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National Dispelling the Myth Award
Ware Elementary
selected for a national “Dispelling the Myth Award” sponsored by
Education Trust, Inc., recognizing the top four schools in the nation with
the highest
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2007 Governor’s
Achievement Award
Ware Elementary
received the 2007 Governor’s Achievement Award
for top performing schools in
the State of Kansas. |
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Certificate of Merit Challenge Award
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Ware Elementary
Receives
Governor's Achievement Award
The Governor’s Award is a new recognition program
established by the Kansas State Board of Education. Schools selected for the
honor must have: (1) achieved the Standard of Excellence in both reading and
math; (2) made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in both reading and math and
one additional measure (i.e. attendance); and, (3) have been among the top
5% in both reading and mathematics on the 2006 state assessments at its
respective level.
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Ware Elementary Named
Title 1 Distinguished School
The
National Association of State Title I Directors (NASTID) announced on
November 16th —to coincide with National Education Week— their 52
selected Title I Distinguished Schools (representing 28 states). These
academically outstanding schools have risen above obstacles of poverty with
the help of the Title I program. They were selected for outstanding results
in one of two categories: 1- Exceptional student performance for two or more
consecutive years or, 2- Closing the achievement gap between student
groups. These schools will be honored at the annual distinguished schools
award ceremony at the NASTID annual conference in Dallas, Texas in January 2006.
Click Here to Read the Press Release
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Ware Elementary Named a
Blue Ribbon School
Ware Elementary
has been selected as a 2005 No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon School by the
U.S. Department of Education. Ware, now the fourth USD 475 school in the
past three years to be named a Blue Ribbon School, joins ranks with Custer
Hill, Jefferson and Sheridan Elementary. Eligible schools are nominated by
the state’s Chief State School Officer based on recommendations from a
committee of educators that have reviewed Kansas schools based on students’
performances on state assessments. Receiving the Blue Ribbon Award
identifies the school as a national model of excellence.
Click Here to See Pictures of Our Parade
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Lisa Akard Recognized as
American Star Teacher by
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S.
Department of Education’s René Islas
was at Ware on Wednesday to present Mrs. Akard, a fourth grade teacher at
Ware, with the award. The entire student body and staff, as well as,
many other dignitaries were on hand for the presentation.
See Pictures of the Assembly
Press Release from The U.S.
Department of Education
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NATIONAL SCHOOL CHANGE AWARD TO WARE ELEMENTARY
Ware is one of
six from across the United States honored with a 2005 National School Change
Award. This award recognizes schools that have made significant
improvements from being an underperforming school to becoming exemplary.
Click Here to See Pictures from the Ceremony
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