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AWSP and AWSL Bring Home National Communication Honors from NSPRA

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: June 12, 2025
The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), alongside its student leadership division—the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)—has been nationally recognized by the National School...

June Holidays & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: June 4, 2025
Recognizing special days and awareness months is an opportunity to build community, highlight values, and celebrate the individuals and events that shape our school environments....

Erin Lucich Wins 2025 AWSP President’s Award

Awards & Recognition

Author: Caroline Brumfield • Date: May 21, 2025
OLYMPIA –– Every year, the AWSP Board President selects someone to receive the AWSP President’s Award. The award goes to someone who is a relentless...

Oak Harbor Intermediate School Principal Wins 2025 Annalee Braley Membership Award from AWSP

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Author: Caroline Brumfield • Date: May 5, 2025
OLYMPIA –– Raenette ("Rae") Sasaki Wood is the fourth winner of AWSP's Annalee Braley Membership Award. Her devotion to mentoring fellow leaders, supporting Leaders of...

May Holidays & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: May 2, 2025
Recognizing special days and awareness months is an opportunity to build community, highlight values, and celebrate the individuals and events that shape our school environments....

Celebrating Amazing Assistant Principals: National AP Week Giveaway Winners!

Awards & Recognition

Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: April 25, 2025
During National Assistant Principal Week, we asked school leaders across Washington, “What makes your AP amazing?” and "What do you love about being an AP?"...

Cutting Hope: When We Lose an AP, We Lose a Lifeline

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: April 11, 2025
Assistant principals are student-centered beacons of hope in our school system. APs are unencumbered by specific certification requirements and truly serve as one of the...

Nominate a Standout Leader for the 2026 POY & APOY Awards!

Awards & Recognition

Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: April 7, 2025
Do you know a school leader who goes above and beyond every day to ensure strong schools, strong students, and a culture of hope? Now...

Celebrating Our Assistant Principals: Honoring Impactful Leadership

Awards & Recognition, Boards and Committees

Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: April 3, 2025
As we head into Assistant Principal Week, we’re taking a moment to shine a spotlight on some of the most dynamic and dedicated leaders in...