Solon's Roxbury Elementary Named a 2016 Blue Ribbon School

SOLON, OH - Roxbury Elementary School became Solon’s seventh school to earn the National Blue Ribbon School Award on Sept. 28. The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr.

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools where students achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap.

Roxbury, with its 414 students, is one of 329 schools nationwide receiving this honor.

Roxbury was nominated for the award by the Ohio Department of Education and subsequently completed a comprehensive application about the school and its instructional practices. Roxbury was honored as an Exemplary High Performing School, identifying it as among the top schools in the state, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The award is based on students’ overall academic excellence.

“The Blue Ribbon Award is a results-oriented award that directly reflects the high achievement levels of all students,” Joseph Regano, superintendent of the Solon Schools said. “This award highlights the dedication, partnership and collaboration among our staff, families and students. It also demonstrates the commitment to our instructional best practices and focus on doing whatever it takes for every child every day.”

You can watch the Secretary of Education John B. King announce the 2016 National Blue Ribbon Award winners below.

All of schools within the district have previously received a National Blue Ribbon Award:

• Roxbury Elementary School – 2016
• Orchard Middle School – 2013
• Solon Middle School – 2010
• Solon High School – 2008
• Parkside Elementary School – 2007
• Lewis Elementary School – 2006
• Arthur Road Elementary School – 2005

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