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May 4, 2026

Peninsula School District Celebrates Seven State-Recognized Schools

Seven PSD Schools Honored by Washington School Recognition

We are thrilled to announce that seven Peninsula School District schools have been honored through the 2024-2025 Washington State School Recognition Program! This prestigious recognition, awarded by the State Board of Education (SBE), the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC), celebrates schools demonstrating exceptional progress in student success.

Our Seven Honored Schools:

  • Purdy Elementary School: Recognized for Achievement in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and regular attendance.
  • Discovery Elementary School: Recognized for Achievement in ELA and Math.
  • Swift Water Elementary: Recognized for Growth for low-income students and students receiving special education services, as well as Achievement in ELA, Math, and regular attendance.
  • Kopachuck Middle School: Recognized for Growth for English language learners.
  • Harbor Heights Elementary School: Recognized for Growth for students in one or more racial or ethnic groups.
  • Voyager Elementary: Recognized for Growth for students receiving special education services.
  • Pioneer Elementary School: Recognized for Growth for students in one or more racial or ethnic groups, and low-income students.

For the 2024-2025 school year, only 16% of schools statewide received recognition, making this achievement even more significant. Schools can be recognized in three categories:

  • Closing Gaps: Schools making significant progress in areas previously identified for improvement
  • Growth: Schools with student groups showing some of the state's largest annual gains across multiple measures
  • Achievement: Schools with the state's highest performance in key areas while maintaining high performance across all student groups

Each school will receive a banner to proudly display. These recognitions reflect the dedication of our incredible educators, the hard work of our students, and the supportive partnership with our families and community. We invite you to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement that showcases the exceptional quality of education happening daily in our schools.

Learn more about the Washington State School Recognition Program here.