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Auburn, Washington. Auburn is centrally located in the growing and thriving Green River Valley between Seattle and Tacoma. Auburn’s location, abundant land and many amenities provide a unique opportunity for business and industry. The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has a total land area of 22.73 square miles. The city boasts a noted wetland that is home to herons. Auburn’s location provides access to a wide variety of outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, skiing, boating and water sports. Scenic Mount Rainier National Park is a 60-minute drive from Auburn. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort and The Summit at Snoqualmie are less than one hour away. Residents enjoy a full range of recreational programs for all ages. The Auburn area is graced with 26 parks, four golf courses, a large swimming pool, and a system of trails for jogging, horseback riding, bicycling, and roller blading. Quality of life is key to both businesses and families locating in Auburn. Auburn is a smart place to do business, a good place to raise a family, and an excellent place to call home. It’s a city that takes pride in its history and anticipates its future. For hundreds of years, this valley was covered with rich vegetation, swamps and dense forests. It was a place where people’s lives were continually challenged by unpredictable floods, and where Native Americans fished and led rich lives. The story of the White River Valley, the First People, those who settled here, the development of a little town called Slaughter, and the coming of the railroad and commerce, is all reflected in the historic buildings and sites which remain today. Auburn has a deep sense of pride and identity that makes it a town easily called home. From these earliest times residents created homes and settlements out of the natural abundance of the Northwest, leaving a lasting legacy for us all to enjoy. The metamorphosis of a small railroad town into a well-developed industrial center is an interesting story, told by our own White River Valley Museum. While Auburn’s physical appearance and character has greatly changed over the years, many important historic and cultural resources associated with its development remain as part of our present as the town embraces the challenges of this century and beyond.
Auburn School District is renown across the State of Washington for its excellent educational programs, committed staff, and fiscal accountability. The district encompasses a 56-mile area and is located on the southern border of King County. Auburn School District serves approximately 56,000 residents in Auburn, Algona, Pacific, and unincorporated areas of King County. Auburn School District is committed to improving all students’ achievement in their education. For the second consecutive year, the district is using the funds from a voter-approved initiative (I 728) to improve student academic achievement through extended learning opportunities. First and second grade students start their school day at the same time as the third, fourth and fifth graders, providing annually 8,100 additional instruction minutes that are critical to student academic growth. Middle school students thrive in the student-focused, team-taught middle schools. The district provides comprehensive course offerings of advanced placement, honors, career and technical, and basic skills classes for its high school students. For the 2002-2003 school year, student enrollment was 13,394. The district’s 846 certificated staff receive student-focused training to enrich their instructional skills. It’s 670 classified staff provide tremendous support for the instructional program, as well as student transportation, school safety, and maintenance. Auburn School District has historically been committed to low classroom sizes of 23 students to one teacher, and has had great success in attracting the most competent teachers to its classrooms. The district has two comprehensive high schools (grades 9-12), one alternative high school (grades 9-12), four middle schools (grades 6-8), and 12 elementary schools (grades K-5). A new comprehensive high school will open its doors in the fall of 2005. Private Schools Auburn has several excellent private schools including the Buena Vista Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary School and Seventh-Day Adventist Academy, Holy Family Catholic School, Thomas Academy, Valley Christian School, and Green River Montessori School. Named after the river that winds through most of its service area between Seattle and Tacoma, Green River Community College is a two-year public college that offers degrees and certificates in academic and professional/technical programs, as well as courses in continuing education and developmental education. Located on 186 acres, Green River is committed to maintaining the ecological integrity of the campus’s forested growth. Students enjoy this beautiful campus, set in a safe and peaceful environment of tall evergreen trees. A core of about 130 full-time and 290 part-time faculty teach daytime and evening classes. The student population is approximately 9,500 – both full-time and part-time students – and features a growing diversity of ages and ethnic backgrounds. Green River Community College is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. |
