Nanuet Celebrates High School's Designation as National Blue Ribbon School

NANUET, NY — U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. designated Nanuet Senior High School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2016, and both a national and a community celebration are scheduled for November.

Nanuet Senior High School was recognized as an “Exemplary High Performing School” as measured by performance on assessments referenced against national norms.

“Being selected as a Blue Ribbon School is an incredible honor," Nanuet School District Superintendent Dr. Mark S. McNeill said. "It validates and confirms our dedication to excellence and continuous improvement in our district. The exemplary performance as a high school would not be possible without the commitment of such a professional group of faculty members, a committed contingency of parents and diligent students. We are honored to be considered one of the top high schools in the nation.”

Nanuet High is among 329 public and private elementary, middle, and high schools recognized by the Department of Education for overall academic excellence this year. In its 34-year history, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed this coveted award on more than 8,000 of America's finest schools.

“This honor is recognition of the thoughtful strategic planning and continuous improvement our district has embraced during the past several years," Board of Education President Dr. Sarah Chauncey said. "Building a solid foundation of excellence in vision, implementation and results doesn't happen overnight. It is truly a team effort. Congratulations!”

The U.S. Department of Education will honor the schools — 279 of them public and 50 private — during a special awards ceremony on Nov. 7 and 8 in Washington, D.C.

A community celebration of Nanuet High School’s national honor will take place during the regular meeting
of the Board of Education at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15.

PHOTO/ Nanuet Union Free School District