Washburn Elementary School
Two Auburn schools started Monday without heat
AUBURN — Two local schools were without heat early Monday morning, but classes were held as usual, according to a Facebook post from the School Department. Edward Little High School’s heat was working again at 7 a.m., according to the post. “It will take time to heat a building the size of EL,” the post […]
A kid and his kale
Owen Young, 11, plants kale Wednesday in a community garden at Washburn Elementary School in Auburn. Young and Donna Flynn, a counselor with Spurwink, started the garden after Flynn saw vegetable beds on Lewiston’s Lisbon Street and in downtown Norway. Flynn said people can help themselves to the vegetables so long as they leave some […]
Elks supply young readers
Lewiston Elks No. 371 donated books for all grades to Washburn Elementary School in Auburn as part of the literacy program. Karen Staples, second from right, past exalted ruler of the Lewiston Elks Lodge, and Anne Mackenzie, right, exalted ruler, are pictured with, from left, Andrew Bard, Washborn Elementary School principal, and Susan Strout, librarian.
Rotary partners with school to present fire prevention awards
AUBURN — A fire prevention program, including a coloring and poster contest, in partnership with Washburn Elementary School, was sponsored by the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club. Members of the Rotary Club collected the student entries and selected the best submissions that captured the importance of adhering to fire safety procedures. Rotary members were invited by […]
Auburn: Thanks to Elliot, Washburn field getting an upgrade
AUBURN — Elliot Dowd, 12, stood Monday on a large, dusty field, where he and other Washburn Elementary School students played during recess and gym. It’s rough, full of weeds, rocks and hard, dried dirt. When playing tag football or whiffle ball, Elliot said kids often fall and get hurt. Thanks to Elliot, that’s about […]