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September 24, 2020
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Congratulations Hewitt-Trussville High School Named a National Blue Ribbon School!
Hewitt-Trussville High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2020.
September 24, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized Hewitt-Trussville High School (HTHS) as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2020. HTHS was named an Exemplary High Performing School. These schools are among their state's highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
Principal Tim Salem stated, "The HTHS staff, students, and parents have met the high standards of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, and I am excited to discover all of our high school’s continued successes."
Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill shared, "I am so proud of everyone at HTHS for their high performance noted in this very competitive, national award. This award affirms the upward trajectory of our achievement over the last few years. This award is based on the high performance and expertise of the HTHS principal, administrative team, and all faculty and staff. The achievement of our high school students represents hard work and dedication from their kindergarten through 12th grade experience. It also represents a high level of parent involvement with a caring focus on academics and attendance. Working together means winning together, and I’m grateful for this affirmation of everyone's hard work from the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Congratulations on this national recognition!"
Please watch as Hewitt-Trussville High School is awarded this honor:
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In recognition of Hewitt-Trussville High School
IN RECOGNITION OF
HEWITT-TRUSSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA
AS A
2020 EXEMPLARY HIGH PERFORMING
NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
September 24, 2020
Congratulations on your recognition as a 2020 Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School! The U.S. Department of Education acknowledges your students’ success as an inspiring example of how teachers, parents, and community leaders can work together to help students prepare for what comes next.
I commend you for striving to do what’s right for your students and to personalize instruction to meet your students’ unique needs and strengths. Thank you for what you do to help your students realize their potential and achieve their dreams.
A world-class education must be available to every young person if our nation is to meet the challenges of the future—and of right now. Great school leaders pivoted and kept learning going for their students as health realities disrupted everything.
I commend your dedication and recognize the essential work that you do in helping students prepare for successful futures. Our country needs more dedicated educators like you. It is my hope that you will become a beacon for other educators, working with them, and sharing the practices that make your students so deserving of this national recognition.
I wish you and your students continued success in the years ahead.
Betsy DeVos
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National Blue Ribbon Schools Press Release
Contact: Press Office
(202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov
U. S. Secretary of Education Announces 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 367 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
“Congratulations to this year’s National Blue Ribbon School awardees,” said Secretary DeVos. “It’s a privilege to recognize the extraordinary work you do to meet students’ needs and prepare them for successful careers and meaningful lives.”
The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Now in its 38th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed almost 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools, with some schools winning multiple awards. Schools are eligible for nomination after five years.
The Education Department recognizes all schools in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, student subgroup scores and graduation rates:
· Exemplary High Performing Schools – These are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
· Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools – These are among their state’s highest performing in closing achievement gaps between a school’s student groups and all students.
Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. The U.S. Education Department invites National Blue Ribbon School nominations from the top education official in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education (CAPE).
The 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony will be held virtually Nov. 12 and 13. While we regret not having the opportunity to celebrate in person, given the current situation regarding COVID-19, we will celebrate the 317 public and 50 non-public school honorees in the ways that we are able, and they will each receive their plaques and flags via mail.