Blue Ribbon Schools: 8 In Maryland Make The List

Eight schools in Maryland earned the honor of being named a National Blue Ribbon school for 2019, the Department of Education announced Thursday.

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.

In Maryland, these are the Blue Ribbon schools for 2019:

• Clarksville Middle School, Clarksville
• Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Lanham
• Mount Harmony Elementary School, Owings
• Ocean City Elementary School, Ocean City
• Pinewood Elementary School, Timonium
• Saint Joseph Regional Catholic School, Beltsville
• Saint Raphael School, Rockville
• Urbana High School, Ijamsville

“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.

— By Feroze Dhanoa and Elizabeth Janney