Catholic Diocese of Spokane

Located in Spokane, Wash., Assumption Parish School is an educational ministry of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. The school serves more than 200 students and conducts classes in grades preschool through eight. It focuses on the spiritual, academic, moral, social, and physical development of children. Assumption Parish School maintains an academic curriculum that includes math, science, history, geography, English, physical education, music, art, drama and speech. It also administers various sports and extracurricular activities that include football, volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball. The school additionally maintains a student council and conducts various special events. Assumption Parish School offers meal services and supports a tuition program.

Excelsior Youth Center, located in Spokane, Wash., offers a wide range of social and residential care services throughout the state. It is a privately owned, nonprofit agency offering home health and extended care. It provides treatment for intensive inpatient chemical dependency and recovery programs, and on-grounds school, nursing and medical care. The agency has various properties that include administrative offices, gymnasium, playgrounds, forested area, swimming pool and low-ropes course. It also offers specialized services, including residential and day treatment, behavioral and foster care, child development and referrals. It provides structured supervision, professional counseling, education, and training for the social and emotional growth of physically and mentally challenged adolescents.