Olympia, WA—March 5, 2026—Adna School District is honored to have been selected as an award-winning school district for the State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence.
The State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence recognizes the 25 top-performing school districts in educational achievement in the previous school year and the 25 top-performing school districts in progress over the last three school years.
Adna School District is 1 of just 4 districts who earned both awards this year.
Adna is fortunate to have a tremendous school board, teaching and support staff that works well with a supportive proud community. Adna is a special place that works hard to support our students by working together. - Thad Nelson, Superintendent
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) evaluates school districts for the award based on the metrics of student opportunity and outcomes below.
Student Opportunity Measures
Regular Attendance
Kindergarten Readiness
Highly Capable Program Participation
High School Level Math in 8th Grade
Dual Credit Participation Including Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Dual Credit Participation Excluding CTE
Student Outcome Measures
4th Grade Reading
8th Grade Reading
8th Grade Math
Ninth Graders on Track
4-Year Graduation Rate
The award criteria align with the state’s Annual Snapshot on Student Opportunity and Outcomes, which shows how individual districts and the state as a whole are progressing on key focus areas.
“It is an honor to recognize Adna School District for their dedication to student opportunity and success,” said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. “From high-quality instruction, to targeted strategies to improving attendance, to ensuring all students have access to advanced coursework, Adna School District is an inspiring representation of Washington’s outstanding public schools.”
Adna School District will receive a banner and a plaque from OSPI recognizing their achievement and commitment to student success. This is the inaugural year of this state award.
For More Information
State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence (OSPI webpage)