Several North Central Washington schools receive honors
The State Board of Education, the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC), and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction have identified 20 North Central Washington schools to be honored as part of the Washington School Recognition Program.
Schools in Washington stand out for closing gaps, showing growth, and demonstrating achievement according to new data released by the state. The state has re-imagined the recognition system to highlight schools that have received support and are thriving, and emphasize positive systems changes happening all over the state. This year, 391 schools are being recognized statewide.
Additionally, the state Legislature has acknowledged the last week in April as Washington School Recognition Week (April 27 – May 1, 2020).
“Washington schools are inspiring. With these awards we recognize the outstanding efforts of our schools and their positive impact on students,” said Washington State Board of Education Chair, Peter Maier. “The State Board, OSPI, and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee are excited to celebrate the diverse educational communities that support Washington’s ever-changing K-12 student population. Thank you to our state’s schools and educators for your dedication to students!”
In North Central Washington, the following schools were recognized:
| Coulee-Hartline School District | Almira Coulee Hartline High School | Achievement for ELA, Graduation, 9th Grade On-Track, and Dual Credit. | |
| Methow Valley School District | Liberty Bell Jr Sr High | Achievement for Graduation and 9th Grade On-Track. | |
| Quincy School District | Quincy Middle School | Closing Gaps for All Students. | |
| Cashmere School District | Vale Elementary School | Growth for students who are English learners. | |
| Methow Valley School District | Methow Valley Elementary | Closing Gaps for one or more student groups at a Targeted Support school. | |
| Orondo School District | Orondo Elementary and Middle School | Closing Gaps for one or more student groups at a Targeted Support school. | |
| Warden School District | Warden Elementary | Closing Gaps for one or more student groups at a Targeted Support school. | |
| Quincy School District | George Elementary | Closing Gaps for one or more student groups at a Targeted Support school and Growth for students identifying as Hispanic and students who qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program. | |
| Manson School District | Manson Middle School | Closing Gaps for one or more student groups at a Targeted Support school and Growth for students who qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program, students identifying as Hispanic, and students identifying as White. | |
| Waterville School District | Waterville High School | Growth for students identifying as Hispanic. | |
| Brewster School District | Brewster Middle School | Growth for students who receive special education services. | |
| Manson School District | Manson High School | Growth for students who receive special education services. | |
| Moses Lake School District | Lakeview Terrace Elementary | Growth for students who receive special education services. | |
| Moses Lake School District | Sage Point Elementary School | Growth for students who receive special education services. | |
| Oroville School District | Oroville Elementary | Growth for students who receive special education services. | |
| Okanogan School District | Okanogan High School | Growth for students identifying with Two or More races. | |
| Wenatchee School District | Columbia Elementary School | Growth for students who qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program and students identifying as White. | |
| Cascade School District | Icicle River Middle School | Growth for students identifying as White. | |
| Quincy School District | Pioneer Elementary | Growth for students identifying as White. | |
| Waterville School District | Waterville Elementary | Growth for students identifying as White. | |
“The Legislature is dedicated to recognizing the great work Washington schools do,” said Senator John McCoy, of Tulalip, member of the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee and sponsor of this year’s Senate resolution honoring state-recognized schools. “With the current health concerns in our state, we are taking time to thoughtfully and safely celebrate the commitment and success of our schools in serving all students equitably.”
“We are so proud of our schools and the comprehensive focus on learning and student achievement. Our students are the future, and at the NCESD we see first-hand the level of commitment and dedication to teaching and learning so that our students can succeed. This is a tremendous honor for each of the schools,” explained North Central Educational Service District Superintendent Dr. Michelle Price.
Recognized schools receive a banner for display. To learn more about why schools were recognized, and to see the data behind the recognition framework, visit sbe.wa.gov/2018-19-school-recognition-methodology.
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