3 Montgomery County schools earn Maryland Blue Ribbon honors

[Fran Murphy]

Beverly Farms Elementary School in Potomac, Somerset Elementary in Chevy Chase and Travilah Elementary in North Potomac were announced as Blue Ribbon schools in Maryland on Wednesday by Gov. Wes Moore.

This year, 23 outstanding Maryland schools qualified for the Blue Ribbon honor. The awards focus on performance in state and national assessments. The process of selection also recognizes the schools’ ability to close achievement gaps in comparison to the state average.

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor praised the teachers and staff for their dedication.

“Teaching has never been more demanding, and I see every day the hard work and commitment our educators bring to their classrooms,” Taylor said. “As student performance data across our district continues to move in the right direction, these Blue Ribbon honors demonstrate what is possible when intentional instructional support aligns with the professional judgment and talent of our teachers and school staff. We remain committed to raising our standards and delivering the high-quality education our community expects and deserves.”

Beverly Farms Elementary School​

Beverly Farms Elementary serves 526 students. “Through engaging and challenging learning opportunities, high expectations and shared responsibility, students will become lifelong learners and leaders,” the school administration wrote in a statement.

Somerset Elementary School​

Somerset Elementary in Chevy Chase serves 311 students. “The school’s work is guided by its vision to prepare students to think critically and creatively….in a diverse, globally connected world,” wrote Somerset staff in describing their goals.

Travilah Elementary School​

At Travilah Elementary, its 371 students “… staff, parents and community are committed to creating a 21st century educational setting …to prepare students to be college and career ready for a global society,” according to a statement.

Formal recognition of the awards will occur on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the State Board of Education meetings in Baltimore.

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