Ed Raines

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

[Ed Raines @RainesEd]

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. https://t.co/gzcr90ui1Y @USD437 #waruproud

[Ed Raines @RainesEd]

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

[Ed Raines @RainesEd]

Watching now!! So proud of all of our competitors and coaches!!

[WaRu Debate @WaRuDebate]

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!
https://t.co/4EErfTkuVa

[Ed Raines @RainesEd]

(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:
https://t.co/OjDUEpbMSp

[Ed Raines @RainesEd]

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!

[Charlie Nimz @WRHS_AD]

3 Regional Titles in ONE Day for Rural

⚽️ 🥎 ⚾️

Congrats to ⁦@WARUBaseball⁩ on Punching their Ticket to State in Extra Innings!!!!

[WRHS TENNIS @TennisWrhs]

6A REGIONAL CHAMPS 🏆

2025 State Qualifiers:
Deutscher/Willingham 1st
Tryhus/O’Connor 3rd
Knudtson 3rd

@WRHS_AD @peterson_rick @TopsportsN @sportsinkansas @photoninja13

[Ed Raines @RainesEd]

Fantastic opportunity to join a distinguished World Language Team! Apply now!
https://t.co/tX1AWZFpZy

[Charlie Nimz @WRHS_AD]

Rural Scholars Bowl Team Punches Their Ticket to State with a Runner-Up Finish at the WR Regional!!

[Ed Raines @RainesEd]

Happy Kansas Day!

[Auburn-Washburn @USD437]

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 https://t.co/T5kbKmpsk2.

[Washburn Rural Women's Wrestling @TeamTopHat1]

Another unbelievable performance at the MoKan Classic by your WWW crew. They never cease to amaze!

@RainesEd @USD437 @TopsportsN @WIBWsports @KSNTSports

[Washburn Rural Women's Wrestling @TeamTopHat1]

o ya woo lady vikes champy champs woo
🚂 🍌 🚂 🍌 🚂 🍌 🚂 🍌 🚂 🍌

@RainesEd @WRHS_AD @USD437

[Washburn Rural Women's Wrestling @TeamTopHat1]

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

[WaRu Debate @WaRuDebate]

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!!

[Charlie Nimz @WRHS_AD]

Congrats to Coach Tiller, Coach Hansen, & your ⁦@WRHSDancinBlues⁩ on their 2024 KSHSAA State Runner-up Finish today. Fantastic Job Ladies!

[WRHS Soccer @RuralSoccer]

2023 All Centennial League 1st Team

Draden Chooncharoen
Brandon Hamilton
Liam Morrison
Ryder Nikkel
Dylan Willingham

[WRHS Soccer @RuralSoccer]

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!

[Charlie Nimz @WRHS_AD]

Boys Sixth and Girls State Runner Up. What a weekend for ⁦@RuralXC⁩ !!!

[WaRu Debate @WaRuDebate]

Congrats to Kavi Chidambaranathan and Aditi Nimishakavi for being this year’s KCKCC champions!!

[Auburn-Washburn @USD437]

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.