Westmoor School Celebrates Blue Ribbon Award

NORTHBROOK, IL — In September, it was announced that Westmoor School was one of just 17 schools in the state and 297 nationally to receive the 2022 National Blue Ribbon School Award as an exemplary high performing school. Now, the elementary school is celebrating the honor.

First, teacher Beth Coughlin, Principal Mary Sturgill and Superintendent Dr. Jason Pearson accepted the award on Nov. 4 during a U.S. Department of Education ceremony in Washington, D.C. The trio returned to the school with an award plaque and flag.

Then, on Monday, students and staff gathered for an all-school assembly.

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"I am so proud and excited to be here this morning to recognize the accomplishments of Westmoor School’s students, staff and families for receiving the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award," said Board President Tracy Katz Muhl. "The Board of Education believes the learning culture here at Westmoor School reflects the values of the entire community."

Congressman Brad Schneider was also in attendance for the ceremony.

Following a short program, including a performance by the 5th-grade chorus and band, representatives from each grade level joined Sturgill and special guests around the flagpole to raise the National Blue Ribbon School flag.