Mascoutah Elementary School (MES) is proud to announce that it has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for the 2024-2025 school year by the U.S. Department of Education. This highly coveted designation recognizes schools for their overall academic excellence and their commitment to closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this prestigious recognition,” said Dr. Michelle Cooley, Principal. “This achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our entire Mascoutah Elementary family—our hardworking students, exceptional teachers, and supportive parents. Every day our staff and community pour their energy into ensuring that all students can succeed and grow academically, socially, and emotionally.”
At the heart of Mascoutah Elementary's success is its commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive environment where each student is given the tools and opportunities to thrive. From innovative teaching strategies to personalized learning plans, our school has worked tirelessly to advance the learning experiences for every child who walks through our doors.
This recognition would also not be possible without the outstanding contributions of our District administrative team and Board of Education. Their vision and support have provided steady guidance and resources to facilitate the ongoing growth of our students and staff. Their leadership has been instrumental in creating an educational environment that promotes excellence at every level by engaging every student, every day.
On behalf of the Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Dave Deets expressed how proud MSD19 is of the students, families, teachers, staff, and administration at MES for this great recognition. He said, “Honors like this don't come easy, and it's a huge credit to the hard work and dedication of our entire team of professionals at MES—past and present. It's also a reflection of the amazing community here in Mascoutah. We are fortunate to have such tremendous support from our families and community, and that partnership is evident in the success we are able to have not only at MES, but also throughout all of Mascoutah CUSD19. I congratulate the entire school community of Mascoutah Elementary, and I thank you for all that you do to make Mascoutah 19 such a special place.”
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to our community, whose continuous support drives the success of our school,” added Principal Michelle Cooley, Ed.D. “The partnership between our school, families, and community members has made this achievement possible, and we look forward to continuing this work in the years to come.”
Mascoutah Elementary School is one of only a few schools in the state to receive this national honor. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our mission to provide every student with the tools to succeed, building a brighter future for our school and community.
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