National Title I award goes to Jennings Elementary

Jennings Elementary School in Colfax is one of two schools in the state to receive a National Title I Distinguished School award.

The school was honored in both categories of the awards – for excellent student performance in reading and math for two consecutive years and closing the achievement gap among all students.

The District found out by way of a phone call from Washington's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Jennings Elementary Principal Travis Howell announced it to his staff on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

“Our reading and math scores are excellent,” said Colfax Superintendent J...