Eight schools in the Educational Service District 112 region have received the 2014 School of Distinction Award.
They were selected because they are among the 5 percent most-improved schools in the state for increased reading and math achievement over the past five years. In all, 101 schools in the state received the award. The honorees:
• Battle Ground Public Schools: Captain Strong Primary.
• Evergreen Public Schools: York Elementary.
• Green Mountain School District: Green Mountain School.
• Kelso School District: Catlin Elementary.
• Ridgefield School District: South Ridge Elementary; View Ridge Middle School.
• Vancouver Public Schools: Harney Elementary; Vancouver Home Connection.
This is the eighth year the awards have been given. Repeat winners are Green Mountain School, South Ridge Elementary, York Elementary and Harney Elementary.
The award is given by The Center for Educational Effectiveness in partnership with the Association of Educational Service Districts, the Association of Washington School Principals, Washington Association of School Administrators, Washington State School Directors’ Association, and Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
