S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' rating and stable outlook to Washington County K-14 School District (Kingston), Mo.'s approximately $3.4 million series 2022 general obligation (GO) bonds. Officials intend to use series 2022 bond proceeds to construct, equip, and furnish a new high school gymnasium. The rating reflects our assessment of the district's eligibility for, and participation in, the Missouri Direct Deposit of State Aid program. The state credit-enhancement rating is one notch below the Missouri GO rating, reflecting: Our view of state aid appropriation risk, partially mitigated by strong state support for the program and consistent, well-established state aid funding; Our expectation that maximum annual debt service (MADS) coverage on all parity debt by state aid payments, currently 11x,