Washington High School continues to receive state and nation-wide accolades for its Project Lead The Way curriculum, which gives WHS students skills and knowledge that prepare them for careers, college, or vocational education after graduation. Tuesday morning, the Washington Community Schools hosted a regional Project Lead the Way exposition. Government leaders, business representatives, and educators from throughout Indiana came to learn about the award-winning curriculum Washington offers its students in grades kindergarten through high school. Washington’s Assistant Superintendent, Steve Peterson, said being chosen as the host of the Project Lead the Way Showcase is a compliment to the Washington community and the school system’s faculty and staff.
Britt Fennesy, Project Lead and Way Director of School Success, said the Washington Schools are a great example to show case.
Those attending had the opportunity to witness the PLTW-STEM-based hands-on curriculum at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Peterson also pointed to the support from the area business community in offering internships to Washington students to help give them hands-on experience. Matt Thompson of Reliable MicroSystems talked about the experience WHS students receive interning with his high-tech business.
Washington began implementing Project Lead The Way. At the high school level seven years ago. Since then, the PLTW has moved into the junior high and upper elementary levels. This year, Project Lead The Way is being implemented in grades kindergarten through grade four.
