One of only 269 Schools in the Nation to Receive the Honor
Mahwah’s Betsy Ross Elementary School has been named a 2012 Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education, according to an announcement made by US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Friday.
Of over 10,000 eligible schools, Betsy was one of only 269 to receive the recognition this year.
The school’s new interim principal Dr. Roger Bayersdorfer and outgoing Principal Christine Zimmermann released an announcement about the award to the school’s families Friday.
“The Blue Ribbon signifies excellence in the classroom that has been a characteristic in Mahwah for a very long time. Hard-working students, dedicated staff, supportive HSOs, and parents who value education have long been the benchmark of the Mahwah Public Schools. We share this award with all of them and the entire Mahwah community,” it said.
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Mahwah School Given Distinguished ‘Blue Ribbon’ Title By US Department of Education
Of over 10,000 eligible schools, Betsy was one of only 269 to receive the recognition this year.
The school’s new interim principal Dr. Roger Bayersdorfer and outgoing Principal Christine Zimmermann released an announcement about the award to the school’s families Friday.
“The Blue Ribbon signifies excellence in the classroom that has been a characteristic in Mahwah for a very long time. Hard-working students, dedicated staff, supportive HSOs, and parents who value education have long been the benchmark of the Mahwah Public Schools. We share this award with all of them and the entire Mahwah community,” it said.
Read the full article on the Mahwah Patch:
Mahwah School Given Distinguished ‘Blue Ribbon’ Title By US Department of Education
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