Congratulations!

Congratulations to the following local schools for winning the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award!!

Ogden Avenue Elementary School in La Grange

St. Cletus Elementary School in La Grange

Seventh Avenue Elementary School in La Grange
Spring Avenue Elementary School in La Grange
Oak Elementary School in Hinsdale
Brook Forest Elementary School in Oak Brook (Pleasantdale's former special education director is the principal!)

In its 32-year history, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed this coveted award on just under 7,900 of America's schools.

"These great schools are fulfilling the promise of American education—that all students, no matter their name or zip code, can flourish when schools provide safe, creative, and challenging learning environments," Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. "National Blue Ribbon Schools are models of consistent excellence and a resource for other schools and districts. We celebrate them for their tireless effort and boundless creativity in reaching and teaching every student."