SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Four schools in South Dakota have been recognized for their excellence in overall academic performance or progress in closing the achievement gap among student subgroups.
National Blue Ribbon Schools are selected by the U.S. Department of Education.
The South Dakota schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools are:
Christ the King Elementary, O’Gorman Catholic Schools, Sioux FallsLennox Elementary School, Lennox School DistrictLincoln Elementary School, Aberdeen School District Warner High School, Warner School District
Lennox Elementary, Christ the King Elementary, and Warner High School are honored for their high scores in English and mathematics. Lincoln Elementary is recognized for its progress in closing the achievement gap among student subgroups.
“Blue Ribbon status is awarded to schools that demonstrate commitment to excellence for all students,” said Secretary of Education Joe Graves. “The work that is being done at Lennox Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Christ the King Elementary, and Warner High School is a testament to talented teachers and staff, students who work hard to achieve their potential, and dedicated leadership.”
Principals at each Blue Ribbon school cited outstanding teachers and a supportive community as key to their success. With that as the foundation, each school has a unique approach that has brought them to excellence.
Lennox Elementary uses a data-centered approach; data from various assessments equip teachers with an individualized profile of each student, which allows teachers to curate learning experiences to target deficiencies and build on established knowledge.
Lincoln Elementary has instituted math and reading interventions, allowing students to acquire fundamental skills. The school also has a dedicated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program, which provides hands-on, project-based learning for all students.
Christ the King Elementary uses data to target learning priorities and combines that with small-group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Warner High School thrives on a traditional approach to education. Academic offerings are bound to fundamental subjects, which are taught and reinforced by experienced staff who are resolute in their high expectations for all students.
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