Blue Ribbon Schools: Lois Lenski Elementary Makes The List

LITTLETON, CO — According to the Department of Education, being named a Blue Ribbon school “affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.”

A total of 362 schools earned the title.

Each school that earns the award is either among the highest performing schools in a state or among the highest performing in closing the achievement gap.

Lois Lenski Elementary School, at 6350 South Fairfax Way in the Littleton Public Schools district, was named a Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School.

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Here are the other Colorado schools that earned the title:

Bradley International School
3051 South Elm Street
Denver

DSST Byers Middle School
150 S. Pearl Street
Denver

Summit Middle Charter School
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder

Slavens K-8 School
3000 S Clayton Street
Denver

“We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives,” U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in a video message to the honorees. “As a National Blue Ribbon School, your school demonstrates what is possible when committed educators hold all students and staff to high standards and create vibrant, innovative cultures of teaching and learning.”

A ceremony honoring the schools will be held in Washington D.C. in November.

You can see the full list of Blue Ribbon schools for 2019.