Reardan High School 'on the Rise'

REARDAN - Reardan High School is among the inaugural winners of the new Schools on the Rise Award.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction officially announced the awards Sept. 25, even though they were selected earlier this summer by the Association of Washington School Principals.

Only seven of the 21 winning schools were in Eastern Washington.

According to the principals association, "This award celebrates schools where students and adults collaborate to improve culture and amplify student voice...

"These schools foster inclusive and equitable environments.

The criteria used...