(Rolling Prairie, IN) - Rolling Prairie Elementary has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023 by the United States Department of Education. 

 

The National Blue Ribbon award is a prestigious honor, given to schools that show excellence in overall academic performance and show substantial progress at closing achievement gaps on state assessments.

 

Krissy Surma, a kindergarten teacher at the school, said called the award “an incredible honor for all of our staff and students.” 

 

“The work we do together as a team to make sure every student is educated, loved, and cared for makes this the best place to be,” she said.

 

Fourth Grade Teacher Michele Kenaga said the attitude at the school, nicknamed "Bulldogs," is to embrace change, move forward and celebrate successes.

 

“I love the way we hold each other up, yet also hold each other accountable to ensure all students are making gains on high levels of learning,” she said.

 

Principal Dr. Pamela Moore said the school promotes a culture that supports and believes in all of the students.

“Practice makes progress” is what we believe contributes to our academic excellence,” she said.

 

Rolling Prairie Elementary School is part of the New Prairie School Corporation, which lists total enrollment throughout the district at more than 2,800 students.