Calhoun Named National Blue Ribbon School

MERRICK, NY — Calhoun High School has been recognized as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School.

The distinction comes from the U.S. Department of Education.

Calhoun was nominated for the award by the state's Education Department. District administrators then completed a comprehensive application regarding school practices.

The Merrick school was selected for being an exemplary high-performing school across New York.

"Being named a National Blue Ribbon School is an exceptional achievement for Calhoun and Bellmore-Merrick," Superintendent Michael Harrington said in a statement. "This designation is the result of a collective school community effort, as well as a continued commitment to providing educational and engagement opportunities for our students."

The National Blue Ribbon Schools program is part of a larger U.S. Department of Education effort to identify and disseminate knowledge about effective school leadership and promising instructional practices.

"I am so proud of our students, staff and families as this distinction belongs to all of us for doing the best we can with and for each other every day," Calhoun High School principal Nicole Hollings said.

District officials are invited to represent Calhoun High School at a two-day awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., in November to celebrate this prestigious recognition.