Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible moms, grandmothers, and caregivers who show up for our scholars every day. And a special shoutout to the student moms at Lumen High School who are pursuing their own education while raising the next generation. We see you. We celebrate you.

This week, we’re celebrating National Charter Schools Week! Here in Washington, our state’s 17 charter public schools are serving more than 5,000 students with high-quality education. From rigorous academics to wraparound support, these schools are helping students thrive.

This week, Governor Ferguson signed the state budget maintaining enrichment funding for charter public schools and boosting financial support for SPED and operating costs across all public schools. We're grateful to our state leaders for investing in students across the state!

Read our full statement on today’s SCOTUS decision reaffirming the integrity of our public schools. wacharters.org/2025/05/22/sup…

Lumen High School student spotlight! After learning she was pregnant, Lizzy transferred from her district school to Lumen High School, where she found a welcoming, supportive environment that helped her thrive. Read more about her journey: spokesman.com/stories/2025/j…

Happy Last Day of School, Summit Public Schools! Summit scholars, staff, and families — we’ve seen your hard work and growth all year long. Now it’s time to pause, soak up the sun, and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished. A special congratulations to our graduating seniors!

🎓 It’s senior spotlight season! First up: Suhayb Ismail from Summit Sierra. As a Teaching Assistant and Student Ambassador, Suhayb helps families discover what makes Summit special. Read Suhayb’s full story on our blog: wacharters.org/2025/06/09/sen…

Meet Spokane International Academy's Sawyer Hollis. 👋 The valedictorian of the school’s first graduating class, Sawyer is leaving SIA with an associates degree and is heading to Whitworth University in the fall to continue his academic journey. wacharters.org/2025/06/10/sen…

Meet Rose Miller, our next senior spotlight from Lumen High School. Rose transferred to Lumen in the middle of her junior year after learning she was pregnant. What she found was more than just a school—it was a community of support. Read more: wacharters.org/2025/06/11/sen…

Today, scholars, staff, and families at Pinnacles Prep, Lumen, WIHS, Rainier Prep, and SIA are celebrating the end of another incredible school year. Here’s to all the learning, growth, and memories made — and a big congrats to our graduating middle and high school scholars!

Happy Father's Day to all of our charter public school dads and father figures! We see the impact your love and support has on our scholars every single day. And a special shoutout to our parent scholars at Lumen High School who balance parenthood with their own academics.

For our next senior spotlight, meet Innovation High School’s Charlotte Davis! At IHS, Charlotte found the perfect mix of creativity and hands-on learning. Now she’ll be pursuing a dual major in Business & Economics and Interior Architectural Design. wacharters.org/2025/06/17/sen…

Today on #Juneteenth we honor the resilience and freedom paved by those before us. We stand with communities continuing the work for justice, equity, and opportunity. Let’s keep learning, uplifting, and moving forward together.

The final bell of the school year rang this week for Innovation High School, Catalyst Public Schools, Why Not You Academy, Rooted School Vancouver, Impact Public Schools, and RVLA — and what a year it’s been.

Samara started at Summit Sierra unsure of what her future would look like. Now, she knows exactly where she’s headed — working at the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system. Samara, the world needs more minds—and hearts—like yours. wacharters.org/2025/06/20/sen…

After transferring to Summit Atlas her junior year, Ella discovered a close-knit, supportive community where she could grow and find direction. She now plans to study microbiology at the University of Washington. Read more about Ella’s story here: wacharters.org/2025/06/25/sen…

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Rochelle Jeffries, valedictorian of Why Not You Academy! She credits the school’s flexible, student-centered approach for challenging her. Now, she’s headed to Xavier University to pursue a career in education policy. wacharters.org/2025/06/27/sen…

Meet Ryan Bullock 👋 our senior spotlight from Summit Olympus. Since transferring his sophomore year, Ryan has grown into a confident, driven student. This fall, he’s heading to UW Tacoma to major in engineering. Read Ryan’s full story on our blog: wacharters.org/2025/06/25/sen…

“If I hadn’t been at RVLA, I wouldn’t be as confident as I am right now.” In her senior spotlight, Nadia shares how the relationships she built with her teachers helped her grow academically and open herself up to new experiences. Read her full story: wacharters.org/2025/07/01/sen…

We’re excited to announce this year’s WA Charters annual conference: Stronger Together: Families, Schools, and the Power of Community. Registration is now open—reserve your spot today and be part of this powerful day of learning, connection, and action. web.cvent.com/event/42dc6b0b…