Introducing the “Washington Schools on the Rise” award by AWSL/AWSP! This award celebrates schools where students and adults collaborate to improve culture and amplify student voice. AWSP and its Foundation support these schools with resources and opportunities. These schools foster inclusive and equitable environments. Know a school on the rise? Nominate them today and honor their commitment to excellence in education!
- What: Washington State Schools on the Rise Award
- When: Awarded annually at the AWSP Summer Conference
- Who: Schools nominated by students and/or principals/assistant principals/superintendents/district office
- Why: Recognize schools demonstrating the power of student-adult collaboration on school leadership and the creation of a positive school culture.
Criterion & Timelines
Recognition Criteria
- Established systems demonstrating students and adults collaborating and leading the school culture together
- Tangible examples of co-design, collaboration, and joint leadership
- Examples of authentic student engagement and elevated student voice
- Examples of schools engaging multiple student voices and perspectives
- Quantitative and/or qualitative data to illustrate the outcomes of student-adult joint leadership
Selection Timeline
- Nomination window: April 1 – May 31.
- Winners selected: May 31 – June 7.Â
- The winning schools are announced at AWSP’s Summer Conference Luncheon.
2025 Winners
- Ballou Junior High
- Carson Elementary School
- Chelan Middle School
- Coupeville Elementary School
- Covington Middle School
- East Valley High School
- Emerald Ridge High School
- Garfield Elementary School
- Grand Mound Elementary School
- Hayes Freedom High School
- Irene Reither Elementary School
- Jason Lee Middle School
- John R Rogers Highschool (Spokane)
- Kapowsin Elementary
- Kent Laboratory Academy (grades 3 – 12)
- Kirkwood Elementary School
- LaCrosse Schools
- Lakeside High School
- Liberty Middle School
- Lincoln Elementary
- Moses Lake High School
- McClure Elementary
- Mountain View Middle School
- Mt. Stuart Elementary
- North Beach Jr/Sr High School
- Ogden Elementary
- Panther lake Elementary
- Park Place Middle School
- Port Townsend High School
- Quilcene Schools
- Ridgeline Middle School
- River Ridge Elementary School
- Ruby Bridges Elementary
- Shaw Road Elementary School
- St. Helens Elementary School
- Steilacoom High School
- Stevens Elementary
- Sunnyside Elementary School
- Wahitis Elementary
- Walla Walla High School
- Waller Road Elementary
- West Hills STEM Academy