Givens Elementary named National Blue Ribbon School

Givens Elementary School in Las Vegas was named Friday among nearly 300 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 297 schools, including two in Nevada, according to a news release.

The Clark County School District’s Givens Elementary and Washoe County School District’s Drake Elementary School in Sparks were recognized as “exemplary high performing schools” measured by “state assessments or nationally normed tests,” the release said.

“I applaud all the honorees for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for creating vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school communities where students can learn, grow, reach their potential, and achieve their dreams,” Cardona said in the release.

The Nevada Department of Education nominated both schools in February, the state agency said in a news release.

“We are honored and humbled to be nominated as a National Blue Ribbon School,” Givens Principal Dan Hungerford said in the release. “It was a reflective experience applying for the award.”

School district Superintendent Jesus Jara said in the release that he’s proud of the school and added: “This recognition showcases the staff’s excellent work and commitment to our kids, and we celebrate their pursuit of academic excellence across the district.”

The two campuses join more than 9,000 schools nationwide that have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools over nearly four decades.

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