Cole Congratulates National Blue Ribbon School in Chickasha
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) congratulated Pioneer School, located in the Fourth District of Oklahoma, following its selection by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School. This recognition is awarded to schools for overall academic performance as well as successful efforts to close achievement gaps and facilitate exceptional classroom environments and learning.
"I am thrilled to congratulate the Fourth District's own Pioneer School in Chickasha for its well-deserved recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School," said Congressman Tom Cole. "The hard work and creativity of every teacher, administrator and faculty member of Pioneer School certainly resulted in this prestigious title. Educators are a gift to society and when they focus on the unique needs of their communities, they can ensure children have the best learning environment to prepare them for the future."
"Teachers everywhere are worthy of recognition for their courageous efforts during these most recent stressful times. As educators we believe that what we do is essential to a productive and successful society. Pioneer School is committed to providing the best possible education tailored to the individual needs of our students. This national recognition is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our teachers, support staff, parents and community. When these groups base their relationships on genuinely caring for each other, success is imminent. We are humbled by the honor and very proud of this accomplishment. Thank you to National Blue Ribbon Schools for acknowledging our success," said Tod Harrison, Superintendent and Principal of Pioneer School.
The 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony for all honorees will be held on Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5. For more information on the awards, please see the U.S. Department of Education's official announcement on this year's recipients here.
To learn more about the individual efforts and achievements of Pioneer School, click here.
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