Morikami Park Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
By Jason Schwartz
DELRAY BEACH – The U.S. Department of Education has named Morikami Park Elementary School a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence – one of nine schools in Florida to receive this prestigious designation.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public elementary, middle and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or academic progress that demonstrates dramatic gains in student achievement.
The Blue Ribbon award is considered by some to be the highest honor an American school can achieve.
“Morikami Park is just one more example of our district-wide efforts to educate students in a challenging and nurturing environment,” Superintendent E. Wayne Gents said. “The National Blue Ribbon School designation confirms that the efforts of our teachers, staff and students working together achieve positive results every day.”
Morikami Park Elementary joins the ranks of five other Palm Beach County District Schools who have previously received this honor: A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts (2007); Bak Middle School of the Arts (2008); Christa McAuliffe Community Middle School (2000); Loggers’ Run Community Middle School (1991 & 1996); and Suncoast Community High School (1998 & 2007).
“This recognition from the Department of Education for our dedication to student achievement is the ultimate validation,” said Morikami Park Elementary School Principal Stacey A. Quiñones. “Morikami Park teachers and staff strive to put the needs of our students first and motivate them to reach their academic best.”
Since its inception in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized more than 7,000 Great American Schools. Representatives from each of the 332 schools selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2014 will gather for a ceremony in Washington, D.C. where their achievement will be honored by the U.S. Department of Education.
To obtain more information about the award visit www.blueribbonschools.com or click here to see the Morikami Park Elementary application.
