Prospect Point Elementary named state School of Distinction for second consecutive year

Prospect Point Elementary named state School of Distinction for second consecutive year
Prospect Point Elementary was one of six schools in the Educational Service District (ESD) 123 region and 97 in the state to be recognized as 2012 Schools of Distinction. This is the second consecutive year Prospect Point Elementary has earned this distinction. The annual award is given by The Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE), the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD), the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), Phi Delta Kappa-Washington Chapter (PDK-WA), Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA), Washington State ASCD and Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA).

ESD 123 will honor Prospect Point and Parkway Elementary of Clarkston at an awards reception in Walla Walla Friday, December 14 at 10 a.m. at the Walla Walla School Board Room. This announcement represents the 6th annual School of Distinction award recognition in Washington state.

“I am fortunate to be part of a staff that is committed to student learning,” said Prospect Point Principal Chris Gardea. “The Prospect Point community continues to strive for improvement that directly benefits our students. I am so proud of their accomplishment and feel privileged to be part of such a dedicated group of parents and educators that continually put students first.”

Detailed information on the methodology for selection of the Schools of Distinction, as well as a complete listing of all state winners can be found on the CEE website at www.effectiveness.org.