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Earlier this month, the Washington State Board of Education announced that 406 public schools in 154 school districts across Washington were honored by the Washington School Recognition Program; 17 schools are located in the NCESD region.

Three outstanding young artists from North Central Washington earned statewide recognition for their artwork in the 52nd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, hosted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

Ten Okanogan County school districts gathered on April 14, 2025 for the 40th Annual Excellence Awards Banquet at the Omak Performing Arts Center. The annual awards event celebrates the accomplishments of Classified and Certified school district staff. Nominated and selected by their peers and school leadership teams, these dedicated educators have committed their careers to supporting students' learning and growth.

The annual Regional High School Art Show opened at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Friday, March 7. This year’s Art Show showcases over 150 pieces submitted by students from North Central Washington schools, with the “Best in Show” selections advancing to statewide competition in Olympia.

The Washington State Board of Education recently released a video congratulating the schools within the North Central ESD region that were recognized through the School Recognition Program in recent years. These schools are part of approximately 13% of schools in Washington state that were recognized for the 2021-2022 school year and 2022-2023 school year.