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Parent Advocacy Award Recipient — Yolanda
Congratulations to charter public school parent Yolanda Fontenot, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Parent Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Parent Advocacy Award Recipient — Tina
Congratulations to charter public school parent Tina Rohrback, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Parent Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Student Advocacy Award Recipient — Samantha
Congratulations to charter public school student Samantha, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Student Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Student Advocacy Award Recipient — Gabriel
Congratulations to charter public school student Gabriel, who received the Outstanding Student Advocacy Award from WA Charters in October 2025.
Big news: Impact | Puget Sound is expanding!
Earlier this month, the Washington State Charter School Commission — the governing body and main authorizer for charter public schools in Washington — voted to approve Impact | Puget Sound’s plan to expand into middle and high school grades.
Senior Spotlight: Nadia Hernandez | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, Seattle, WA
Nadia grew significantly as a person during her time at RVLA. Her willingness to try new things was a direct result of her teachers’ encouragement. “If I hadn’t been at RVLA, I wouldn’t be as confident as I am right now.”
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bullock | Summit Olympus High School, Tacoma, WA
When he started at Summit Olympus during his sophomore year, he couldn’t have imagined where it would take him over the next three years. He credits his teachers for their thoughtful and personal approach to teaching. “All the staff are amazing. They spend a lot of time on making sure that everyone knows what they’re doing and getting the help they need.
Senior Spotlight: Rochelle Jeffries | Why Not You Academy, Des Moines, WA
“All the opportunities that they have given me at Why Not You have allowed me to tap into my inner self and understand what I am here to do. I’ve been able to connect with other people and have internships with business leaders, shadow days with lawyers, and figure out what my purpose is on this earth.”
Senior Spotlight: Ella Thorng | Summit Atlas, Seattle
What Ella appreciates most about Summit Atlas is how much her teachers have helped her grow as a person, not just as a student. “The teachers help us become the best version of ourselves.”