Vol. 41, No. 28
April 10, 2007
CONTACT: JIM MORRIS |
16 Public Schools Honored as “Gold Star Schools”
Sixteen public elementary schools in Missouri have been selected as “Gold Star Schools” for 2006-07, state education officials announced today. The schools will be formally honored May 3 at a forum in Jefferson City.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has conducted the Gold Star Schools program since 1991-92. The program now operates in conjunction with the national Blue Ribbon Schools program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
Missouri’s Gold Star Schools must meet the academic performance criteria used to evaluate schools in the Blue Ribbon program. In addition, Gold Star Schools must complete a written application to provide evidence that they are using research-based strategies and practices to improve student achievement.
The following schools have been named Gold Star Schools for 2006-07:
- Avenue City Elementary School, Avenue City School District
Mrs. Rebecca Grimes, Principal
- Avery Elementary School, Webster Groves School District
Dr Don Furjes, Principal
- Conway Elementary School, Ladue School District
Dr Lane Narvaez, Principal
- Bessie Ellison Accelerated Elementary School, St. Joseph School District
Ms. Kimberly Siela, Principal
- Fairview Elementary School, Columbia Public Schools
Mr. Ben Tilley, Principal
- Glenwood Elementary School, Glenwood School District
Mrs. Patricia Orchard, Principal
- Hartville Elementary School, Hartville School District
Mr. Mark Piper, Principal
- Jefferson Elementary School, Farmington School District
Ms. Sheryl Robinson, Principal
- Nike Elementary School, Meramec Valley School District
Mrs. Ketina Armstrong, Principal
- Christian Ott Elementary School Independence Public Schools
Mrs. Ronnee Laughlin, Principal
- Portland Elementary School, Springfield Public Schools
Mrs. Lora Hopper, Principal
- Stoutland Elementary School, Stoutland School District
Mr. James Roberts, Principal
- Thornfield Elementary School, Thornfield School District
Mr. Michael Wallace, Principal
- Westchester Elementary School, Kirkwood School District
Ms. Chrisel Allison, Principal
- Brennan Woods Elementary School Northwest R-I School District
Mrs. Kimberly Quentin, Principal
- Wright City Elementary School, Wright City School District
Mrs. Juanita Deeker, Principal