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Washington Schools on the Rise

Introducing the "Washington Schools on the Rise" award by AWSL/ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ! This award celebrates schools where students and adults collaborate to improve culture and amplify student voice. ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ and its Foundation support these schools with resources and opportunities. These schools foster inclusive and equitable environments. Know a school on the rise? Nominate them today and honor their commitment to excellence in education!

What: Washington State Schools on the Rise Award

When: Awarded annually at the ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ Summer Conference

Who: Schools nominated by students and/or principals/assistant principals/superintendents/district office

Why: Recognize schools demonstrating the power of student-adult collaboration on school leadership and the creation of a positive school culture.


Recognition Criteria

  • Established systems demonstrating students and adults collaborating and leading school culture together
  • Tangible examples of co-design, collaboration, joint leadership
  • Examples of authentic student engagement and elevated student voice
  • Examples of schools engaging multiple student voices and perspectives
  • Quantitative and/or qualitative data to illustrate the outcomes of student-adult joint leadership

2024 Inaugural Winners

  • Giaudrone Middle School
  • Aylen Junior High 
  • Blue Heron Middle School
  • Cedar Valley Elementary
  • Clover Park High School
  • Curtis Senior High School
  • Firgrove Elementary
  • Hockinson Middle School 
  • Ida Nason Aronica Elementary School
  • Keithley Middle School



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  • Lakewood High School
  • Moxee Elementary 
  • Reardan High School 
  • River HomeLink
  • Selah High School
  • Skyview High School
  • TAF@Saghalie
  • Tolt Middle School
  • Toppenish High School
  • Toutle Lake High School
  • Wahluke Junior High School





Selection Timeline

  • Nomination window runs from April 1 - May 31 
  • Selection of winners - May 31 - June 7 
  • Winners announced at Summer Conference Luncheon