Maryland: Blue Ribbon Schools

Maryland: Blue Ribbon Schools

Five Maryland public schools were selected as 2010-2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

The schools are:

• Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore County
• Northern Middle School, Calvert County
• New Market Elementary School, Frederick County
• Ellicott Mills Middle School, Howard County
• Northwestern Elementary School, Wicomico County

The schools are recognized on the basis of rigorous state and national requirements for high achievement and dramatic improvement.

"This is one of the nation's most significant awards presented to public schools," said Maryland State Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick. "Maryland's National Blue Ribbon Schools exemplify excellence in teaching and learning. We congratulate the students, teachers, parents, administrators and community members of these outstanding schools."

The schools will be invited to Washington, DC to be honored by national officials. Maryland corporate sponsors include Comcast, Joe Corbi's Pizza, EduTrax, SMART Technologies and Verizon of Maryland.

Two Catholic schools were also named. They are:

• St. Louis in Clarksville
• St. John the Baptist in Silver Spring

Congratulations to the students, teachers, parents, and all others involved in the great achievement.

Maryland Schools: Number 1 in the Nation