A big Thank You to the Bessemer-Wakefield Rotary Club for their $100 donation to our Holiday Giving Tree. This donation will help purchase gifts for all Washington Elementary School students.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys ($10 or less in value) are being accepted until December 12th at the elementary school office or cafeteria. Please call 906-663-4515 or 906-675-1228 for more information.

Thank you for your generosity.
26 days ago, Bessemer Area Schools
two women donating a check to a man in front of a Christmas tre

Please take notice of the following information regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Additional information can be found on our website under District Information - Parents - Student & Data Privacy.

26 days ago, Susan Raykovich
information regarding FERPA rights
information regarding FERPA rights
information regarding FERPA rights
information regarding FERPA rights
A big Thank You to the Bessemer-Wakefield Rotary Club for their $100 donation to our Holiday Giving Tree. This donation will help purchase gifts for all Washington Elementary School students.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys ($10 or less in value) are being accepted until December 12th at the elementary school office or cafeteria. Please call 906-663-4515 or 906-675-1228 for more information.

Thank you for your generosity.
26 days ago, Susan Raykovich
two women providing donation check to a gentlemen in front of a Christmas tree
Today, December 3rd, ninth grade students were given the opportunity to tour the Stormy Kromer factory and learn about the history behind the beloved company and how it came to be. Mr. Bob Jacquart was a wonderful host and showed them the different parts of the company and how they work. Students learned about the process of making the hats and products, programming machines, and the efficiency of shipping out products.

Thank you Jacquarts and Stormy Kromer for a wonderful visit!
27 days ago, Rachael Hendges
Bob Jaquart teaching students about fabric and textiles
Group photo with Bob Jaquart at Stormy Kromer
Bob Jaquart teaching students about machines
Student next to industrial sewing machines
Students writing on wall
Teacher writing on wall
Student's in Ms. Kmetz's first grade class read The Great Turkey Race. They then made their own turkey in disguise. After that Mr. France stopped in to read the second part of the story called The Amazing Turkey Rescue. Mr. France chose his favorite turkey which was Batman Turkey. Each student received a reading medal and a treat.
29 days ago, WES
Turkeys in disguise
The Great Turkey Race
The Great Turkey Race
The Great Turkey Race
Balloons over Broadway
about 1 month ago, WES
Balloons over Broadway
Balloons over Broadway
Balloons over Broadway
Balloons over Broadway
Balloons over Broadway
Balloons over Broadway
Mrs. Williams class making stockings with their 5th grade reading buddies
about 1 month ago, WES
Stockings
Stockings
Stockings
Stockings
Stockings
Stockings
Ms. Rubatt's 5th grade class learned about chemical and physical reactions today in Science. The students had a chance to write mystery notes using baking soda and blackberries!
about 1 month ago, WES
Mystery notes!
Mystery notes!
Mystery notes!
Mystery notes!
Happy Friday
about 1 month ago, Kelly Carlson
Happy Friday
Please share with anyone who may be interested in joining our team.
about 1 month ago, Susan Raykovich
job posting for school bus driver and custodian

During the month of November, students at ADJ participated in the annual Can Drive. Each third hour class collected canned goods and other food items for donation to our local food pantry.

The class who had the largest percentage of items collected per student won a small prize. Mrs. Aijala's Pre-Calculus class collected 23 items per student and took the top spot.

Once all items were collected, the classrooms each made a design using their collected items. The designs were judged and Mrs. France's 7th grade Social Studies class won a small prize for their design.

We are proud of our students for putting forth the effort to help our community! Great job, everyone!

about 1 month ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Collected items from the 2025 Can Drive at ADJ.
Getting ready to deliver the collected items.
Mrs. France's third hour 7th grade with their design.
Students in Ms. Toth's second grade class were busy last week. They read Caldecott Medal Winning "Owl Moon" and made owls, and they made gratitude trees with everything they are thankful for. Great projects!!
about 1 month ago, Susan Raykovich
Student's  craft project with construction paper owls
student's "grattitude tree" craft project
Due to the predicted inclement weather, school for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, is canceled. All events and practices are also canceled.
about 1 month ago, Jeannine Simcoe
School canceled 11/26/25.
Ms. Jarvela's class entertained our kindergarteners with a puppet show!
about 2 months ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
Mrs. Williams class getting ready for Thanksgiving by making turkeys
about 2 months ago, WES
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
Mrs. Toth's 2nd grade class read "Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter" and made a mixed media art project.
about 2 months ago, WES
2nd Grade
Thank you for stepping in and making a difference for our students.
about 2 months ago, Susan Raykovich
Message thanking our school's substitute teachers
Thankful Thursday
about 2 months ago, WES
Holiday Meal
Giving Tree donation boxes located in the Office or Cafeteria
about 2 months ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Giving Tree
WES Weekly note
about 2 months ago, WES
WES Weekly