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PASCO – Waitsburg Elementary School and Dayton Middle School are among seven southeast Washington schools recognized statewide as winners of the 2016 School of Distinction award. Other schools recognized in ESD 123 include Paterson Elementary, Wahitis Elementary (Othello), Touchet Elementary and High School, Pasco High School, and Chiawana High School (Pasco).

The award is in its 10th year and honors staff, students, and school leaders who improve performance for all students over a sustained period of time in English Language Arts and mathematics. This is the second time that Dayton Middle School has received the award.

“We are just a little bit proud (and humbled) to receive this recognition,” said Waitsburg Superintendent Dr. Carol Clarke.