Blues Backers
Washburn Rural High School
Parent Teacher organization
Blues Backers is the parent-teacher organization at Washburn Rural High School. Our purpose is to work with the administration at the school to support the students as well as to show appreciation for the hard work of the teachers and staff. This is accomplished through volunteer time and financial support.
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Nearly fifty years ago, a brilliant spark
lit up minds to create a way to fund extra opportunities and program boosts that the Washburn Rural High School budget couldn't cover and the Blues Backers PTO was formed.
What began in 1975 as a Booster Club
has transformed into a fully formed non-profit, recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization. As such, substantial donations are tax deductible. We are also obligated to keep detailed accounting, act according to written bylaws, recognize elected leadership, and maintain reasonable transparency in records and actions of the Board.
Our Mission Objectives:
To help WRHS establish and maintain a proud image by supporting staff and students’ extracurricular activities.
The PTO contributes volunteer time and money to Washburn Rural High School as requested and approved by the Board.
The PTO offers WRHS teams, clubs, and activity groups additional opportunities to generate funds through the concession stands.
WRHS-PTO
Our Values
Integrity and Excellence
We are transparent and we strive to be effective in all aspects of the business we conduct.
Open-Mindedness
We are all busy people who are willing to embrace and share ideas and assistance from many sources.
Social Responsibility
We are lighting the path for our future leaders, givers, & community supporters; as such, we act accordingly.
Guided by Bylaws:
Leadership of the PTO
The Board is made up of ALL Officers, Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs and Assistant Chairs.
The Executive Board is Officers alone.
The Executive Board is Officers alone.
President
Presides at all meetings of the PTO and the Exectutive Board. Has authority to approve contracts and expenditures outside of funding requests.
Deanna
Hutsen
Vice
President
Assumes the duties of the President in their absence. Membership Chairperson. Audits books with AT at the end of year.
Ronda
Kozlowski
Secretary
Records minutes of all PTO meetings. Disseminates Board Meeting minutes and shares messages.
Carrie
Stead
Social
Outreach
Publicizes the events and activities of the PTO. Contacts news media when advantageous to promote school image.
Amanda Furgeson
Ponce
Treasurer
Receives and disburses all funds of the PTO. Maintains an accounting of all accounts and reports to Board.
Erin
Appuhn
Assistant
Treasurer
Responsible for detailing group profits from working concession stands and securing money bags for each event. Audits books with VP at end of the year.
Our Committee Chairs
Many hands make lighter work
Concessions
Deanna H
Hospitality & Appreciation
Charity K
Post Prom
Ronda K
Volunteer Coordinator
Carrie S
Purchasing
Help Needed
Scheduler
Help Needed
With so many options you are sure to find your best fit.
No one gets cut from this TEAM!
Ever
growing
and always
room for more.
Concession Stands
Bringing good things to games, events, competitions and WARU student life.
WaRu Commons
Stadium and Field
Baseball & Softball
Isn't it exciting?
This year, we've earmarked a whopping $12,000 for WaRu's extracurricular activities, clubs, and teams. It's time to explore the endless possibilities!
Little things done with
great care and
recognition
...are huge!
Offers our students a safer and more exciting option than the basic private after-party.
Post Prom
Post Prom
A NIGHT AT THE
A NIGHT AT THE
A NIGHT AT THE
A NIGHT AT THE
A NIGHT AT THE
A NIGHT AT THE
circus
circus
circus
circus
circus
circus
Buy tickets
at the bank
or online
Buy tickets
at the bank
or online
Cash Vault, Escape Challenge,
Sports Games, Casino Games,
Night-Glow Dodgeball, RPS,
Tournaments, Inflatables,
Karaoke, Obstacle Course,
Silly Skills, Snacks & Drinks,
Races, Raffles, Prizes, and More
April 6th 2024
Washburn Rural High School
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Website or Promo
11:30 PM - 2:30 AM
THE
Party of the YEAR!
FREE FOOD FREE BEVERAGES FREE DESSERT FREE PRIZES
LASER TAG KARAOKE MONEY BOOTH ROCKET RACES TWISTER
RPS, hoops & casino tourneys INFLATABLEs & MUCH MORE
POST PROM
2023
st
COSMIC
Chaos!
FREE gAMES FREE ACTIVITIES FREE photos freedom
CASUAL CLOTHES
TICKETS $10
AT THE BANK
11:30 pm 2:30am
FOR MORE INFO SCAN HERE->
Each year we create a safe, engaging environment that minimizes risky behaviors and maximizes joy. One night can change lives, so we help make it a night to remember for all the right reasons.
Above all, Post Prom is a uniquely fun WaRu Tradition that our students (and parents) look forward to each year.
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We are a
welcoming
and inclusive
group of people.
Having members from all walks of life makes us stronger and better
able to respond.
WRHS-PTO
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Washburn Rural Blues Backers
Website
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