A supportive community, a beautiful place to call home
Nestled along Highway 12 with the beautiful Walla Walla River with the Blue Mountains providing a panaromic backdrop, Touchet is right in the middle of the Southeast Washington wine industry located within the Walla Walla county communities. Many wineries and wineyards dot the landscape along the highway 12 corriador, which demonstrates the importance of this area to the state's fastest-growing industry.
Both new and longtime residents of this community enjoy the benefits of a financially and academically sound school district. The district has recently improved its facilities with a state of the art elementary, gym, and cafeteria area. Touchet retains the charm of a small town, while only 17 minutes from Walla Wall and just 30 minutes away from the Tri-cities - both cities are famous for shopping, restaurants, museums, and numerous cultural events.
Strong educational programs: the district's hallmark
The Touchet School District has long been recognized as a leader in state school reform efforts and for its delivery of dynamic instruction in basic skills. A strong history of community support affords approximately 300 students outstanding academic, vocational, cultural, and athletic opportunities. A partnership between businesses, parents, and staff provides challenging and enriching learning experiences for all Touchet students.
Touchet was one of the first districts in the state to implement rigorous graduation requirements. Specific tasks in the core subject areas have been developed at all grade levels and are demonstrated by students to assure they can apply skills and information to life situations. Student portfolios, special projects, and presentations before community members prepare students for state-required tests and specific requirements.
Additionally, Touchet has a long history as a district with a progressive curriculum - a blend of common-sense skills instruction and creative strategies that promote higher-level thinking and reasoning. Teachers in the district participate in a wide range of training options, with many workshops and classes taught on site. The district's instructional programs and staff have received recognition and awards over the years, attesting to the hard work of its caring staff. Bold, new directions in technology help the district to remain on the cutting edge. Money earmarked especially for technology upgrades has paved the way to exciting learning opportunities in advanced systems throughout the district.
Together, Touchet educators, parents, students, and community members have created a vision that promotes lifelong learning and educational innovation.
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