Grayhawk Elementary School recently ho
sted a celebration for achieving the prestigious A+ School of Excellence Award. The entire student body, faculty, staff and parents were there as Arizona Educational Foundation Executive Director Bobbie O’Boyle presented Principal Norm Pratt with the honorary distinction. Paradise Valley School District (PVSD) Superintendent Dr. James Lee, PVSD Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Dr. Lillian Baribault and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Recruitment Dr. Karen Gasket were also present for the award presentation. In addition to the presitgious award, the school also received a $500 check the Arizona Foundation and a banner that the school will proudly display for the students and school community to enjoy.
Grayhawk Elementary submitted an application to the Arizona Education Foundation this past winter. The Foundation then does a comprehensive school assessment evaluating areas of student focus and support, school culture, active teaching and learning, community and parent involvement, leadership and curriculum. Once Principal Norm Pratt was notified that Grayhawk Elementary was an award recipient he stated, “I’m proud to announce that today I received notification that we have been recognized as an A+ School of Excellence! This is a tremendous achievement and I am extremely proud of our staff, parents, and community. Thank you for supporting all the great things that happen here at Grayhawk Elementary. It is truly a special place.”
Read the full article about Grayhawk Elementary School’s presitigous award in the June issue of Grayhawk Flight.
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