ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. ( WFXR ) — The Virginia Board of Education ( VBOE ) has recognized several schools statewide with one of its highest achievement awards. One was Roanoke County’s very own Masons Cove Elementary School .
The elementary school along with 36 other schools was awarded as part of the board’s Exemplar Performance School Recognition Program .
“I’m very proud of the outstanding accomplishments of the students and staff at Masons Cove Elementary,” said Dr. Ken Nicely, the superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools . “This recognition is the result of continuous hard work and dedication to learning.”
The Exemplar School Recognition Program and its Exemplier Performance Awards recognize schools that exceed board-established performance requirements or reflect persistent improvements in academic and school-quality educators.
The awards were based on performance and practices during the 2022-23 and prior school years.
Additionally, 27 schools across the state earned the Board of Education Continuous Improvement Award.
“On behalf of the Virginia Board of Education, I am thrilled to celebrate and honor the 64 schools who are being recognized for their accomplishments,” said Board of Education President Grace Turner Creasey . “Recognition in this program is one of the highest achievements a school can receive in the Commonwealth. Congratulations to the staff, students, and communities who support these remarkable schools for their success.”
Click here to see a full list of schools that won an award from the VBOE.
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