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Ed Raines

@RainesEd

Principal, Washburn Rural High School. Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Angler, Musician.

 Topeka, KS
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Joined April 2012
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Thrilled to introduce "Washburn Rural High School, Our Story: The First 100 Years." This short film commemorates our first century as a public school and celebrates the rich history and traditions that have spanned five generations. youtu.be/nHzzyMQJP6Q @USD437 #waruproud
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A HUGE S/O to our National Merit scholars!! Back Row Eli Replogle, National Merit Commended Kaden Raines, National Merit Commended Campbell Hight, National Merit Semi-Finalist Front Row: Ophelia Lackey, National Merit Semi-Finalist Tanner Haddock, National Merit Semi-Finalist
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Watching now!! So proud of all of our competitors and coaches!!
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WaRu Debate (@WaRuDebate) profile pictureWaRu Debate@WaRuDebate20 Jun 2025
We recently found out that we are going to win the prestigious Bruno E Jacob award for the top cumulative school at NSDA nationals. We will be recognized on stage tonight at the national awards ceremony, which will likely begin around 7 PM. Tune in here! live.speechanddebate.org/
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(2025 Freshmen/New Student) Parents & Students: Our first guided tour of the facility will be tomorrow at 1:00 PM. Registration is required. Refreshments provided at the end of the tour! Sign up at: forms.gle/a5rUcM2KMH6jpDFi6
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On behalf of the entire staff and faculty of Washburn Rural High School, have a safe and memorable summer! Special thanks to our community which has been so supportive. We have had an exceedingly productive year! Cheers to greater things in 2025-2026!
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3 Regional Titles in ONE Day for Rural ⚽️ 🥎 ⚾️ Congrats to ⁦@WARUBaseball⁩ on Punching their Ticket to State in Extra Innings!!!!
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6A REGIONAL CHAMPS 🏆 2025 State Qualifiers: Deutscher/Willingham 1st Tryhus/O’Connor 3rd Knudtson 3rd @WRHS_AD @peterson_rick @TopsportsN @sportsinkansas @photoninja13
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Fantastic opportunity to join a distinguished World Language Team! Apply now! careers.usd437.net/jobs/5746…
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Charlie Nimz@WRHS_AD7 Feb 2025
Rural Scholars Bowl Team Punches Their Ticket to State with a Runner-Up Finish at the WR Regional!!
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Happy Kansas Day!
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Through the newly-launched Rural Broadcast initiative, WRHS students deliver play-by-play coverage of basketball games. Calvin Manthe and Payton Goehring will be back in action tomorrow at 7:30 pm as @RuralHoops takes on Junction City. Tune in live at wrhs.net/live.
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Another unbelievable performance at the MoKan Classic by your WWW crew. They never cease to amaze! @RainesEd @USD437 @TopsportsN @WIBWsports @KSNTSports
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o ya woo lady vikes champy champs woo 🚂 🍌 🚂 🍌 🚂 🍌 🚂 🍌 🚂 🍌 @RainesEd @WRHS_AD @USD437
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Congrats to Hurricane Spader on her commitment to this powerhouse program!! You've come a long way over the past 4 years. Can't wait to see where you go from here!!! You CONTINUE to make the entire Washburn Rural community proud. Well done, cap'n. @USD437 @RainesEd
Southeast CC Wrestling (@SCC_wrestling) profile pictureSoutheast CC Wrestling@SCC_wrestling30 Dec 2024
🚨 Big News! 🚨 We’re thrilled to welcome Molly Spader to the den! Molly, from Washburn High School in Kansas, is currently ranked #2 in the state (all classes) and is a two-time state medalist, including a runner-up finish! 🏅 She’s also a 2024 Folkstyle National All-American!
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At the Flint Hills national qualifying tournament, we came away with two of the three spots to NSDA nationals!! Congrats to Kavi Chidambaranathan/Aditi Nimishakavi and Shri Chidambaranathan/Jace Raines!! They will both represent us at nationals in Des Moines in June!!
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Congrats to Coach Tiller, Coach Hansen, & your ⁦@WRHSDancinBlues⁩ on their 2024 KSHSAA State Runner-up Finish today. Fantastic Job Ladies!
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2023 All Centennial League 1st Team Draden Chooncharoen Brandon Hamilton Liam Morrison Ryder Nikkel Dylan Willingham
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Class 6A 3rd Place Final Record: 15-3-3 17th Class 6A Final Four in school history Centennial League Champions for the 30th consecutive season Another amazing season!
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Charlie Nimz@WRHS_AD3 Nov 2024
Boys Sixth and Girls State Runner Up. What a weekend for ⁦@RuralXC⁩ !!!
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Congrats to Kavi Chidambaranathan and Aditi Nimishakavi for being this year’s KCKCC champions!!
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Congrats to WRHS for being named a Unified Champion School with Banner distinction – the only Kansas school to earn this status this year! This honor recognizes schools that excel in fostering inclusive social interaction through sports, leadership, and whole-school engagement.
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