Ambridge Area School District

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The Ambridge Area Board of School Directors will recognize Economy Elementary School for being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School By the United States Department of Education. This is a Nationwide Award! The Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the High School Media Center, 909 Duss Avenue, Ambridge PA 15003. The Board meeting begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Economy Elementary's Principal, Teachers, Staff, Students and Parents will be first on the agenda to be recognized.U.S. Department of Education Announces 2024 National Blue Ribbon SchoolsECONOMY ELEMENTARY IS A 2024 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARDEECongratulations to the Principal, Teachers, Staff, Students, and Parents!U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups."The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation's students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child."The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools reflect the full diversity of American education and serve students from all backgrounds. While awardees represent a wide array of schools, they share common traits. National Blue Ribbon Schools are led by leaders who articulate a clear vision of instructional excellence and uphold high standards. They showcase effective teaching methods and offer robust professional development for their staff. Data-driven instruction is a hallmark, and there is a concerted effort to ensure every student succeeds. Collaboration among families, communities, and educators is a key component of their success.A National Blue Ribbon School award flag displayed in a school's entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized emblem of exceptional teaching and learning. These schools serve as models of effective and innovative practices for educators across the nation.The Department recognizes all schools based on student performance data including assessment results, student subgroup performance and graduation rates. Schools are recognized in both or either of two performance categories:* Exemplary High Performing Schools: These schools are among the top performers in their state as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.* Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools: These schools excel in narrowing achievement gaps between different student groups and the overall student body.Each nominated school submits a comprehensive application detailing its school culture, programs, assessments, instructional practices, professional development, leadership, family, and community involvement. Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year.Further information will be forthcoming regarding upcoming events to celebrate and recognize key contributors that assisted in the submission of the comprehensive application.BEST WISHES TO ECONOMY ELEMENTARY FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS! ... See MoreSee Less

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Safety Protocols for After-School EventsThe northwest gate at Moe Rubenstein Stadium will no longer be used as an entrance or exit during football games. For all other events, only the main gate will be used.EvolvExpress will be used for most of the events at the high school. Wands maybe used as well. All people and items are subject to search prior to entering.Elementary and middle school age students must be accompanied by an adult at all times.All bags are subject to search.No free admission after any point in the contest (Ex. after halftime, after the 3rd quarter, etc.)If you to leave for any reason, a ticket stub will be required to re-enter. The same security protocols will still apply for re-entry.Tobacco, vapes, drugs, alcohol, outside food and beverages or weapons of any kind are not permitted on school property.Tents or anything that might impede the view for others in attendance are not permitted in the stands.Please remember that the goal of these policies and procedures is not to inconvenience anyone but rather to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience at all after-school events in the Ambridge Area School District. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.The Ambridge Area School District recently invested in new technology to make entry more efficient and effective. The new technology acquired via Stronger Connections grant funding in called EvolvExpress. Trusted by 750+ customers, EvolvExpress provides concealed weapons detections that uses advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence to help pinpoint the location of potential threats and differentiate them from many everyday items. The new technology means less time waiting in line and less discrimination in the screening process. Evolv helps pinpoint where the threat is located on an image of the actual person, to help reduce search time and fatigue.Please plan you arrival accordingly to proceed through our safety procedures. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ... See MoreSee Less

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