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| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/elk-creek-elementary-school-new-castle-named-national-blue-ribbon-school | Elk Creek Elementary School in New Castle Named National Blue Ribbon School | 2014-09-30 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) commended the teachers, students and staff of Elk Creek Elementary School in New Castle for being named a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Only 337 public and private schools across the nation received the honor this year, which according to the Department is awarded to schools “for their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups, demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels.” “We can all be incredibly proud of the accomplishments of Elk Creek Elementary School and of many of our schools across the 3rd District that are providing first-class educational opportunities to develop and prepare young minds for a lifetime of learning,” said Tipton. “Principle Lisa Pierce, the students and staff of Elk Creek have done an incredible job and put in a great deal of hard work to earn the coveted Blue Ribbon Award. The dedication of the teachers and staff is commendable, and students are fortunate to have them, and educators like them across the district, who go the extra mile every day to provide the next generation with opportunities, and critical tools and skills necessary to succeed.” Elk Creek Elementary serves approximately 285 students from pre-school through fourth grade. Learn more about the school HERE. Background courtesy of the U.S. Department of Education: The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools, schools demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels. More than 7,500 of schools across the country have been presented with this coveted award. The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content. The National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. At the invitation of Secretary Duncan, two representatives from each school are invited to Washington, DC for the November 10 and 11 Recognition Ceremony, where each school will receive a National Blue Ribbon Schools plaque and a flag to signify its status. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |