(Spencer)– A local school is getting some special recognition. Spencer Middle School is among five Iowa schools being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a “National Blue Ribbon School” for 2021. The award honors schools for overall academic performance or for progress in closing achievement gaps among subgroups of students.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is in its 39th year. Over those years it has bestowed some 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools.
Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year for the award.
