May is Partners in Learning Month: District names "Partners of the Year"

May is Partners in Learning Month: District names "Partners of the Year"

Superintendent Mick Miller and members of the school board paid tribute to area businesses and agencies as part of Partners in Learning Month. School Board President Max Carrera read a proclamation and thanked the more than 100 district partners. They will also receive a thank you letter and proclamation from the school district.

The district also honored three Partners of the Year. This year the Washington State Penitentiary, Total Office Concepts and the YMCA were named the 2011-2012 recipients.

"We want to take time to offer a special thank you to three of our valued Partners in Learning who help the district achieve Excellence in Every Classroom," Superintendent Mick Miller said. "Each of these partners offers unique experiences and opportunities for our students and staff. It is the continued support of these partners which ensure all Walla Walla children have opportunities for success. Our vision is Excellence in Every Classroom and these partners help us put this statement into practice."

Washington State Penitentiary: Steve Sinclair, Superintendent
- 'Great Pumpkin' deliveries to area schools each October
- Back to school supplies drive
- Coat drive to help keep our kids safe and warm
- Offer community outreach for Lincoln High School's homeless students 
- Creek beautification project near Pioneer Middle School

Total Office Concepts: Mark Carlile, Owner and President
- Manages the district's copiers through the state's contract
- Provide exceptional and timely customer service and competitive pricing
- Recently donated thousands of pieces of paper to the district

YMCA: Randy Grant, Executive Director
- The Walla Walla YMCA offers students and staff fitness programs 
- The 2nd grade swimming program helps ensure our students learn to swim
- Homelink program was invited to use the YMCA facility this year
- The Citizens for Schools levy rally was held at the YMCA
- Senior party will be held at the YMCA in June