Three Skagit County School Districts Earn State Recognition

Conway, Sedro-Woolley, and Anacortes districts honored for student achievement and progress.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:05pm

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Three school districts in Skagit County, Washington - Conway, Sedro-Woolley, and Anacortes - have been recognized by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for their outstanding student achievement and progress. The districts were among 25 top-performing districts honored in each category as part of the inaugural State Superintendent's Award for Educational Excellence.

Why it matters

The awards highlight the strong performance and continuous improvement happening in these Skagit County school systems, which are critical to supporting student learning and preparing the next generation. The recognition could also help the districts attract more funding, resources, and talented educators to build on their successes.

The details

The State Superintendent's Award for Educational Excellence was established this year to recognize exceptional school districts across Washington state. The 25 districts honored for achievement and the 25 honored for progress were selected based on a variety of metrics evaluating student outcomes and academic growth.

  • The awards were announced in March 2026.

The players

Conway School District

A public school district serving the city of Conway, Washington.

Sedro-Woolley School District

A public school district serving the city of Sedro-Woolley, Washington.

Anacortes School District

A public school district serving the city of Anacortes, Washington.

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

The state agency that oversees public education in Washington.

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The takeaway

The recognition of these three Skagit County school districts demonstrates the strong commitment to educational excellence and student success happening in communities across Washington state. The awards highlight models of best practices that other districts can learn from to drive continuous improvement in their own systems.