Keller Recognized as a 2023-26 Apple Distinguished School

Kirby School District 140 is pleased to announce that Helen Keller Elementary School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2023–2026 program term. Keller was selected for this distinction based on its commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to create exemplary learning practices.

"Our school is a warm and welcoming place where students are encouraged to dream big and embrace new challenges together. Through our innovative use of technology, we’re preparing students to excel in a dynamic and ever-changing world," stated Principal James Hanley. "I am honored and proud to be a part of this remarkable school community."

Apple Distinguished Schools are recognized as some of the most innovative in the world. They’re centers of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals. In Apple Distinguished Schools, forward-thinking leaders and their communities work to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning, and they have documented results of academic accomplishments.

As teachers incorporate technology into their lessons, they empower students to lead, learn, and thrive, to discover new opportunities, and to make their world a better place.