Skokie/Washburne PTO Events and Programs
Tuesday, september 2ND | 5th grade kickball tournament
Kickball is one of our favorite sports because everyone is welcome, no skills are required, and it's always fun! The Skokie/Washburne PTO is excited to sponsor this awesome afternoon in partnership with the Winnetka Park District and Hot Shot Sports. Teams will be assigned by Skokie Advisories so every player will have teammates from their advisory - it is a great way to get to know new classmates and join in on friendship & fun! For more information, please click HERE.
Parent Volunteers Needed!
We need your support (40 parents) to run this event. Please consider volunteering your time to help us make this a successful afternoon of fun.
$20 registration fee includes: participation fee, pizza, chips, Kona Ice and water.
*NOTE: Registration will open in late August. Must be registered to attend!
5th Grade Kickball Tournament Chairs: Wendy Forbes & Gina Pistorio
LAST (3) september fridays | 6th grade social dance
The PTO has a long-standing tradition of offering a set of “old school” dance and social etiquette lessons to 6th graders, utilizing a trusted professional dance instructor in the Washburne gymnasium.
This is a low-key introduction to co-ed social functions for 6th graders, and they will have a variety of randomly assigned dance partners. Historically, kids enjoy this opportunity to:
- See themselves and their friends dressed up
- Learn types of ballroom dances that may come in handy someday (e.g. the waltz)
- Do something different and fun on a Friday evening!
Dates/Times:
- 2025: September 12th, September 19th, September 26th
- Location: Washburne Gym
- Time: 6:00-7:00pm, 9/26 class ends at 7:15pm
Parents are invited to join on Friday, September 26th!
Fee is $50 (We are not able to issue refunds or prorate fee due to missed classes.)
For more information on 6th Grade Social Dance, please click HERE.
6th Grade Social Chairs: Hilary Hoye & Jess Newell
friday, september 26th | washburne back-to-school bash
Washburne students will celebrate being Back-to-School with games, dancing, and fun!
Included: DJ, game, pizza & treats!
Date: Friday, September 26th
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Washburne Gym
Fee: $20 advance registration, $30 at door
Advanced registration will open in August.
Washburne Back-to-School Bash Chairs: Please email the PTO if you'd like to help!
skokie & WASHBURNE SOCIAL mixers
Skokie & Washburne will have Social Mixers throughout the year to hang with their friends in a relaxed setting directly after school, 3:30-4:30pm on set Fridays. Games, snacks, DJ and fun will be had by all! Registered guests: $10 per ticket, pay at the door: $15 cash-only.
Skokie Socials:
5th GRADE
Friday, October 10th
Friday, May 8th
6th GRADE
Friday, October 24th
Washburne Socials:
7th GRADE
Friday, April 10th
5th Grade Social Chairs: Alison Manhoff, Wendy Forbes, Grace Garza Lovera, & Blakely Marx
6th Grade Social Chairs: Lynne Frank, Jen Decker, Leslie Weigandt, & Natalie Earnest
7th Grade Social Chairs: Gina Gooden & Jenni Healy
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH | washburne roller skating party
Washburne students will enjoy an old-school Roller Skating Party following their KW unit!
Date: Friday, January 30th
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Washburne Gym
Fee: $25 registered guests, $30 cash-only at the door
Washburne Roller Skating Party Chair: Emily Patrick
skokie & washburne sport tournaments
Skokie & Washburne PTO will be working with our KW departments to bring the kids the following tournaments this year: basketball, volleyball, & ping pong! Tournaments will either be coinciding with KW units or take place in May - stay tuned for more info!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10th | 8th grade graduation events
The 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony and 8th Grade Graduation Party will take place on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00pm at New Trier Gaffney Auditorium. (Students will take buses from New Trier to the Washburne Gymnasium for the Celebration Party - pick-up from Washburne Gymnasium at 10:00pm). Please look forward to more information from the 8th Grade Graduation Committee and Principals for all events involving 8th Grade Graduation.
8th Grade Graduation Chairs: Anna Jaymont, Becky Sanderson, Suzy Eilers, & Anna Anderson
THURSDAY, JUNE 11th | 6th Grade Send-Off
Skokie 6th Graders will enjoy a proper Send-Off Party to celebrate their time at Skokie and gain excitement for heading to Washburne! A fun-theme will be chosen and after school snacks, dancing, games & fun will be had by all!
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: 3:30-4:45pm
Location: Skokie Gym
Fee: $15 registered guests, $20 cash-only at the door
6th Grade Send-Off Chairs: Louisa Balach & Amanda Sasse
