registration in the new gym
at 8:15am. Orientation from 9:00am -12:00pm.

WAC (Warrior Athletic Club) Welcome Back Night: Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Courtyard.
Families and student-athletes involved or interested in sports are welcome to food and to receive information regarding
sports!

New Student Orientation Parent Session: Thursday, August 21st, 2025 in the auditorium- from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Picture Day: Thursday, August 28th, 2025

Warrior Walkthrough Open House (Meet the new Principal & College/Career Fair) – Wednesday, September 3rd,
2025 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Makeup Picture Day: Friday, October 24th, 2025

The Bethany Lutheran Food Pantry: Sundays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Located at 2202 Forest Drive SE in Cedar Rapids
(between Cottage Grove Place and Washington High School).

What does the consumable material fee cover?
● Materials that cannot be used again (consumable)
● Classroom workbooks and other supplies for academic and elective classes
● Book use fee
● Various small field trips (Some special field trips may continue to have separate fees)

High School Materials Consumable Fees
Enrolling First Semester $100.00
Enrolling Second Semester $50.00
Athletics School uniforms not returned are subject to replacement cost.
Music Instrumental Rental Fee Each instrument – 12 months $75.00 $45.00 $0 Second instrument (special cases only) $30.00 $18.00 $0 Each instrument (3 summer months) $30.00 $18.00 $0 Percussion (players pay one fee) $30.00 $18.00
Reduced Lunch Fee Free Lunch Fee $0 *Shared-time, Dual enrolled, Foreign exchange and I-20 students are not required to pay the consumable fee. Fee Waiver Available
Contact Information: Washington High School’s Bookkeeper, Gregory Burgher, at 319-558-2161 or gburgher@crschools.us
If your student qualifies for the free or reduced lunch program, you may apply to have the consumable materials fee waived (see below). This waiver does not carry over from year to year. It must be applied for annually.
● Free lunch rate-consumable materials fee waived completely
● Reduced consumable materials rate-$60.00.

Approved free/reduced meal applications also qualifies families for these additional benefits:
● $100 consumable material fee will be adjusted based on meal benefits. PPA will pay fees if your student is in a performing arts group
● Reduced technology replacement fees
● Reduced Activity Ticket fee
● Reduced fees for ACT and AP exams My student’s application was approved last year.

Do I need to fill out a new one? YES! Applications must be renewed yearly. If you think you qualify (or qualified in the past), please apply at www.family portal.cloud. Please make sure Release Agreements are set to “Yes” in Infinite Campus when you update your annual verification for student fees to be adjusted. If you have any questions regarding the meal application, please contact food and nutrition at (319) 558-2305.

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 112 Monday through Thursday, 8:00am – 3:00pm, or by appointment with Amy Rouse arouse@crschools.us.

Acceptable items: T-shirts, sweatpants, yoga pants, gym shorts, gym shoes, underwear & socks (new only), backpacks, school supplies, toiletries, winter coats & accessories, prom/homecoming attire, interview wear. Unacceptable items: Blue jeans, Purses, Pajamas, Sweaters Warrior Kitchen – *Open during the school year The Warrior Kitchen, in partnership with HACAP, provides resources to Washington families. The Warrior Pantry provides take-home meals for families, personal care and household items based on availability. Please contact the main office at 319-558-2161 for more information. Some items may require the completion of the TEFAP form. The form remains valid for the school year. You may fill out the form here: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Eligibility https://www.hacap.org/partners

There are several different types of sport passes and individual tickets offered for the 2025-2026 school year. To see a list of passes offered along with their descriptions please visit the Bound website as they become available.

No cash is allowed at the gate for the 2025-2056 school year!

The purchase of a student activity pass allows students to attend most Washington activities FREE of charge. An Activity Pass will show as an icon on your student ID. Student activity passes can be purchased through Infinite Campus under the fees tab or by contacting our bookkeeper at 319-558-2161.
* If a student has poor attendance, academics, or behavior, it could impact their ability to attend events.
** There are no refunds if a student purchases a pass, but then can’t attend for the above reasons. When can I use my activity pass? Any event held at WHS and sporting events at Kingston Stadium. (Exception: state sponsored tournament games)
What does a 1-year activity pass cost?
$60 Check or online payment through Infinite Campus.
$20 For students who qualify for free & reduced lunch.
How much can I save purchasing an activity pass? Most events are free with pass saving 6 to 10 dollars per event!

Beginning August 4th: Women’s Tennis
Beginning August 11th: Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Men’s Golf, Women’s Swimming, Cheer ● Football ● Women’s Cross Country ● Men’s Golf ● Women’s Volleyball ● Men’s Cross Country ● Women’s Swimming & Diving ● Cheer
ALL students must pay admission fees to attend sporting and performing arts events. For more information, contact Bre Sells at bsells@crschools.us or call the Activities Office (319) 558-2161 Option 6.

Routing Request Deadline Plan now!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 is the last day to submit a bus request to guarantee a bus on the first day of school.
All incoming 9th grade students (From a Cedar Rapids Community Middle School) who live in the free bussing areas will automatically be routed on a bus for the fall. All 10th-12th Grade students who had bussing in 2023-2024 and live in the free bus areas will keep their bussing. Any changes to pick-up locations must be reported (see below). New Students OR New Address Did you move? New to Washington? We must submit a new bus request. To submit a bus request, fill out the WHS New Bus Request Form or reach out to Amal Alyassiri at alyassiri@crschools.us or (319) 558-2161.

No Bussing Area/Parent Responsibility The bus driver shortage has resulted in fewer available buses to transport the same amount of students. This means many buses are at capacity and students are riding longer. To make room for students that we are legally obligated to transport (living more than 3 miles from school) and reduce ride times, the Transportation Department will strictly enforce Parent Responsibility / No Bus areas. This means if a student lives less than 3 miles from school in the Parent Responsibility/ No Bus area, they will not be eligible for bussing.

StopFinder Bus Tracking App: StopFinder is a great tool for parents and students to track their bus to their bus stop. StopFinder is registered with each parent’s primary email address in Infinite Campus. Transportation also uses StopFinder to quickly send push messages to parents, for example, if a bus route is running behind or is having significant delays. If you have any questions regarding bussing, or registering for StopFinder, contact Amal Alyassiri at alyassiri@crschools.us or (319) 558-2161. *Reminder, CRCSD students can ride all Cedar Rapids Transit fixed-route buses for free with their student I.D.If you do not have a Google account, you may access the School calendar using the link below.

Parking permits are required to be displayed in all vehicles parked in Washington lots during the school day.
$10.00 North Lot
$20.00 South Lot – Premium spot (Adjacent to Fine Arts) (Near Gymnasium) *For more detailed information on parking procedures, see the Parking Policy/Procedures. For the Iowa DOT Affidavit for minor school license permit form, please see main office. The Vehicle Registration Card is needed to issue permits, identify vehicles, and contact owners in times of emergency. Students with outstanding fines from the previous school year will not be issued permits until the fines are cleared. Click this link to complete the digital vehicle registration card! *For any questions about parking fees please contact our bookkeeper, Gregory Burgher at 319-558-2161 or gburgher@crschools.us

Lunch
● Closed Lunch: Freshmen and Sophomores who have a class may not leave the campus during their lunch period, and they must remain in approved areas of the campus during that time.
● Open Lunch: All Seniors and Juniors have open lunch and may leave campus or be in approved areas on campus. Approved areas include the cafeteria and its open hallways, and the courtyard. Other areas, such as parking lots or athletic fields are unauthorized. Food deliveries are prohibited and will be discarded if delivered.

Release Periods Freshmen and Sophomores must have a completed Release Period Permission Authorization Form (9th & 10th Grade) to leave campus with the understanding that students who have a release period MAY NOT BE IN THE BUILDING OR ON SCHOOL PROPERTY during this time.

This form is good for the entire school year. You may revoke this privilege at any time by calling the attendance office 319-558-2161 Option 2. Administration reserves the right to cancel this privilege and will contact the parents if doing so. If this permission form is not completed, 9th and 10th grade students will be assigned and required to attend a study hall during their open hour. Missing study halls may impact in good standing or eligibility as this is a required class to attend if it’s on the schedule. Click the link below to complete the digital form if interested in your 9th or 10th grade student having a release period. You can do this later as well.

* Juniors and Seniors have open campus and thus do not need an authorization form completed to leave campus during their open hours of the day. However, if juniors and seniors are in the building during their open period, they must be in the library

Supply needs will be explained at New Student Orientation, during the walk-through of classes, and during the first week of classes.

Teachers may have specific supply requests for their classes.

Recommended Supplies Sturdy backpack, Folders, Spiral notebooks, Binder, Pens, Pencils, Highlighter, Water bottle Calculators While the school will have some calculators available, students find it beneficial to own one for personal use. While a graphing calculator is an expensive purchase, a TI 84 Plus CE is about $120, it can be used throughout all 4 years of high school and the ACT, SAT, AP Precalculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics allow the use of this graphing calculator. Other TI-8X models or TI-9X models either have too little or too much capability and are not allowed.

If you are looking to get through a single year and NOT purchase a graphing calculator, Algebra One students (the class a majority of our 9th graders will be taking) could use a TI-30XIIS (currently around $15). It would work for one year, maybe two years. While any scientific calculator with fraction capabilities could work for this class, if you are purchasing a new one for this year, the Washington Math Department prefers the TI-30XIIS. *Lockers will be available upon request. Students should see our receptionist in the main office. (Lockers are not always convenient to use between classes due to them being assigned near the student’s homeroom class).

Devices
Current Washington Warriors, for any Chromebook or technology issues, please contact Scott McWherter at cmcwherter@crschools.us. He is available over the summer if your computer is having issues. Do not wait until the beginning of the school year to get it fixed if you are currently experiencing issues.

Google Classroom
Google Classroom is another tool many teachers may use to provide digital materials, assignments, or
assessments to students. Students are also able to create and turn in work on Google Classroom. Students may
receive teacher feedback on their work through Google Classroom as well. Each Google Classroom is linked to
a Google Calendar to help remind students of deadlines and upcoming events. It is also linked to student emails
in order to notify students of teacher postings. If parents would like a weekly update from their student’s Google
Classroom(s), please contact teachers directly once school starts to be added to the parent/guardian list.

Student schedules will be available for viewing in mid-August.
Please be patient as counselors are not on contract in July.
The Washington Counseling Department is available to assist students with a variety of needs throughout the
school year. Here are just a few of the ways counselors serve Washington students and their families.
● Academic Planning: Registering for classes, schedule changes, opportunities for learning off campus,
advocate for students with special needs, counsel students on how to be successful in the classroom
● College and Career Planning: Job shadows, apprenticeships, college search and application process,
financial aid, scholarship applications, recommendation letters, resume building
● Personal & Social Support: Helping students in crisis situations, finding solutions to personal and
social problems, encouraging students to do their best in all aspects of their lives, making referrals for
more serious mental health concerns
The counseling staff, the students they work with, and their email addresses are listed below. Ongoing
counseling office information will be posted on the Washington website under the heading “Academics”.
● Secretary: Kim Weiland, kweiland@crschools.us
● 9th Grade Counselor: ShaNell Young shyoung@crschools.us
● Last Names A-K: Melaina O’Brien mobrien@crschools.us
● Last Names H-O: Chanelle Thomas, cthomas@crschools.us
● Last Names P-Z: Heather Waters, hwaters@crschools.us
● College & Career Transition: Kristin Mangrich, kmangrich@crschools.us

Dropping a class
A student may only drop a course with the approval of a responsible adult. Each student dropping a class must:
● Meet with their counselor to discuss how the number of hours remaining on your schedule will be spent.
● Meet with their teacher and return all books & materials checked out.
● Secure signatures from the student’s counselor, teacher, attendance office, and parent/guardian.
Important to note:
❖ Students in grades 9 and 10 must be enrolled in 7 classes and cannot drop a course for a study hall.
❖ Schedule changes within the first 10 days of each semester can be done through your school counselor.
After the first 10-day window, any schedule changes require students to complete a form, and receive
approval from a building administrator and the Area Chief of Schools.
❖ Withdrawing from a course after the first 10-days, will result in a withdrawal/failure for the semester
and a loss of credit.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (Pass/Fail)
A student may choose one elective course per year to be graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. The
criteria applied to all courses taken as satisfactory/unsatisfactory is as follows:
● Written parent/guardian approval is required.
● Students must visit their School Counselor for the satisfactory/unsatisfactory request form.
● Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory requests must be made within 20 school days of the start of the semester.
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● Students must complete all course expectations as if they were receiving a grade. Taking a class S/U (or
pass/fail) will, at the completion of the semester, record the letter grade as an S with appropriate credit
for a passing grade of D- or higher, and a U with no credit for a failing grade. A letter grade will remain
on Infinite Campus throughout the duration of the semester and the S/U option will take effect after
grades are posted on transcripts.
● Courses that are taken as S/U will not be used to compute grade point and/or class rank nor will they be
computed for Academic Honors.
● Students with a failing grade who receive a U will still be subject to activity & athletic eligibility
penalties, just as if a grade of F were recorded.
● Students with cumulative grade point averages above 4.0 may choose to take co curricular -related
courses as S/U. Examples include all music, student senate, newspaper, debate, and yearbook courses.
This use is intended to prevent an A (or even an A+) in a co-curricular-related course from lowering a
students’ cumulative GPA. This use of the S/U option will not be counted towards the S/U limit of one
course per year.

*These dates could change due to inclement weather.
Fall Semester
● August 26, 2025: First Day of Fall Semester. This will be an “A” day.
● September 10, 2025 Last day to drop a fall term course with no record on the transcript; after this date a
course dropped will be noted on the transcript as a W regardless of the progress grade
● September 24, 2025: Deadline to request taking a class satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U or pass/fail)
Spring Semester
● January 20, 2026 First Day of Spring Semester
● February 2, 2026: Last day to drop a spring term course with no record on the transcript; after this date
a course dropped with be noted on the transcript as a W regardless of the progress grade
● February 17, 2026: Deadline to request taking a class satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U or pass/fail)

Monument
The Monument is in its 69th year of production archiving memorable events and moments of Washington High
School’s proud history. You would receive a 176-page, full-color, hardbound volume documenting moments
and memories of the school year. With your purchase, you also support aspiring journalism and graphic design
students, allowing high school writers and artists to share their work with a real-world audience. Our yearbook
is comprehensive so it covers the entire school year. To do so, it goes to print over the summer and returns to
Washington mid-fall of the following school year.
2025-26 yearbooks will be available for pickup in the fall of the following school year. For more information
on pricing for the 2025-26 yearbook, please contact Kaitlin Haynes at Walsworth.
kaitlin.haynes@walsworth.com
To order a yearbook or submit a senior portrait, visit www.yearbookforever.com. Enter school: George
Washington, select state: Iowa, and then select city: Cedar Rapids to enter the store.
Yearbookforever.com Features:
*A yearbook ad space for adults to submit Then and Now images with a message for their graduating student(s)
*Ad sponsorship spaces for businesses to congratulate seniors and/or advertise what they have to offer
*An opportunity for students and families to upload candid images from school related events for consideration
of being used in the yearbook (use code: warriors) or download the Yearbook Snap App and use the same code.
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Senior Photo Criteria: Email a jpg or jpeg file of the senior photo to monumentyearbook@crschools.us Please
put the senior’s name in the subject line. Photos must be submitted to the yearbook staff before Spring Break.
Our criteria for senior photos is as follows: photo is a vertical headshot (so there is no need to crop); do not
include children, animals, other people, props or hats/sunglasses; no selfies or filters.
Washington Literary Press – Subscribe and support Washington HS writers & artists!
Throughout the year, the Washington Literary Press (WLP) compiles students’ prose, poetry, art, and
photography into published issues. We aim to release four regular issues (“The Unfortunate Mr. Farrows”),
which we sell for $2 each, as well as our end-of-the-year issue, Fingerprints, which sells for $7.00. Purchasing
issues allows you to support the literary and artistic efforts of Washington High School students—we could not
get our issues to print without your financial support and the artistic talent of your student! Purchases can be
made through Mr. Mark Hilton (mhilton@crschools.us) or at our annual Poetry, Art, and Music (PAM) Slam
event.

Driver’s Education classes are no longer offered in Cedar Rapids Schools. Students have a lot of options in the
community to complete a Driver’s Education course. Families who are eligible for Free/Reduced Priced fees
should contact the company to inquire about how to waive fees.
Safe Driver, Drivers Education- is located at Jefferson High School and will work with families in the CRCSD
that are eligible for Free/Reduced Prices.

Facebook: @WashingtonCRSCD
Twitter: @CRWashingtonHS and @CRWarrior Activities
Instagram: crwashingtonhs
Flickr: WHS event photos
Here you’ll find some of the latest pictures and news about Washington High School. Time and contributions are
on a voluntary basis, so please understand if not all events are covered here. If you would like to see a particular
event covered, please feel free to make a request by emailing cmcwherter@crschools.us to complete the
request.