WKC schools receive prestigious California Distinguished School Award

The California Distinguished School awards were announced in February 2024 for secondary schools. Among 10 Kern County schools, A.M. Thomas Middle School (of the Lost Hills Union School District) and Wasco High School were both awarded. Per the California Department of Education website, schools are recognized for the following reasons:

Schools are recognized for exceptional student performance based on achieving exemplary performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, reducing suspensions, and demonstrating high graduation rates (high schools only).

Schools recognized for closing the achievement gap enroll at least 40 percent of their students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and, in addition to demonstrating exemplary overall performance in ELA and math, achieve accelerated academic growth for one or more historically underserved student groups.

Congratulations to students, caregivers, school staff, and community partners for all your efforts. You make the WKC proud!

Wasco Union High and Lost Hills Union Elementary School District staff at California Distinguished School awards banquet in Anaheim, CA.