RVHS received notification on February 1 that the school is a recipient of the 2011 Washington Achievement Award.  The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) collaborate to offer this award each year to recognize schools for overall excellence in language arts, math, science, graduation rate, improvement, and closing achievement gaps.  RVHS has been recognized this year for its extended graduation rate.

The Washington Achievement Award celebrates the State’s top-performing schools annually based on their performance according to the Washington Achievement Index – a comprehensive measurement of how schools in Washington are performing over time.  The award is given to elementary, middle, high and comprehensive schools.  Information on the details of the award and how schools are selected is available on the OSPI website.

This is the third time that RVHS has received the award, having been honored for its extended graduation rate in both 2008 and 2009.  The selection process for the Washington Achievement Award is very rigorous, and Finley School District is extremely proud of River View’s accomplishment.

Finley School District Superintendent Lance Hahn stated, “We have a dedicated staff and a supportive community that promotes the importance of education and a diploma.  I am proud of our students’ success and we will continue to strive for ‘All Kids Achieving’.”

Award recipients across the state will celebrate at an award ceremony on April 25 in Everett, or at a later date at their local Educational Service District.  Congratulations River View!