Solon Middle School Named Blue Ribbon Award Winner

SOLON, OH — Solon Middle School has been named a National Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education.

"Congratulations to this year's National Blue Ribbon School awardees," said Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. "It's a privilege to recognize the extraordinary work you do to meet students' needs and prepare them for successful careers and meaningful lives."

Solon Middle School was one of 367 schools given the Blue Ribbon this week, including 16 Ohio schools.

"This is an exceptional honor. It reflects the commitment, district wide to excellence, and what the Middle School itself does to meet the needs of students. All of our staff does whatever it takes to make sure the programming for students, academically and extracurricularly, socially and emotionally, provides support and challenges to meet student needs," a district spokesperson told Patch.

The district had to complete a lengthy application process to be considered for the award. This year's crop of 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools will be honored during a virtual award ceremony on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13.

This is the second time the Solon Middle School has received the National Blue Ribbon award. The school first received the honor in 2010.