Moraine Elementary School Celebrates National Blue Ribbon Recognition

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    Join Moraine Elementary as they celebrate their 2024 National Blue Ribbon School recognition! This video highlights the excitement of their September assembly, emphasizing Moraine’s focus on student empowerment and leadership, key elements in achieving this honor. Follow Principal Reimann and the team’s journey to Washington, D.C., where they accepted the award on behalf of the school community. Back at home, students watched the live stream and cheered with pride. The celebration continues as Moraine launches a Service Learning Project to give back to the Northville community. Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to Principal Reimann to get involved!
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    Moraine Elementary School has earned the prestigious 2024 National Blue Ribbon School designation from the U.S. Department of Education, an honor recognizing schools for academic excellence or notable progress in closing achievement gaps. This award places Moraine among only 12 Michigan schools and 356 schools nationwide to be celebrated this year.

    In September, Moraine held a school-wide assembly to announce the award, focusing on the student empowerment and leadership that have been essential to Moraine’s success. The event was filled with excitement and pride as students and staff gathered to celebrate this milestone, which Principal Joe Reimann described as a “community achievement” built on the school’s dedication to inspiring leadership and academic excellence among students.

    Representing the Moraine community in Washington, D.C., Principal Reimann was joined by Northville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. RJ Webber and second-grade teacher Jennifer Frederick. During their time in the capital, the team attended an awards luncheon where Moraine received a National Blue Ribbon School flag and plaque. The event included opportunities to network with other Blue Ribbon educators, learn best practices, and listen to inspiring speeches from the National Teacher of the Year and the Secretary of Education.

    “It was an honor representing the Moraine community at the National Blue Ribbon ceremony,” Reimann shared. “Hearing from incredible educators and meeting leaders from schools across the country gave us new insights to bring back home. I was moved by the photos and videos of our students cheering back in Michigan—it brought tears to my eyes seeing their pride.”

    In Michigan, Moraine students and staff gathered in their classrooms to watch the award presentation live, celebrating together as their school’s name was called. This moment of pride highlighted a journey marked by commitment, collaboration, and a dedication to high standards.

    The celebration at Moraine will continue, as the school plans to launch a Service Learning Project. This initiative will allow students and staff to work together to make a positive impact within the Northville community, furthering Moraine’s mission of fostering leadership and community service.

    Moraine invites local businesses interested in partnering with or sponsoring the Service Learning Project to contact Principal Reimann, joining Moraine in creating lasting change in the community.

    For more information about Moraine Elementary’s award and application, visit their profile on the National Blue Ribbon Schools website.