It’s official!!  Ellsworth Elementary School is officially on the national list of Blue Ribbon Schools for 2008.  This has been a long drawn out process for us throughout the nomination period, so I thank you all for bearing with us during the past year.  I had no idea all there was between nomination and final release, but throughout the process I have really felt the pride come out of our schools, and I thank you all for your support and for all you do for kids.  Your efforts are making a difference. Last year we were nominated along with around 410 schools, and now about 320 of those have been recognized.  The website for the KSDE release is:  http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=36&ctl=Details&mid=1030&ItemID=334

It was nearly a year long process from beginning to end.  I’m glad to get the final notification from the feds.  The link to the federal announcement is: http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/09/09092008.html

Read about this honor as KSN Reported it: http://www.ksn.com/news/kansasnews/28619604.html

Dear Principals,
Congratulations! This afternoon, Secretary Margaret Spellings designated your school as a 2008 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon School.  The press release can be found at http://www.ed.gov. You are free to use this press release for your publicity.  In the next couple of days, you will receive by FedEx or USPS Mail your official letter of designation.  I wish you all the best and look forward to meeting you at the awards ceremony October 20-21.