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Each year, the Washington School Recognition Program celebrates schools that demonstrate exceptional performance in areas such as student growth, academic achievement, and efforts to close opportunity gaps. This recognition highlights the hard work of students, educators, staff and families who are helping students succeed.
👏 Congratulations to the following districts celebrating school recognitions:
Battle Ground Public Schools
Camas School District
Castle Rock School District, Home of the Rockets
Centerville School District
Evergreen Public Schools
Kelso School District
Longview School District
Lyle School District
Mill A School
Naselle-Grays River Valley School District
Ridgefield School District
Skamania School District
Vancouver Public Schools
Wahkiakum School District
Washougal School District
Woodland Public Schools
Learn more about the Washington School Recognition Program and view the full list of recognized schools, including the specific recognition categories, on the State Board of Education website: https://sbe.wa.gov/our-work/school-recognition

This program highlights schools demonstrating strong progress in key areas of student success. This year, 16% of schools statewide received this distinction.
A full list of recognized schools, including the specific metrics they met for recognition, is available on the State Board of Education website: https://sbe.wa.gov/our-work/school-recognition
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ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.