Valley Academy Named School of Distinction 2016

Valley Academy of Learning has been name a 2016 School of Distinction. The award is the only one in the state entirely focused on combined improvement in English/Language Arts and math, sustained over a five-year period.

“Our school community can take great pride in this recognition,” said Greg Lovercamp, program administrator of Valley Academy. “We attribute this success to the hard work of students, parents and staff. Our middle school teachers are very aware of the standards and their students' strengths and areas of needed focus. This knowledge guides instruction as we strive to improve the success of each student.”

The 2016 School of Distinction award winners include 51 elementary schools, 20 middle/junior high schools and 23 high schools.

Now in its 10th year, the School of Distinction awards were created in the summer of 2007 to recognize the highest improving schools in Washington State. The awards recognize and celebrate school staff, students, and leaders who improve performance for all students over a sustained period of time in English language arts and mathematics.

The award given by The Center for Educational Effectiveness. Other partners in the award are the Association of Educational Service Districts, Association of Washington School Principals, Washington Association of School Administrators, Washington State School Directors’ Association and Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.