Spokane Public Schools has been named a District of Distinction for work on its graduation rate. 
"Districts of Distinction is a national recognition program created by District Administration magazine to honor school districts that are leading the way with new ideas that work. SPS was awarded specifically for the success of Community Attendance Support Teams (CAST) at its six middle schools," said Kristy Mylroie, a district spokeswoman. "These teams work to resolve students’ attendance problems before a truancy petition needs to be filed with the court." 
SPS was among 62 school systems chosen in the March 2015 round of the tri-annual awards program.

---

---