Hutchinson Boys & Girls Clubs names local teacher as Avenue A assistant director
U.S. Army veteran Kaheem "Ky" Washington will help manage growing youth programming following the addition of 45 new slots
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Sign up freeHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson has tapped local educator and U.S. Army veteran Kaheem "Ky" Washington to help lead its Avenue A location following a major expansion in out-of-school care. Named assistant site director on Aug. 4, Washington works alongside site director Drew Renaud to oversee daily programming, support staff and mentor youth. The leadership addition follows a record-breaking summer for the organization, which recently partnered with USD 308 to add 45 youth slots at the Avenue A club, meeting the community's growing demand for structured youth services.
Originally from New York City, Washington served five years in the Army Infantry before earning an elementary education degree from Fort Hays State University. He is balancing the new Boys & Girls Clubs role with his ongoing job as a sixth grade teacher at Lincoln-McCandless Elementary School, a position he has held for four years. Noting his dedication to student development beyond the traditional classroom, Washington said he is honored to join the Avenue A staff and looks forward to fostering a safe, encouraging environment where Hutchinson children can reach their full potential.
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