Educational Service District 123

Three school districts in the ESD 123 region - College Place, Finley, and Kiona-Benton City - have been recognized by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) with the inaugural State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence.

The 2026 Annual Regional High School Art Show is now on display to the public March 3–12 at its new home inside the Richland Public Library, showcasing more than 250 works of art created by talented high school students from 13 schools across 5 school districts.

ESD 123 is proud to announce that the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) has named Michelle Whitney, Superintendent of the Pasco School District, as the 2026 Washington State Superintendent of the Year.

Educational Service District 123 is taking bold steps to grow Washington’s early learning workforce through an innovative apprenticeship model that blends classroom learning with paid, on-the-job experience.

We are proud to announce that Gabriela Whitemarsh, bilingual mathematics teacher at Pasco High School, has been named the 2026 Washington State Teacher of the Year.

Educational Service District 123 announced today that its 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative has been awarded Cohort 20 funding to expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities across three communities - Kiona-Benton City, Finley and Dayton.

TC Futures staff built guitars alongside nationally recognized master guitar builders to launch an upcoming youth program.

We are proud to recognize Olivia Grassl of Connell Elementary School as the 2025 ESD 123 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year.

Educational Service District 123 is proud to announce that Gabriela Whitemarsh, a bilingual mathematics teacher at Pasco High School, has been selected as the 2026 ESD 123 Regional Teacher of the Year.

ESD 123 remains steadfast in its dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all students and families feel safe and valued.