PARADE, a K-12 alternative learning program in the Riverview School District, recently earned the School of Distinction award for a second consecutive year. Program representatives will be recognized for the achievement by the Puget Sound Educational Service District at an awards luncheon in late October.

The School of Distinction award, announced annually by the Center for Educational Effectiveness, in partnership with the Association of Educational Service Districts, the Association of Washington Principals, the Washington Association of School Administrators, and the Washington Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, recognizes the top 5 percent of the highest-improving schools in the state for increased reading/English language arts, math achievement, and graduation rates over the past five years.

Riverview Learning Center principal John Bomar praised his “awe-inspiring staff,” but also made it a priority to speak of the pride shared across all facets of such a unique, collaborative program.

“The hard work and partnership with the parents and students has created a system and a culture where students are able to succeed at high levels,” Bomar said. “The dedication of all partners involved has shown a commitment to this process year after year.”

PARADE is one of just 94 schools and programs in the state to receive the honor, and one of just 54 schools or programs to be a “Repeat Winner.”