The federal education department is giving Winneconne Middle School a big honor.
The school is one of this year’s winners of the “Blue Ribbon School” award.
District Administrator Peggy Larson says they were nominated because of their high standardized test scores, and efforts to close the achievement gap.
She says they got all of their students and staff together to make the announcement, and everyone was absolutely thrilled.
Winneconne Middle School is one of seven from Wisconsin to receive the award. There are fewer than 375 winners nationwide. Larson credits students, staff, and the support of the community.
