2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Announced

Sand Hill Elementary School in South Carolina, Schwartz Elementary in Oklahoma, Monroe Elementary in California, Shirley Mann Elementary, Morgan Elementary, and Holy Cross District High School from the Tri-State area are among the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for their exemplary academic performance and efforts in closing achievement gaps. The awards honor schools that showcase high standards, effective teaching methods, and robust professional development. South Carolina State Superintendent Ellen Weaver highlighted Sand Hill's growth in academics, while Schwartz Elementary's Rondall Jones emphasized the school's commitment to student welfare. Monroe Elementary's Principal Jennifer Levinson and her team expressed pride in their school's longstanding dedication to excellence.