Herington Elementary School has officially been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School! School Principal Dr. Nicholas Morgan said that on September 23rd, the United States Department of Education made the announcement with only four schools in Kansas receiving this honor.
Herington Elementary School is continuing their tradition of excellence, as this is their second time being named a National Blue Ribbon School (2007).
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes all schools based on student performance data including assessment results, student subgroup performance, and graduation rates. Schools are recognized in both or either of two performing categories:
• Exemplary High Performing Schools: These schools are among the top performers in their state as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
• Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools: These schools excel in narrowing achievement gaps between different student groups and the overall student body.
Each nominated school submits a comprehensive application detailing its school culture, programs, assessments, instructional practices, professional development, leadership, and family/community involvement.
The Kansas schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools are Lincoln Elementary School in Junction City; Herington Elementary School in Herrington; Sunflower Elementary School in Paola and Garfield Elementary in Augusta.