{"id":133542,"date":"2026-10-05T04:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=133542"},"modified":"2026-10-05T21:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T01:19:46","slug":"exemplary-schools-earn-prestigious-indiana-blue-ribbon-schools-designation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/10\/05\/exemplary-schools-earn-prestigious-indiana-blue-ribbon-schools-designation\/","title":{"rendered":"Exemplary schools earn prestigious Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tState_of_Indiana_banner-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-106745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tState_of_Indiana_banner-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tState_of_Indiana_banner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tState_of_Indiana_banner-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tState_of_Indiana_banner.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun recognized the second annual recipients of the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>News release from Indiana Governor Mike Braun&#8217;s office:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Gov. Braun: Exemplary Schools Earn Prestigious Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools Designation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indianapolis, Indiana (October 5, 2026) \u2014 Indiana Governor Mike Braun today is recognizing the second annual recipients of the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation. This year, 16 public and private schools across the state were selected for this recognition for their exceptional academic achievement and commitment to student success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndiana\u2019s Blue Ribbon Schools represent our state\u2019s commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive,\u201d said Gov. Mike Braun. \u201cThese schools continue to set the bar high and show what is possible when families, schools, and communities work together to create classrooms where students are supported and prepared for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation celebrates schools that demonstrate exemplary academic performance and innovative approaches to meeting the needs of students. These schools have fostered environments of excellence, serving as models of educational leadership and impact for communities statewide and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana\u2019s 2026 Blue Ribbon Schools include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bethany Christian School \u2013 Independent Non-Public Schools<\/li>\n<li>Brown Elementary School \u2013 Brownsburg Community School Corporation<\/li>\n<li>College Wood Elementary School \u2013 Carmel Clay Schools<\/li>\n<li>East Crawford Elementary School \u2013 Crawford County Community School Corporation<\/li>\n<li>Evansville Christian School Newburgh \u2013 Independent Non-Public Schools<\/li>\n<li>Faith Christian School \u2013 Independent Non-Public Schools<\/li>\n<li>Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 \u2013 School Town of Speedway<\/li>\n<li>Fred J Hums Elementary School \u2013 School City of Mishawaka<\/li>\n<li>Kingsford Heights Elementary School \u2013 La Porte Community School Corporation<\/li>\n<li>Liberty Elementary School \u2013 Union County College Corner Joint School District<\/li>\n<li>McKenney-Harrison Elementary School \u2013 DeKalb County Central United School District<\/li>\n<li>Memorial Elementary School \u2013 Valparaiso Community Schools<\/li>\n<li>Newburgh Elementary School \u2013 Warrick County School Corporation<\/li>\n<li>Saint Paul Catholic School \u2013 Diocese of Gary<\/li>\n<li>South Bend Hebrew Day School \u2013 Independent Non-Public Schools<\/li>\n<li>West Washington Elementary School \u2013 West Washington School Corporation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWith more than 2,300 K-12 schools across Indiana, to be named one of the top 16 is an incredible accomplishment,\u201d said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. \u201cThis level of excellence is only possible when strong educators work hand-in-hand with families to meet the unique needs of every learner.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The honored schools were formally recognized at the fifth annual Educational Excellence Awards gala, which took place in Indianapolis on Friday, October 2.<\/p>\n<p>The National Blue Ribbon Schools designation was first established in 1982. As education is returned to the states, the U.S. Department of Education has encouraged states to continue to celebrate the achievements of their local schools and the positive impact they make on the lives of students. The Indiana Department of Education annually names a new cohort of designees.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/it\/accountability-dashboard\/indiana-blue-ribbon-schools\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/zoeller_greg.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. 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Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is second from the left with former FWPD Chief Neil Moore on his left. The photo was taken June 30, 2010 - courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='0134508ed5a04829beaccfe19b4311a4' data-image-id=\"5384\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/35885.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_35885.jpg\" data-title=\"Michelle Carrao\" data-description=\"Michelle Carrao (2nd from right) received the Distinguished Hoosier award for her work as a victims advocate. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is second from the left with former FWPD Chief Neil Moore on his left. The photo was taken June 30, 2010 - courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Michelle Carrao\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Michelle Carrao\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5384\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_35885.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/142681.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana Speaker of the House Pat Bauer and Representative Win Moses, Jr. hold a press conference in Fort Wayne to talk about possible violations within the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Photo taken October 7, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='0134508ed5a04829beaccfe19b4311a4' data-image-id=\"5517\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/142681.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_142681.jpg\" data-title=\"Pat Bauer and Win Moses, Jr.\" data-description=\"Indiana Speaker of the House Pat Bauer and Representative Win Moses, Jr. hold a press conference in Fort Wayne to talk about possible violations within the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Photo taken October 7, 2010.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Pat Bauer and Win Moses, Jr.\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Pat Bauer and Win Moses, Jr.\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5517\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_142681.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/business_on_broadway.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"City of Fort Wayne Planner Russ Garriot, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and Blaine Stuckey, owner of the Mad Anthony Brewing Co. Photo taken October 15, 2010. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='0134508ed5a04829beaccfe19b4311a4' data-image-id=\"5533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/business_on_broadway.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_business_on_broadway.jpg\" data-title=\"Russ Garriot, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and Blaine Stuckey\" data-description=\"City of Fort Wayne Planner Russ Garriot, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and Blaine Stuckey, owner of the Mad Anthony Brewing Co. Photo taken October 15, 2010. Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Russ Garriot, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and Blaine Stuckey\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Russ Garriot, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and Blaine Stuckey\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5533\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_business_on_broadway.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/pigs_loose_on_toll_road_001.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Pigs loose on the toll road after a truck fell off a ramp on I-90 westbound to I-80\/94 exit at the 20.7 mile marker. Courtesy photo taken November 2, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='0134508ed5a04829beaccfe19b4311a4' data-image-id=\"5549\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/pigs_loose_on_toll_road_001.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_pigs_loose_on_toll_road_001.jpg\" data-title=\"Pigs loose on toll road\" data-description=\"Pigs loose on the toll road after a truck fell off a ramp on I-90 westbound to I-80\/94 exit at the 20.7 mile marker. 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