Hamilton Elementary, Moline, chosen as Model School

Hamilton Elementary School, Moline, has announced its selection as a Model School at the 2025 Model Schools Conference in Washington, D.C., June 22-25, a news release says.

Hosted by the Center for Model Schools, this highly anticipated event honors forward-thinking
schools that drive transformation, inspire change, and implement groundbreaking strategies to
improve student outcomes.

Chosen from a competitive group of schools nationwide, Hamilton has demonstrated an
unwavering commitment to student success and innovation. By fostering a culture of
collaboration, ambitious instruction, and continuous improvement, the school exemplifies
excellence in education.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Model School,” said Lynsy Oswald, principal at
Hamilton Elementary School. “Every child deserves a learning environment that is welcoming to
all families, has high expectations for student achievement, and has a strong sense of
belonging. Our staff goes above and beyond to provide this. I feel very fortunate to work with the best.”

As part of this recognition, Hamilton Elementary School will present at MSC 2025, engaging with more than 5,000 educators to share insights on their success. Last year, the Moline-Coal Valley School District was designated as an Innovative District at the 2024 Model Schools Conference held in June. Three district leaders presented on “Prioritizing Culture to Drive Student Achievement,” engaging with educators and enabling them to learn how to embrace the power of creating culture led by data to maximize personalized learning. The three presenters included Brian Prybil, deputy superintendent; Oswald, and Steven Etheridge, former principal of Bicentennial Elementary and now director of elementary education.

About the Center for Model Schools

The Center for Model Schools, a division of HMH, is the only organization devoted to providing
year-round leadership support through its namesake Model Schools Conference, leadership
cohorts, and 1:1 consulting. Each team member at The Center for Model Schools has a proven history of successfully driving student growth – with specializations that include creating equitable and inclusive learning environments and building cultures of collaboration.

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