Four schools in Puyallup, three in the Franklin Pierce area and one in Federal Way have been named as Schools of Distinction that will be honored at a regional awards ceremony in December.
In Puyallup, Kalles Junior High and Zeiger, Woodland, and Sunrise elementary schools have each been recognized for being among the top schools statewide to demonstrate sustained academic achievement in reading and math.
Three elementary schools in the Franklin Pierce School District earned the award: Harvard, Central Avenue and Midland.
In the Federal Way School District, Star Lake Elementary School was recognized with the award.
The 2010 School of Distinction Award is co-sponsored by The Center for Educational Effectiveness and the Washington chapter of Phi Delta Kappa.
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