Rock Island’s Washington Jr. High’s Kiwanis Builders Club members put together Therapy Kits for the Every Child Organization. For more than 40 years, it’s been EveryChild’s mission to connect children and families with services that will help them to thrive. Students put together about 75 kits that included stress toys, coloring books, markers, crayons, toothbrushes, hair ties, and a lot of other great things. Way to go!  Read More

On Friday, October 22, 2021, Washington Jr. High School unveiled its $2.1 million renovation and expansion project to the community. View photo album>> The project features a secure entryway and cafeteria renovation and expansion. Plans also included administrative offices, two flexible spaces for specialists that serve students, and a space for the school nurse that includes a separate bathroom and shower. The project renovated 4,800 s/f of the existing structure and added 3,500 s/f to the northeast side of the building. Revenue from the 1% Rock Island County Sales Tax was used to fund... Read More