WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) applauded Jamesville Middle School in Jamesville, North Carolina for being honored as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Jamesville Middle School serves approximately 115 students in grades six through eight and scored 93 percent on state assessments, ranking the institution in the top 5 of all North Carolina schools.
Since 1982, the Department of Education has recognized elementary, middle, and high schools whose students excel academically or show significant academic improvement on state assessments with the National Blue Ribbon School designation. This year, Jamesville Middle School is being recognized along with 268 other schools nationwide.
“I commend the students, faculty, and parents of Jamesville Middle School for their commitment to academic excellence,” Butterfield said. “Quality middle school education is critical to provide students with a solid foundation for success in high school and beyond. The National Blue Ribbon School designation is a tribute to Jamesville community’s hard work to prepare children for the future.”
Principal Dennis Hart and other school representatives have been invited to a recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C. on November 13th and 14th hosted by Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Jamesville Middle School will be awarded a flag and a National Blue Ribbon Schools plaque to commemorate the school’s academic achievements.