Paramus High Honored For Commitment To Music Education

PARAMUS, N.J. - Paramus High School was recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the 118 schools across the nation with the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA), honoring individual schools that have demonstrated strong support for and commitment to music education.

Designations are given to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.

Schools receiving the SMMA designation in 2016 include both public and private schools and range from elementary to middle and high schools.

The recognition was based on a number of factors:

• funding,
• staffing of highly qualified teachers,
• commitment to standards,
• community support,
• participation,
• and access to music instruction.

Other Bergen County schools honored were: Ridgefield High School, the Westwood Regional School District, the Bergenfield Public School District, the Closter Public School District, and the Midland Park Public School District.

“The schools and districts that the NAMM Foundation honors this year with this award demonstrate a commitment to supporting music education and assuring opportunities for music learning in the curriculum for all students,” Mary Luehrsen of the NAMM Foundation said in a press release.

For a full list of the 2016 Support Merit Award Schools CLICK HERE.

(Photo, NAMM Foundation)