Lincoln and Bryan schools, recognized nationally for high achievement, prepare for pep rallies this week.
Elmhurst residents driving around town may have wondered why blue ribbons were tied around parkway trees near Lincoln Elementary School and Bryan Middle School recently. It's all in preparation for a big celebration this week. School officials learned back in September that Lincoln and Bryan were named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The schools were honored in the "Exemplary High Performing" category. The program recognizes both public and private schools at all levels, from elementary to high school. Only 21 schools in Illinois and 269 schools nationwide earned Blue Ribbon Awards. Earlier this month, Lincoln Principal Kathleen Tomei, Lincoln third-grade teacher Barb Clancy, Bryan Principal John Glimco …
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"There's something good going on in Elmhurst on a daily basis."—Superintendent David Pruneau
Two schools in Elmhurst Unit District 205 are standing out nationally for earning an honor that brings pride to the whole community. Bryan Middle School and Lincoln Elementary were both honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. District 205 Superintendent David Pruneau brought special attention to the two schools at Monday's School Board meeting. "This is a significant accomplishment that is indicative of all the work that goes on in all our schools," he said. He said in the state of Illinois, a total of 21 schools received Blue Ribbon Awards. Only 13 of those are public schools, and of those, two are Elmhurst schools. "That says volumes about the dedication of staff, employees, the expectations of …
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Emma Simpson
1:30 am on Sunday, March 10, 2013
I just saw this after searching for why there were blue ribbons on my street. I chose to move to Elmhurst from Oak Park purely for the school district (I have a third grader) - my commute to the city increased by 45 mins, and my instincts proved correct: the extra miles are worth every minute in terms of the premier education my child receives. Congratulations to the Blue Ribbon schools! And a … more ›