(2019 California Distinguished Schools and Exemplary Districts)….They were announced this week.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced this week that 162 middle and high schools are being honored under the 2019 Distinguished Schools Program. Sponsored by the California Department of Education and California Casualty, the program recognizes outstanding education programs and practices. Schools are awarded for achieving exceptional student performance for two consecutive school years, or closing the achievement gap between two school years. In Imperial County, Frank M. Wright Middle School was recognized as a Distinguished School for 20919, and Imperial Unified was recognized as an Exemplary School District in the States.