Student Spotlights

“I couldn’t have started my business without Innovation, learning key skills like communications, time management, and collaboration.” – Rebekah Christianson, Class of 2023

Tinsae Lopez is the valedictorian of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy’s Class of 2024. Today, Tinsae has already earned college credits toward his 4-year degree supporting his career plan toward accounting as he works to build and sustain momentum toward his future.

Chelsea was awarded the Act Six Scholarship this spring. And this proud graduate of Summit Public Schools | Olympus’ Class of 2024 will attend Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) on a full scholarship in the fall.

At Whatcom Intergenerational High School, Erik’s favorite part was the community. “Everyone is inclusive and non-judgmental. Everyone cares about each other and isn’t putting each other down. It’s a community where we build each other up.”

Lina Cousineau Aguero is one of the original students of Summit Public Schools Atlas. As one of its Class of 2024 graduates, she is both a founding student and foundational to how the school grew and evolved to meet the needs of the students it serves.

“Community is bigger than just schools. It’s everyone pushing you along the way, the family and friends making you want to be better.” Savannah found teachers that “definitely helped with my ability to learn and grow,” she says.

As Winter Bee celebrates her graduation this year from Whatcom Intergenerational High School (WIHS), we applaud her for her leadership as a community leader both at her school and beyond the classroom walls. Winter Bee A community that is safe, inclusive and...

Four years ago, Marshawn Jones joined the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy as he embarked on his high school journey. As he prepares for the next steps on his journey he reflects back on the past four years and offers advice for those just getting ready for high...

Kaden is busy, but he’s not wasting any time. As he prepares to graduate from Lumen High in 2023, a charter public school in Spokane, Kaden is a proud father of a 2-year-old son and is already hard at work making plans for his future.  “I’m an entrepreneur,” says...