The designation of a school as Blue Ribbon is a very special national honor.  Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education for the United States. has announced Thorpe Creek Elementary, a part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools, is receiving the Blue Ribbon School honor.

“This year’s cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish,” said Secretary Cardona in a news release. “I commend all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better.”

The Blue Ribbon School honor is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Thorpe Creek Elementary principal Sara Curran credits the school’s universal belief among staff and parents that all students are unique and capable. “This shared mindset drives high expectations and responsive instruction for each learner at TCE,” Curran said.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools produced a video on Thorpe Creek receiving the Blue Ribbon School honor.  See the video at the link below.